Let's have a little fun with today's post. Most of the Story Song posts have been somewhat serious. This one is a fun tune with a serious message.
Back in 1963, The Angels recorded "My Boyfriend's Back" and took it to No. 1 on the Billboard charts. It was written by Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Robert Gottehrer. The trio later formed the group, The Strangeloves, who produced the hit, "I Want Candy," in 1965.
The story in "My Boyfriend's Back" revolves around a girl who is being hit on by a guy while her boyfriend is away. When she rebuffs the wannabe suitor, he starts spreading lies about her:
We can only imagine what the guy was saying about her. But now that her boyfriend is back, he is going to face the consequences of bad-mouthing her:
So she suggests that the bum take a hike and never bother her again:
I hope guys heed the warning that it's not nice to say bad things about a gal -- especially one who has a boyfriend! And, in this day and age, you might also get hit with a sexual-harrassment suit.
I believe the song is also interesting because it reflects a different time and culture in America; perhaps a bit more chivalry and male dominance. Your thoughts?
The song has been covered by numerous artists and is one of the featured tunes in the musicial "Jersey Boys" playlist.
"My Boyfriend's Back" lyrics
Back in 1963, The Angels recorded "My Boyfriend's Back" and took it to No. 1 on the Billboard charts. It was written by Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Robert Gottehrer. The trio later formed the group, The Strangeloves, who produced the hit, "I Want Candy," in 1965.The story in "My Boyfriend's Back" revolves around a girl who is being hit on by a guy while her boyfriend is away. When she rebuffs the wannabe suitor, he starts spreading lies about her:
"He went away and you hung around
And bothered me, every night
And when I wouldn't go out with you
You said things that weren't very nice"
And bothered me, every night
And when I wouldn't go out with you
You said things that weren't very nice"
We can only imagine what the guy was saying about her. But now that her boyfriend is back, he is going to face the consequences of bad-mouthing her:
"You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)"
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)"
So she suggests that the bum take a hike and never bother her again:
"My boyfriend's back he's gonna save my reputation
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)"
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)"
I hope guys heed the warning that it's not nice to say bad things about a gal -- especially one who has a boyfriend! And, in this day and age, you might also get hit with a sexual-harrassment suit.
I believe the song is also interesting because it reflects a different time and culture in America; perhaps a bit more chivalry and male dominance. Your thoughts?
The song has been covered by numerous artists and is one of the featured tunes in the musicial "Jersey Boys" playlist.
"My Boyfriend's Back" lyrics
well ... I love this song :) it brings really cute memories to me from my childhood because my mom loved that kind of music :) Everytime Iistent o it I can almost see my mom again dancing in the kitchen :) for that i really thank you :)
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