THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
961-Eddie Holman-Hey There Lonely Girl.
1974-Number 4 single.
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‘Hey There Lonely Boy’ was originally recorded in 1963 by the American R&B group Ruby & the Romantics, their version would go on to peak at Number 27 on Billboard. The song was co-written by Leon Carr (1910-1976) and Earl Shuman. Carr will be best remembered for writing famous jingles used in advertising in America for products such as ‘Mounds Candy,’ and ‘Chevrolet’ automobiles.
Eddie Holman was born June 3rd, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.,he released his first song in 1962, but his big breakthrough occurred in 1969 when he took his version of this song to Number 2 on Billboard. Holman has a striking falsetto voice, he is an ordained Baptist minister who believes that his talent is a gift from God, and therefore must be used to glorify his Maker.
The song was brought to the attention of a whole new generation when in 2008 it was used in the second series of the British Television series ‘Benidorm,’ in which Mel portrayed by Geoffrey Hutchings tries to sing in the style of Eddie Holman to his fiancee Madge Harvey.
‘You think that only his two lips can kiss your lips, and make your heart stand still.’
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