"Lovey Dovey" is a popular American

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song originating in the 1950s and written by

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and

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, with the latter usually credited using his songwriter's

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"Nugetre" (Ertegun spelled backwards). The song's initial recording by

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remains the best known version, reaching No. 2 for five weeks on the R&B charts in 1954.

Background

The song deals with the singer's relationship with his sweetheart and is performed in a light-hearted style.

Cover Versions

Numerous artists have recorded the song.

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s have been recorded by: *

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(1959) reached No. 12 (R&B) and No. 49 (Pop) *

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in 1961, reached No. 25 pop *

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(1962) *

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(1964) *

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(1967) ("Lovey Dovey"/"You're So Fine"), reached No. 86 pop *

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(1967) (released as a single in 1968, following Redding's death), reached No. 21 R&B and No. 60 pop. Also reached No. 17 UK R&B. *

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(1976) on the album ''Genuine Cowhide''

Legacy

Lyrics from "Lovey Dovey" (particularly "You're the cutest thing, That I ever did see, I really love your peaches, Wanna shake your tree"), were used by Steve Miller in his 1974 chart-topping single "

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". "The Joker" in turn was later sampled on another number one hit, "

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, giving Ahmet Ertegun credit as a songwriter on the latter.

References

External links

* Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes songs 1954 singles The Clovers songs Clyde McPhatter songs Buddy Knox songs The Coasters songs Otis Redding songs Songs written by Ahmet Ertegun Songs written by Eddie Curtis {{1950s-R&B-song-stub