Two Faces Have I
Lou Christie
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I don't want the world to know I don't want my heart to show Two faces have I (yayayayaya, yayayayayay) I pretend that I'm happy (sha-la-lee) But I'm Mr. Blue (sha-la-loo) I pretend that I'm happy (sha-la-lee) Since I lost you (yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah) Two faces have I (na na na) One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay) Two faces have I One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay) One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay) Will I laugh or love again She'll never see me cry Will I walk with a smile on my face Knowing I live a lie (yayayayaya, yayayayayay) I pretend that I'm carefree (sha-la-lee) My heart and I (sha-la-loo) I pretend that I'm carefree (sha-la-lee) But I'm living a lie (yayayayaya, yayayayayay) Two faces have I (na na na) One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay) Two faces have I One to laugh and one to cry (a ha ha hay) One to laugh and one to cry
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Written by: LOU CHRISTIE SACCO, TWYLA HERBERT
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10 facts about this song
Artist Contribution"Two Faces Have I" is a 1963 song performed by Lou Christie, an American singer-songwriter best known for his falsetto singing style and his pop and rock and roll music.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which was amongst his highest peaks on the chart, making it one of the most successful songs in his career.
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Song Theme"Two Faces Have I" is considered a teen ballad presenting feelings of love and romance.
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SongwriterThe song was co-written by Lou Christie himself and his long-time collaborator, Twyla Herbert. This impressive team was known for writing songs that often incorporated some elements of classic music into pop/rock structures.
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Signature StyleJust like many of Lou Christie's songs, "Two Faces Have I" showcases his distinctive falsetto voice, which became his trademark and won him a lot of fans.
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Releases and RecordingsIt was released as a single by the famous label, Roulette Records, which was known for its popular releases during the Rock n Roll era.
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AchievementsDue to its success, "Two Faces Have I" enabled Lou Christie to establish himself as a major artist during the early 60s, which subsequently led to more successful songs and albums.
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Historical SignificanceThe song is often hailed as one of the classics of the early 60s music scene, embodying the style and the sound of a period where the pop-rock genre was becoming predominant in the music industry.
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PopularityThe song remained popular over the years and has been covered by several artists, displaying its endurance and impact in the music industry.
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Influence"Two Faces Have I" also established Christie as a teen idol, helping to lay the foundation for his successful career throughout the 1960s and beyond.
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