Butterfly
Charlie Gracie
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You tell me you love me, you say you'll be true Then you fly around with somebody new But I'm crazy about you, you butterfly You treat me mean, you're makin' me cry I've made up my mind to tell you goodbye But I'm no good without you, you butterfly I knew from the first time I kissed you That you were the troublin' kind 'Cause the honey drips from your sweet lips One taste and I'm outta my mind I love you so much I know what I'll do I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through 'Cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly Ooh, I'm crazy about you, you butterfly Ooh, I can't live without you, you butterfly I knew from the first time I kissed you That you were the troublin' kind 'cause the honey that drips from your sweet lips One taste and I'm outta my mind Ooh, I love you so much I know what I'll do I'm clippin' your wings, your flyin' is through 'Cause I'm crazy about you, you butterfly You butterfly You butterfly
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Written by: Bernie Lowe, Kal Mann
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, LOWE MUSIC PUBL.CO.
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Butterfly" is a popular song credited to Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann. It was made famous by American singer Charlie Gracie.
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Release DateReleased in 1957, "Butterfly" quickly became a hit in multiple regions.
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Peak PositionThe song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, cementing Gracie's place in rock 'n' roll history.
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Sales"Butterfly" was a massive success, becoming a million-selling single. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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AwardsWhile there were no official award recognition systems such as the Grammy Awards during the time of its release, the success of "Butterfly" helped Charlie Gracie in winning a star on the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame.
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Other ArtistsThe song was also recorded by a number of other artists such as Andy Williams, whose version also reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Musical CompositionThe song has a classic rock and roll composition and it became representative of the rockabilly style that characterized the mid-late 1950s in the US.
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Cultural Influence"Butterfly" has been cited as influential in shaping the direction of popular music during the late 1950s.
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Film FeatureThe song has been featured in various films, thus keeping its memory alive and introducing it to new audiences. One example is the movie "Charlie Gracie Fabulous" where the song was part of the soundtrack.
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Music VideoAlthough it was created before the widespread popularity of music videos, a live performance video of "Butterfly" by Charlie Gracie is available and it captures the energy and stylings of that era's music.
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LegacyThe song's popularity helped launch Cameo Records, which became one of the top independent labels of its time, and established Charlie Gracie's career in the music industry.
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