Playboy
The Marvelettes
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(Watch out) oh girls, you know we've got to (Watch out) girls, you know we've got to (Watch out, here comes that playboy) he-he is a playboy (Watch out, here comes that playboy) he-he is a playboy (Watch out, here comes that playboy) Playboy, get away from my door I heard about the lovers you had before (You took their love for a game of joy) Oh yeah (And tossed their heart around as thougt it was a toy, playboy) oh yeah Well, playboy, find yourself another toy 'Cause this is one heart you won't destroy ('Cause I can't stand for what you're putting down) oh yeah (Fooling around with every girl in town playboy) oh yeah Well, you ain't saying nothin' in my book (playboy, playboy) 'Cause this is one fish you'll never-ever hook (playboy, playboy) You left the others standing with their hearts in pain (he is a playboy) And now you got me 'round trying to do me the same (playboy, playboy) So playboy, I've seen your kind Winnin' every girl with that same old line (So playboy, stay away from my door) oh yeah (I know about the lovers you had before) oh yeah (playboy) Oh, you know you've got to (watch out, here comes that playboy) Yes, you know you've got to (watch out, here comes that playboy) Oh, you've got to (watch out, here comes that playboy) You better (watch out) You better (watch out) You ain't saying nothin' in my book 'Cause this is one fish you'll never-ever hook You left the others standing with their hearts in pain (he is a playboy) And now you got me 'round tryin' to do me the same So playboy, I've seen your kind Winnin' every girl with that same old line (So playboy, stay away from my door) oh, yeah (I know about the lovers you had before) oh, yeah (playboy) Oh, you know you better (Watch out, here comes that playboy) (Watch out, here comes that playboy) Watch for the playboy, he's bringing you false joy (Watch out, here comes that playboy) he-he's a playboy (Watch out, here comes that playboy) he-he's a playboy...
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Written by: Robert Bateman, Brian Holland, Gladys Horton, William Stevenson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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17 facts about this song
Musical Genre"Playboy" by The Marvelettes is considered a mixture of pop and Motown sound.
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Release YearThis track was released in the year 1962.
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Album"Playboy" is a part of The Marvelettes' second studio album, also named "Playboy."
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Billboard RankingThe song made it to the number seven spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a significant hit for the group.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Playboy," including The Hollies and Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by William "Mickey" Stevenson, Brian Holland, and Robert Bateman.
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DurationThe duration of "Playboy" is just a little over 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Group FormationThe Marvelettes were formed in Inkster High School in a suburban town of Detroit, Michigan.
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Notable Performances"Playboy" has been performed on popular television shows of its time like "American Bandstand" and "The Ed Sullivan Show."
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Influence"Playboy" was one of the early hits that helped to establish Motown's emerging sound and set the stage for future success.
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Featured InstrumentationThe song features prominent use of drums, bass, piano, horns, and strings, creating an upbeat, catchy rhythm.
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Lead VocalGladys Horton, the co-founder of The Marvelettes, was the lead vocalist for the song "Playboy."
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Backup VocalsOther members of the group provided backup vocals, creating the group’s signature harmonious sound.
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Success"Playboy" was one of the largest commercial successes for The Marvelettes and solidified their position in the pop and Motown music industry.
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Genre InfluenceThe success of "Playboy" helped to further popularize the Motown sound, influencing many other artists and groups of that era.
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The Marvelettes' LegacyDespite the fact that The Marvelettes disbanded in the 1970s, their music, including "Playboy," continues to be appreciated by Motown enthusiasts.
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Record LabelThe Marvelettes were signed by Berry Gordy's Tamla label, a subsidiary of Motown Records.
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