She's Strange

Cameo

About She's Strange

"She's Strange" is a 1984 single by the R&B/funk band, Cameo released in 1984. It is the title track from their tenth album. The single was their first to top the R&B chart, hitting number one for four weeks in April 1984. The single was the band's first to reach the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart, peaking at number forty-seven. The video was directed by Dieter 'Dee' Trattmann.


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Strange
Fine lady

I like the way she walks
I like the way she talks
She turns me on with a special concern
Now I'm a different guy
And I don't compare to many
But next to her I'm plain ordinary

Not many can see the light blue aura
That surrounds the girl wherever in the world
She's a 9, a 10, a 25th
She's bittersweet and a [Incomprehensible]

She's strange and I like it
She's strange just the way she is
Strange walking down the avenue
She's strange always doing something new

She's the kind of person everybody knows
She reeks distinction from head to toe
She's my twilight zone, my Al Capone
She's my Rolling Stones and my Eva Peron

And I like it, yes I like it
I like it, the way she wears her hair
And I like it, I like it

In room 123, she elusive you see
Like the invisible man in drag
And when you come to meet her
You'll never greet her
She'll be waving her skirt as a flag

Like the cold in October she'll take you right over
It's not mean to be facetious
And that look in her eye says your the guy
She plans to spend this evening with

She's strange and I like it
She's strange just the way she is
Strange walking down the avenue
She's strange always doing something new

No, no no, no no
Knock me off my feet
Strange

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Cameo

Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players,[citation needed] another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several hit records. As of 2009, some of the original members continue to perform together, while two others were hired by the hip hop group Outkast. Their influences include Rick James, Parliament-Funkadelic, contemporary funk bands like the Bar-Kays, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ohio Players, The Isley Brothers etc. and singers like Marvin Gaye, Billy Paul, Prince, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder and Bootsy Collins. more »

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Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON, CHARLES L. SINGLETON, LARRY BLACKMON, NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT, TOMI JENKINS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"She's Strange" was released as a single in 1983. - It reached the number one spot on the US R&B charts.
Album
"She's Strange" is also the title track of Cameo's tenth studio album. - The album was released in 1984, a year after the single's release.
Composition and Style
The song is recognized for its funky synthesizer rhythm. - The style of the track blends soul and funk with electronic music, which was innovative for its time.
Band Formation
Cameo, the band behind "She's Strange," was formed in New York in 1974. - The group was previously known as the New York City Players.
Lyrics and Inspiration
The song is widely interpreted as a celebration of individuality and uniqueness in women. - With the lyrical hook "She's strange, and I like it," it promotes a positive view of people who are perceived as different.
Influence
"She's Strange" has been sampled in various other songs over the years, indicating its lasting influence. - Notably, rapper Tupac Shakur sampled "She's Strange" in his song "Young Niggaz."
Music Video
The music video for "She's Strange" features the band members dressed in various costumes to match the song's theme of embracing the unusual and the eccentric.
Live Performances
Cameo often included "She's Strange" in their live performances due to its popularity. - The song's quirky and upbeat rhythm made it a favorite among fans.
Legacy
Over three decades after its release, "She's Strange" remains one of Cameo's most well-known and beloved songs. - It is considered a classic of 1980s R&B and funk music.
Chart Performance
In addition to reaching number one on the US R&B charts, "She's Strange" also peaked at Number 47 on the UK Singles Chart. - It hit a respectable position of Number 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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