My Oh My
Slade
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I believe in woman, my oh my I believe in lovin', my oh my Don't a woman need a man? Try and catch one if you can I believe in woman, my oh my We all need someone to talk to, my oh my We all need someone to talk to, my oh my You need a shoulder to cry on Call me, I'll be standing by We all need someone to talk to, my oh my We all need a lotta lovin', my oh my Yeah, and whole lotta lovin', my oh my I can lend a helping hand If you ain't got nothing planned We all need some lovin', my oh my Oh, yeah Oh Yeah So let's all swing together, my oh my We can all swing together, my oh my You've got troubles of your own No need to face them all alone We can all swing together, my oh my So let's all pull together, my oh my Yeah, let's all pull together, my oh my We can ride the stormy weather If we all get out and try So let's all pull together, my oh my Yeah, let's all pull together, my oh my
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Written by: Jim Lea, Neville Holder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"My Oh My" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1983 as the second single from their eleventh studio album, "The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's biggest hits. It also reached the top 10 in several other countries including Norway and Sweden.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics touch on the themes of disillusionment and the passage of time. The lamenting tone and serious subject matter mark a departure from Slade's earlier, more light-hearted work.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed at the Stoke-On-Trent railway station, with Slade playing the song on a train platform. The band members are seen singing and playing instruments while being surrounded by smoke and lights.
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US SuccessDespite the band's declining popularity in the UK, "My Oh My" was a hit in the US, reaching No. 37 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This successfully resurrected their career in the US after a decade of limited success.
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Popularity in SportsThe song gained popularity in Polish football, particularly with fans of Arka Gdynia who sang their version of this song during matches.
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CompositionThe song showcases classic piano accompaniment which is a sharp departure from Slade's usual heavy guitar sound.
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Cover Versions"My Oh My" has been covered by several musicians and bands over the years, including a version by the Swedish band Runaways in 1984 and a popular Polish version by rock singer Krzysztof Krawczyk.
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Re-RecordingsThe original members of Slade re-recorded the song along with some of their other hits for a new studio and live album, "Slade Alive! - The Live Anthology," released in 2006.
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AwardAlthough it didn’t win, "My Oh My" was nominated for the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 1984.
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