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"I Can't Help It" is a song written and recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It is included on their fourth studio album Wow! and was released as its third single except in the U. S., where it was the album's second single (following "I Heard a Rumour") and Australia, where it was the album's fourth single (after "I Want You Back"). The track was co-written and produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) trio. The song is a disco-influenced pop tune similar to many hits produced by SAW during this time period The single peaked at number 20 in the UK singles chart, #27 on the Australian ARIA chart (where it was released in August 1988), and #47 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. A hit in nightclubs, "I Can't Help It" climbed to number seven on the U. S. Hot Dance Club Play chart. This is the final Bananarama single to feature Siobhan Fahey, who announced her departure shortly after its release. The photos on the record sleeve were taken by famous American photographer Herb Ritts. The record sleeves for "I Can't Help It" and "Love In The First Degree" were switched with each other for the UK and North American markets. 


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2012
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One two three
Wait wait wait, what's the first line again? 
Help! 
Oh yeah. 
One two
Help! 
No wait! 
Sorry. 
One two three four 

[Chorus]
Help! I need somebody 
Help! Not just anybody 
Help! You know I need someone 
Help! 

When I was younger, so much younger than today 
I never needed anybody's help in any way 
And now those days are gone, I'm not so self assured 
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the door 

[Chorus]

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down 
Down down down 
And I do appreciate you being 'round 
'Round 'round 'round 
Help me get my feet back on the ground 
Ground ground ground 
Won't you please, please help me 

Pete, look, I think I'm a bit toppy. 
Yeah and I'm a bit bottomy, Pete. 

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways 
My independence seems to vanish in the haze 
But every now and then I feel so insecure 
I know that I just need you like I've never done before 

[Chorus]

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down 
Help! 
And I do appreciate you being 'round 
Help! 
Help me get my feet back on the ground 
Help! 
Won't you please, please help me 

They're gonna take the Bananas off it aren't they ? 
Yeah. They're just doing backing vocals. We're singing the medley. 
Well, we better be. Otherwise there'll be trouble. 
Yeah I know ! 

When I was younger, so much younger than today 
I never needed anybody's help in any way 
And now those days are gone, I'm not so self assured 
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the door 

[Chorus]
 
Help me if you can, I'm feel

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Bananarama

Bananarama are an English female pop band who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on harmony, the band generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed most success as a trio made up of lifelong friends Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin. In The 1980s, Bananarama were listed in the Guinness World Records as the all female group with the most chart entries in the world, a record which they still hold. Since 1992, Woodward and Dallin have continued Bananarama as a Duo. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Help!" by Bananarama is categorized under the pop genre, particularly new wave and dance-pop.
Release Information
The song was released in 1989 as part of the all-girl band's contribution to Comic Relief, a UK charity that uses Comedy and entertainment to raise funds for different causes.
Original Artist
"Help!" is actually a cover. It was originally recorded by The Beatles in 1965 for their album of the same name.
Collaborative Effort
In Bananarama's charity version, they performed the song together with French and Saunders and Kathy Burke (members of the British TV comedy).
Chart Performance
The song did well in the charts, reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video includes humorous references to films such as 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?.'
Lyrics Interpretation
While the original song by The Beatles was written as a cry for help, the Bananarama version maintained the same sentiment, but with an element of humor, given it was done for Comic Relief.
Context of Creation
Bananarama were fans of the Comic Relief show and jumped at the opportunity of contributing to a good cause, which resulted in their take on "Help!".
Other Performances
The song was performed live at Wembley Arena, in 1989, as a part of the show "An Evening for Nicaragua."
Difference from Original
Unlike the Beatles' version, Bananarama's rendition is faster-paced and features a distinctive 80s electronic beat.

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