(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going to) Shanghai
Doris Day
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Who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight Tonight Why did I tell you I was going to Shanghai I wannna be with you tonight Why did I holler I was going to Shanghai I wanna be with you tonight It was just a little misunderstanding That a kiss on the cheek could patch I need you so badly, I'd gladly Start all over from scratch Oh, why did I tell you it was bye bye for Shanghai I'm even allergic to rice Why don't you stop me when I talk about Shanghai It's just a lover's device Now, who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight I'm right around the corner in the phone booth And I wannna be with you tonight Now, why did I tell you it was bye bye for Shanghai I'm even allergic to rice Why don't you stop me when I talk about Shanghai It's just a lover's device Now, who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight I'm right around the corner in the phone booth And I wannna be with you tonight Ooh ooh ooh who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight I'm right around the corner in the phone booth And I wanna, yes I wanna I wanna be with you tonight
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Written by: Milton De Lugg, Bob Hilliard
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., AMY DEE MUSIC CORP.
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12 facts about this song
Release YearDoris Day's "(Why Did I Tell You I was Going To) Shanghai" was released in the year 1956.
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Recording LabelThe song was introduced under Columbia Records.
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Peak Chart Position"(Why Did I Tell You I was Going To) Shanghai" peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard chart.
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AuthorshipThe song was written by prolific songwriters Bob Hilliard and Milton De Lugg.
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Popular CultureThis song is also sometimes simply referred to as "Shanghai."
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Song ContentThe lighthearted song reflects on a decision of the protagonist to go to Shanghai and the aftereffects thereof.
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Recorded Version"(Why Did I Tell You I was Going To) Shanghai" was also released as a 45 RPM single and 78 RPM single in 1956.
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Chart DurationThe song spent a total of 14 weeks on the Billboard chart.
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Rarity"(Why Did I Tell You I was Going To) Shanghai" is particularly notable as one of Doris Day's less frequently included songs on her compilation albums.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by Lisa del Bo, a Belgian singer, on her album "Best Of" in 2008.
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Doris Day's CareerWhen the song was released in 1956, Doris Day was already a well-established singer and actress, with several high-charting hits under her belt.
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Other Song FactsThis song is not to be confused with "Shanghai," a different song performed by Doris Day earlier in her career.
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