Don't Talk to Strangers

Rick Springfield

About Don't Talk to Strangers

"Don't Talk to Strangers" is a song written and performed by Australian musician Rick Springfield. This song was released as a single in 1982, from the album Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet. It reached #2 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, making it his second biggest hit in the United States after the #1 hit, "Jessie's Girl". It was kept off the top spot by "Ebony and Ivory" by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. Springfield was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance with the song in 1983.  


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When you were just a young girl and still in school
How come you never learned the golden rule
Don't talk to strange men, don't be a fool
I'm hearing stories, I don't think that's cool

Why don't you tell me, someone is loving you
'Cause you're my girl, some say it's no longer true
You're seeing some slick continental dude
I'm begging you, please

Don't talk to strangers, baby don't you talk
Don't talk to strangers, you know he'll only use you up
Don't talk, don't talk, don't talk,
Don't talk, don't talk to him
Nobody, talk, nobody, ever told you, don't talk

Now tell me, how's life in the big city
I hear the competition's tough, baby that's a pity
And every man's an actor, every girl is pretty
I don't like what's getting back to me

Now who's this, don juan I've been hearing of
Love hurts when only one's in love
Did you fall at first sight or did you need a shove
I'm begging you, please

Don't talk to strangers, baby don't you talk
Don't talk to strangers, you know he'll only use you up
Don't talk, don't talk, don't talk,
Don't talk, don't talk to him
Nobody, talk, nobody ever told you, don't talk

Fais l'amour avec moi
What's he saying baby
Viens dormir, mon amour (come to sleep my love)
I asked you not to talk to him
Je t'aime donne moi ton coeur ce soir (I like you to give me your heart this night)
I'm begging you

Don't talk to strangers, baby don't you talk
Don't talk to strangers, you know he'll only use you up
Don't talk, don't talk, don't talk,
Don't talk, don't talk to him
Nobody, talk, nobody ever told you, don't talk

Don't talk to strangers, baby don't you talk
Don't talk to strangers, you know he'll only use you up
Don't talk to strangers, baby don't you,
Baby don't you talk,
Don't talk to strangers

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Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield (born Richard Lewis Springthorpe; 23 August 1949) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He was a member of pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971 and then started his solo career with his début single "Speak to the Sky" reaching the top 10 in Australia. In mid-1972, he relocated to the United States. He had a No. 1 hit with "Jessie's Girl" in 1981 in both Australia and the US. He received the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Jessie's Girl". He followed with four more top 10 US hits, "I've Done Everything for You", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Affair of the Heart" and "Love Somebody". His two US top 10 albums are Working Class Dog (1981) and Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet (1982). As an actor, he portrayed … more »

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Written by: RICK SPRINGFIELD

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12 facts about this song

Artistry
"Don't Talk To Strangers" was sung, written, and produced by Rick Springfield.
Year of Release
It was released in February 1982 as a part of Springfield's "Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet" album.
Chart Performance
The song is Springfield's second of five top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 2 in May 1982.
Music Style
The song showcases Springfield's power pop style, featuring catchy hooks and a heavy guitar-driven sound.
Album Success
"Don't Talk To Strangers" was instrumental in the success of his "Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet" album, which eventually went platinum.
Music Video
Its music video was widely broadcasted in the early days of MTV, helping to solidify Springfield's status as a teen idol.
Inspiration
Rick Springfield has indicated that the song was written about his feelings of mistrust and suspicion when he was away from his girlfriend (at the time) and on tour.
Live Performances
This song remains a fan favorite and a staple in Rick Springfield's live performances.
Critical Reception
Even after decades of its release, "Don't Talk To Strangers" is often cited as one of Rick Springfield's best songs.
Cover Versions
Other artists, including Foo Fighters, have covered this iconic song in concert performances.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 25th Annual Grammy Awards in 1983.
Enduring Popularity
"Don't Talk to Strangers" continues to receive airtime on 80's and classic rock radio stations today.

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