I'll Tumble 4 Ya

Culture Club

About I'll Tumble 4 Ya

"I'll Tumble 4 Ya" was a hit single from Culture Club's Platinum-plus debut album Kissing to Be Clever. The 7" single was released only in North America, peaking at #9 in the U. S. and #5 in Canada. In Australia, it was released in September 1983 as a Double A-side single with Karma Chameleon, peaking at #1 and receiving substantial airplay. With this single, in America, Culture Club was the first band to have three Top 10 singles from a debut album since the Beatles. Much like the group's two prior American hits, this song was aided by a hugely popular MTV music video. "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" was one of the most performed songs by Culture Club in their live shows. 


Year:
1982
2:36
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Downtown we'll drown 
We're in our never splendour
Flowers, showers
Who's got the new boy gender?
I'll be your baby, I'll be your score
I'll run the gun for you and so much more

I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for you
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble

Uptown their sound is like the native you send her
Junction, function the boy with pop is slender
Did he say maybe or I'm not sure?
He'll be a boy for you but you need more

I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for you
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble

I get a crazy feeling that chases in my head
It's nothing that you do to me
It's nothing that you said
It's love in stereo
And when I can't let got I say

I'll be your baby
I'll be your score
I'll run the gun for you and so much more
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble

Downtown we'll drown 
We're in our never splendour
Flowers, showers
Who's got the new boy gender?
I'll be your baby, I'll be your score
I'll run the gun for you and so much more

I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for you
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya
I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble

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Culture Club

Culture Club is an English pop band that was part of the 1980s New Romantic movement. The original band comprised Boy George (lead vocals), Mikey Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards) and Jon Moss (drums and percussion). Their second album, Colour by Numbers, has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and they had several international hits with songs such as "Church of the Poison Mind", "Karma Chameleon" and "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me". Boy George's androgynous style of dressing caught the attention of the public and the media. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL CRAIG, ROY HAY, JON MOSS, GEORGE O'DOWD

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"I'll Tumble 4 Ya" is a song by British pop band Culture Club from their debut album, "Kissing to Be Clever."
Successful Rank
The song became the band's third Top 10 hit in the U.S., peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1983.
Unique Quality
It is one of the few Culture Club songs where the band members, other than lead singer Boy George, share lead vocals.
Creative Input
George O'Dowd (Boy George), Jon Moss, Mikey Craig, and Roy Hay, the four members of Culture Club, are all credited as the writers of "I'll Tumble 4 Ya."
Substantial Recognition
The song was one of the biggest international hits for the group, and it's still popular today.
Movie Appearance
Interestingly, this song was used in the 1996 comedy film "Billy Madison" starring comedian Adam Sandler.
Song Theme
The song has a joyful, dance-pop tune and it reflects Culture Club's innovative blend of reggae, pop, and soul music.
Part of a Successful Album
The single is part of the album "Kissing to Be Clever", which spawned three top ten hits in the U.S., a record for a debut album.
Live Performance on TV
The band performed the song on the popular television show Soul Train in 1983.
Re-recording
In 1999, Boy George re-recorded the song as a solo artist for the soundtrack album for "The Wedding Singer Volume 2".
Social Message
While a significant part of the song is light-hearted and dance-oriented, there are hints of social commentary, particularly related to themes of love, inclusivity, and acceptance, which were often found in Culture Club's music.

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