The Black-Eyed Boys

Paper Lace

About The Black-Eyed Boys

"The Black Eyed Boys" is a song by the British pop group Paper Lace. This song missed the top 40 in the United States, but it fared better in Canada reaching number 37 and also in the United Kingdom, reaching number 11. It was the band's third single to be released in the UK.


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2002
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Oh, the black-eyed boys
They motor-cycled into town
The people cried, it's the black-eyed gang
All in white, a super bang
Oh, the black-eyed boys
They laid a rockin' rhythm down
You feel the time starts to come alive
Ev'rytime the black-eyed boys arrive

Well now the leader of the band, he was the drummer
He did a rhythm like a big tattoo
And you can see he put all his heart and soul in
The lead guitar, he's set astride and roared
And in behind there was a bass boy, too
They pretty soon had the hole town rock and rollin'
Ev'rybody

Oh, the black-eyed boys
They had 'em dancin' in the street
They rocked along from the mornin' light
On and on into the night
And oh, the black-eyed boys
They kept the people on their feet
Cryin' oh, let it never end
Wanna hear the black eyed-boys again

Oh, the black-eyed boys
Layin' down a rockin' noise
Oh, the heart right black-eyed boys

Oh, the black-eyed boys
They had 'em dancin' in the street
They rocked along from the mornin' light
On and on into the night
And oh, the black-eyed boys
They kept the people on their feet
Cryin' oh, let it never end
Wanna hear the black-eyed boys again

Oh, the black-eyed boys
Oh, the black-eyed boys
Rock and rollin' - rock and rollin' - rock and rollin'
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

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Paper Lace

Paper Lace are a Nottingham-based pop group, formed in 1967. They are known to Americans as a one-hit wonder; however, in the UK they were a "classic two-and-a-half-hit wonder". more »

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Written by: MITCH MURRAY, PETER CALLANDER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Black-Eyed Boys" is a song by the British pop band Paper Lace, released in November 1974.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #11 in the UK Singles Chart.
Band Facts
Paper Lace was a notable British pop band during the 1970s known for their sound which mixed pop with light rock elements.
Composition
The song follows a blend of pop and rock, continuing the band's signature style.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "The Black-Eyed Boys" depict a narrative story, which was a common feature in many of Paper Lace's songs.
Album
The song is included in their second album titled “First Edition”.
Recognition
Despite not reaching the top 10 in the UK, "The Black-Eyed Boys" is considered one of Paper Lace's most popular songs.
Songwriters
The song was written by Peter Callander and Mitch Murray, two British songwriters notable for their contributions to the 1960s and 1970s pop scene.
Cover
"The Black-Eyed Boys” was covered by the French singer Sheila, her version titled "Les gondoles à Venise" became a hit in France in 1975.
Style
Its catchy chorus and memorable lyrics represent the quintessential 70's pop-rock style Paper Lace is known for.

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