Gee Whiz

Carla Thomas

About Gee Whiz

"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" is a song written and performed by Carla Thomas. It reached #5 on the U. S. R&B chart and #10 on the U. S. pop chart in 1961. It was featured on her 1961 album Gee Whiz. The song was produced by Chips Moman. The song ranked #62 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1961.


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1997
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Gee whiz, look at his eyes 
Gee whiz, how they hypnotize 
He's got everything a girl could want 
Man, oh, man, what a prize 
Oh oh 

Gee whiz, he's all the joy 
Gee whiz, I could find in a boy 
He's awful nice, its paradise 
I hope I'm not his decoy 

Heaven up above knows how much 
I love that gentle soul 
Angels sing of a love like this 
I hope our love will grow and grow 

Oh, gee whiz, I love that guy 
Gee whiz, my, my, oh my 
There are things we could do 
I could say I love you 
But all I can say is
Gee whiz

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Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas (born December 21, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, who is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. She is the daughter of Rufus Thomas. more »

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Written by: Carla Thomas

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Gee Whiz" was recorded by American soul singer Carla Thomas. The song was released in 1960 as a 45 rpm single by Atlantic Records.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Thomas one of the first African-American female singers to reach the Top Ten in the Pop category.
Inspirational Source
Thomas was only 16 years old when she wrote "Gee Whiz". It was based on a love letter she wrote to her boyfriend at that time.
Recording Process
The song was recorded in just a couple of takes. It was one of the first soul songs to use orchestral strings as a melodic element, a technique that would influence future music genres.
Album Release
Following the success of the single, an entire album named after "Gee Whiz" was released in 1961.
Family Connection
Carla's father, Rufus Thomas, was also a famous soul singer and songwriter. He helped Carla get her start, leading her to become known as the "Queen of Memphis Soul."
Covered Versions
Several other artists have covered the song since its release, including the likes of Aretha Franklin and Bernadette Peters.
Song's Legacy
The song remains one of Carla Thomas's biggest hits and is regarded as a classic in the R&B genre.
Recognition
In 2018, the song "Gee Whiz" was recognized by the Recording Academy as a 'Legacy' recording, acknowledging its enduring cultural significance.
Song Writing
Despite her young age at the time, Carla wrote "Gee Whiz" herself, an unusual feat for a female singer in the 1960s and indicative of her exceptional talent.

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