Ooh La

The Kooks

About Ooh La

"Ooh La" is a song by British indie rock band The Kooks. It was the sixth single from their debut studio album Inside In/Inside Out and was released on 23 October 2006. The song is an alleged dedication to late model Audrey Lindvall. It was featured in the Torchwood episode "Small Worlds" and was an iTunes Single of the Week. A small segment is also featured in the Criminal Minds episode "True Night". The song also featured in an episode of American Idol and in the twentieth series of the pop quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks.  


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2006
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In their eyes is the place that you finally discovered
That you love it here, you've got to stay
On the bottom of the rock, an island
On which you find you love it when you twitch
You feel that itch in you petticoat
Your pretty pretty petticoat

Then you smiled, he got wild
You didn't understand that there's money to be made
Beauty is a card that must get played
By organization

And ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
And ooh la, the world just chewed her up, and spat her out
And ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
And ooh la, the world just chewed her up, and spat her out

The world can be a very big place
So be yourself don't get out of place
Love your man and love him twice
Go to Hollywood and pay the price
Oh go to Hollywood

And don't be a star, it's such a drag
Take care of yourself, don't begin to lag
It's a hard life to live, so live it well
I'll be your friend and not in pretend
I know you girl
In all situations

And ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
And ooh la, the world just chewed her up, and spat her out
And ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
And ooh la, the world just chewed her up, and spat her out

Pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty 
Pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty petticoat
Pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty
Pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty petticoat
In all situations

And ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
And ooh la, the world just chewed her up, and spat her out
And ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
And ooh la, the world just chewed her up, and spat her out

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The Kooks

The Kooks are an English Rock band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2004. The band was formed by Luke Pritchard (vocals/guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar), Paul Garred (drums), and Max Rafferty (bass guitar). The lineup of the band remained constant until the departure of Rafferty in 2008. Dan Logan served as a temporary replacement, until Peter Denton joined the band permanently in October 2008. Early in 2010, Pritchard announced the departure of drummer Paul Garred, due to a nerve problem in his arm. Late in the year, Garred rejoined for studio sessions, however Chris Prendergast played drums when the band play live. In 2012, the band was accompanied on drums by Alexis Nunez (from Golden Silvers). more »

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Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Ooh La" is a song classified under the genre of Indie rock - a genre characterized by a clear melodic line and a prominent guitar.
Album Release
This track was released as part of The Kooks’ debut studio album, "Inside In / Inside Out," which was launched in 2006.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Ooh La" peaked at number 143 in the UK Singles Chart due to strong digital downloads after the album's release.
Song Composition
The song was written by the band members, Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Max Rafferty, and Paul Garred.
Artistic Inspiration
The song is reportedly inspired by the romantic relationships and experiences of the band members, predominantly those of lead singer, Luke Pritchard.
Length
"Ooh La" has a playing time of approximately 3 minutes and 58 seconds on the album.
Popularity
Although not a single, "Ooh La" is one of the most streamed songs by The Kooks on various music platforms, indicating its popularity among fans.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Ooh La" was released as a bonus track on a special-edition release of "Inside In / Inside Out."
Live Performances
The song has been a staple part of the band's live performances due to its resonance with the audience.
Commercial Usage
"Ooh La" was used in a television commercial for fashion wear company Primark.

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