Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar

Duane Eddy

About Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar

"Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar" is a song written by Keith Potger and Tony Macaulay and performed by Duane Eddy, with vocals by the Rebelettes. The song reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1975. The song was produced by Tony Macaulay.


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1960
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Every night I stand there in the crowd and watch him playing 
So turned on by his love song that I wish he only knew 
If he played me like he played his old guitar he's always strumming 
Ran his fingers through my hair I'd play a love song too. 

If he looked up for a moment then I know he'd realise 
See me there and read the message written in my eyes 
If he played me like he played that old guitar he's always strumming 
And ran his fingers through my hair I'd play a love song too.

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Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy (born April 26, 1938) is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist. In the late 1950s and early 1960s he had a string of hit records, produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including "Rebel Rouser", "Peter Gunn", and "Because They're Young". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. more »

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Written by: KEITH LEON POTGER, TONY MACAULAY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar" is classified under the genre of rock and roll and instrumental rock.
Artist's Achievement
Duane Eddy, the artist who performed "Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar," is known as the 'King of Twangy Guitar' and has had a major influence on the rock and roll genre.
Song Release
The song was released in 1975 under the album 'Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar.'
Chart Success
"Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar" peaked at No. 9 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1975, making it Duane Eddy's final significant chart entry.
Song Writing
The song was written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, a notable duo who also penned several hits for other artists.
Unique Concept
The song has an interesting concept where the lyrics metaphorically compare a woman to a guitar.
Musical Style
The song encapsulates Eddy's signature "twangy" sound, a guitar technique that uses a vibrato effect.
Song Length
The original version of "Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar" has a running time of 4 minutes and 2 seconds.
Cover Version
In the same year of its release, 1975, the song was covered by British singer Tony Christie.
Artist's Popularity
Duane Eddy, although based in the United States, had a following in the UK, which contributed to the song's success.
Backing vocalist
The backing vocals on the song have been provided by The Chantelles, a British female singing group active in the 1960s.
Song's Music Video
A music video was created for the song, featuring Duane Eddy playing his guitar in a variety of settings.

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