Oh_Julie_(Shakin'_Stevens_song)

Oh Julie (Shakin' Stevens song)

Oh Julie (Shakin' Stevens song)

1982 single by Shakin' Stevens

"Oh Julie" was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for one week for Shakin' Stevens in January 1982.[2]

Quick Facts Single by Shakin' Stevens, from the album Give Me Your Heart Tonight ...

It is Stevens' third number-one single and his first as a writer. The B-side, "I'm Knockin'", was also written by Shakin' Stevens and both tracks benefit from arrangements driven by lead guitarist Mickey Gee. "Oh Julie" also has a cajun flavour courtesy of the accordion backing provided by Geraint Watkins.

Personnel

Chart performance

More information Chart (1982), Peak position ...

Certifications and sales

More information Region, Certification ...

Cover versions

Language versions
  • Swedish dance band Lasse Stefanz released a version in Swedish in 1982 that charted on the Sverigetopplistan, the official Swedish Singles Chart reaching number 16.[32]
  • C. Jérôme released a French adaptation in 1982, named "Julie à la folie".[33]
  • Benny released a German adaptation in 1982.[34]

See also

References

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    Steffen Hung (15 November 2011). "Benny - Oh Julie". germancharts.com. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
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