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Oh Julie

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B-side
  
"I'm Knockin'"

Format
  
7" vinyl

Genre
  
Rock and roll

Released
  
27 January 1982

Recorded
  
1981

Length
  
2:32

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

Contents

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 piano player Geraint Watkins.

Cover versions

  • In September 1982, the song peaked at #38, in the US, for Barry Manilow.
  • Sanford Clark also released a cover version.
    • 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.
  • C. Jérôme released a French adaptation in 1982, named "Julie à la folie".
  • Benny released a German adaptation in 1982.

    • Chart performance

    Shakin' Stevens single
    Lasse Stefanz version

    References

    Oh Julie Wikipedia
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