The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)
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| "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" | ||
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| Single by Betty Everett | ||
| from the album It's in His Kiss | ||
| B-side(s) | "Hands Off" | |
| Released | 1964 | |
| Length | 2:12 | |
| Label | Vee-Jay | |
| Writer(s) | Rudy Clark | |
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| Betty Everett singles chronology | ||
| You're No Good (1963) |
The Shoop Shop Song (It's in His Kiss) (1964) |
I Can't Hear You (1964) |
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| Single by Cher | ||
| from the album Mermaids Soundtrack and Love Hurts | ||
| Released | 1990 | |
| Recorded | 1990 | |
| Genre | Pop/Rock | |
| Length | 2:51 | |
| Label | Geffen Records | |
| Writer(s) | Rudy Clark | |
| Producer(s) | John Kalodner | |
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| Cher European singles chronology | ||
| "Baby I'm Yours" (1990) |
"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1990) |
"Love and Understanding" (1991) |
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| Cover of the UK single | ||
| Cher North American singles chronology | ||
| "Heart of Stone" (1990) |
"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1990) |
"Love and Understanding" (1991) |
"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" is the name of a song written by Rudy Clark.
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[edit] History
The original version of this song was released by Merry Clayton. However, it did not become a hit until a version of this song was released by Betty Everett in 1963 on her album "It's In His Kiss" and then as a single in 1964. This version became a big hit in many markets, both in the United States and internationally. Many other versions of this song have been recorded by such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Cher and Lulu. Versions which alter the gender of the song (i.e., "it's in her kiss") have been recorded by such artists as The Newbeats, The Hollies, and The Searchers. Linda Lewis had a hit in the United Kingdom with her version in 1975. Kate Taylor's version became a Hot 100 hit when released in 1977.
Though they never recorded a studio version of their duet, Linda Ronstadt and Phoebe Snow performed "The Shoop Shoop Song" during several joint concert appearances throughout the mid 1970s. The most notable of these was a 1976 appearance on Saturday Night Live.
[edit] Betty Everett version
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 1 |
| UK Singles Chart | 34 |
[edit] Cher version
[edit] Song information
Cher's remake was the first North American single from the Mermaids OST, however in Europe The Shoop Shoop Song was the second single from the Mermaids OST and the first single release from her twenty-ninth album Love Hurts. The song was very successful in Europe and in the rest of the world reached the top spot and the Top 10 in many countries, while in North America the song received modest attention peaking #21 in Canada and #33 in United States.
- "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" (1990) (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- One of the Cher's most recognizable and popular song. It became the first European single release from Love Hurts and the second single release from Mermaids OST.
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[edit] Music video
The video for The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) was made to go along with the movie, Mermaids. The video features Cher along with Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci (then age 10). In the video, Cher and the 2 girls are in a music studio dressed in 1960's clothings and they are also wearing wigs that symbolize the way Betty Everett wore her hair during the 1960's. Clips of the film are shown during the course of the video. Finally near the end Cher and the girls are shown in an alley spray painting a wall.
A second video was released, but it's very hard to find. The video is very similar to the original except it does not show any clips of the film Mermaids in it.
[edit] Formats and track listings
The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) World wide CD Single
- The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)
- Baby I'm Yours
- We All Sleep Alone
The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) US Promo CD
- The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 33 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales | 50 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 7 |
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 2 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Belgian Singles Chart | 2 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 21 |
| Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart | 4 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 5 |
| European Singles Chart | 1 |
| French Singles Chart | 3 |
| German Singles Chart | 3 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Polish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 10 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 |
[edit] Achievements
| Preceded by "The One and Only" by Chesney Hawkes |
UK number-one single April 28, 1991 for 5 weeks |
Succeeded by "I Wanna Sex You Up" by Color Me Badd |
| Preceded by "Joyride" by Roxette |
Norwegian number-one single May 9, 1991 for 2 weeks |
Succeeded by "Wind of Change" by Scorpions |
| Preceded by "Wind of Change" by Scorpions |
Norwegian number-one single May 30, 1991 for 1 week |
Succeeded by "Wind of Change" by Scorpions |
| Cher |
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| Also associated with: Sonny & Cher |
| Sonny & Cher discography |
| Cher discography |
| Studio albums: All I Really Want to Do - The Sonny Side of Cher - Cher - Backstage - With Love, Cher - 3614 Jackson Highway - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves - Foxy Lady - Bittersweet White Light - Half-Breed - Dark Lady - Stars - I'd Rather Believe in You - Cherished - Take Me Home - Prisoner - Black Rose - I Paralyze - Cher - Heart of Stone - Love Hurts - It's a Man's World - Believe - not.com.mercial - Living Proof - Live! The Farewell Tour |
| Main compilations: Greatest Hits - Greatest Hits: 1965-1992 - If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits - The Greatest Hits - The Very Best of Cher |
| Singles: See singles |
| Videography: See videography |
| Tours and concerts |
| The Wondrous World Tour - All I Ever Need Is You Tour - Allman and Woman Tour - Live in Monte Carlo - A Celebration at Caesar's Palace - Heart of Stone Tour - Love Hurts Tour - Do You Believe? Tour - Living Proof: The Farewell Tour |
