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    Bananarama - Shy Boy - UK 7'' Cover - Front
    1982 Bananarama

    Bananarama – Shy Boy

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    Story Behind The Song

    “Shy Boy” is the infectious, upbeat track that helped solidify British vocal trio Bananarama as a dominant force in 1980s pop music. Released in 1982, it served as the lead single for their self-titled debut studio album, Deep Sea Skiving. The track marked a significant musical evolution for the group, transitioning them from their early indie-punk collaborations into a polished, mainstream pop arena.
    Produced by the hit-making duo Tony Swain and Steve Jolley, the song is built on a bouncy, synth-driven bassline and punctuated by bright brass hooks. Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward deliver their signature unison vocals, creating a playful, casual delivery that perfectly captures the youthful, lighthearted theme of chasing an elusive, introverted love interest.
    The track was a major commercial breakthrough, climbing to number four on the UK Singles Chart and entering the top ten in multiple countries, including Australia and Canada. It also introduced American audiences to their distinctive, unchoreographed charm. “Shy Boy” remains a definitive piece of early-80s synth-pop, showcasing the effortless, cool attitude that would define Bananarama’s historic career.

    The song peaked at No. 04 in the UK Singles Chart on the 24th July 1982.

    Eighties Archive Song Number

    EA-0018

    Highest Chart Position

    No. 04

    Date Released

    25th June 1982

    Genre

    Electronic, Pop

    Date Of UK Top 40 Entry

    10th July 1982

    Record Label

    LONDON RECORDS

    Catalogue Number

    NANA 2
    Bananarama - Shy Boy - VIT Album

    ALL information on this page was obtained from numerous sources. These include The Official Charts website, Discogs, 45Cat, Polyhex, and many other sites.

    Some images have been cleaned up using CHATGPT.

    A-SIDE & B-SIDE COVERS

    Bananarama - Shy Boy - UK 7'' Cover - Front
    UK 7'' Cover - Front
    Bananarama - Shy Boy - UK 7'' Cover - Back
    UK 7'' Cover - Back

    TRACK LISTING

    A-Side Shy Boy (3:13)
    (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain)
    Produced By Steve Jolley, Tony Swain
    B-Side Don’t Call Us… (3:00)
    (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain)
    Produced By Steve Jolley, Tony Swain

    CHART PERFORMANCE

    UK Top 40 Chart Run [8 Weeks] – 10th July 1982 – 28th August 1982
    29
    09
    04
    06
    07
    10
    19
    39

    OFFICIALLY RELEASED VERSIONS

    Shy Boy (Single Version) (3:13)
    Shy Boy (Extended Version) (5:50)
    Shy Boy (Don’t It Make You Feel Good) (US Long Version) (7:20)
    Shy Boy (Don’t It Make You Feel Good) (US Dub Version) (9:23)
    Shy Boy (Don’t It Make You Feel Good) (US 7″ Mix) (3:32)
    Shy Boy (Instrumental) (2:41)

    See ALL releases of ‘Shy Boy’ on Discogs.

    OFFICIAL VIDEO

    LYRICS

    He used to be a shy boy
    Until I made him my boy
    I never missed a heartbeat
    Just sitting in the back seat

    I’m gonna give him all my love
    Each and every night
    One thing I know he’s dreaming of
    I wanna squeeze and hold him tight

    But don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    Don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)

    Everything we put together
    Seems to last forever
    He knows about a good time
    Gonna make him all mine

    He gives me lovin’ like nobody else
    I like the way he turns me on
    I wanna keep him all to myself
    If my heart could beat that strong

    But don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    Don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)

    I’m gonna give him all my love
    Each and every night
    One thing I know he’s dreaming of
    I wanna squeeze and hold him tight

    But don’t it make you
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    But don’t it make you
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)

    He gives me lovin like nobody else
    I like the way he turns me on
    I wanna keep him all to myself
    If my heart could beat that strong

    But don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    Don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)

    But don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    Don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)
    And don’t it make you feel good
    (Shoop shoop aaahh)

    Written by Steve Jolley, Tony Swain

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