1982 Barry Manilow – Oh Julie (US:#38)
“Oh Julie” was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for one week for Shakin’ Stevens in January 1982.
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.
In September 1982, the song peaked at #38, in the US, for Barry Manilow.
Album
Here Comes the Night is the twelfth album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. The album was recorded at Sound City Recording Studios in Van Nuys, California. The United Kingdom release went by the title “I Wanna Do It With You”. It was released in 1982, and it scored single platinum. The album has yet to be […]
Musicians
| Bass | Dennis Belfield |
| Drums | Ed Greene |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Guitar | Mitch Holder |
| Vocals | Barry Manilow |
Produced By
Barry Manilow
Songwriters
Michael Barrat
Charts
US:#38
UK:# –