Peak
64
Weeks
6
Score
329
Chart Year
1965
Lead singer Cal Gill said in Mojo magazine February 2009: "We couldn't wait to record it. It sounded so good when we heard the demo. We'd all experienced boys hitting on girls, so we were more than aware of what we were singing about." This was covered by The Marvelettes on their 1967 self-titled album. In 1982 Bananarama reached #5 in the UK with their version, titled "Really Saying Something," which they recorded with the Fun Boy Three.
I was walkin' down the street When this boy started following me Though I ignored all the things he said He moved me in every way With his collar unbuttoned By my side he was struttin' He was really sayin' somethin' Really sayin' somethin' (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) He flirted every step of the way I could hear every word he'd say My resistance was gettin' low And my feelings started to show My heart started pumpin', blood pressure jumpin' He was really sayin' somethin', Really sayin' somethin' (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) He walked me to my door I agreed to see him once more Late night it may not be But he moved me tremendously Though he was bold, my heart he stole He was really sayin' somethin', Really sayin' somethin' (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) (Bop bop soo-be-do-wa) He was really sayin' somethin'
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 30, 1965 | 96 | 30 |
| 2 | Feb 6, 1965 | 81 | 45 |
| 3 | Feb 13, 1965 | 79 | 47 |
| 4 | Feb 20, 1965 | 75 | 51 |
| 5 | Feb 27, 1965 | 69 | 57 |
| 6 | Mar 6, 1965 | 64 | 62 |