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About Build Me Up Buttercup
"Build Me Up Buttercup" is a song written by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay, and released by The Foundations in 1968 with Colin Young singing lead vocals. Young had replaced Clem Curtis during 1968 and this was the first Foundations hit on which he sang. It hit No. 1 on the Cash Box Top 100 and No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1969. It was also a No. 2 hit in the United Kingdom, for two non- consecutive weeks, behind "Lily the Pink" by The Scafford. It was quickly certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over a million US copies. more »
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Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, babyJust to let me down (let me down) and mess me aroundAnd then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, babyWhen you say you will (say you will) but I love you stillI need you (I need you) more than anyone, darlin'You know that I have from the startSo build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart"I'll be over at ten", you told me time and againBut you're late, I wait around and then (bah-dah-dah)I went to the door, I can't take any moreIt's not you, you let me down again(Hey, hey, hey!) baby, baby, try to find(Hey, hey, hey!) a little time and I'll make you mine(Hey, hey, hey!) I'll be homeI'll be beside the phone waiting for youOoo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-oooWhy do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, babyJust to let me down (let me down) and mess me aroundAnd then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, babyWhen you say you will (say you will) but I love you stillI need you (I need you) more than anyone, darlin'You know that I have from the startSo build me up (build me up) Buttercup, don't break my heartYou were my toy but I could be the boy you adoreIf you'd just let me know (bah-dah-dah)Although you're untrue, I'm attracted to you all the moreWhy do I need you so(Hey, hey, hey!) baby, baby, try to find(Hey, hey, hey!) a little time and I'll make you mine(Hey, hey, hey!) I'll be homeI'll be beside the phone waiting for youOoo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-oooWhy do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, babyJust to let me down (let me down) and mess me aroundAnd then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, babyWhen you say you will (say you will) but I love you stillI need you (I need you) more than anyone, darlin'You know that I have from the startSo build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heartI-I-I need you-oo-oo more than anyone, babyYou know that I have from the startSo build me up (build me up) buttercup, don't break my heart
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The Foundations
The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White British, and a Sri Lankan, are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" (a Number One hit in the UK Singles Chart and Canada, and subsequently Top 10 in the US), written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" (a number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 in Canada), co-written by Macaulay with Mike d'Abo, at the time the lead vocalist with Manfred Mann. The group was the first multi-racial group to have a number 1 hit in the UK in the 1960s. more »
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Written by: Tony Macauley, Mike D'Abo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release Year"Build Me Up Buttercup" was released in 1968. |
Chart SuccessThe song went on to reach number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart in its year of release. |
Song's OriginMike d'Abo, the lead singer of "Manfred Mann", and record producer Tony Macaulay wrote the song. |
Pop CultureAlthough the song was released in the 1960s, its popularity peaked again after being prominently included in the closing credits of the 1998 film, "There's Something About Mary". |
The Foundations' Legacy"Build Me Up Buttercup" was the Foundations' biggest hit and to date is their best-known song. |
Cover VersionsMany notable artists have covered "Build Me Up Buttercup" including David Johansen, The Goops and You Me at Six. |
Song ThemeThe song is widely known for its uplifting and catchy melody despite its lyrical theme of being let down in love. |
Nut RockerBefore "Build Me Up Buttercup", The Foundations were famous for the song "Baby now that I found you". However, it was this track that truly cemented their fame. |
Record LabelThe song was released under the Uni Records label. |
Band DiversityThe Foundations were notable as one of the few multiracial bands in the British pop scene of the time. |
Notable PerformanceThe band performed the song on Top of the Pops, a UK-based popular music show. |
Song DurationThe original song has a runtime of 2 minutes 59 seconds. |
Song Structure"Build Me Up Buttercup" follows the popular verse-chorus form and includes a bridge and instrumental break towards the end of the song. |
Usage in Modern MediaThe song has been used in numerous movies and television series, or as background music in commercials, reflecting its timeless and wide appeal. |
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