Oh Julie (Shakin' Stevens song)

"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.

Personnel

 * Shakin' Stevens – vocals
 * Mickey Gee – lead guitar
 * Geraint Watkins – piano, accordion
 * Stuart Colman – bass guitar, producer
 * Howard Tibble – drums
 * Rod Houison – engineer

Cover versions

 * In September 1982, the song peaked at #38 in the US for Barry Manilow.
 * Sanford Clark also released a cover version.


 * Language versions
 * Swedish dance band Lasse Stefanz released a version in Swedish in 1982 that charted on the Sverigetopplistan, the official Swedish Singles Chart reaching number 16.
 * C. Jérôme released a French adaptation in 1982, named "Julie à la folie".
 * Benny released a German adaptation in 1982.