Jackie Wilson said
It was Reet Petite
Kinda love you got
Knock me off my feet
Let it all hang out
Oh, let it all hang out
And you know
I'm so wired up
Don't need no coffee in my cup
Let it all hang out
Let it all hang out

Ding a ling a ling
Ding a ling a ling ding
Ding a ling a ling
Ding a ling a ling ding
Do da do da
I'm in heaven, I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven, when you smile
When you smile, when you smile
When you smile
And when you walk
Across the room
You make my heart go
Boom boom boom
Let it all hang out
Baby, let it all hang out
And every time
You look that way
Honey child, you make my day
Let it all hang out
Like the man said let it all hang out

Ding a ling a ling
Ding a ling a ling ding
Ding a ling a ling
Ding a ling a ling ding
Do da do da
I'm in heaven, I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven, when you smile
When you smile
I'm in heaven, I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven, when you smile
One more time
I'm in heaven, I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven, when you smile
When you smile


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    Noone has commented on this song yet?

    Good lord have mercy.

    This is one of those songs, that I love blaring in the car. Especially on those sunny days, where it's ideal to roll down the windows.

    anna118kon July 16, 2002   Link
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    Another Van Morrison song I like, just has all the right elements that make a great song.

    BrainDamageon July 06, 2003   Link
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    makes me think of a girl . . .

    ZinbobDanon April 16, 2004   Link
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    yes. This is the summer-car-window-down-I'm-so-happy song

    punkrockntunaon April 23, 2004   Link
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    great song, i agree with the summer car down im so happy song... and i normally manage to ruin happy songs for myself! so im very greatful for this one! i kinda understand it, i mean not even romantically. knowing that i made someone elses day, makes my day. this is one of my all time favs!

    Livenlaugh21on April 27, 2004   Link
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    DADA-DA-DA-DA, DADA-DA-DA-DA

    atthedrive-inon November 16, 2004   Link
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    This one just makes you instantly break out in a smile and gives you the urge to lean your head back and laugh out loud for no reason.

    kivoon March 07, 2005   Link
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    A little sidebar here, Jackie Wilson is a rather famous singer, especially around Van's time. You probably know him from the song (Taking Me) Higher and Higher. However, that's not to say any of you don't know who Jackie is. Just in case, y'know.

    hflevackon April 06, 2006   Link
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    Wow, thanks, always thought it was about Jocky Wilson! (One for the Dexy's fans!)

    KellKellon July 10, 2006   Link
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    That may be due to the researcher who arranged for a huge picture of Jocky Wilson (tubby Scottish darts player) to loom over the stage when they played this on Top of the Pops - classic moment.

    paul_fon October 11, 2006   Link

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