Oh Carol
Smokie · Living Next Door To Alice (Aussie Ed) [2010]
When I saw you walkin' my way
So nonchalant, I bet you get what you want
So do I, and I ain't losing today
Well your hips were swinging and your jeans were clinging
You were driving me out of my mind
On a hot afternoon when there's nothing to do
You're not the sort of thing a fellow should find
So I pulled on over, you tossed your hair off your shoulder
As you turned and you looked my way
Ahh you would have died, you'd have skinned me alive
If I'd said what I wanted to say
So being polite, I said "Whatcha doin' tonight?"
You said "It just so happens I'm free"
You got all the right curves and all the right words
And that's all right by me
Oh Carol, you got me eatin' my heart away
You got me counting my nights and days
Oh I'm floating on the milky way
Oh Carol, nobody done it before
Oh baby you've opened the door
Oh Carol you can do it some more
Well if you're ready for this, when we started to kiss
She said "Hold on a minute or two"
Well naturally I knew it couldn't be me
I said "Babe, what's troublin' you?"
She said "I'm not sixteen, if you know what I mean"
So we sat and we talked for a while
When we finally kissed, you know she didn't resist
And I must say she did it with style
*Well, I was out cruisin', getting late and I was losing
When I saw you walkin' my way
So nonchalant, I bet you get what you want
So do I, and I ain't losing today*
Oh Carol, you got me eating my heart away
You got me counting my nights and days
Oh I'm floating on the milky way
Oh Carol, nobody's done it before
Oh baby, you've opened the door
Oh Carol, you can do it some more
Oh Carol, baby, you can do it some more
Oh Carol, baby, you can do it some more
Oh Carol, baby, you can do it some more
Oh Carol, baby, you can do it some more
Oh Carol, baby, you can do it some more
Oh Carol
Smokie's rendition of 'Oh Carol' stands as a testament to the British rock band's enduring ability to reinterpret classic material. Formed in the early 1970s, the group achieved significant success with their distinctive vocal harmonies and melodic rock sound, often blending pop sensibilities with rock instrumentation. This particular recording captures the band's polished production style, showcasing their capacity to deliver emotional depth within a concise format. While best known for their signature hit 'Living Next Door to Alice,' Smokie's catalogue includes numerous covers and original compositions that highlight their versatility. The track reflects the group's commitment to maintaining a consistent musical identity across decades, appealing to fans who appreciate straightforward, heartfelt songwriting. It remains a notable song in their extensive discography, illustrating their continued relevance in the rock genre.