Lovey Dovey


"Lovey Dovey" is a popular American rhythm and blues song originating in the 1950s and written by Eddie Curtis and Ahmet Ertegun, with the latter usually credited using his songwriter's pseudonym "Nugetre". The song's initial recording by The Clovers remains the best known version, reaching No. 2 for five weeks on the R&B charts in 1954.

Background

The song deals with the singer's relationship with his sweetheart and is performed in a light-hearted style.

Cover Versions

Numerous artists have recorded the song. Cover versions have been recorded by:
Lyrics from "Lovey Dovey", were used by Steve Miller in his 1974 chart-topping single "The Joker". "The Joker" in turn was later sampled on another number one hit, "Angel" by Shaggy, giving Ahmet Ertegun credit as a songwriter on the latter.