Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger (with lyrics) [in Stereo]

"This Barbara Lewis gem, "Hello Stranger", was very influential on the music of the 1960s. Barbara's choice of chords and words evoke a sweet type of melancholy that personalizes the song for each listener". John Masalle
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HELLO STRANGER
Song Written by Barbara Ann Lewis • Copyright © 1963 Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
[Lyrics transcribed on YouTube by John Masalle]
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Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby

Shoo-bop - Shoo-bop
Hello, stranger

Ooh,
It seems so good to see you back again
How long has it been?

Mmmm,
It seems like a mighty long time

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ooh

It seems like a mighty long time

Oh-oh-ohhh
I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm so glad

Ooh

You stopped by to say hello to me
Remember, that's the way it used to be

Ooh,
It seems like a mighty long
time'

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ooh

It seems like a mighty long time

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby

Whoah, ohh
Oh, yes I'm so glad
You're here again

Ohh-oh-oh,
If you're not gonna stay

Ooh

Please don't tease me like you did before
Beause I still love you so
Although...

It seems like a mighty long time

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ooh

It seems like a mighty long time

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby

Ohh,
Ohh,
My-my-my-myyy

I'm so happy
That you're here at last

Ohhh,
My Love,
You, my, my...

[JMasalle]

Thanks for all the beautiful responses to the best version of Barbara Lewis' song on YouTube!

[thomasridley]

My opinion, best decades for soulful loving music were the 60s, 70s and 80s. when groups played music and harmonized.

[tonywilson]

Heard this on Netflix jumped from bed to record now can't stop listening to it. Why can't we make music like this anymore

[pamelajohnson]

The way she takes her time with each syllable...pure talent

[chrysrobert]

"How long has it been?" What a sad, heart rending question. Only Barbara Lewis knew how to vocalize that sadness.

[fctjnyu]

Does any one else think it's amazing the way she uses vibrato and breathing? Perfection!!!

[chuck]

Listen to that Hammond Organ. No other sound in the world like it

[jarodcarnarvon]

This song is timeless, also a tear jerker.

[marianchacon]

BARBARA LEWIS: "HELLO
STRANGER" ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! TIMELESS!!! A UNIQUE BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND LYRICS!!! ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL QUEENS OF SOUL MUSIC!!! THIS MUSIC FLIES STRAIGHT TO HEART STRINGS WITH LOVELY MEMORIES!! 1966'S TQ KINDLY!!!! 🌹

[dianejones]

Here bc of this Netflix series, Obsessed. April 2023❤

[wendya-d]

Who is still listening to this beautiful ballet in 2019? ....This era of music will never get old to listen to.

[mrwilljones]

Best song to roller skate too. Man talk about good

[paulasmith]

I will always hear my older sister singing this...she had a voice like Barbara. Rest in peace, Phyllis. I miss your heart and soul. They both were in this music

[jonschoenborn]

This song just came to my mind out of the blue. I love it! I remember listening to it back in 1963. What a refreshing song!

[elizabethyuval]

2022, and it still sounds fantastic. I was 20 in 1963. I still get chills listening to it. Thank you, Regulator.

[tjwilkins]

I wish urban radio station play these songs more othen to pay homage to the great legends. Young folks should never forget the black artistes in those time. Through their talent and music, they was able bridge a lot of culture barriers.

[janiceriley]

This song is dedicated for all the men who brought me joy love and ecstacy. All who have crossed over. Save me a dance baby. ❤❤

[moody]

This song gives me hope that I’ll find my love one day .

[stuartbradford]

An absolute stand the test of time for ever!

[ebonetiantribunal]

We heard this song for the first time on recent Netflix movie "Obsession". Nostalgia at its finest!!