About the song
“Grease” is a memorable song penned by Barry Gibb and performed by Frankie Valli, released as a single in May 1978. This track serves as the title song for the musical film *Grease*, which was based on the popular stage play from 1971. The song captures the essence of the 1950s greaser lifestyle and was a major commercial success, selling over seven million copies worldwide.
The song’s creation was part of a significant transition for the *Grease* film. While the original stage production had a different title track, this was replaced when the musical was adapted for the screen. Barry Gibb was asked to write a new title song specifically for the film. Gibb, known for his work with the Bee Gees, recruited Peter Frampton and other notable musicians to contribute to the track. Despite Frankie Valli dealing with health issues at the time, he delivered powerful vocals that resonated with audiences.
“Grease” was unique among the film’s soundtrack as it was one of four songs written specifically for the movie and was not part of the original stage production. The film’s director, Randal Kleiser, had reservations about these new additions, feeling they didn’t quite fit the late 1950s setting. Nevertheless, the song’s contemporary disco beat, unusual for the film’s era, added a vibrant, modern touch that became a hit.
Upon its release, “Grease” topped the charts in the United States and was well-received internationally. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and performed strongly in other countries, such as Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia. The song also features prominently in the film, appearing both at the beginning and the end of the soundtrack.
Frankie Valli’s single “Grease” was a landmark moment in his career, marking his final Top 40 hit. Its success is a testament to its catchy melody and the era it represents. The song remains a classic and continues to be celebrated for its energetic and nostalgic tribute to a bygone era.
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Lyrics
I solve my problems, and I see the light
We got a lovin’ thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain’t no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don’t they understand, it’s just a crying shame
Their lips are lying, only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It’s got a groove, it’s got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It’s got a groove, it’s got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is a life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble
Laced with confusion
What we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It’s got a groove, it’s got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
It’s got a groove, it’s got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
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