Oh Julie (Shakin' Stevens song)
"Oh Julie" was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for one week for Shakin' Stevens in January 1982.
It is Stevens' third number-one single and his first as a writer. The B-side, "I'm Knockin'", was also written by Shakin' Stevens and both tracks benefit from arrangements driven by lead guitarist Mickey Gee. "Oh Julie" also has a cajun flavour courtesy of the accordion backing provided by Geraint Watkins.
Cover versions
- In September 1982, the song peaked at #38, in the US, for Barry Manilow.
- Sanford Clark also released a cover version.
- Swedish dance band Lasse Stefanz released a version in Swedish in 1982 that charted on the Sverigetopplistan, the official Swedish Singles Chart reaching number 16.
- C. Jérôme released a French adaptation in 1982, named "Julie à la folie".
- Benny released a German adaptation in 1982.
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
| Australia | 3 |
| Denmark | 1 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Netherlands Dutch Top 40 | 6 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 5 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 1 |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 |
;Lasse Stefanz version
| Chart | Peak position |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 16 |