Secret Agent Man
Johnny Rivers
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There's a man who leads a life of danger To everyone he meets he stays a stranger With every move he makes another chance he takes Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number and taken away your name Beware of pretty faces that you find A pretty face can hide an evil mind Ah, be careful what you say Or you'll give yourself away Odds are you won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number and taken away your name Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number and taken away your name Swingin' on the Riviera one day And then layin' in the Bombay alley next day Oh no, you let the wrong word slip While kissing persuasive lips The odds are you won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number and taken away your name Secret agent man
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Written by: Phil Sloan, Steve Barri
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Creation"Secret Agent Man" is a popular song that was written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri and performed by Johnny Rivers.
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InspirationThe song's inspiration comes from a British action-adventure television series, 'Danger Man,' which was retitled 'Secret Agent' for its American airing.
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Theme SongIt served as the opening theme song for the American broadcast of the 'Secret Agent' series, from which its title derives.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was released in 1966, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Cash Box Top 100 charts.
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Award'Secret Agent Man' won Johnny Rivers a BMI Award.
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Signature SongOver time, this song became Rivers' signature song, one that he often performed during concerts.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a story from the perspective of a secret agent who lives a life of danger and uncertainty, frequently changing his identity.
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TV PerformanceJohnny Rivers first performed the song live in an episode of the Dick Clark-hosted 'Where the Action Is' TV show.
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CoversNumerous artists have licensed or covered the song, including Mel Tormé, Devo, and Agent Orange.
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Cultural ImpactThe tune has appeared in various films, television shows, and commercials, including in 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,' 'Bowfinger,' and 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.'
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Live VersionsRivers released two live versions of the song. The first one was on the 1966 album "Johnny Rivers Live at the Whisky à Go Go," and the second one was on the 1998 album "Johnny Rivers: Last Boogie in Paris."
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Record Label"Secret Agent Man" was released through the Imperial Records label.
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