The Shangri-Las' "Give Him A Great Big Kiss" not only taught us the new way to spell love - L-U-V - but also made those who recognized that The Dud was the most exciting option in Mystery Date feel less alone. "Dirty fingernails, oh boy what a prize" is just one of the many fine reasons that Mary Weiss sings the praises of the boy that Milton Bradley shunned.
Not falling victim to the idealized and unattainable All-American, she recognizes a diamond in the rough -"He's good bad, but he's not evil" - and follows her heart. She knows what she wants and there's no doubt that she knows how to get it.
When the other girls ask Mary, "Is he a good dancer", she replies incredulously, "Whaddyou mean, is he a good dancer?" "Well, how does he dance?", she's asked; "Close. Very, very close" she replies and you can plainly hear that her eyes are closed as she savors the moment.
Those of us who have ever loved a dud close our eyes and nod.
See the Shangs lip-sync "Give Him A Great Big Kiss" on Shivaree
See the Shangs sing "Give Him A Great Big Kiss" on Shivaree
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