Her Royal Majesty (song)

"Her Royal Majesty" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and performed by James Darren. It reached #6 on the U.S. pop chart and #36 on the UK Singles Chart in 1962.[1]

"Her Royal Majesty"
Single by James Darren
B-side"If I Could Only Tell You"
ReleasedJanuary 1962 (1962-01)
GenreRock and roll
Length2:08
LabelColpix
Songwriter(s)Gerry Goffin, Carole King
Producer(s)Stu Phillips
James Darren singles chronology
"Goodbye Cruel World"
(1961)		 "Her Royal Majesty"
(1962)		 "Conscience"
(1962)

The song was arranged and produced by Stu Phillips.[2]

This song is considered a sequel to Darren's previous hit song "Goodbye Cruel World" (1961). It's about a sad man, who had lost his love, becoming the king of fools, to her royal majesty. The Music is in the style of a British music Hall number, with a brass and wind section, plus a snare drum rhythm, playing royal coronation music. The song begins with a drum roll, with Darren announcing: "Ladies and Gentlemen: Presenting her Royal Majesty".

The song ranked #80 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.[3]

Other versions
  • Lee Dorsey released a version of the song on the 1992 album various artists album Million Dollar Hits.[4]

References
  1. "James Darren, "Her Royal Majesty" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  2. "James Darren, "Her Royal Majesty" Single Release". Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  3. "Top 100 Singles of 1962", Billboard, Section II, December 29, 1962. p. 82. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  4. "Million Dollar Hits". Retrieved March 4, 2019.


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