REGGAE CLASSICS: SOPHIA GEORGE – GIRLIE GIRLIE (1985) “Girlie Girlie” by Jamaican singer Sophia George is one of those unforgettable reggae classics from 1985. The song became her breakthrough hit, earning international recognition and chart success in Jamaica and the United Kingdom. But did you know there is an interesting story behind this timeless tune? The song was written by Sangie Davis,inspired by a real-life incident.According to the story,Davis was confronted by the mother of his child after she found him among a group of schoolgirls in Kingston,Jamaica.She questioned his behaviour by asking, “How you so girlie girlie?” That memorable expression inspired Davis to write the lyrics,reportedly within just 10 minutes!At the time,Sophia George was working as a teacher for hearing-impaired children.Her manager,Ronald Chung,who later became her husband, heard Davis singing the song and recognised its hit potential. The catchy chorus says it all: “Young man, you too girlie, girlie…” The lyrics humorously mention women from different professions, including lawyers, doctors, nurses and contractors, painting a picture of a man with a woman in every corner of the world. The song became a major number-one hit in Kingston and went on to achieve international success, including entering the UK Singles Chart. It appeared on Sophia George's 1986 album Fresh and later featured on compilations such as Girlie Girlie: The Best of Sophia George. The song also featured in the film Going Overboard and was later covered by the legendary band Blondie on their 2011 album Panic of Girls. Four decades later, “Girlie Girlie” remains a memorable piece of reggae history and a reminder of the infectious sounds of the 1980s. - @bratanmass06