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{{short description|1995 single by Diana King}}
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| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Diana King]]
| artist = [[Diana King]]
| album = [[Tougher Than Love]] and [[Bad Boys (soundtrack)|Bad Boys: Music From The Motion Picture]]
| album = [[Tougher Than Love]] {{noitalic|and}} [[Bad Boys (soundtrack)|Bad Boys: Music from the Motion Picture]]
| released = 7 March 1995 <small>(CD, LP)</small><br>14 March 1995 <small>(cassette)</small>
| released =
* 7 March 1995 (CD, LP)
* 14 March 1995 (cassette)
| recorded = 1994
| recorded = 1994
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| venue =
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre =
*[[Reggae fusion]]
* [[Reggae fusion]]
*[[dancehall]]
* [[dancehall]]
| length =
}}
| length = 4:20 (album version)<br>3:40 (single version)
* 4:20 (album version)
* 3:40 (single version)
| label = [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony]]
| label = [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony]]
| writer = {{hlist|[[Diana King]]|[[Andy Marvel]]|Kingsley Gardner}}
| writer =
* [[Diana King]]
* [[Andy Marvel]]
* Kingsley Gardner
| producer = [[Andy Marvel]]
| producer = [[Andy Marvel]]
| prev_title = Stir It Up
| prev_title = Stir It Up
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}}


"'''Shy Guy'''" is a song by [[Jamaica]]n recording artist and songwriter [[Diana King]] for the movie soundtrack album ''[[Bad Boys (1995 film)#Soundtrack|Bad Boys]]''. It also appeared on King's debut studio album ''[[Tougher Than Love]]'' (1995). The song was written by King, Kingsley Gardner and Andy Marvel, who produced the song as well. It was released by [[Sony Music]] worldwide in 1995 as the lead single from ''Tougher Than Love''. The song contains a sample from "[[School Boy Crush]]" by [[Average White Band]].
"'''Shy Guy'''" is a song by Jamaican recording artist and songwriter [[Diana King]] for the movie soundtrack album ''[[Bad Boys (1995 film)#Soundtrack|Bad Boys]]''. It also appeared on King's debut studio album ''[[Tougher Than Love]]'' (1995). The song was written by King, Kingsley Gardner and Andy Marvel, who produced the song as well. It was released by [[Sony Music]] worldwide in 1995 as the lead single from ''Tougher Than Love''. The song contains a sample from "[[School Boy Crush]]" by [[Average White Band]].


The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many saying it was a definite highlight of the album and calling it one of the best [[reggae fusion]] songs of its time. [[AllMusic]] said the song was a highlight of both the soundtrack and King's debut album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bad-boys-r209391|title=AllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/tougher-than-love-r217562|title=AllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref> "Shy Guy" also received chart success. The song peaked at number thirteen in the United States and went to number two in the United Kingdom. It topped the charts in Finland, Sweden and Zimbabwe and became a top-five hit in several other countries, including Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Norway.
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many saying it was a definite highlight of the album and calling it one of the best [[reggae fusion]] songs of its time. [[AllMusic]] said the song was a highlight of both the soundtrack and King's debut album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bad-boys-r209391|title=AllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/tougher-than-love-r217562|title=AllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref> "Shy Guy" also received chart success. The song peaked at number thirteen in the United States and went to number two in the United Kingdom. It topped the charts in Finland, Sweden and Zimbabwe and became a top-five hit in several other countries, including Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Norway.
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!scope="row"|Denmark ([[IFPI Danmark|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-07-29.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=30|page=14|date=29 July 1995|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Denmark ([[IFPI Danmark|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-07-29.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=30|page=14|date=29 July 1995|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
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|2
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!scope="row"|Europe ([[European Hot 100 Singles|Eurochart Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-07-29.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=30|page=12|date=29 July 1995|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Europe ([[European Hot 100 Singles|Eurochart Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-07-29.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=30|page=12|date=29 July 1995|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
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|1
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{{singlechart|France|4|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|France|4|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|Germany|6|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|songid=3056|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Germany|6|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|songid=3056|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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!scope="row"|Hungary ([[Association of Hungarian Record Companies|Mahasz]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-11-18.pdf|title=Top National Sellers|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=46|page=29|date=18 November 1995|access-date=16 February 2020}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Hungary ([[Association of Hungarian Record Companies|Mahasz]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-11-18.pdf|title=Top National Sellers|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=46|page=29|date=18 November 1995|access-date=16 February 2020}}</ref>
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|5
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|-
!scope="row"|Iceland ([[Íslenski listinn|Íslenski Listinn Topp 40]])<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=http://timarit.is/files/12256386.pdf#navpanes=1&view=FitH|title=Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (2.9.1995 - 8.9.1995)|publisher=Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist|accessdate=3 April 2018|language=is}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Iceland ([[Íslenski listinn|Íslenski Listinn Topp 40]])<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://timarit.is/page/2732032#page/n25/mode/2up|title=Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (2.9.1995 – 8.9.1995)|newspaper=[[Dagblaðið Vísir]]|language=is|page=28|date=2 September 1995|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Ireland2|4|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Ireland2|4|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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|-
!scope="row"|Italy (''[[Musica e dischi]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-09-16.pdf|title=Top National Sellers|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=37|page=18|date=16 September 1995|access-date=26 November 2019}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Italy (''[[Musica e dischi]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-09-16.pdf|title=Top National Sellers|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=37|page=18|date=16 September 1995|access-date=26 November 2019}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Dutch40|2|year=1995|week=31|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Dutch40|2|year=1995|week=31|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|Dutch100|3|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Dutch100|3|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true}}
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{{singlechart|New Zealand|3|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|New Zealand|3|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|Norway|2|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Norway|2|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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|-
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{{single chart|Scotland|11|date=19950722|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
!scope="row"|Poland ([[Lista Przebojów Programu Trzeciego|LP3]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lp3.polskieradio.pl/notowania/?numer=714|title=Notowanie nr714|publisher=[[Lista Przebojów Programu Trzeciego|LP3]]|language=Polish|date=6 October 1995|accessdate=11 November 2019}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Sweden|1|artist=Diana King|song=Shy Guy|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{single chart|UK|2|date=19950729|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|UK|2|date=19950729|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|UKdance|7|date=19950708|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|UKdance|7|date=19950708|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|UKrandb|1|date=19950708|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{single chart|Billboardhot100|13|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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!scope="row"|US [[Dance/Electronic Singles Sales|Hot Dance Singles Sales]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/diana-king/chart-history/DSA|title=Diana King Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
!scope="row"|US [[Dance/Electronic Singles Sales|Hot Dance Singles Sales]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/diana-king/chart-history/DSA|title=Diana King Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|21|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|21|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardpopsongs|15|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|15|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardrhythmic|8|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|8|artist=Diana King|rowheader=true|accessdate=29 October 2019}}
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!scope="row"|Zimbabwe (ZIMA)<ref>* Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. ''Zimbabwe: singles chart book''. Harare: C. Kimberley, 2000</ref>
!scope="row"|Zimbabwe (ZIMA)<ref>* Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. ''Zimbabwe: singles chart book''. Harare: C. Kimberley, 2000</ref>
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!scope="row"|Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-12-23.pdf|title=1995 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|accessdate=2 December 2019|work=Music & Media}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1995/MM-1995-12-23.pdf|title=1995 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=12|issue=51/52|page=14|date=23 December 1995|accessdate=2 December 2019}}</ref>
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!scope="row"|France (SNEP)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/monopage.xml?id=259376&year=1995|title=Classement Singles – année 1995|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214083220/http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/monopage.xml?id=259376&year=1995|archivedate=14 February 2009|accessdate=29 October 2019}}</ref>
!scope="row"|France (SNEP)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-lannee/top-singles-annee/?annee=1995|title=Tops de L'année {{!}} Top Singles 1995|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]]|language=fr|access-date=16 February 2021}}</ref>
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!scope="row"|UK Singles (Official Charts Company)<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top 100 Singles 1995|magazine=[[Music Week]]|page=9|date=13 January 1996}}</ref>
!scope="row"|UK Singles (OCC)<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top 100 Singles 1995|magazine=[[Music Week]]|page=9|date=13 January 1996}}</ref>
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==Certifications==
==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top}}
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Belgium|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=1995|certyear=1995|access-date=29 October 2019}}
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 14:59, 16 February 2021

This article is about the song by Diana King. For the Mario series characters, see Shy Guy (Mario).

"Shy Guy"
Artwork for European release
Single by Diana King
from the album Tougher Than Love and Bad Boys: Music from the Motion Picture
Released
  • 7 March 1995 (CD, LP)
  • 14 March 1995 (cassette)
Recorded1994
Genre
Length
  • 4:20 (album version)
  • 3:40 (single version)
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Andy Marvel
Diana King singles chronology
"Stir It Up"
(1994) 		"Shy Guy"
(1995) 		"Ain't Nobody"
(1995)
Music video
"Shy Guy" on YouTube

"Shy Guy" is a song by Jamaican recording artist and songwriter Diana King for the movie soundtrack album Bad Boys. It also appeared on King's debut studio album Tougher Than Love (1995). The song was written by King, Kingsley Gardner and Andy Marvel, who produced the song as well. It was released by Sony Music worldwide in 1995 as the lead single from Tougher Than Love. The song contains a sample from "School Boy Crush" by Average White Band.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many saying it was a definite highlight of the album and calling it one of the best reggae fusion songs of its time. AllMusic said the song was a highlight of both the soundtrack and King's debut album.[1][2] "Shy Guy" also received chart success. The song peaked at number thirteen in the United States and went to number two in the United Kingdom. It topped the charts in Finland, Sweden and Zimbabwe and became a top-five hit in several other countries, including Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Norway.

Critical reception

Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented that King's "artistry will be discovered by the masses who hear this song via the airwaves and the soundtrack of the new Will Smith and Martin Lawrence film, Bad Boys. Hot tune, hot movie and a lot of airplay—that'll work!"[3] Bianca Gracie from Idolator wrote that "the breezy mid-tempo dance tune features sassy lyrics that are peppered with patois inflections that urge women everywhere to realize they deserve more than what these f*ck boys are offering."[4] Music & Media said that "Miss King provides prospect for the no-hopers. Move over fly guys, Diana wants a shy guy. Within the context of a mix of ragga and swingbeat, she joyfully sings and raps about the timid type."[5] Stephen Meade from The Network Forty noted that "reggae flava with ultra-smooth vocals lead us to a hook we can't forget."[6] Rune Slyngstad from Norwegian newspaper Nordlandsposten described the song as "pulsating and catchy".[7]

Chart performance

"Shy Guy" was released as the lead single on both King's album and the soundtrack of Bad Boys. The song received charting success worldwide. The song debuted at number thirty-five on the Australian Singles Chart and later peaked at number three, staying at the position for three consecutive weeks. The song later debuted at number twenty-eight on the New Zealand Singles Chart. After seventeen weeks, it peaked at number three for one week. The song peaked at number thirteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number twenty-one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over 500,000 copies in the US.

The song also had success in Europe. It debuted at number six on the Swiss Singles Chart, then peaked at number five for three consecutive weeks. It debuted at number thirty on the Austrian Singles Chart, and rose to number six for one week. The song later debuted at number twenty-seven on the French Singles Chart and rose to peak at number four, staying there for two consecutive weeks. The song was certified silver in France, selling over 125,000 copies there. The song reached number one on two charts. It debuted at number twenty-seven in Sweden before rising to number one for one week, while in Finland, the song remained at number one for four non-consecutive weeks. It also peaked at number two in Norway, staying there for seven consecutive weeks. The song debuted at number four on the UK Singles Chart, then peaked at number two. It was certified Silver in the United Kingdom.

Music videos

Two music videos were made: one in black and white, directed by Marcus Nispel,[8] for the Tougher Than Love album; the other, directed by Michael Bay,[9] for the Bad Boys soundtrack with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence appearing in it. That video features King dancing and singing to the song in a very cold-looking environment, but through the chorus she is seen dancing on a runway looking stage.

Track listings

Charts and certifications

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[41] Platinum 70,000^
Belgium (BEA)[55] Gold 25,000*
France (SNEP)[56] Gold 250,000*
Germany (BVMI)[57] Gold 250,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[58] Gold 5,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[59] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[60] Gold 500,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Covers and samples

In 1998, a cover version of the song called Jeito Sexy became the first hit of Brazilian band Fat Family.[61]

In December 2008, Mýa recorded a cover version of "Shy Guy" with the words in English rather than in the patois that King's version was recorded in. This was included on Mýa's 2008 Japan-only album Sugar & Spice but was not released as a single.

Lyric McFarland sang the song in the Blind Auditions for Season 2 of The Voice Australia. It earned her a mentorship from Joel Madden.

DTwinz sang the song in the Blind Auditions for series 4 of the UK series The Voice UK. They managed to turn 3-chairs and chose Rita Ora as their coach.

In 2016, Belgian singer Unicq released her own bilingual French / English version under the title "Mercy (Shy Guy)". The single reached number 76 on the SNEP chart, the French official singles chart.[62]

The chorus of the 2016 song "Don't Hurt Me" by DJ Mustard and Nicki Minaj contains an interpolation of "Shy Guy".

References

  1. ^ "AllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands". AllMusic.
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