Allen was performing with a band in Perth when she came to the attention of songwriter and record producer Terry Britten. Impressed by Allen's vocal ability and bubbly personality, he began working with her and a recording contract with Mushroom Records resulted.
Her first three singles from her debut 'Magic Rhythm' album were substantial hits. The first single was a ballad, 'Falling In Love With Only You' reaching number 20 in 1979. Her next two singles were strongly influenced by the popular disco style - 'Goosebumps' reached number 3 in 1979, and 'He's My Number One' reached number 4 in 1980. With sales of 60,000, Goosebumps would be Allen's greatest success and was one of Mushroom Record's highest selling singles at that time.
Allen was voted the country's most popular female performer at the Countdown Awards in 1979 and 1980.
She released a handful of singles in 1980/81 from her second and final album 'Detour' produced by John Hudson. - Switchboard, Baby Get Away and Don't Put Out The Flame but they were only mildly successful. Terry Britten had now moved on and was having success with Tina Turner. A long illness & relationship troubles prevented Allen from adequately promoting her career and she subsequently retired. By the 1990s she had resumed her singing career and performed as a vocalist with country music bands. Christie did reappear on TV in a tribute concert for the Mushroom record label singing 'Goosebumps'.
Goosebumps
Christie Allen Lyrics
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I say a small affair
It has become a habit
I can't break and I can't have it
Nothin' to compare
He gives me goose bumps, heart thumps
He makes my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair
I shiver and I shake, I really nead intensive care
He has a cardiac arrestin' stare
Doctor I'm in trouble, seein' faint, feelin' double
I'm shortin' out of breath
Call up the pharmacy
Send a little help to me
I'm bein' loved, I'm bein' loved to death
He gives me goose bumps, heart thumps
He makes my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair
He gives me heartbreak, guts ache
I shiver and I shake, I really nead intensive care
He has a cardiac arrestin' stare
He gives me goose bumps, heart thumps
He makes my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair
He gives me heartbreak, guts ache
I shiver and I shake, I really nead intensive care
He has a cardiac arrestin' stare
Goose bumps, heart thumps
He'll make my body jump, I rack by brain and tear my hair
He gives me heartbreak, guts ache
I shiver and I shake, I really nead intensive care
He has a cardiac arrestin' stare
Goose bumps, heart thumps
He'll make my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair
He gives me heartbreak, guts ache
I shiver and I shake, I really nead intensive care
He has a cardiac arrestin' stare
Goose bumps, heart thumps
He'll make my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair [fade]
The lyrics of Christie Allen's "Goosebumps" describe the physical and emotional effects of being deeply in love with someone. The singer has an intense addiction to this person, who makes her body jump and gives her goosebumps. She feels like she needs intensive care due to the overwhelming love and attraction she feels towards him. However, she also experiences heartbreak and gut-aches, showing that being in love can also bring pain and anguish.
The lyrics play on the physical symptoms of being in love, such as heart palpitations and shortness of breath. The imagery of a "cardiac arresting stare" emphasizes the overwhelming and almost dangerous quality of the singer's love. The repeated phrases of "goosebumps," "heart thumps," and "guts aches" create a sense of obsession and passion that runs throughout the song. Overall, the lyrics of "Goosebumps" depict a love that is both thrilling and dangerous, leaving the singer in need of help and care.
Line by Line Meaning
I have my addiction, you say affliction
I have a love addiction, but you call it an affliction.
I say a small affair
I think it's just a small romantic fling.
It has become a habit
It has become a regular part of my life.
I can't break and I can't have it
I can't stop my addiction, but I also can't fully have the love I desire.
Nothin' to compare
There's no other feeling like this love addiction.
He gives me goose bumps, heart thumps
He makes me feel excited and nervous at the same time.
He makes my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair
He makes my body feel energized while also causing me anxiety and stress.
He gives me heartbreak, guts aches
Even though I love him, he also causes me emotional pain and physical discomfort.
I shiver and I shake, I really nead intensive care
He makes me so nervous and anxious that I need serious help to calm down.
He has a cardiac arrestin' stare
The way he looks at me is intense and heart-stopping.
Doctor I'm in trouble, seein' faint, feelin' double
I'm in trouble and my body is reacting strongly to this love addiction.
I'm shortin' out of breath
It's hard for me to catch my breath because of my intense physical and emotional reactions to this love.
Call up the pharmacy
Someone please help me, I need medication or something to help me cope with these feelings.
Send a little help to me
I need immediate help because I'm spiraling out of control.
I'm bein' loved, I'm bein' loved to death
Even though I love and want this person, his love is also causing me great pain and suffering.
Goose bumps, heart thumps
He still makes me feel excited and nervous, even though it's causing me pain.
He'll make my body jump, I rack my brain and tear my hair
He still causes me physical and emotional reactions that are hard to control.
Contributed by Savannah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thx113thx
This song was written by my uncle Terry Britten he gave me the gold single i have it framed at home.
@beano1eye
Co wrote with BA Robertson!
@johanna5688
Why do you have the gold record, and not Christie?
@mrb8993
@johanna The TV Week Countdown award was for "Best Recorded Songwriter - 1979" to Terry Britten for the song "He's my Number One" (*NOT* "Goosebumps") sung by Christy Allen.
@FionaEm
He wrote some amazing songs!
@chrispettman5671
Goosebumps was on the charts the I first met my wife, 38 years ago, loved it then ... still love it now ... what a loss!
@thereal_kpatz
My first disco as a kid at Earlwood Saints soccer club. Christie on the radio and Prima orange juice and a girl dancing with me who really liked me. I don't go to that club anymore , no-one drinks Prima , the girl I danced with died of anorexia and Christies gone too. But. Best memories ever. thx Christie. R.I.P.
@annadrozdzynski529
Out of the blue I thought of this song. It was a really good song😊❤
@Wharfie69
what a classic this is ageless wow enjoy it as much now as then!!!!
@beverlykorte8581
It's koooooool 👍