The song’s title is derived from the now defunct use of telephone exchange names in telephone numbers. In this case, the significant portions of the exchange name were the first two letters of “Beechwood” (BE), and the remainder of the number. In conventional modern use, this telephone number would...
[Verse 1]
You can have this dance with me
You can hold my hand and
Whisper in my ear sweet words that I love to hear
[Verse 2]
Don't be shy (Don't be shy)
Just take-a your ti-ime (Just take your time)
I'd like to get to know you (Like to get to know you)
I'd like to make you mine (Like to make you mine)
[Bridge]
I've been wai-aiting, standing here so patiently
Fo-oh-oh-or you to come over and have this dance with me
[Chorus]
And my number is Beechwood 4-5789
You can call me up and have a date any old time
[Verse 2]
Don't be shy (Don't be shy)
Just take-a your ti-ime (Just take your time)
I'd like to get to know you (Like to get to know you)
I'd like to make you mine (Like to make you mine)
[Chorus]
And my number is Beechwood 4-5789
You can call me up and have a date any old time
Beechwood 4-5789 was written by George Gordy & William “Mickey” Stevenson & Marvin Gaye.
Beechwood 4-5789 was produced by William “Mickey” Stevenson.
The Marvelettes released Beechwood 4-5789 on Wed Jul 11 1962.