Teacher's Pet
Doris Day
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(Pum, pa dumb pa dum) (Pum pa dumb pa dum) (Pa dumb pa dum) (Pum pa dumb pa dum) Teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dumb pa dum) I want to be teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum) I want to be huddled and cuddled as close to you as I can get (That's the lesson we're guessin' you're best in) Mm, teacher's pride (pa dumb pa dum) I want to be teacher's pride (pa dumb pa dum) I want to be dated, paraded, the one most likely at your side (Ya got a burnin' yearnin' to learn) I want to learn all your lips can teach me One kiss will do at the start (are you really?) I'm sure with a little homework I'll graduate to your heart (to your heart) Teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum), I want to be teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum) I want to take home a diploma and show Ma that ya love me, too (That ya love me, too) So I can be teacher's pet long after school is through (Oh, teacher's pet) Mm, mm (You want to be teacher's pet) Ah. ah (You want to be huddled and cuddled as close to him as you can get) I want to learn all your lips can teach me One kiss will do at the start I'm sure with a little homework I'll graduate to your heart Teacher's pet (you love the teacher), I want to be teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum) I want to take home a diploma and show Ma that ya love me, too (Wow!) So I can be teacher's pet (yeah!) long after school is through (Teacher, teacher she loves you)
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Written by: JOE LUBIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist FactDoris Day was a popular singer and actress from the United States, best known for her wholesome image and sunny, "girl-next-door" persona during the 1950s and 60s. "Teacher's Pet" is one of her most famous songs.
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Release Information"Teacher's Pet" was released in 1958 as a part of the motion picture soundtrack of the same name.
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Movie FactThe movie "Teacher's Pet," starring Doris Day and Clark Gable, is a romantic comedy about a journalism professor falling in love with a night school student.
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Song Success"Teacher's Pet" was not only a popular song during its time but it has also found enduring success and is remembered as one of Doris Day's signature songs.
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Musical StyleThe song is a classic example of 1950s pop music, characterized by its sweet melody and Doris Day's clear, bright voice.
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AwardsAlthough "Teacher's Pet" itself did not win any awards, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including one for Best Original Song, indicating the popularity and recognition of the soundtracks.
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Lyrical themeThe lyrics of "Teacher's Pet" speak about a naive and innocent love, reflecting the popular romantic themes of songs during the 1950s.
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LegacyThis song also contributed to the perpetuation of Doris Day's "girl-next-door" image, which she was widely known for in Hollywood.
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PopularityThe song continues to be loved and remembered, with resurgences in popularity often tied to the airing of the film on television or streaming platforms.
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Cover songsOver the years, "Teacher's Pet" has been covered by a number of other artists, showcasing its timeless appeal and continued influence in pop music.
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