Go, Jimmy, Go

Jimmy Clanton

About Go, Jimmy, Go

"Go, Jimmy, Go" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and performed by Jimmy Clanton. It reached #1 in Canada, #5 on the U. S. pop chart, and #19 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1960. It was featured on his 1961 album My Best to You. The song ranked #33 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.


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1984
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I told her when it comes to talking
I'm the sweetest sweet-talker in the world
She said you better start talking if you want me to be your girl
And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
I told when it comes to dancing
I'm the best young dancer in the land
Well, she looked at me with a twinkle in her eyes
And then she took my hand
And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
I told her when it comes to kissing
I ain't nothing but a kissing fool
She started to giggle when I told her that I'd teach her
Things she'd never learn in school
And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go"
"Go, Jimmy, go" "Go, Jimmy, go"

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Jimmy Clanton

Jimmy Clanton (born September 2, 1940, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States) is an American singer who became known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol". His band recorded a hit song "Just A Dream" which Clanton had written in 1958 for the Ace Records label. It reached number four on the Billboard chart and sold a million copies. Clanton performed on Dick Clark's American Bandstand and toured with popular artists like Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and The Platters. more »

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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Go, Jimmy, Go" is a song by the American singer Jimmy Clanton. Clanton is a pop singer known for his contributions to the rock 'n roll genre in the 1950s and 1960s.
Song Release
"Go, Jimmy, Go" was released as a single in November 1959 under the Ace Records label.
Chart Performance
This single managed to reach No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1960, making it a significant hit for Jimmy Clanton.
Song Composition
"Go, Jimmy, Go" is notably characterized by its catchy refrain and upbeat tempo synonymous with the early days of rock and roll.
Impact
The success of "Go, Jimmy, Go" enhanced Clanton's status as a teen idol during the 50's notable period of rock ‘n’ roll music.
Recordings
Despite its popularity, there aren’t many notable cover versions of "Go, Jimmy, Go." The song is primarily known as a Jimmy Clanton standard.
Songwriters
The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, both well-established songwriters in the music industry.
Media Appearances
"Go, Jimmy, Go" was featured in the 1998 movie, "You've Got Mail," highlighting its enduring popularity.
Cultural Impact
This song is often played in "oldies" radio formats and is emblematic of the bubblegum teen pop sound of its era.
Influences
"Go, Jimmy, Go" has a clear influence from the era of doo-wop music, with its harmonious backing vocals and simple, catchy melodies.

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