See You Later, Alligator
Bill Haley
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(See you later, alligator) Well, I saw my baby walkin' with another man today Well, I saw my baby walkin' with another man today When I asked her what's the matter This is what I heard her say See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile Can't you see you're in my way now Don't you know you cramp my style When I though of what she told me, nearly made me lose my head When I though of what she told me, nearly made me lose my head But the next time that I saw her Reminded her of what she said See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile Can't you see you're in my way now Don't you know you cramp my style She said I'm sorry pretty daddy, you know my love is just for you She said I'm sorry pretty daddy, you know my love is just for you Won't you say that you'll forgive me And say your love for me is true I said wait a minute 'gator, I know you mean it just for play I said wait a minute 'gator, I know you mean it just for play Don't you know you really hurt me And this is what I have to say See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile Can't you see you're in my way now Don't you know you cramp my style See you later alligator, after 'while crocodile See you later alligator, so long, that's all, goodbye
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Song Information1. "See You Later, Alligator" is a rock and roll song originally written and performed by American singer-songwriter Bobby Charles in 1955.
2. Bill Haley & His Comets later covered the song in 1956, and it became one of their biggest hits.
3. The song is known for its catchy catchphrase, "See you later, alligator. After 'while, crocodile."
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Song Inspiration4. The song's catchphrase was inspired by a slang phrase Charles heard while growing up in Louisiana.
5. Bobby Charles, being from the South, incorporated various elements of Southern culture into his music, including the colloquial phrase used in this song.
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Song Success6. "See You Later, Alligator" was a major hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard pop charts in the US.
7. It was also hugely successful internationally and helped introduce the rock and roll genre to a global audience.
8. Despite its success, the song was one of the last major hits for Bill Haley & His Comets as the rock and roll scene began to change.
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Impact on Pop Culture9. The song's catchy phrase has been repeatedly used in various films, TV shows, and advertisements, firmly cementing it in popular culture.
10. "See You Later, Alligator" has also been covered by multiple artists, from pop singers to punk rock bands, showing its enduring popularity.
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Song Legacy11. Over 60 years after its release, "See You Later, Alligator" remains one of the most famous songs from the early rock and roll era.
12. In 2005, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "See You Later, Alligator" among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
13. The song is often used as an example of classic rock and roll, and is frequently included in various "Best of Rock and Roll" type compilations.
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