Tiger

Fabian

About Tiger

"Tiger" is a 1959 song by Fabian Forte, written by Ollie Jones. It was Fabian's most successful single, reaching #3 on the U. S. Billboard, Hot 100 charts. "Tiger" was Fabian's only entry on the US, Billboard, Hot R&B Sides chart, where it reached #15.


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1999
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Hey, lumpa sugar, you look kinda sweet
Cuter than a baby walkin' down the street
When I look into your eyes, I want to leap
I can't conceal that you make me feel

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

I'm feelin' stronger than a grizzly bear
Soarin' like an eagle flyin' through the air
When I get you in my arms, you'd better beware
I go insane 'cause I can't be tamed

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

You keep my heart jumpin' like a kangaroo
Floatin' like an onion in a bowl of stew
Baby, ev'ry time you come in view
I run like an antelope to get to you

I'm your tiger and you're my mate
Hurry up, buttercup, and don't be late
I might get mad if I have to wait
Come right now 'cause I';m on the prowl

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

You keep my heart jumpin' like a kangaroo
Floatin' like an onion in a bowl of stew
Baby, ev'ry time you come in view
I run like an antelope to get to you

I'm your tiger and you're my mate
Hurry up, buttercup, and don't be late
I might get mad if I have to wait
Come right now 'cause I'm on the prowl

Like a tiger, ooh, ooh, ooh, like a tiger
Ooh, ooh, ooh, just to see you smile nearly drives me wild
I want to growl wow!

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Fabian

Fabian is a musical artist who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was a teen idol and had several hit singles during that time. Fabian is known for his smooth, romantic singing style and his good looks, which made him incredibly popular among teenage girls. His music was influenced by rock and roll and he was often compared to other teen idols of the era such as Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell. Fabian continued to release music and perform throughout the years, although his popularity waned in the following decades. Nonetheless, he remains an iconic figure of the early rock and roll era. more »

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Written by: Ollie Jones

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Tiger" by Fabian was released on February 6, 1959.
Chart Performance
The song did remarkably well in the United States; it peaked at the third position on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gold Record
"Tiger" also achieved gold certification indicating a million copies were sold.
Singing Career
This song was one of Fabian’s earliest notable works that catapulted his career as a teen idol in the late 1950s.
Record Label
"Tiger" was released under the record label Chancellor Records, a Philadelphia-based label notable for grooming a few teen idols.
Song Duration
The track runs for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, a typical length for popular songs during the 1950s.
Pop Culture
The song is often associated with the rebelliousness and vigor of the era and has been featured in multiple TV shows and movies to evoke these sentiments.
Live Performances
Fabian notably performed "Tiger" on American Bandstand, a popular American music-performance show that featured top hits and artists of the time.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song portray the singer as a daring and dangerous 'tiger,' which helped cement Fabian's reputation as a teen idol.
Cover Versions
While "Tiger" remains Fabian's signature song, it was later covered by other artists including Mud and Leif Garrett.
Genre
The song melds pop with the rock and roll sound popular during the 1950s.
Album
Though “Tiger” is a standalone single, it also appears on Fabian's compilation album "Turn Me Loose: The Very Best of Fabian."
Song Writers
Robert “Bobby” Pedrick and George Goehring co-wrote the song.
B-Side
The song was released as a double A-side single along with the song "Mighty Cold (To a Warm, Warm Heart)."
Later Career
Although Fabian would later move more into acting, his success with "Tiger" cemented his place in the history of 1950s pop music.

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