Don't Treat Me Like a Child
Helen Shapiro
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Well just because I'm in my teens And I still go to school Don't think that I dream childish dreams I'm nobody's fool Don't mother me that makes me wild And please don't treat me like a child It's often said that youngsters Should be seen and not be heard But I want you to realize That is quite absurd Don't wanna be so meek and mild So please don't treat me like a child Gonna be my own adviser 'Cause my minds my own Then I will be much the wiser My own point of view has got to be known The best years of my life I know are those when I am young And since I'm sure that this is so Gonna have my fun So if I feel like running wild Well please dont treat me like a child Gonna be my own adviser 'Cause my minds my own Then I will be much the wiser My own point of view has got to be known The best years of my life I know are those when I am young And since I'm sure that this is so Gonna have my fun So if I feel like running wild Well please don't treat me like a child Don't ever treat me like a child
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Written by: John Schroeder, Mike Hawker
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12 facts about this song
Release Date and Label"Don't Treat Me Like a Child" by Helen Shapiro was released on February 10, 1961, by EMI's Columbia Records.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a significant hit, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Debut SingleThis record was Shapiro's debut single and she was just 14 years old at the time of its release.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's theme, urging adults not to diminish the feelings and views of young people, made it particularly relatable for teenagers and contributed to its popularity.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the team of lyricist Norman Newell and composer John Schroeder.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the single was "You're a Sweetheart", a song that is still loved by fans of classic pop.
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Signature Song"Don't Treat Me Like a Child" is often associated with Shapiro as one of her trademark songs.
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ReceptionCritics have praised Helen Shapiro's remarkably mature and arresting vocals on the song, given her young age at the time.
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Music StyleThe song is an example of the early 1960s British Pop and has elements of Rock and Roll.
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LegacyThe song’s success paved the way for Shapiro's subsequent chart hits, "You Don't Know" and "Walkin' Back to Happiness", both of which reached number one in the UK singles chart.
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AwardsDespite its success, the song did not win any awards at the time, possibly due to the stiff competition in the music industry during that era.
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ToursFollowing the success of the song, Shapiro embarked on a national tour, establishing her status as a budding pop star.
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