Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie
Eddie Cochran
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Well, Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie, come and dance with me Well, I'll teach you every dance from across the sea Yeah, first we'll hop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll bop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll slop, rock and roll, well, do the stroll Well, Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie, got my blue suede shoes A pink carnation and my black slacks too Well, first we'll hop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll bop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll slop, rock and roll, well, do the stroll Well, baby baby, you won't have to wait I'll be ready at eight I keep a-knockin' at your front door All the cats are hoppin' at the big five-four Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie, when we reach the hall Well, we'll rock around the clock and really have a ball Yeah, first we'll hop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll bop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll slop, rock and roll, well, do the stroll, yeah! Well, baby baby, you won't have to wait I'll be ready at eight I keep a-knockin' at your front door All the cats are hoppin' at the big five-four Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie, when we reach the hall Well, we'll rock around the clock and really have a ball Well, first we'll hop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll bop Yeah, yeah, yeah, then we'll slop, rock and roll, well, do the stroll
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Written by: George Matola, Rickie Page
Lyrics © HOUSE OF FORTUNE MUSIC CO, JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO
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22 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" by Eddie Cochran is classified under the Rock and Roll genre.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was released in January 1958 as a single but failed to chart upon its initial release.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side track of "Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" single is a song named "Pocketful of Hearts."
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Song Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including The Stray Cats and Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough it did not achieve significant success during Cochran's lifetime, "Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" has since become a loved classic in the rock and roll genre.
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Song Writing CreditsThe song was written by George Motola and Rickie Page.
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Recording Label"Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" was released under the Liberty Records label.
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Posthumous Chart SuccessThe song did achieve success posthumously in the UK, where it charted at number 94 in 1980.
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Song's MotifThe lyrics of the "Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" revolves around Cochran's desire to dance with a girl named Jeannie.
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Featured In Media"Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" has been featured in several movies and TV shows, showcasing Cochran's enduring influence in popular culture. The song features in the 1999 film "Detroit Rock City".
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Later InfluenceEddie Cochran's style and sound in "Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" along with his other songs have influenced numerous other musicians, including The Beatles and The Who.
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Song Release"Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" was released by Eddie Cochran in January 1958.
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Song WriterThe song was written by George Motola and Rickie Page.
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Charted PerformanceDespite being a modest hit, surprisingly, it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song RecordingIt was first recorded during the summer of 1957 and was released as a single on Liberty Records in 1958.
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Song Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in the UK in 1962 and made it to number 31 on the UK charts.
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Song ReputationEddie Cochran's "Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" has become recognised as a classic slice of Rock and Roll.
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Song InfluenceThe song has been covered by numerous artists, showing its influence within the genre, these include acts like the Stray Cats and Showaddywaddy.
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Cochran's DeathAfter the tragic death of Eddie Cochran in 1960, the song has served as part of his memorable legacy within the world of music.
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Varying VersionsSeveral versions of the song by Eddie Cochran have been released in the years following his death, including both live and studio recordings.
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Song LabelThe song, being a Rock and Roll classic, belongs to the Liberty label.
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Eddie's StyleWith this song, Cochran managed to provide another exemplary example of his distinctive style, characterised by rockabilly rhythms and his unique vocal delivery.
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