Party Doll
Buddy Knox
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Well, all I want is a party doll To come along with me when I'm feelin' wild To be everlovin' and true and fair To run her fingers through my hair Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll I'll make love to you, to you I'll make love to you Well, I saw a gal walkin' down the street The kind of a gal I would love to meet She had blonde hair and eyes of blue Baby, I'm a-gonna have a party with you Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll I'll make love to you, to you I'll make love to you Ev'ry man has gotta have a party doll To be with him when he's feelin' wild To be everlovin', true, and fair To run her fingers through his hair To run her fingers through his hair Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll I'll make love to you, to you I'll make love to you Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll Come along and be my party doll I'll make love to you, to you I'll make love to you Ooh Ooh Ooh
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Written by: BUDDY KNOX, JIMMY BOWEN
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14 facts about this song
Song Creators"Party Doll" is a song co-written by American musicians "Buddy Knox" and "Jimmy Bowen".
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Launch YearThe song was released in 1957, making it over 60 years old but it remains a classic.
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Genre"Party Doll" falls under the genre of rock and roll, and it reflects the style and trends of that era.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Party Doll" was a chart-topping success. It reached number one on the Billboard Top 100 chart.
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Record Label"Party Doll" was released under the label Roulette Records in 1957.
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Signature SongDespite having a successful musical career, "Party Doll" is often considered Buddy Knox's signature song.
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Unique Recording MethodInterestingly, the song was initially recorded in a converted garage, demonstrating a more homespun take on recording music.
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CollaborationThough the song is often primarily associated with Buddy Knox, it was a collaboration with Jimmy Bowen, marking the starting point of Bowen's career in the music industry.
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Influence"Party Doll" is widely regarded as one of the pioneering songs of the rockabilly genre, influencing many artists thereafter.
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Popular CultureDespite being an old song, "Party Doll" has made its way into modern popular culture, being featured in various movies and TV shows over the years.
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Song Testimony"Party Doll" stands as a testimony to a unique period in American music where rock and roll was beginning to heavily influence popular culture.
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Distinctive VoiceBuddy Knox's distinctive voice in "Party Doll" played a significant role in propelling the song to success.
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Hit SinglesAfter the success of "Party Doll", both Buddy Knox and Jimmy Bowen continued their individual careers, with Bowen eventually becoming a noted producer in the music industry.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
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