Good Time Baby

Bobby Rydell

About Good Time Baby

"Good Time Baby" is a song released in January 1961 by Bobby Rydell. The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 11, while reaching No. 6 in Australia, No. 6 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, No. 18 in the Netherlands, and No. 42 in the United Kingdom's Record Retailer chart. The song was ranked No. 88 on Billboard's end of year "Hot 100 for 1961 - Top Sides of the Year" and No. 93 on Cash Box's "Top 100 Chart Hits of 1961".


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1995
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(Good time baby, yeah)

My chick's dynamite, kicks, kicks every night
Good time baby - let's go crazy
You're such a thrill to kiss
Too much when we twist
Good time baby, I'm gonna stick with you

You're a real cool baby and I don't mean maybe
And when I'm with you everything we do moves me to my soul (hmm)
Yeah yeah super-fine make sure you're all mine
Good time baby I love you yes I do - Whoa

Good time baby, let's go crazy, whoa-oh
Good time baby I love you yes I do

You're a real cool baby and I don't mean-a maybe
And when I'm with you everything we do moves me to my soul-yay
Yeah, you're mine, super fine make sure you're all mine
Good time baby, I love you yes I do

Yeah, my chick's dynamite, kicks, kicks every night
Good time baby, I love you yes I do-yeah-oh
Good time, good time baby
I really love you - oh yes I do
You're my dynamite with a kiss and a twist every night

Whoa don't stop don't stop now yeah c'mon keep it in the groove

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Bobby Rydell

Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli, 26 April 1942, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. In the early 1960s he was considered a "teen idol". According to Allmusic music journalist Kim Summers, Rydell, whose interest in show business began at the age of four years, "is one of the most sought-after nightclub and concert acts in the US. His performance in Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare" made him a famous performer in the 1960s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical rather than an acting career. more »

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Written by: KAL MANN, DAVID APPELL, BERNIE LOWE

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14 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Good Time Baby" is sung by Bobby Rydell, an American singer who was popular during the early 1960s. He was considered a teen idol and was part of the Philadelphia music scene.
Song Release
Released in January 1961 as a 7" vinyl single, "Good Time Baby" was a hit for Rydell and is still one of his most nostalgic songs.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US in 1961.
Album Inclusion
"Good Time Baby" is part of the album "Bobby's Biggest Hits", demonstrating its popularity at the time.
Musical Style
The song is typical of the upbeat, dance-oriented pop music of the early 1960s and showcases Rydell's clean-cut, boy-next-door image.
Song Popularity
"Good Time Baby" has also appeared on various compilation albums over the years, testament to its enduring appeal.
Song Legacy
Bobby Rydell's song "Good Time Baby" became popular around the time the Twist dance craze was sweeping across the USA, and to capitalize on this, he included some Twist-style dance instructions in the song's lyrics.
Live Performances
Bobby Rydell often performed this song at his exciting live shows, much to the delight of his numerous fans.
Genre
"Good Time Baby" falls under the genre of Rock and Roll and Doo-Wop.
Song Duration
The song "Good Time Baby" has a duration of two minutes and ten seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under the Cameo Records label.
Backup Band
The song features backing vocals by a vocal group called "The Orlons".
Song Writers
"Good Time Baby" was written by Bernie Lowe, Kal Mann, and Dave Appell. Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann were also the founders of Cameo Records.
Continued Popularity
Despite its age, the song "Good Time Baby" continues to be popular and is often played on oldies radio stations.

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