See You Later, Alligator

Bill Haley & His Comets, Bill Haley, Renée Franke

About See You Later, Alligator

"See You Later, Alligator" is a 1950s rock and roll song written and first recorded by American singer-songwriter Bobby Charles. The song was a Top Ten hit for Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956 in the United States.


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Well, I saw my baby walkin' 
With another man today
Yeah, I saw my baby walkin' 
With another man today
And when I asked her what's the matter
This is what I heard her say

See you later alligator (See you later alligator)
After 'while crocodile (After 'while crocodile)
See you later alligator (See you later alligator)
After 'while crocodile (After 'while crocodile)
Don't you know you're in my way now (Don't you know you're in my way now)
Can't you see you cramp my style (Can't you see you cramp my style)

When I though of what she told me
Nearly made me lose my head
When I though of what she told me
Nearly made me lose my head
Well, when she asked me what's the matter
Reminded her of what she said

See you later alligator (See you later alligator)
After 'while crocodile (After 'while crocodile)
See you later alligator (See you later alligator)
After 'while crocodile (After 'while crocodile)
Don't you know you're in my way now (Don't you know you're in my way now)
Can't you see you cramp my style (Can't you see you cramp my style)

Said wait a minute 'gator
I know you meant it just for play
I said wait a minute 'gator
I know you meant it just for play
But don't you know you really hurt me 
And this is all I have to say

See you later alligator (See you later alligator)
After 'while crocodile (After 'while crocodile)
See you later alligator (See you later alligator)
After 'while crocodile (After 'while crocodile)
Don't you know you're in my way now (Don't you know you're in my way now)
Can't you see you cramp my style (Oh)

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Bill Haley

William John Clifton "Bill" Haley ( /ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was one of the first American rock and roll musicians. He is credited by many with first popularizing this form of music in the early 1950s with his group Bill Haley & His Comets (inspired by Halley's Comet) and million selling hits such as, "Rock Around the Clock", "See You Later Alligator", and "Shake Rattle and Roll". He has sold over 100 million records worldwide. more »

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5 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "See You Later, Alligator" is a rock and roll song originally written and performed by American singer-songwriter Bobby Charles in 1955. 2. Bill Haley & His Comets later covered the song in 1956, and it became one of their biggest hits. 3. The song is known for its catchy catchphrase, "See you later, alligator. After 'while, crocodile."
Song Inspiration
4. The song's catchphrase was inspired by a slang phrase Charles heard while growing up in Louisiana. 5. Bobby Charles, being from the South, incorporated various elements of Southern culture into his music, including the colloquial phrase used in this song.
Song Success
6. "See You Later, Alligator" was a major hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard pop charts in the US. 7. It was also hugely successful internationally and helped introduce the rock and roll genre to a global audience. 8. Despite its success, the song was one of the last major hits for Bill Haley & His Comets as the rock and roll scene began to change.
Impact on Pop Culture
9. The song's catchy phrase has been repeatedly used in various films, TV shows, and advertisements, firmly cementing it in popular culture. 10. "See You Later, Alligator" has also been covered by multiple artists, from pop singers to punk rock bands, showing its enduring popularity.
Song Legacy
11. Over 60 years after its release, "See You Later, Alligator" remains one of the most famous songs from the early rock and roll era. 12. In 2005, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "See You Later, Alligator" among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 13. The song is often used as an example of classic rock and roll, and is frequently included in various "Best of Rock and Roll" type compilations.

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