Ring My Bell

Anita Ward

About Ring My Bell

"Ring My Bell" is a 1979 disco song written by Frederick Knight. The song was originally written for then eleven-year-old Stacy Lattisaw, as a teenybopper song about kids talking on the telephone. When Lattisaw signed with a different label, Anita Ward was asked to sing it instead, and it became her only major hit. Ward's single hit number one on the disco charts. "Ring My Bell" went to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Soul Singles chart. It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. It also garnered Ward a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1980 Grammy Awards. 


Year:
1979
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I'm glad you're home
Now did you really miss me?
I guess you did by the look in your eye (look in your eye, look in your eye)
Well, lay back and relax
While I put away the dishes (put away the dishes)
Then you and me can rock a bell

You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell

The night is young
And full of possibilities
Well, come on and let yourself be free, yeah
My love for you (love for you, love for you)
So long I've been savin'
Tonight was made for me and you

You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)

You can ring my bell
You can ring my bell (ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere (ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)

You can ring my bell, you can ring my bell (ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere (ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)

You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell (ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell

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Anita Ward

Anita Ward (born (1957-12-20)December 20, 1957) is an American singer and musician. She is best known for her 1979 million selling chart-topper, "Ring My Bell". more »

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Written by: Frederick Douglas Knight

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward is classified as a pop and disco song, mixed with the elements of soul and R&B genres.
Release Date
The song was released in 1979, becoming one of the iconic hits of the late '70s disco era.
Chart Performance
"Ring My Bell" reached number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Soul Singles chart in 1979. It was also a huge hit internationally, reaching number one in Canada and the UK.
Song Writer
The song was written and produced by Frederick Knight, who originally intended it to be for 11-year-old Stacy Lattisaw as a teenager's song about kids talking on the telephone.
Album
"Ring My Bell" is the lead single on Anita Ward's debut album "Songs of Love".
Grammy Recognition
Despite its commercial success, the song did not receive any Grammy awards or nominations. However, it is consistently used as a hallmark track to define the disco era.
One-Hit Wonder
Anita Ward is often categorized as a "one-hit wonder" due to the massive success of "Ring My Bell" compared to her other singles.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics were rewritten by Frederick Knight to be more suitable for Ward, resulting in the flirtatious, adult-themed version that ultimately became popular.
Song Resurgence
The song has multiple covers and remixes, which has helped it make a resurgence several times, such as its inclusion in numerous films, commercials, and TV shows.
Song Legacy
"Ring My Bell" has been covered by many artists worldwide in various genres and languages, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence and universal appeal. Some notable covers include those by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Ann Lee, and Blood Sisters.

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