Ring My Bell
Anita Ward
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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) 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
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Written by: Frederick Douglas Knight
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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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.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1979, becoming one of the iconic hits of the late '70s disco era.
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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.
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Song WriterThe 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.
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Album"Ring My Bell" is the lead single on Anita Ward's debut album "Songs of Love".
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Grammy RecognitionDespite 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.
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One-Hit WonderAnita Ward is often categorized as a "one-hit wonder" due to the massive success of "Ring My Bell" compared to her other singles.
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Song MeaningThe 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.
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Song ResurgenceThe 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.
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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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