Wild One
Bobby Rydell
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Oh wild one I'm gonna tame you down (tame you down) Ah, wild one I'll get you yet (yeah yeah) you bet (yeah yeah) You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down) Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah yeah) and them things (yeah yeah) You got the lips that I'm mad about I got the lips that'll knock you out C'mon wild one be wild about me Whoa, yeah, baby (whoa whoa whoa) (yeah yeah) (wah wah wah wah) You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down) Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah yeah) and things (yeah yeah) You got the lips that I'm mad about I got the lips that'll knock you out C'mon wild one be wild about me Whoa, yeah (wah wah wah wah) C'mon wild one be wild about me One more once (wah wah wah wah) Ah, c'mon wild one be wild about me Be wild about me
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Written by: Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe, David Appell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wild One" is classified under the rock and roll and teen pop genres of music.
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ArtistThe song was performed by Bobby Rydell, who was a popular American teen idol in the early 1960s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 1960, "Wild One" climbed to the #2 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Sales RecordThe song was a huge hit and sold over a million copies, achieving a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Album Release"Wild One" was included in the album "Bobby's Biggest Hits."
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song throughout the years, including The Guess Who, Status Quo, and Jerry Lee Lewis showcasing its timeless appeal.
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Writers"Wild One" was written by a team of songwriters: Dave Appell, Kal Mann, and Bernie Lowe, all of whom played significant roles in shaping the Philadelphia music scene.
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Film AppearancesThe song has been featured in several films, including "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Liberty Heights," further proving its lasting popularity.
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Song DurationThe original 45 RPM single release of "Wild One" runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Production"Wild One" was produced by a renowned record producer named Bernie Lowe.
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LegacyThe song is often cited as one of Bobby Rydell's greatest hits and an iconic representation of the youth-oriented sound and spirit of the early 1960s.
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Career Impact"Wild One" helped solidify Bobby Rydell's growing popularity and established him as one of the top teen idols of the era.
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Live PerformanceAn exciting live performance of "Wild One" helped Bobby Rydell catch the attention of the renowned TV show host, Ed Sullivan, getting him invited to "The Ed Sullivan Show".
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