A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl

The Milestone Singers, Teresa Brewer

About A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl

"A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl" is a song written by Bob Merrill and performed by Teresa Brewer. It reached #3 in the U. K. and #7 in the U. S. in 1956. The song was produced by Dick Jacobs. The song was ranked #46 on Billboard magazine's Top 50 singles of 1956.


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Scoobley-doo-bee-doo
Be-doo-be-doo-be-doo-be-doo

Wouldn't anybody care to meet a sweet old-fashioned girl?
Scoobley-dah-doo-bee-dumb
Wouldn't anybody care about a sweet old-fashioned pearl?
Scoobley-doo-bee-dumb

Who's a frantic little bopper in some sloppy socks
Just a crazy rock'n'roller, little Goldilocks
Wouldn't anybody care to meet a sweet old-fashioned girl?

Doesn't anybody care to hear some sweet old-fashioned talk?
A-scoobley-doo-bee-dumb
Wouldn't anybody like to take a nice old-fashioned walk?
Scoobley-doo-bee-dumb

Take a walk around the corner where the cats all stop
Where you dig the juicy ribs and then you'll dance that bop
Wouldn't anybody like to take a nice old-fashioned walk?

Scooby-doo. a-scooby-doo, we can bop on a bicycle built for two
Scooby-die, a-scooby-die, you'll get all your kicks if you'll give us a try

Wouldn't anybody care to meet a sweet old-fashioned miss?
Scoobley-doo-bee-dumb
Wouldn't anybody like to kiss a sweet old-fashioned kiss?
Scoobley-doo-bee-dumb

You'll just flip your little wig because we'll bet your socks
That you'll really dig the flavor of our bubble gum
Wouldn't anybody care to meet a sweet old-fashioned girl?

A-scooby-doo. a-scooby-doo, we went out to that house where the 
Lights are blue
A-scooby-die, a-scooby-die, you know went waltzin' in , we went 
Boppin' goodbye

Wouldn't anybody care to meet a sweet old-fashioned girl?
A-scoobley-doo-bee-dumb
Wouldn't anybody care about a sweet old-fashioned pearl?
A-scoobley-doo-bee-dumb

Who's a frantic little bopper in some sloppy socks
Just a'-crazy rock'n'roller little Goldilocks
Wouldn't anybody care to meet a sweet old-fashioned

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Teresa Brewer

Teresa Brewer (7 May 1931 – 17 October 2007) was an American pop singer whose style incorporated elements of country, jazz, R&B, musicals and novelty songs. She was one of the most prolific and popular female singers of the 1950s, recording nearly 600 songs. more »

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Written by: B. MERRILL

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12 facts about this song

Release date
"A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl" by Teresa Brewer was released in the year 1956.
Genre
The song belongs to the Pop genre and showcases the traditional Pop style of the mid-20th century.
Chart Performance
It was a substantial hit for Brewer, reaching No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard chart and No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
Produced by
The song was produced and released by Coral Records, a subsidiary of Decca Records.
Song Duration
The official release of the song has a duration of about 2 minutes and 54 seconds.
Songwriter
The song was written by Bob Merrill, who is known for writing hit pop songs during the 1950s and 1960s.
Song Meaning
The song tells the story of a "sweet, old-fashioned girl" who yearns for an old-fashioned kind of romance and rejects the advances of wealth-seeking men.
Notable Cover
A cover of "A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl" was sung by British comedy actress Su Pollard in the late 1980's.
Awards and Recognition
While the song didn't win any specific awards, its commercial success helped cement Teresa Brewer's legacy as one of the biggest pop stars of the 1950s.
Style of Singing
Brewer's vocal style in the song reflects her roots as a jazz and blues singer, which adds a unique dimension to the conventional pop style.
Legacy of the Song
Despite being over six decades old, "A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl" remains one of Teresa Brewer's most enduring hits and is still popular among fans of vintage pop music.
Song’s Popularity
At the height of its popularity, the song was regularly played on jukeboxes and on radio stations across the United States and the United Kingdom.

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