Hey Little Cobra
The Rip Chords
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I took my Cobra down to the track Hitched to the back of my Cadillac Everyone was there just a waiting for me There were plenty of Stingrays and XKEs Spring little Cobra get ready to strike Spring little Cobra now with all of your might Spring little Cobra get ready to strike Spring little Cobra now with all of your might Hey little Cobra don't you know you're gonna shut 'em down When the flag went down you could hear rubber burn The Stingray had me going into the turn I hung a big shift and I got into high And when I flew by the Stingray I waved bye-bye Spring little Cobra get ready to strike Spring little Cobra now with all of your might Spring little Cobra get ready to strike Spring little Cobra now with all of your might Hey little Cobra don't you know you're gonna shut 'em down
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Written by: CAROL CONNORS, MARSHALL KLEINBARD
Lyrics © MUSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (MAM), MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Rip Chords" was an American singing duo composed of Arnie Marcus and Phil Stewart, originally formed in 1962. They became known for their harmonious vocal style.
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Musical GenreThe song "Hey Little Cobra" is classified as a part of the "Hot Rod" genre, which focuses on high-speed cars and the excitement of street racing. This genre was popular during the 1960s in the US.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1964. It remained on the charts for 14 weeks, proving its popularity and success during the time.
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Song Duration"Hey Little Cobra" is relatively short, with a total length of just over 2 minutes.
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The "Car" FactorThe song is named after the AC Cobra, a high-performance automobile. It portrays the excitement and thrill of driving and racing these vehicles, marking it suitable for car lovers.
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ProductionTerry Melcher and Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys fame produced the song. Both of them are said to have sung the falsetto parts on the recording, therefore adding an element of Beach Boys sound to the song.
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Album"Hey Little Cobra" is also the title track from The Rip Chords' debut album, which features other car-themed songs.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Carol Connors and Marshall Lieb, both prominent songwriters during that era.
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RecognitionIn 2013, over five decades after its release, the song "Hey Little Cobra" was featured in the animated film "Turbo," thereby giving it a refresh period of popularity.
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Legacy"Hey, Little Cobra" helped set the stage for many car-themed songs to come out during that era. This song, along with several others, became the representative of the youth, fun, and independence of the 1960s America.
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