See You Later, Alligator

Bobby Charles, Buddy Holly

About See You Later, Alligator

"See You Later, Alligator" is a 1950s rock and roll song written and first recorded by American singer-songwriter Bobby Charles. The song was a Top Ten hit for Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956 in the United States.


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Well, I saw my baby walkin'
With another man today
Well, I saw my baby walkin'
With another man today
When I asked her what's the matter
This is what I heard her say

See you later alligator
After 'while crocodile
See you later alligator
After 'while crocodile
Can't you see you're in my way now
Don't you know you cramp my style

When I thought of what she told me
Nearly made me lose my head
When I thought of what she told me
Nearly made me lose my head
But the next time that I saw her
Reminded her of what she said

See you later alligator
After 'while crocodile
See you later alligator
After 'while crocodile
Can't you see you're in my way now
Don't you know you cramp my style

[Instrumental Interlude]

She said, I'm sorry pretty baby
You know my love is just for you
She said, I'm sorry pretty baby
You know my love is just for you
Won't you say that you'll forgive me
And say your love for me is true

I said wait a minute 'gator
I know you meant it just for play
I said wait a minute 'gator
I know you meant it just for play
Don't you know you really hurt me
And this is what I have to say

See you later alligator
After 'while crocodile
See you later alligator
So long, that's all, goodbye

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Bobby Charles

Bobby Charles (February 21, 1938 – January 14, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter. more »

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5 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "See You Later, Alligator" is a rock and roll song originally written and performed by American singer-songwriter Bobby Charles in 1955. 2. Bill Haley & His Comets later covered the song in 1956, and it became one of their biggest hits. 3. The song is known for its catchy catchphrase, "See you later, alligator. After 'while, crocodile."
Song Inspiration
4. The song's catchphrase was inspired by a slang phrase Charles heard while growing up in Louisiana. 5. Bobby Charles, being from the South, incorporated various elements of Southern culture into his music, including the colloquial phrase used in this song.
Song Success
6. "See You Later, Alligator" was a major hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard pop charts in the US. 7. It was also hugely successful internationally and helped introduce the rock and roll genre to a global audience. 8. Despite its success, the song was one of the last major hits for Bill Haley & His Comets as the rock and roll scene began to change.
Impact on Pop Culture
9. The song's catchy phrase has been repeatedly used in various films, TV shows, and advertisements, firmly cementing it in popular culture. 10. "See You Later, Alligator" has also been covered by multiple artists, from pop singers to punk rock bands, showing its enduring popularity.
Song Legacy
11. Over 60 years after its release, "See You Later, Alligator" remains one of the most famous songs from the early rock and roll era. 12. In 2005, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "See You Later, Alligator" among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 13. The song is often used as an example of classic rock and roll, and is frequently included in various "Best of Rock and Roll" type compilations.

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