Ready Teddy
Buddy Holly
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Ready, set, go man go I got a gal that I love so [Chorus] I'm ready, ready ready Teddy I'm ready, ready ready Teddy I'm ready, ready ready Teddy I'm ready ready ready to rock 'n' roll All the flat top cats and all the dungaree doll Are headed for the gym to the sock hop ball The joint is really jumping, the cats are going wild The music really sends me, I dig that crazy styles [Chorus] Oh well, I'm going to the corner, pick up my sweetie pie She's my rock 'n' roll baby, she's the apple of my eye [Chorus] I'm gonna pull off my shoes, roll up my faded jeans Cause my rock 'n' roll baby coming on the scene Shuffle to the left, I shuffle to the right Gonna rock and roll 'til the early early night [Chorus]
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Written by: Robert Douglas Blackwell, John S. Marascalco
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Ready Teddy" is a rock 'n' roll song originally written by John Marascalco and Robert Blackwell.
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Little Richard's VersionLittle Richard first recorded and released "Ready Teddy" in 1956. He made it one of his signature pieces with his energetic performance and vocal style.
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Chart PerformancesLittle Richard's version of "Ready Teddy" quickly rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Pop chart and No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1956.
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Elvis Presley's VersionElvis Presley covered "Ready Teddy" in September of the same year, 1956. He performed it on his second appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.
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Buddy Holly's VersionBuddy Holly performed "Ready Teddy" in a live setting early in his career. However, he never officially released a studio recording of the song.
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LegacyThe song "Ready Teddy" is considered a pioneering track in the rock 'n' roll genre and can be found on numerous compilation albums of early rock 'n' roll music.
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Cultural ImpactDue to the influence of iconic rock n' roll musicians like Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Buddy Holly, "Ready Teddy" has been ingrained in pop culture and is often used to represent the lively atmosphere of the 1950s.
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Song CompositionCharacteristic of rock 'n' roll, "Ready Teddy" features a strong backbeat, bluesy verses, and a catchy chorus which made it popular among the audiences.
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Cover VersionsBesides Elvis and Buddy, the song has been covered by many artists including Bill Haley & His Comets and Cliff Richard, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Use in Media"Ready Teddy" has been used in several films and television shows including the 1956 film "Girl Can't Help It", underlining its significance in the rock 'n' roll era.
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