Botch-A-Me
Rosemary Clooney
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Botch-a-me I'll-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino When you kiss me and I'm a-kissa you Tra-la-la-la-la-loo Bah-bah, botch-a-me, my baby Bah-bah-bo, bo, just say "Yes" and maybe If-a you squeeze me and I'm a-squeeza you Tra-la-la-la-la-loo Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo Won't you botch-a-, botch-a-me Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo When you botch-a-me I a-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino And then we will raise a great big family Tra-la-la-la-la-lee Botch-a-me I'll-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy Bah-bah, botch-a-me, my baby Bah-bah-bo, bo, just say "Yes" and maybe If-a you squeeze me and I'm a-squeeza you Tra-la-la-la-la-loo Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo Won't you botch-a, botch-a-me "Kiss me" Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo When you botch-a-me I a-botcha you "C'mon a-you, kissa me, eh" Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino And then we will raise a great big family Tra la la la la Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo Botch-a-me, bambino, botch-a-me "That's nice"
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Written by: Luigi Astore, Riccardo Morbelli
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Botch-a-Me" is a popular traditional pop song and is a classic example of the American pop music from the 1950s.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1952 as a single from her album, "Tenderly."
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Origin"Botch-a-Me" is an American version of the Italian song titled "Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina" by Riccardo Morbelli and Luigi Astore.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit for Rosemary Clooney in America; it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart.
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Song Meaning"Botch-a-Me" is rosemary’s version where in the song, the singer implores her lover to 'botch-a-me' -- in other words, to mess her up, or to ruin her in a sense because she is so infatuated with him.
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Artist’s CareerThe success of "Botch-a-Me" played a significant role in establishing Rosemary Clooney’s music career and making her a household name in the music industry during the 1950s.
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Artist's RecognitionRosemary Clooney was an American singer acclaimed for her warmth and understated expressiveness, who shot to fame with this novelty hit.
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Later Uses"Botch-a-Me" was included in a 2003 compilation album "The Very Best of Rosemary Clooney" showcasing her greatest hits.
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Musical Influence"Botch-a-Me" is one of the classic songs that helped establish a trend for American artists doing covers of Italian songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has seen several covers including by Alba & Betty who kept its original Italian title "Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina".
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the 2003 film "Intolerable Cruelty."
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