Rag Doll
The Tremeloes
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(Rag doll, ooh) (Hand me down) When she was just a kid Her clothes were hand-me-downs (Hand-me-down) They always laughed at her when she came into town Called her rag doll Little rag doll Such a pretty face should be dressed in lace Ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (Shag rag doll) I'd change her sad rags into glad rags If I could (if I could) My folks won't let me 'Cause they say that she's no good She's a rag doll, such a rag doll Though I love her so I can't let her know Ooh ooh ooh ooh oh Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oh Aah aah aah aah aah I love you just they way you are
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Written by: BOB CREWE, BOB GAUDIO
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10 facts about this song
Creation and Lyrics"Rag Doll" is a popular song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. These songwriters have composed numerous hits for The Four Seasons. The lyrics depict a story about a poor girl who can't afford nice clothes, hence the title "Rag Doll."
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Success and Popularity"Rag Doll" was released in 1964 and became a major hit for The Four Seasons. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. for two weeks.
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The Four Seasons' Performance"Rag Doll" is famous for the unique falsetto lead vocals by Frankie Valli, a signature style of The Four Seasons. The song is also remembered for its Italian-American urban influence, which was characteristic of the band's musical style.
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Tremeloes' CoverBritish band The Tremeloes released their own cover version of "Rag Doll" in 1971. It charted within the Top 20 in the U.K.
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Billboard RankingIn the year-end Billboard chart for 1964, "Rag Doll" by The Four Seasons ranked at number 8 among the Hot 100 singles.
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Philanthropic CauseIt is reported that the idea for "Rag Doll" came to Bob Gaudio after he encountered a little girl in ragged clothes who cleaned his car's windshield at a traffic light. After giving a hundred dollar bill to the little girl, he was inspired to pen the song about her life as a 'rag doll.'
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Induction into Hall of FameIn 1990, 'The Four Seasons,' the band that originally performed "Rag Doll," was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking their significant contribution to the music industry.
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Use in Film and Television"Rag Doll" has been featured in several films and television shows, including "The Help" (2011) and the TV show "The Sopranos," thereby introducing the classic song to new generations of audiences.
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Musicianship"Rag Doll" showcases the vocal harmonies and doo-wop influenced pop music that The Four Seasons were known for. The driving piano and bass, combined with the powerful drumming, provide a strong musical foundation for the song.
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Enduring PopularityEven after decades, "Rag Doll" remains a fan favorite, often being played as part of oldies or classic pop radio station playlists. The song's melody and lyrics continue to resonate with listeners around the world.
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