Teddy Bear Song

Barbara Fairchild

About Teddy Bear Song

"The Teddy Bear Song" is a 1973 single written by Don Earl and Nick Nixon, and made famous by country music vocalist Barbara Fairchild. Released in December 1972, the song was Fairchild's only No. 1 song on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in March 1973. The song also became a modest pop hit, peaking at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1973.


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I wish I had button eyes and a red felt nose
A shaggy cotton skin and just one set of clothes
Sittin' on the shelf in the local department store
With no dreams to dream and nothing to be sorry for

I wish I was a teddy bear
Not livin' or lovin' or goin' nowhere
I wish I was a teddy bear
And I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you

I wish I had a wooden heart and a sawdust mind
Then your mem'ry wouldn't come around hurtin' all the time
I'd have a sewed-on smile and a painted twinkle in my eye
And I never would've ever had to learn how to cry

I wish I was a teddy bear
Not livin' or lovin' or goin' nowhere
I wish I was a teddy bear
And I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you

I wish I had a string you could pull to make me say
Hi, I'm Teddy ain't it a lovely day?
Then I'd know every time I spoke the words were right
And no one would know the mess I made in my life

I wish I was a teddy bear
Not livin' or lovin' or goin' nowhere
I wish I was a teddy bear
And I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you

And I'm wishin' I hadn't fallen in love with you

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Barbara Fairchild

Barbara Fairchild (born November 12, 1950) is an American country and gospel music singer who is best known for her hit 1973 country song "The Teddy Bear Song." After the success of the song, she continued to have success on the country charts. more »

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Written by: DONALD L. EARL, NICK NIXON

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13 facts about this song

Song Identification
"Teddy Bear Song" is a classic country music song by American artist, Barbara Fairchild.
Release Year
It was released in December 1972, marking an important highlight in Barbara Fairchild's music career.
Chart Ranking
This song was Fairchild's biggest hit, peaking at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1973.
Album Name
"Teddy Bear Song" is the centerpiece of Fairchild's album "Kid Stuff", which is remembered for this iconic single.
Genre
It falls under the genre of Classic Country, a style of music that was popular in the early '70s.
Songwriter
The song was beautifully penned by Don Earl and Nick Nixon.
Personal Impact
It was Barbara Fairchild's first and signature song which has engraved her name in the country music history.
Nominations
The song earned Fairchild a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1973.
Cover Versions
Many artists, including Tanya Tucker, have covered the "Teddy Bear Song," further enhancing its popularity.
Subject Matter
The song tells a sad story from a first-person perspective about a woman who wishes she could go back to her childhood. The lyrics depict her longing to be a teddy bear in her room, devoid of any heartbreak or emotional pain.
Length
The song runs approximately for 3 minutes and 6 seconds, a typical song length during the time it was released.
Performances
Despite it being her signature song, Barbara Fairchild reportedly struggled to perform "Teddy Bear Song" for years due to its emotional resonance.
Cultural Impact
The song continues to have a strong cultural impact, with it being often used as a representation of 1970s country music genre.

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