The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
Dean Martin
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The naughty lady of shady lane had hit the town like a bomb The back fence gossips ain't been this good since Mabel ran off with Tom Our town was peaceful and quite before she came on the scene The lady has started a riot disturbing the suburban routine Oh the naughty lady of shady lane has the town in a whirl The naughty lady of shady lane me oh my oh what a girl You should see how see carries on with her admirers galore She must be giving them quite a thrill the way they flock to her door She throws those come-hither glances at every Tom, Dick and Joe When offered some liquid refreshment the lady never never says no Oh the naughty lady of shady lane has the town in a whirl The naughty lady of shady lane me oh my oh what a girl The things they're trying to pin on her won't hold much water I'm sure Beneath the powder and fancy lace there beats a heart sweet and pure She just needs someone to change her then she'll be nice as can be If you're in the neighborhood stranger you're welcome to drop in and see The naughty lady of shady lane so delightful to hold The naughty lady of shady lane she's delectable quite respectable And she's only nine days old
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Written by: Roy C. Bennett, Sid Tepper
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8 facts about this song
Classic Origin"The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" was first recorded by the American singing group "The Ames Brothers" in 1954. They became popular during the 1950s and were the first artists to bring this song into the world.
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Erstwhile SuccessThis song was a big hit and reached number 3 on the Billboard chart in the United States in early 1955.
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Sensational RecordsThe song was also recorded by British singer Alma Cogan on November 26, 1954. Alma's version of the song managed to reach number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and remained there for 10 weeks.
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Famous Performances"Dean Martin" became one of the well-known personalities who performed "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane." Though not originally his, Dean Martin's rendition has also become popular.
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Unexpected EditionOne of the less renowned versions of "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" was performed by "Ray Charles." Unlike the previous artists, Ray's rendition had a unique and distinctive style due to his jazz and blues background.
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Composing DuoAside from the various artists who performed the song, the piece was created by illustrious composers and songwriters Roy C. Bennett and Sid Tepper. They have penned several hit songs for major artists including Elvis Presley.
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Unique PerceptionMany listeners assumed that "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" was referring to a grown woman due to its somewhat flirtatious lyrics, but a comedic twist reveals that the song is, in fact, all about a nine-day-old baby girl who has captured everyone's heart.
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Transition into Pop CultureApart from music records, this song made its way into the SCP Foundation, a fictional and media-based community website. The "SCP-3143" character uses this song title in its narratives. Its inclusion in such an unusual platform shows the song's durability and timeless appeal.
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