Be-Bop-A-Lula
Gene Vincent
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Well be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby Be-bop-a-Lula I don't mean maybe Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby Be-bop-a-Lula I don't mean maybe Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby doll My baby doll, my baby doll Well she's the girl in the red blue jeans She's the queen of all the teens She's the one that I know She's the woman that loves me so Say be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby Be-bop-a-Lula I don't mean maybe Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby doll My baby doll, my baby doll Let's rock! Well now she's the one that's got that beat She's the woman with the flyin' feet She's the one that walks around the store She's the one that gets more more more Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby Be-bop-a-Lula I don't mean maybe Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby doll My baby doll, my baby doll Let's rock again, now! Well be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby Be-bop-a-Lula I don't mean maybe Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby Be-bop-a-Lula I don't mean maybe Be-bop-a-Lula she's my baby doll My baby doll, my baby doll
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Written by: Gene Vincent, Tex Davis
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14 facts about this song
Formation"Be-Bop-A-Lula" is a rockabilly song that was released in 1956 by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps.
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OriginalityThe song is often cited as one of the first examples of rockabilly music, which is a blend of country and rhythm and blues.
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Songwriters"Be-Bop-A-Lula" was reportedly co-written in a hospital by Vincent and fellow patient Donald Graves. However, the songwriting credits were later assigned to Bill "Sheriff Tex" Davis and Vincent's manager.
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InspirationThe song is thought to have been inspired by a comic strip named "Little Lulu," hence the lyrics "Be-Bop-A-Lula."
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major hit, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard pop music chart and No. 8 on the R&B chart.
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Influence and Legacy"Be-Bop-A-Lula" is considered as one of the classics of rockabilly music and is often covered by numerous artists including the Beatles, Stray Cats and Queen.
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ControversyDespite its success, "Be-Bop-A-Lula" was initially banned by some U.S. radio stations, as they considered it as overly sexual.
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Impact on BandThe song's success eventually led to Vincent and the Blue Caps being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Album Inclusion"Be-Bop-A-Lula" was included in Vincent's debut album, "Bluejean Bop," which was released later in 1956.
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Live PerformancesGene Vincent performed "Be-Bop-A-Lula" regularly in his concerts, and the song became his signature tune.
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Song PreservationIn 2002, The U.S. Library of Congress added "Be-Bop-a-Lula" to the National Recording Registry, saying it was "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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Worldwide RecognitionThe song became a hit in the United Kingdom, where Vincent was hailed as a pioneer rock and roll musician. It peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.
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Genre ClassificationWhile commonly known as a rockabilly track, "Be-Bop-A-Lula" is also classified under other genres like rock and roll and country music.
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Enduring PopularityDecades after its release, "Be-Bop-A-Lula" is still frequently played on oldies and classic rock radio stations.
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