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Written by: Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe Recorded: recorded January 24, 1957, Radio Recorders, Hollywood. Released master is take 13. Single:w/ "Loving You", 47-7000, June 11, 1957 Also re-released as 78rpm, 20-7000, June 11, 1957 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, 447-0620, 1961 Also released w/ "Puppet on a String", PB-11320, 1978 RIAA Certified: 2X Multi-Platinum (as of 07/15/1999) Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #1 on Billboard Hot 100 #1 on Cash Box chart #1 on Billboard Country chart #1 on Billboard Rhythm & Blues chart 1st LP release: Loving You - July 1, 1957 |
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You know those songs where, when you first hear them, they're catchy and fun, and then after hearing it 20 or 30 times, you're like, meh, ok, that's enough. But then you keep hearing it over and over until you're ready to call in to your local oldies station yelling, HEY! There are lots of other Elvis songs, ya know!! ...(ahem) "Teddy Bear" is that song for me! OK, if I calm down and try and be objective about it, I have to admit that it's a fun little harmless and, yes, catchy tune and Elvis and the boys do a fine job of bringing it to life. It almost certainly made Elvis seem a tad more harmless to adults in 1957, and that didn't hurt his career any. Still, if I never hear it again, I'll die a happy man. :) |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)The gem of the set is "Teddy Bear". Its cheeky style extends to exaggerated slurring of words, and extending certain phrases beyond their usual length, catching up by shortening others. The voice has echo around it, but it works well. A classic of its kind. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 Cute, cuddly rocker, nicely balanced with Elvis in an easy groove. If nothing else, the song sent out a message: come on folks, rock n' roll ain't that dangerous! Martin Torgoff  , The Complete Elvis, 1982 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for Teddy Bear Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "Teddy Bear" Links
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Baby, let me be Your lovin' teddy bear Put a chain around my neck And lead me anywhere Oh, let me be Your teddy bear I don't wanna be a tiger 'cause tigers play too rough I don't wanna be a lion 'cause lions ain't the kind you love enough I just wanna be your teddy bear Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere Oh, let me be your teddy bear Baby, let me be around you every night Run your fingers through my hair and cuddle me real tight Oh, let me be your teddy bear |
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