Teacher's Pet

Doris Day

About Teacher's Pet

"Teacher's Pet" is a popular song written by Joe Lubin and published in 1958. The song was introduced in the movie of the same name by Doris Day, in 1958. While the lyrics are sung from the point of a view of a student in love with a teacher, in the film Day played a teacher romanced by an adult student (Clark Gable). Day's version was also issued as a single. The song was performed by Parker Posey in the 1997 movie Waiting for Guffman. Christy Carlson Romano performed a pop version of the song for the soundtrack of Disney's animated film Teacher's Pet (2004 film) and in a subsequent music video. In 2010, Australian singer Melinda Schneider recorded the song for her Doris Day tribute album "Melinda Does Doris". 


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1958
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(Pum, pa dumb pa dum)
(Pum pa dumb pa dum)
(Pa dumb pa dum)
(Pum pa dumb pa dum)
Teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dumb pa dum)
I want to be teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum)
I want to be huddled and cuddled as close to you as I can get
(That's the lesson we're guessin' you're best in)
Mm, teacher's pride (pa dumb pa dum)
I want to be teacher's pride (pa dumb pa dum)
I want to be dated, paraded, the one most likely at your side
(Ya got a burnin' yearnin' to learn)
I want to learn all your lips can teach me
One kiss will do at the start (are you really?)
I'm sure with a little homework
I'll graduate to your heart (to your heart)
Teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum), I want to be teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum)
I want to take home a diploma and show Ma that ya love me, too
(That ya love me, too)
So I can be teacher's pet long after school is through
(Oh, teacher's pet) Mm, mm
(You want to be teacher's pet) Ah. ah
(You want to be huddled and cuddled as close to him as you can get)
I want to learn all your lips can teach me
One kiss will do at the start
I'm sure with a little homework
I'll graduate to your heart
Teacher's pet (you love the teacher), I want to be teacher's pet (pa dumb pa dum)
I want to take home a diploma and show Ma that ya love me, too (Wow!)
So I can be teacher's pet (yeah!) long after school is through
(Teacher, teacher she loves you)

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Doris Day

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1922) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist, who began her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey", in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the femal… more »

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Written by: JOE LUBIN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Fact
Doris Day was a popular singer and actress from the United States, best known for her wholesome image and sunny, "girl-next-door" persona during the 1950s and 60s. "Teacher's Pet" is one of her most famous songs.
Release Information
"Teacher's Pet" was released in 1958 as a part of the motion picture soundtrack of the same name.
Movie Fact
The movie "Teacher's Pet," starring Doris Day and Clark Gable, is a romantic comedy about a journalism professor falling in love with a night school student.
Song Success
"Teacher's Pet" was not only a popular song during its time but it has also found enduring success and is remembered as one of Doris Day's signature songs.
Musical Style
The song is a classic example of 1950s pop music, characterized by its sweet melody and Doris Day's clear, bright voice.
Awards
Although "Teacher's Pet" itself did not win any awards, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including one for Best Original Song, indicating the popularity and recognition of the soundtracks.
Lyrical theme
The lyrics of "Teacher's Pet" speak about a naive and innocent love, reflecting the popular romantic themes of songs during the 1950s.
Legacy
This song also contributed to the perpetuation of Doris Day's "girl-next-door" image, which she was widely known for in Hollywood.
Popularity
The song continues to be loved and remembered, with resurgences in popularity often tied to the airing of the film on television or streaming platforms.
Cover songs
Over the years, "Teacher's Pet" has been covered by a number of other artists, showcasing its timeless appeal and continued influence in pop music.

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