Teddy Boy

Paul McCartney

About Teddy Boy

"Teddy Boy" is a song by Paul McCartney and was first released on his first solo album McCartney, released in April 1970.


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This is the story of a boy named Ted
If his mother said, Ted, be good, he would

She told him tales about his soldier dad
But it made her sad, then she'd cry, oh my
Ted used to tell her he'd be twice as good
And he knew he could, because in his head

He said, mommy don't worry, now Teddy boy's here
Taking good care of you
Mommy don't worry, your teddy boy's here
Teddy's going to see you through

Then came the day she found herself a man
Teddy turned and ran, far away, okay
He couldn't stand to see his mother in love
With another man, he didn't know, oh no
He found a place where he could settle down
And from time to time, in his head

He said, mommy don't worry, now Teddy boy's here
Taking good care of you
Mommy don't worry, your teddy boy's here
Teddy's going to see you through

She said, Teddy don't worry, now mommy is here
Taking good care of you
Teddy don't worry, your mommy is here
Mommy's going to see you through

This is the story of a boy named Ted
If his mother said, Ted, be good, he would

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: Paul McCartney

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11 facts about this song

Creation Process
"Teddy Boy" was written by Paul McCartney during The Beatles' stay in India in early 1968, alongside other famed Beatles songs.
Artist Association
Despite being a Beatles' reject initially, "Teddy Boy" was eventually released as a part of Paul McCartney's debut solo album "McCartney" in 1970.
Album Place
The song is the eleventh track on the "McCartney" album.
Recording Sessions
This song had a rough start, with three preliminary versions recorded during the early "Get Back" sessions with The Beatles. However, the song was never eventually produced or released by the band.
Band Disagreement
It is said that the song caused disagreements among The Beatles during their recording session, particularly between McCartney and John Lennon, contributing to their eventual split.
Song Theme
The song tells the story of a young man referred to as "Teddy Boy," presumably related to the British subculture of "teddy boys," young men known for their distinct fashion style in the 1950s.
Home Recording
McCartney recorded the final version of "Teddy Boy" on his own in his London home.
Anthology Release
The Beatles’ scrapped version of "Teddy Boy" was later included in their Anthology 3 collection, giving fans a glimpse of the song's early development.
Unique Sound
The recording of "Teddy Boy" had a definitive stripped-down sound, much like the rest of the "McCartney" album, as it was recorded on a four-track machine at home.
Public Reception
Though not a single, "Teddy Boy" has received mixed reviews over the years. Some fans appreciate McCartney's raw, stripped-down sound, while others feel the song isn't one of his strongest.
Beatle’s Version
The Beatles' version of "Teddy Boy" is noticeably different from McCartney's solo rendition, with a slower tempo and somewhat different lyrics.

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