Teddy Boy
Paul McCartney
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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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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.
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Artist AssociationDespite being a Beatles' reject initially, "Teddy Boy" was eventually released as a part of Paul McCartney's debut solo album "McCartney" in 1970.
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Album PlaceThe song is the eleventh track on the "McCartney" album.
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Recording SessionsThis 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.
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Band DisagreementIt 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.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Home RecordingMcCartney recorded the final version of "Teddy Boy" on his own in his London home.
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Anthology ReleaseThe Beatles’ scrapped version of "Teddy Boy" was later included in their Anthology 3 collection, giving fans a glimpse of the song's early development.
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Unique SoundThe 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.
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Public ReceptionThough 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.
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Beatle’s VersionThe 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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