This little girl's gone rockin
Ruth Brown
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I WROTE MY MOM A LETTER AND THIS IS WHAT I SAID... WELLA WELLA WELLA WELLA WASHED ALL THE DISHES AND I DID A LOT MORE, I EVEN BOUGHT THE DINNER AT THE GROCERY STORE. AND NOW, MOM, YOU`LL FIND THE KEY NEXT DOOR, THIS LITTLE GIRL`S GONE ROCKIN`. I LEFT SOME BISCUITS FOR THE PUP, I PUT FRESH WATER IN HIS CUP. AND NOW I`M OFF, I`M GONNA LIVE IT UP, THIS LITTLE GIRL`S GONE ROCKIN`. WELL, I`LL BE HOME ABOUT TWELVE TONIGHT, AND NOT A MINUTE MINUTE MINUTE LATER, DON`T FORGET THE FRONT DOOR LIGHT, THAT`S ALL FOR NOW, I`LL SEE YOU LATER, MATER. YOU`LL FIND EACH THING THAT YOU WANTED DONE, I`M OFF TO MEET THAT SPECIAL ONE. AND BOY OH BOY WILL WE HAVE FUN, `CAUSE THIS LITTLE GIRL`S GONE ROCKIN`.
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Written by: BOBBY DARIN, MANN CURTIS
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" by Ruth Brown is classified under the genre of Rhythm and Blues (R&B).
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1958, during the golden age of rhythm and blues.
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Chart PositionUpon release, "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" reached number 24 on the Billboard pop chart and number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Song WritersThe song was written by the famous songwriting duo, Bobby Darin and Mann Curtis.
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Record Label"This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" was released under the Atlantic Records label.
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AlbumThe song is included in Ruth Brown's album titled "Late Date with Ruth Brown."
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Recognition"This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" is significant as it is one of the hits that helped Ruth Brown earn the nickname "Miss Rhythm."
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Music StyleThe song uses a fast-paced rhythm and blues beat that is typical of Ruth Brown's style, characterized by a strong rhythm and jazzy undertones.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" has been covered by various artists, including Etta James and Chrissie Hynde.
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LegacyRuth Brown’s performance of this song is credited with helping to bridge the racial divide in music during the 1950s.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" showcase a woman’s independence and assertiveness, themes that were quite bold for the time it was released.
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Ruth Brown's ContributionRuth Brown was one of the first artists to break into the mainstream with the rhythm and blues sound, with "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" being one of her most iconic songs.
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