Ready Teddy

Elvis Presley

About Ready Teddy

"Ready Teddy" is a song written by John Marascalco and Robert Blackwell, and first made popular by Little Richard in 1956. Little Richard sang and played piano on the recording, backed by a band consisting of Lee Allen (tenor saxophone), Alvin "Red" Tyler (baritone sax), Edgar Blanchard (guitar), Frank Fields (bass), and Earl Palmer (drums). It has since been covered by Buddy Holly, The Tornados, Elvis Presley, Tony Sheridan and others, making it something of a rock and roll standard. The composition, an uptempo rock and roll song, received its largest ever recognition on the evening of September 9, 1956, as Presley sang it in front of some 60 million television viewers during his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on CBS, a broadcast which received a Trendex percentage share of 82.6, the largest ever obtained in the history of U. S. television. It was later used in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita (1960) as a version by Italian rocker Adriano Celentano. 


Year:
1984
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Ready set go man go
I got a gal that I love so

I'm ready ready ready teddy
I'm ready ready ready teddy
I'm ready ready ready teddy
Ready ready ready to
Rock'n'roll

Going down to the corner
Pick up my sweetie pie
She's my rock'n'roll baby
She's the apple of my eye, 'cause

Flat top cats and the dungaree dolls
Are headed for the gym to the sock hop ball
The joint is really jumping
The cats are going wild
The music really sends me
I dig that crazy style 'cause

Gonna kick off my shoes
Roll up my faded jeans
Grab my rock'n'roll baby
Pour on the steam
I shuffle to the left
I shuffle to the right
I'm gonna rock'n'roll
Till the early early night 'cause.

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: Robert Douglas Blackwell, John S. Marascalco

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Ready Teddy" is a rock 'n' roll song originally written by John Marascalco and Robert Blackwell.
Little Richard's Version
Little Richard first recorded and released "Ready Teddy" in 1956. He made it one of his signature pieces with his energetic performance and vocal style.
Chart Performances
Little Richard's version of "Ready Teddy" quickly rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Pop chart and No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1956.
Elvis Presley's Version
Elvis Presley covered "Ready Teddy" in September of the same year, 1956. He performed it on his second appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.
Buddy Holly's Version
Buddy Holly performed "Ready Teddy" in a live setting early in his career. However, he never officially released a studio recording of the song.
Legacy
The song "Ready Teddy" is considered a pioneering track in the rock 'n' roll genre and can be found on numerous compilation albums of early rock 'n' roll music.
Cultural Impact
Due to the influence of iconic rock n' roll musicians like Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Buddy Holly, "Ready Teddy" has been ingrained in pop culture and is often used to represent the lively atmosphere of the 1950s.
Song Composition
Characteristic of rock 'n' roll, "Ready Teddy" features a strong backbeat, bluesy verses, and a catchy chorus which made it popular among the audiences.
Cover Versions
Besides Elvis and Buddy, the song has been covered by many artists including Bill Haley & His Comets and Cliff Richard, showcasing its enduring popularity.
Use in Media
"Ready Teddy" has been used in several films and television shows including the 1956 film "Girl Can't Help It", underlining its significance in the rock 'n' roll era.

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