(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
Elvis Presley
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You don't like crazy music You don't like rockin' bands You just wanna go to a movie show And sit there holdin' hands You're so square, baby, I don't care You don't like hotrod racin' Or drivin' late at night You just wanna park where it's nice and dark You just wanna hold me tight You're so square, baby, I don't care You don't know any dance steps that are new No one else could love me like you do, do, do, do I don't know why my heart flips I only know it does I wonder why I love you, baby I guess it's just because You're so square, baby, I don't care Baby, I don't care, baby, I don't care Baby, I don't care I don't know why my heart flips I only know it does I wonder why I love you, baby I guess it's just because You're so square, baby, I don't care Baby, I don't care, baby, I don't care Care, care, I don't care, care, care
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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10 facts about this song
Background"(You're so Square) Baby I Don't Care" is a popular song by Elvis Presley. The song was first released in 1957.
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SongwritersThis song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who were very prominent songwriters of that era. They have written several hits for artists such as The Coasters, The Drifters, and Ben E. King, among others.
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Film associationThe song appeared in the film "Jailhouse Rock" in which Elvis Presley starred. The movie was released in November 1957.
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Iconic LineThe most iconic line from the song is "You're so square, baby, I don't care", a phrase that was adopted into popular culture and frequently quoted or referenced.
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Unique StyleThis song is considered one of the earliest examples of rockabilly style, blending country, jazz, blues, and rock & roll elements.
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Noteworthy performanceOne particularly memorable live performance of this song by Elvis was in a televised Elvis concert in Hawaii in 1973 which was an international satellite broadcast, "Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite".
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InterpretationsElvis' interpretation of the song has been praised by critics and listeners for its swaggering and confident delivery that perfectly embodies the rebellious spirit of the song’s lyrics.
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Song coversThe song has been covered by a number of renowned musicians, including Queen, Joni Mitchell, and Buddy Holly.
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Chart successDespite its popularity, "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care" wasn't released as a single, so it didn't chart. However, it was included in the soundtrack album for "Jailhouse Rock", which did chart and was a No.1 hit on the Billboard albums chart.
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Lasting Influence"(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care" is still respected and appreciated today, over 60 years after its original release, and is considered a classic in Elvis Presley's discography.
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