My Ding-A-Ling
Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley
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When I was a little bitty boy My grandmother bought me a cute little toy Silver bells hangin' on a string She told me it was my ding a ling My ding a ling, my ding a ling I want you to play with my ding a ling My ding a ling, my ding a ling I want you to play with my ding a ling And then mother took me to grammar School But I stopped all in the vestibule Every time that bell would ring Catched me playin' with my ding a ling Once I was climbing the garden wall I slipped and had a terrible fall I fell so hard I heard bells ring But held on to my ding a ling Once I was swimming cross Turtle creek Many snappers all around my feet Sure was hard swimming cross that thing With both hands holdin' my ding a ling This here song it ain't so sad The cutest little song you ever had Those of you who will not sing You must be playin' with your own ding a ling My ding a ling Your ding a ling, your ding a ling We saw you playin' with your ding a ling My ding a ling everybody sing I want you to play with my ding a ling
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"My Ding-A-Ling" falls under the genre of Novelty song, which also incorporates elements of Comedy and Rock n Roll.
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Historical FactFirst released in 1972, the song was included in Berry's album "The London Chuck Berry Sessions."
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Chart Performance"My Ding-A-Ling" was Chuck Berry’s only number-one single on the Pop charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, turning it into an iconic piece in his discography.
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Controversial BackgroundThe song was initially banned by some radio stations due to its suggestively humorous lyrics.
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Remake Fact"My Ding-A-Ling" is actually a novelty remake of a song titled “Little Girl Sing Ding a Ling,” recorded by Dave Bartholomew in 1952.
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Concert PerformanceThe renowned version of this song was actually a live-recorded one, featuring a sing-along with the audience.
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Grammy Hall of FameDespite all controversies, the song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Commercial UsageIn 2015, "My Ding-a-Ling" was used as a key part of the soundtrack for the horror comedy film "The Visit".
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Achievement RecognitionIn 2008, the song was awarded the Gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry for sales over 400,000 in the UK.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists like The Simpsons and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have released cover versions of "My Ding-A-Ling".
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