Go, Jimmy, Go
Jimmy Clanton
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I told her when it comes to talking I'm the sweetest sweet-talker in the world She said you better start talking if you want me to be your girl And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go" Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go" I told when it comes to dancing I'm the best young dancer in the land Well, she looked at me with a twinkle in her eyes And then she took my hand And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go" Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go" And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go" Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go" I told her when it comes to kissing I ain't nothing but a kissing fool She started to giggle when I told her that I'd teach her Things she'd never learn in school And she said, "Go, Jimmy, go." She said, "Go, Jimmy, go" Well, I talked her off the floor when she said, "Go, Jimmy, go" "Go, Jimmy, go" "Go, Jimmy, go"
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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Go, Jimmy, Go" is a song by the American singer Jimmy Clanton. Clanton is a pop singer known for his contributions to the rock 'n roll genre in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Song Release"Go, Jimmy, Go" was released as a single in November 1959 under the Ace Records label.
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Chart PerformanceThis single managed to reach No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1960, making it a significant hit for Jimmy Clanton.
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Song Composition"Go, Jimmy, Go" is notably characterized by its catchy refrain and upbeat tempo synonymous with the early days of rock and roll.
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ImpactThe success of "Go, Jimmy, Go" enhanced Clanton's status as a teen idol during the 50's notable period of rock ‘n’ roll music.
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RecordingsDespite its popularity, there aren’t many notable cover versions of "Go, Jimmy, Go." The song is primarily known as a Jimmy Clanton standard.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, both well-established songwriters in the music industry.
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Media Appearances"Go, Jimmy, Go" was featured in the 1998 movie, "You've Got Mail," highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Cultural ImpactThis song is often played in "oldies" radio formats and is emblematic of the bubblegum teen pop sound of its era.
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Influences"Go, Jimmy, Go" has a clear influence from the era of doo-wop music, with its harmonious backing vocals and simple, catchy melodies.
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