Three Cool Cats

The Coasters

About Three Cool Cats

"Three Cool Cats" is a 1958 song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was originally recorded by The Coasters and released as the B-side of their hit single, "Charlie Brown.""Three Cool Cats" was one of the fifteen songs recorded by The Beatles for their Decca Records audition on New Year's Day in 1962 in London. The Beatles' cover version featured George Harrison's vocals and Pete Best on drums. The Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, personally chose this and the fourteen other audition numbers from the band's Merseyside dance hall and rock club repertoire. The recording was included on the Beatles' Anthology 1. The group also performed this song several times during the Get Back/Let It Be Sessions of January 1969. None of these have ever been officially released by EMI. There have been many other covers of this song. Richard Anthony recorded it in French as Nouvelle vague (1958). It appears on the 2005 Ry Cooder album Chávez Ravine, with vocals performed by Little Willie G (Willie Garcia). Garage rock band The 5.6.7.8's covered the song for their 1996 EP Bomb the Twist. It is also featured on Stand Out/Fit In, the 2007 studio album by The Basics, as well as on their 2010 live album. The song is also heard in the 2016 film Nine Lives. 


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1964
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Three cool cats, three cool cats
Parked on the corner in a beat-up car
Dividing up a nickel candy bar
Talking all about how sharp they are, these
Three cool cats

Three cool chicks, three cool chicks
Walkin' down the street swingin' their hips
Splitting up a bag of potato chips
And three cool cats did three big flips for
Three cool chicks

Well, the first cool cat
He said, "Man, look at that!
Man, do you see what I see?"
"I want this little chick!"
"I want that little chick!"
"Hey, man, save one chick for me!"

Three cool chicks, three cool chicks
They look like angels from up above
And three cool cats really fell in love
And three cool chicks made three fools of these
Three cool cats

Three cool cats, three cool cats, three cool cats
Threeeeeeeee cooooooool caaaaaaaaaaats

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The Coasters

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo wop legacy through the 1960s. more »

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Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER

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10 facts about this song

Song Recording
"Three Cool Cats" was recorded by The Coasters in the late 1950s and was originally released on their album, 'Coast Along with The Coasters', in 1962.
Song Writers
The song was penned by the prolific songwriting duo, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who are well-known for writing hits for Elvis Presley, The Drifters, and many others.
Song Style
"Three Cool Cats" is renowned for its unique blend of rhythm & blues, doo-wop, and early rock & roll, a distinctive sound characteristic of many of Leiber and Stoller's compositions.
Beatle Connection
The Beatles recorded a version of "Three Cool Cats" for their 1962 Decca audition, demonstrating the influence The Coasters had on the British Invasion bands of the 1960s.
Song Themes
The song's narrative revolves around three 'cool' cats (slang for stylish and confident young men) who are trying to attract the attention of a young woman.
Leiber-Stoller Partnership
"Three Cool Cats", like all Leiber-Stoller tunes, showcases Jerry Leiber's knack for streetwise, snappy lyrics coupled with Mike Stoller's mastery over catchy, blues-infused melodies.
Cover Versions
Besides The Beatles, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Ry Cooder, The Hollies, and Los Super Seven, showcasing its enduring popularity.
Pop Culture
"Three Cool Cats" has become an iconic song in pop culture, featured in several films and TV shows over the years, most notably in the soundtrack of the 1988 movie 'Bull Durham'.
Critical Recognition
This song is often cited by music critics as an example of the playful, often humorous style that distinguished The Coasters from many of their R&B contemporaries.
Legacy
Despite not being one of The Coasters' biggest hits, "Three Cool Cats" remains an influential piece of mid-century rock & roll with its relatable narrative, clever lyrics, and infectious tune.

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