Teddy Bear Song
Barbara Fairchild
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I wish I had button eyes and a red felt nose A shaggy cotton skin and just one set of clothes Sittin' on the shelf in the local department store With no dreams to dream and nothing to be sorry for I wish I was a teddy bear Not livin' or lovin' or goin' nowhere I wish I was a teddy bear And I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you I wish I had a wooden heart and a sawdust mind Then your mem'ry wouldn't come around hurtin' all the time I'd have a sewed-on smile and a painted twinkle in my eye And I never would've ever had to learn how to cry I wish I was a teddy bear Not livin' or lovin' or goin' nowhere I wish I was a teddy bear And I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you I wish I had a string you could pull to make me say Hi, I'm Teddy ain't it a lovely day? Then I'd know every time I spoke the words were right And no one would know the mess I made in my life I wish I was a teddy bear Not livin' or lovin' or goin' nowhere I wish I was a teddy bear And I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you And I'm wishin' I hadn't fallen in love with you
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Written by: DONALD L. EARL, NICK NIXON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Identification"Teddy Bear Song" is a classic country music song by American artist, Barbara Fairchild.
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Release YearIt was released in December 1972, marking an important highlight in Barbara Fairchild's music career.
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Chart RankingThis song was Fairchild's biggest hit, peaking at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1973.
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Album Name"Teddy Bear Song" is the centerpiece of Fairchild's album "Kid Stuff", which is remembered for this iconic single.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of Classic Country, a style of music that was popular in the early '70s.
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SongwriterThe song was beautifully penned by Don Earl and Nick Nixon.
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Personal ImpactIt was Barbara Fairchild's first and signature song which has engraved her name in the country music history.
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NominationsThe song earned Fairchild a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1973.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Tanya Tucker, have covered the "Teddy Bear Song," further enhancing its popularity.
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Subject MatterThe song tells a sad story from a first-person perspective about a woman who wishes she could go back to her childhood. The lyrics depict her longing to be a teddy bear in her room, devoid of any heartbreak or emotional pain.
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LengthThe song runs approximately for 3 minutes and 6 seconds, a typical song length during the time it was released.
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PerformancesDespite it being her signature song, Barbara Fairchild reportedly struggled to perform "Teddy Bear Song" for years due to its emotional resonance.
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Cultural ImpactThe song continues to have a strong cultural impact, with it being often used as a representation of 1970s country music genre.
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