Tell Me a Story
Norman Luboff, Frankie Laine, Jimmy Boyd
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Tell me story, tell me story Tell me story, remember what you said You promised me you said you would You got to give in so I'll be good Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed Oh, worry, worry, weary ends my day Time to go home without my raise in pay Home by the fire where a man can just relax Sippers there by the chair, not a worry, not a care Along comes Junior swinging his little axe Tell me a story, tell me a story Tell me a story, remember what you said Tell me about the birds and bees How do you make a chicken sneeze Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed Came home so late one evening last July Played a little poker the time had passed me by Shoes in my hand and my darlin' wife in bed Up the stairs sayin' a prayer Then a voice comes through the air Hi you there, Daddy Remember what you said Tell me a story, tell me a story Tell me a story, remember what you said Tell me how your eye got black Because the doorway hit you back Tell me a story, then I'll go to bed Once upon a time I remember long ago Don't go back in history your memory's kinda slow Stop your noisy talkin' until I finish with my tale Once upon a Upon a what Upon your back you'll get a swat Tell me about the fish you caught That's was bigger than a whale Tell me a story, tell me a story Tell me a story, remember what you said You promised me, you said you would You gotta give in so I'll be good Here
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Written by: TERRY GILKYSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Tell Me a Story" was a popular song released by Frankie Laine and Jimmy Boyd in 1953.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #1 on the Billboard charts on April 4, 1953. It remained there for a total of three weeks, which showed its incredible popularity.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Tell Me a Story" are meant to resemble the conversations between a parent and a child, with Jimmy Boyd voicing the part of the child.
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Recording LabelsThe song was released under the Columbia Records label, one of the big names in the recording industry.
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Flip Side"The Little Boy and the Old Man" was the B-side track to "Tell Me a Story," which also showcased the strong bond between Boyd and Laine.
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Frankie LaineFrankie Laine was renowned for his "big-voiced" style, which can be distinctly heard in "Tell Me a Story." Before this song, Laine already had several chart-toppers to his name like "Mule Train" and "That Lucky Old Sun."
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Jimmy BoydAt the time of recording "Tell Me a Story," Jimmy Boyd was just 13 years old. He had previously recorded the popular Christmas song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus."
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Duo SuccessThe pairing of Laine and Boyd produced two more hits after "Tell Me a Story," namely "The Little Boy and the Old Man" and "Poor Little Piggy Bank."
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Song Duration"Tell Me a Story" runs for a total of two minutes and sixteen seconds, which was typical for popular songs of that era.
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GenreThe song is best categorized within the traditional pop music genre, which was a dominant music style in the 1950s.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller, who were a popular songwriter team in Hollywood during the 1950s.
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LegacyDespite being over 60 years old, "Tell Me a Story" is still remembered fondly and is often played during various nostalgic radio programs and events.
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