Kewpie Doll

Perry Como

About Kewpie Doll

"Kewpie Doll" is a 1958 popular song, written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. It is based on the popular Kewpie comics characters by Rose O'Neill, who inspired a merchandising phenomenon of dolls and other toys. In the United States, the most popular was a recording by Perry Como; in the United Kingdom, Como competed with a cover version recorded by Frankie Vaughan. The release marked the end of Como's regular high chart placings in the US. It was his last Top Ten hit there for 11 years.  


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2000
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Well I took my baby to the carnival
And I heard that barker yell
Come on and win yourself a pretty kewpie doll
All you gotta do is ring the bell

Well I swung the hammer just as hard as I could
And you should've heard the wild applause
When bong went the bell and the man said well
I guess the kewpie doll is yours

I said, give me a doggie or a teddy bear
Or a high school banner for my wall
'Cause I got me a real live kewpie doll
And she's the cutest one of them all

Then we walked down the midway till we saw a crowd
And the man said try your skill
Five shots for a quarter, make a duck hit the water
And give your little baby a thrill

Well my baby smiled and she kissed me once
And I felt I was nine feet tall
Oh, five shots crashed and five ducks splashed
And the man gave me a kewpie doll

I said, give me a doggie or a teddy bear
Or a high school banner for my wall
'Cause I got me a real live kewpie doll
And she's the cutest one of them all

Then my baby said, honey let me try my luck
And knock the milk bottles off the shelf
You should've seen this chick, she was a dead eye dick
Hey I couldn't do better myself

And then my face got red and my chest swelled up
And my eyes bugged outta my head
'Cause when the prize turned out to be a kewpie doll
This is what my baby said

She said, give me a doggie or a teddy bear
Or a high school banner for my wall
'Cause I got me a real live kewpie doll
And she's the cutest one of them all
I say she is the cutest one of them all
I say she is the cutest one of them all
She is the cutest one of them all

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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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Written by: Roy C Bennett, Sid Tepper

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Kewpie Doll" was released in 1958 as a single by Perry Como.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 6 in the Billboard charts, demonstrating its popularity at the time.
Composer
The song was composed by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, a duo that composed numerous tracks during this era.
Genre Classification
"Kewpie Doll" falls under the umbrella of traditional pop music, a genre popular from the mid-1940s to the 1960s.
Inspiration
The song is named after popular dolls from the early 20th century, known for their large, cherub-like faces.
B-side
The B-side to Kewpie Doll was another Perry Como track, "Dance Only with Me."
Recording Label
The song was recorded and released under the RCA Victor label, a significant name in the music industry at the time.
Album Appearance
"Kewpie Doll" was later included in several of Perry Como's compilation albums due to its popularity.
Period in Como's Career
The release of "Kewpie Doll" coincided with the height of Perry Como's music career.
International Success
This song also charted in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 9, showcasing Como's international appeal.

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