Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)

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About Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)

"Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" is a popular novelty song written in late 1954 by the rhythm and blues partnership of Forest Gene Wilson and Eunice Levy, and also credited to Jake Porter. One of the earliest rock and roll songs, it was probably "the most extensively recorded rock 'n' roll song of that time". Originally recorded by rhythm and blues duo Gene and Eunice (Wilson and Levy) in November 1954 on the Combo label and again in January 1955 on the Aladdin label, it was covered by at least 17 different musicians in the first few months of 1955 alone, including Perry Como, The Crew-Cuts, The Charms, Louis Armstrong and Gary Crosby, Goldie Hill & Red Sovine, Hawkshaw Hawkins and Rita Robbins, The Hutton Sisters (Marion Hutton and Betty Hutton), The Flamingos, Ronnie Aldrich and The Squads, Tito Rodríguez, Big Dave and His Orchestra, Marvin & Johnny, Barry Frank (with the Four Bells), Bill Darnell & Betty Clooney, Jack Cardwell with Jackie Hill, and The Dooley Sisters. Andy Griffith also recorded a satirical parody of the song. 


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2006
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(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo) 
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo) 
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo) 
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo) 

Well talk to me baby, whisper in my ear
Talk to me baby, whisper in my ear
Come a little closer, don't have no fear

(Don't you know, I love you so)
(Don't you know, I love you so)
When I holler hey-ey, Ko ko mo
Heard what you told me, heard what you said
Heard what you told me, heard what you said
Don't you worry my pretty, don't lose my head

There's dimples on her elbows, dimples on her knees
There's dimples on her elbows, dimples on her knees
She thrills and thrills me
With just a little squeeze

Ko-ko, Ko ko mo
Ko-ko, Ko ko mo
Ko-ko, Ko ko mo
Don't you know, Ko ko mo
That I love you so

Talk, talk, talk to me baby
(Talk, talk)
Whisper in my ear
(Talk, talk, talk)
Oh, talk to me baby
(Talk, talk)
Whisper in my ear
(Talk, talk, talk)
Come a little closer
Don't you have no fear

Don't you know, I love you so
Don't you know, I love you so
When I holler hey (hey) Ko ko mo
(Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo, Ko ko mo)
Don't you know
I love you Ko ko mo

(Ko ko mo)

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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: Eunice Hazel Levy, Jake Porter, Forrest Wilson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MEADOWLARK MUSIC

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4 facts about this song

Song Background
1. "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" is a popular song written by Forest Wilson, Jake Porter, and Eunice Levy. While the song has been performed by various artists, the most popular renditions are by Louis Armstrong and Perry Como.
Louis Armstrong Version
2. Louis Armstrong, a legendary American jazz trumpeter and singer, recorded his version of "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" in 1955 with his All Stars band. 3. Armstrong's cover of the song was released by Decca Records, his record label at the time. His rendition is known for its unique jazz style and Armstrong's iconic raspy voice. 4. This song isn't traditionally featured in Armstrong's well-known discography but is a standout due to its playful style and it being a bit of a departure from his other works.
Perry Como Version
5. Perry Como, a well-loved American singer and television personality, also covered "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" in 1955. 6. Compared to Armstrong's version, Como's rendition is more laid-back and easygoing, characteristic of his crooning style. 7. Perry Como's recording of the song was released by RCA Victor and it became one of his hit songs in the mid-'50s. 8. In Como's cover, the song was orchestrated by Mitchell Ayres and his orchestra, giving it a lush, full sound that was popular during the era.
Overall Impact
9. "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" was one of the hit songs in 1955, and both Armstrong's and Como's versions played a part in popularizing it. 10. The song, thanks to its catchy swinging rhythm and evocative lyrics, has continued to be covered by various artists, serving as a testament to its enduring popularity.

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