This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'
Ruth Brown
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I WROTE MY MOM A LETTER AND THIS IS WHAT I SAID... WELLA WELLA WELLA WELLA WASHED ALL THE DISHES AND I DID A LOT MORE, I EVEN BOUGHT THE DINNER AT THE GROCERY STORE. AND NOW, MOM, YOU`LL FIND THE KEY NEXT DOOR, THIS LITTLE GIRL`S GONE ROCKIN`. I LEFT SOME BISCUITS FOR THE PUP, I PUT FRESH WATER IN HIS CUP. AND NOW I`M OFF, I`M GONNA LIVE IT UP, THIS LITTLE GIRL`S GONE ROCKIN`. WELL, I`LL BE HOME ABOUT TWELVE TONIGHT, AND NOT A MINUTE MINUTE MINUTE LATER, DON`T FORGET THE FRONT DOOR LIGHT, THAT`S ALL FOR NOW, I`LL SEE YOU LATER, MATER. YOU`LL FIND EACH THING THAT YOU WANTED DONE, I`M OFF TO MEET THAT SPECIAL ONE. AND BOY OH BOY WILL WE HAVE FUN, `CAUSE THIS LITTLE GIRL`S GONE ROCKIN`.
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Written by: BOBBY DARIN, MANN CURTIS
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" was composed by the famed songwriting team of Bobby Darin and Mann Curtis. This prolific duo was known for crafting popular songs in the late 1950s and 1960s.
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Original ArtistThe original version of the song was recorded by R&B singer Ruth Brown in 1958. This song quickly gained popularity, becoming a highlight in Brown's music career.
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Ruth Brown's SuccessRuth Brown's version of "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" made its way up to number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Rhythm and Blues chart.
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Cover VersionA cover version of "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" was later recorded by British pop singer Glenda Collins in 1963 as part of her debut album.
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Glenda Collins's CareerCollins was signed under the Larry Page management and record production company, famously known for developing promising British pop acts during the mid-1960s.
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Unique Sound QualityGlenda Collins's version of the song stood out due to its “Joe Meek” sound. Joe Meek was a pioneering British independent record producer and sound engineer known for his unorthodox recording techniques.
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Record LabelGlenda Collins's version of "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" was released under the HMV (His Master's Voice) record label, which played a significant role in popularizing British music in the 1960s.
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Thriving Despite the BeatlesInterestingly, Collins’s version thrived during the era of "Beatlemania," even when many other artists struggled to chart amidst the Beatles' sensational rise.
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Song LegacyDespite not being a chart-topper, "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" has become appreciated in later years as a distinguished British pop/R&B fusion from the 1960s.
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Modern RediscoveryBoth the original and the cover versions of "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" have seen a resurgence of interest in modern times, being included in many 50s and 60s music compilations.
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