Introduction
“(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” is a classic rock and roll song performed by Elvis Presley, released in 1957 as part of the soundtrack for his film Loving You. The track was written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe and recorded on January 16, 1957, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. Wikipedia+9the-paulmccartney-project.com+9Wikipedia+9YouTube+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+5
In the film Loving You, Presley portrays Deke Rivers, a rising singing sensation. The song features Presley expressing a playful desire to be his love interest’s “teddy bear,” symbolizing affection and tenderness. Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
Upon its release, “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” achieved remarkable success, reaching the number one position on the U.S. Billboard Top 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks during the summer of 1957. It also topped the R&B Best Sellers list and held the number one spot on the country charts for one week. Raising Elvis Fans+2Wikipedia+2the-paulmccartney-project.com+2
The song’s enduring popularity has led to numerous cover versions by various artists, including Peter Kraus, Johnny Hallyday, and Cliff Richard. Its influence extends beyond music, having been featured in television shows like Full House, where it was used as a lullaby for the character Michelle Tanner. Wikipedia+1Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+1Raising Elvis Fans+1Wikipedia+1
For a deeper appreciation of the song, you can watch songwriter Kal Mann discuss its creation:
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