Introduction
“Living Doll” by Cliff Richard and The Drifters is a classic rock and roll masterpiece that took the music scene by storm in 1959. With its infectious beat and Cliff Richard’s charismatic vocals, the song became an instant hit and remains a timeless representation of the energetic and youthful spirit of the era. Join us as we revisit the roots of rock and roll and uncover the magic behind “Living Doll” and its enduring legacy.
Did You Know?
- “Living Doll” marked the first collaboration between Cliff Richard and The Drifters (later known as The Shadows), paving the way for future musical endeavors.
- Released in 1959, the song became Cliff Richard’s first number one single on the UK Singles Chart, solidifying his status as a rock and roll icon.
- The Drifters’ instrumental contributions, especially Hank Marvin’s distinctive guitar work, played a crucial role in shaping the song’s dynamic sound.
- “Living Doll” remains one of the best-selling singles in the UK, attesting to its lasting popularity.
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Lyrics: Living Doll
Got myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living dollGot to do my best to please her, just ’cause she’s a living dollGot a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soulGot the one and only walking talking, living dollTake a look at her hair, it’s real
And if you don’t believe what I say, just feel
I’m gonna lock her up in a trunk
So no big hunk can steal her away from meGot myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living doll
Got to do my best to please her, just ’cause she’s a living doll
Got a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soul
Got the one and only walking talking, living dollWell, take a look at her hair, it’s real
And if you don’t believe what I say, just feel
Gonna lock her up in a trunk
So no big hunk can steal her away from meGot myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living doll
Got to do my best to please her, just ’cause she’s a living doll
Got a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soul
Got the one and only walking talking, living doll