Lee was a musical prodigy and by the time she was two she would hear songs on the radio once and be able to whistle the complete tune. She was five years old when she started to gain wider attention when she won a local singing contest sponsored by the elementary schools. At age 11, she was offered a recording contract with Decca Records and released the song “Dynamite,” leading to her lifelong nickname, “Little Miss Dynamite.”
Lee was popular in the UK very early in her career, and her 1961 rockabilly release “Let’s Jump the Broomstick” did not chart in the US, but went to #12 in the UK. Her biggest hits during this time include a rockabilly version of the country classic “Jambalaya (On the Bayou),” “Sweet Nothin’s,” “I Want to Be Wanted,” “All Alone Am I,” and “Fool #1.”
In 1960, she recorded her signature song, “I’m Sorry,” which hit number one on the Billboard pop chart and was her first gold single. Her last top-10 single on the pop charts was 1963’s “Losing You,” while she continued to have other chart songs such as her 1966 song “Coming On Strong” and “Is It True?” in 1964.
During the early 1970s, Lee re-established herself as a country music artist, and earned a string of Top 10 hits on the country charts. Her biggest selling track of her career is, oddly enough, a Christmas song: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” It was released in 1958, but it sold only 5,000 copies. However, it eventually sold over five million copies and remains a perennial radio favorite each December. In December 2023, Lee became the oldest artist to ever top the Hot 100, when "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" topped the chart 65 years after its release.
Over the ensuing years, Lee has continued to record and perform all around the world, previously cutting records in four different languages. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. In 1992, she recorded a duet with Willy DeVille; Chuck Berry also wrote a song about her. Lee has been married to Ronnie Shacklett since 1963, and they have two daughters and three grandchildren. She is the second recipient of the Jo Meador-Walker Lifetime Achievement award.
Throughout her career, Brenda Lee has released 41 studio albums, 12 compilation albums, and over 100 singles. She has had numerous top twenty hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Country, and AC charts in the US, UK, and Canada.
Ring-A-My- Phone
Brenda Lee Lyrics
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Ring-a-my phone, ring-a-dee-doo
Ring-a-my telephone, any time at all I expect a call
I come a-running, ooh, straight to you
I know you're the only one, to be my number two
You're the only one under the sun
That understands me, ooh, through and through
Ring-a-my phone, ring-a-dee-doo
Ring-a-my telephone, any time at all I expect a call
I come a-running, ooh, straight to you
When I hear your sweet voice, coming across so loud
I pretend my telephone is just sweet lips of mine
I know your loving's, the only love ever I'll be true
'Cause your buttercup
Please hurry up, and let me-ooh-hear from you
When I hear your sweet voice, coming across so loud
I pretend my telephone is just sweet lips of mine
I'm gonna speak, I'm gonna speak
Often felt that way, too
'Cause your buttercup
Please hurry up, and let me-ooh-hear from you
In Brenda Lee's upbeat and catchy song "Ring-A-My-Phone," the singer expresses her eagerness to hear from a particular person. In the chorus, she urges them to call her by repeating "Ring-a-my-phone" and "Ring-a-dee-doo," emphasizing the importance of communication. The singer reveals that she expects a call "any time at all" and she will come "a-running" straight to them. She acknowledges the person as her "number two" but also highlights them as the only person who understands her completely "through and through."
The verses reiterate her longing for the person's voice and the feeling it gives her. She compares her telephone to "sweet lips" to emphasize the connection she feels to the person when they speak. "Your loving's" the only love she'll be true to, indicating the depth of her feelings. She requests the person to "hurry up" and reach out to her because she's eagerly waiting.
Line by Line Meaning
Ring-a-my phone, ring-a-my phone, yeah
Call me, call me now, yeah
Ring-a-my phone, ring-a-dee-doo
Call me and let it ring, ring, ring
Ring-a-my telephone, any time at all I expect a call
I'm always waiting for your call, any time of day or night
I come a-running, ooh, straight to you
I'll drop everything and come straight to you when you call
I know you're the only one, to be my number two
You're not my first love, but you're the one I turn to
You're the only one under the sun
You are the only person in my life
That understands me, ooh, through and through
You know me inside out
When I hear your sweet voice, coming across so loud
Your voice makes me feel happy and alive
I pretend my telephone is just sweet lips of mine
I imagine that you're here with me, kissing me
I know your loving's, the only love ever I'll be true
You're the only one I will ever love forever
'Cause your buttercup
Because you make me feel sweet and happy
Please hurry up, and let me-ooh-hear from you
Please call me soon, I'm waiting to hear from you
I'm gonna speak, I'm gonna speak
I have so much to say to you, I can't wait to talk to you
Often felt that way, too
You probably feel the same way as I do
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: JAMES LEE, LEE MORRIS
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Gary Morris
One of her great early rockers. What a voice!
Chantal CHAUVY-TRUCHARD
J'avais 4 ans quand j'ai acheté ce disque (avec ma mère) pour mon père ... j'aime toujours autant ... merci de l'avoir mis en ligne ...💕❤️😍
GUSTAVO GAMER BKR
amazing music,the jordanaires sing with elvis and others magnific singers
Margarita Martinez
Me gusta esta canción
59cadcoupe
Great track of Brenda....
Tina Timon
I Love this song
Kyriacos Karapashis
When this song was played my dad was in my grandmoms belly. I love this song...
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Original: Brenda Lee ( U.S.A. ) - Ring a my phone ( James Lee - Lee Morris ) ( 1958 ). Cover: Radmila Mikic ( Yugoslavia ) - Puzovi me telefonom ( 1962 ).
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belisario guerra ¡ Gracias Gustavo !
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You are welcome "No name" !