Born in Queens, New York, Linda Scott was still in high school when she auditioned for Arthur Godfrey's radio show on CBS in 1959. After having won a place on the show, Linda and other young performers became regular guests on the show. During the show's run the young singer came to the attention of Epic records and Linda made her recording debut (singing as Linda Sampson) with the single 'In-Between Teen'.
In 1961 she signed with the Canadian-American label, a label that had struck gold with the Santo & Johnny single 'Sleep Walk'. Though still in high school, the label changed her performing name to Linda Scott producing and releasing the hit 'I've Told Every Little Star'. The song was originally written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern and was first used in the 1932 production of 'Music In The Air'. That year Scott had a total of 3 top 20 hits. She also wrote some of her own music, unusual for the time, including 'Three Guesses' which was the B side of 'I've Told Every Little Star' The next year she recorded for both Canadian-American records and it’s sister label Congress records. She also appeared in 'Don't Knock The Twist' starring Chubby Checker singing Yessiree'.
Though she released several more singles over the next 3 years they were less and less successful. Her last chart appearance was 'Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed' released in January 1964, the same month the Beatles made their first chart appearance.
In 1965 she became a cast member of the TV rock show ‘Where the Action is’ which she co-hosted with singer Steve Alaimo. Scott's last recording, 'They Don't Know You', was released in 1968 on RCA records and Scott quit show business soon after to pursue studies in theology. She was an army medical laboratory technician for two years and later received a degree in Theology from Kingsway Christian College and Theological Seminary in Des Moines.
The Complete Hits of Linda Scott was released by Bay area Eric records and “I’ve Told Every Little Star” was included in director David Lynch’s film Mulholland Dr..
Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed
Linda Scott Lyrics
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Who's been cryin' on my pillow?
Who's been tossin', who's been turnin' all night?
Someone had a bad time, a real, real sad time.
Won't somebody tell me
Who's been sleeping in my bed?
Who's been cryin' on my pillow?
Looks like there was someone walkin' the floor.
Wonder what went wrong.
Not a single sigh, and I don't know why.
All I know is last night we quarreled and you said “Good bye”
I wish I knew just
Who's been sleeping in my bed?
Who's been cryin' on my pillow?
Who else can it be? It has to be me.
I'm the one who's weepin' instead of sleepin'.
‘Cause you're gone from me.
(Not a single sigh, and I don't know why)
All I know is last night we quarreled and you said “Good bye”
I wish I knew just
Who's been sleeping in my bed?
Who's been cryin' on my pillow?
Who else can it be? It has to be me.
I'm the one who's weepin' instead of sleepin'.
‘Cause you're gone from me.
(Not a single sigh) ‘Cause you're gone from me (and I don't know why)
(Not a single sigh) ‘Cause you're gone from me (and I
don't know why)
Who's been sleeping in my bed? Who's been sleeping in my bed?
The lyrics to Linda Scott's "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?" tell the story of a woman who woke up to find someone has been sleeping in her bed and crying on her pillow. She wonders who it could be and thinks back to the previous night's argument with her lover, who has left her. She is left to cry and wonder who is taking her place in her lover's arms.
The repetition of the lyrics, "Who's been sleeping in my bed?" and "Who's been crying on my pillow?" add to the overall feeling of confusion and sadness. The mention of the person tossing and turning all night and walking the floor suggest that they were not at peace and had a rough night.
Overall, the song is about heartbreak and loss. The woman not only lost her lover, but also her sense of security and comfort in her own bed. The lyrics are simple yet expressive, conveying the emotions of the singer in a relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's been sleeping in my bed?
Who else has been here with you while I was gone?
Who's been cryin' on my pillow?
Who else has been feeling the same pain as me?
Who's been tossin', who's been turnin' all night?
Who else has been unable to sleep due to their troubles?
Someone had a bad time, a real, real sad time.
Someone else has been feeling really down lately.
Won't somebody tell me
Can anyone please provide me with some answers?
Looks like there was someone walkin' the floor.
It seems like someone else has been pacing and restless.
If I'm not mistaken, her heart was breakin'.
I believe another person has also been experiencing heartbreak.
Wonder what went wrong.
I am curious about what caused our relationship to fall apart.
Not a single sigh, and I don't know why.
I did not see this coming and I am unsure of the reason.
I wish I knew just
I really wish I had more information about what's been going on.
Who else can it be? It has to be me.
No one else could have possibly caused this, it must have been my own doing.
I'm the one who's weepin' instead of sleepin'.
I cannot even rest because I am consumed by my emotions.
‘Cause you're gone from me.
My sadness is due to the fact that you are no longer here.
(Not a single sigh) ‘Cause you're gone from me (and I don't know why)
I am baffled and saddened by your sudden departure from my life.
(Not a single sigh) ‘Cause you're gone from me (and I don't know why)
The fact that you left without any explanation has left me feeling lost and confused.
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sstavsky
What a good record! This certainly deserved better than peaking at #100.
Diane Dell
I really enjoyed listening to this song. It is a great song that brought back great memories.
Rochelle Renee
I swear Bacharach never wrote a "dud" song! Love this version. Huge Linda Scott fan. <3
Brooklyn Joe
Very underrated and overlooked song. Thanks for posting.
maddadram1
I think this was one of Linda Scott's better songs. It kinda got away from the bubble gum sound of most of her former hits, and showed a more grown up Linda.
sequentialable12
great sound. yes the Beatles changed the musical map but the pre invasion music was easily tops.
My My
Without a doubt!!!!
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1964 {February 1st} Linda Scott performed "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV network Saturday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'...
The day before was it's last day on Billboard's Top 100 chart, and that was at position #100, it was also it's only week on the Top 100...
The song was inspired by the movie of the same name, the film starred Dean Martin and Elizabeth Montgomery...
Between 1961 and 1964 she had eleven Top 100 records, two made the Top 10; "I've Told Every Little Star" {#3 for 1 week in 1961} and "Don't Bet Money, Honey" {#9 for 2 weeks in 1961}...
Besides "I've Told Every Little Star", she had two other charted records with 'Star' in their titles; "Starlight, Starbright" {#44 in 1961} and "Count Every Star" {#41 in 1962}...
Linda Scott, born Linda Joy Sampson, will celebrate her 73rd birthday in exactly four months on June 1st {2018}...
Emre Öztürk
For years i have listening this song
Zev Feldman
lovely