He found a modicum of success at Sun Records and found his way into Elvis Presley's social circle, once going to pick up a date for Presley in his purple Cadillac. Orbison sold "Claudette", a song he wrote about Frady, whom he married in 1957, to The Everly Brothers and it appeared on the B-side of their smash hit "All I Have to Do Is Dream". The first and perhaps only royalties Orbison earned from Sun Records enabled him to make a down-payment on his own Cadillac. However, frustrated at Sun, Orbison gradually stopped recording, toured music circuits around Texas to make a living, and for seven months in 1958 quit performing completely. His car repossessed and in dire financial straits, he often depended on family and friends for funds.
For a brief period in the late 1950s Orbison made his living at Acuff-Rose, a songwriting firm concentrating mainly on country music. After spending an entire day writing a song, he would make several demo tapes at a time and send them to Wesley Rose, who would try to find the musical acts to record them. Orbison attempted to sell to RCA Victor songs he recorded that were written by other writers as well, working with and being completely in awe of Chet Atkins, who had played guitar with Presley. Orbison tried one song penned by Boudleaux Bryant called "Seems to Me". Bryant's impression of Orbison was of "a timid, shy kid who seemed to be rather befuddled by the whole music scene. I remember the way he sang then—softly, prettily but almost bashfully, as if someone might be disturbed by his efforts and reprimand him."
Playing shows late into the night, and living with his wife and young child in his tiny apartment, Orbison often sought refuge by taking his guitar to his car and writing songs there. Songwriter Joe Melson, an acquaintance of Orbison's, tapped on his car window one day in Texas in 1958 and the two decided to try to write some songs together. During three recording sessions in 1958 and 1959, Orbison and Melson recorded seven songs at RCA Nashville, with Atkins producing, but only two songs were judged worthy of release by RCA; Wesley Rose maneuvered Orbison into the sights of producer Fred Foster at Monument Records.
Ooby Dooby
Roy Orbison & Teen Kings Lyrics
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When you do the ooby dooby, I want to be near
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Dooby dooby doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
You do the ooby dooby with all of your might
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Dooby dooby doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Well, ya wriggle and ya shake, like a big rattlesnake
Ya do the ooby dooby 'till ya think your heart'll break
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Dooby dooby doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Well you'll be a struttin' 'cause now ya know
How to do the ooby dooby now baby let's go
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Dooby dooby doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
The lyrics to Roy Orbison's song "Ooby Dooby" are simple and catchy, encouraging the listener to dance along to the infectious beat. The song opens up with the singer exclaiming, "Hey baby, jump over here." This phrase invites the listener to come closer and join in on the fun. The next line, "When you do the ooby dooby, I want to be near," suggests that doing the dance together can bring the singer and his partner closer together.
The chorus repeats the playful vocalization of "ooby dooby" and the syncopated rhythm maintains the upbeat mood of the song. The second verse instructs the listener to "wriggle to the left" and "wriggle to the right," indicating that the dance moves are simple and easy to follow. The emphasis is not on precision, but on having fun and letting loose. The final verse concludes with the singer encouraging his partner to "strut" and enjoy the newfound ability to do the "ooby dooby."
Overall, "Ooby Dooby" is a lighthearted song that celebrates the joy of dance and connection between two people. The catchy melody and playful lyrics invite the listener to dance along and let go of inhibitions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, jump over here
Hey there, come on over to where I am
When you do the ooby dooby, I want to be near
I want to be close to you when you dance the ooby dooby
Well, ya wriggle to the left, you wriggle to the right
Move your body to the left and to the right
You do the ooby dooby with all of your might
Dance the ooby dooby with all your energy
Well, ya wriggle and ya shake, like a big rattlesnake
Move and shake like a snake
Ya do the ooby dooby 'till ya think your heart'll break
Dance the ooby dooby until you can't dance anymore
Well you'll be a struttin' 'cause now ya know
You'll be confident because you know how to dance the ooby dooby
How to do the ooby dooby now baby let's go
Now that you know how to dance the ooby dooby, let's dance together
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Wade L. Moore, Dick Penner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnmitchelljr
I don't know how much guitar Mr. Orbison played on his singles but what I've heard is great. Thank you.
@bcb2555
Masterpiece is the only word to describe this .... thank God for Roy's time here
@ingedreuw432
Mein Freund lieber Roy Robinson du warst super toll es ist so schade ich habe dich so geliebt und deine Lieder deine Stimme war klasse sowas werden wir nicht wieder bekommen leider nicht danke für die Erinnerung
@douglaswatson6629
Nothing like the original - one of my all time favorites...
@brianmorris410
The original version was recorded at the New Clovis studio for Norman Petty came out on Je-Wel April `56, Sun is better in my opinion
@jeffjeeves6337
Roy was a solid guitarist who could play rockabilly with the best of them,also a great vocalist and songwriter,his sun recordings can hold their own against anyone! he must have been a strong person too,as he had some real tradegies in his life.In the 60's his voice attained an almost operatic quality,and he wrote some unique songs.All in all, a towering talent,roy orbison, gone,but not gone.............
@mrdan322
I've been a guitar player for many years and I still have to learn the EXACT way to play Obbie Doobie the way Roy plays it. I come close. But I miss something.
@genebailey554
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@kelseycrider329
This song makes me want a Dooby and dance the Ooby Dooby way lol
@voyageuse45
Yes génial musique, très beau partage !!! votre vidéo et très jolie... merci beaucoup vous avez toujours de très belles chansons...Amitié Jojo