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 MP3
Roy Orbison & Teen Kings Lyrics
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I want to be near
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
Ooby dooby dooby dooby
Dooby dooby do wah do wah do wah
Well ya wriggle to the left, you wriggle to the right
Yell ya wriggle and ya shake, like a bit rattle snake
Ya do the ooby dooby 'till ya think her heart'll break
Well you won't be a struttin' 'cause now ya know
How to do the ooby dooby now baby let's go
The lyrics to Roy Orbison & Teen Kings' song "Ooby Dooby" are an invitation to dance and have fun. The singer addresses his partner, asking her to come closer and do the "ooby dooby" dance with him. The song is an upbeat and catchy rock and roll tune that invites the listener to let loose and move to the beat. The lyrics provide simple instructions on how to do the dance, from wriggling to the left and right to shaking like a rattlesnake. The overall message of the song is to let go and enjoy the moment.
The song was released in 1956 and is credited as one of Roy Orbison's breakthrough hits. It reached number 59 on the Billboard Top 100 chart, and Orbison's unique and powerful voice helped to establish him as a force in the rock and roll genre. The song was written by two unknown songwriters, Wade Lee Moore and Dick Penner, and produced by Sam Phillips of Sun Records. The up-tempo beat, catchy melody, and simple lyrics made the single a hit with audiences, and it allowed Orbison to gain a following that would lead to his future success.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, jump over here and you do the ooby dooby
The singer asks his partner to come close and dance the 'ooby dooby' with him as he wants to be close to her.
I want to be near
The singer expresses his desire to be close to his partner.
Ooby dooby, ooby dooby
The singer repeats the phrase 'ooby dooby' multiple times for rhythmic effect.
Ooby dooby dooby dooby
The singer continues to repeat the phrase 'ooby dooby' for rhythmic effect.
Dooby dooby do wah do wah do wah
The singer adds a variation to the 'ooby dooby' phrase to add more variety to the song.
Well ya wriggle to the left, you wriggle to the right
The singer instructs his partner to move her body left and right while dancing the 'ooby dooby'.
Do the ooby dooby with all of your might
The singer encourages his partner to dance the 'ooby dooby' with energy and enthusiasm.
Yell ya wriggle and ya shake, like a bit rattle snake
The singer continues to describe his partner's movements while dancing the 'ooby dooby', comparing them to that of a rattlesnake.
Ya do the ooby dooby 'till ya think her heart'll break
The singer suggests that his partner dances the 'ooby dooby' so passionately that it might make her heart skip a beat.
Well you won't be a struttin' 'cause now ya know
The singer assures his partner that she won't feel shy or awkward while dancing the 'ooby dooby' as he has taught her how to do it.
How to do the ooby dooby now baby let's go
The singer invites his partner to dance the 'ooby dooby' with him now that she knows how to do it.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WADE L. MOORE, DICK PENNER
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@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