He began his recording career as vocalist/accordionist with the Three Chuckles, charting with 'Runaround' in 1954, before going solo three years later. In the early years of rock, he co-starred in revues staged by legendary disc jockey Alan Freed, appearing with such artists as Chuck Berry and LaVern Baker.
In the 'teen idol' era, Randazzo hit the charts with 'Little Serenade', 'The Way Of A Clown' and 'Big Wild World'. Subsequent releases like 'You Don't Need A Heart' would find belated favour among soul fans.
Randazzo also had starring roles in such rock films as Hey, Let's Twist, The Girl Can't Help It, Mr. Rock & Roll and Rock, Rock, Rock.
It was as a songwriter and producer, most notably for Little Anthony & the Imperials, that Teddy Randazzo excelled. His 800+ registered compositions consisted mainly of collaborations with lyricists Bobby Weinstein, Bobby Hart, Lou Stallman, Victoria Pike, and Roger Joyce. With Weinstein, he wrote a string of major hits for Little Anthony, including 'Goin' Out Of My Head' and 'Hurt So Bad'. When the Lettermen combined those two songs in a medley, they became pop classics, recorded by a gamut of industry giants, from Frank Sinatra to Dionne Warwick. According to BMI, 'Goin' Out Of My Head' accumulated more than 6 million radio plays, whilst 'Hurt So Bad' which also lists Hart as a co-writer, received in excess of 4 million. Randazzo and Weinstein's 'It's Gonna Take A Miracle' (co-written with Stallman), originally recorded by the Royalettes, was also successful for Laura Nyro and Deniece Williams. He also ran his own labels, Satin and Buttercup. According to Weinstein, he and Randazzo were in the process of writing a song called 'I Never Got The Chance To Say Goodbye' at the time of his death. Randazzo is survived by his wife Shelly, 4 sons and 3 daughters.
Don't Go Away
Teddy Randazzo Lyrics
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Baby, baby, don't you go away
Come back home to stay
Baby, baby, baby
Come back home to stay
You′re so fine, so fine
Never gonna get you out of my mind
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Don't say goodbye
Baby, baby
Don′t you say goodbye
Don′t make me cry
Baby, baby
Don't you make me cry
Your lips on mine
Never thought that they were gonna be so fine
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Don′t you go away
Well, I can see
I can see
(I can see, I can see)
That you're leaving me
But before you do
Don′t you know?
Don't you know?
Don′t you know?
I need you and I want
To call you mine again
Say that we're more than friends
Baby, baby
Say we're more than friends
I love you so
When I get you back
I′ll never let you
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Don′t you go away.
The lyrics of "Don't Go Away" by Teddy Randazzo speak to the desperation and heartbreak of someone begging their lover not to leave. The repeated plea of "baby, baby, don't you go away" reflects the singer's fear of being alone and their desire for their love to come back home. The song is essentially a plea for the lover to reconsider and give the relationship another chance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's love and admiration for their partner, insisting that they are "so fine" and that they will never forget them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep this love alive, whether it means begging or promising never to let go once they have come back. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of how much it hurts to be apart from the one you love, and of the lengths we are sometimes driven to when our hearts are on the line.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go away
Please don't leave me
Baby, baby, don't you go away
My dear, please don't leave me
Come back home to stay
Please come back home and stay with me
You're so fine, so fine
You are so beautiful, so perfect
Never gonna get you out of my mind
I will always think about you
Don't say goodbye
Please don't say goodbye
Don't make me cry
Please don't make me sad
Your lips on mine
Kissing you is amazing
Never thought that they were gonna be so fine
I never imagined that kissing you would be this wonderful
Well, I can see
I understand
That you're leaving me
You are going to leave me
But before you do
But please, before you go
Don't you know? I need you and I want To call you mine again
Do you realize that I need and want you back in my life?
Say that we're more than friends
Declare that our relationship is more than just friendship
I love you so
I love you deeply
When I get you back
When you come back to me
I'll never let you
I will never let you go again
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
My dear, my love
Don't you go away
Please don't leave me
Writer(s): Noel Gallagher
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PAQUITO
Linda canción, me gusto desde pequeño hasta ahora que estoy en base 61, ¡ Cuantos recuerdos en Lima Perú.
Luis GARATE
Teddy con esta cancion marco toda una era en los 60´s particularmente en Perú tuvo mucha acogida junto a Joe Dee. Felicitaciones a la persona que colgo la musica, buena calidad de sonido y mas que eso, la canción nos traslada en el tiempo a inolvidables epocas de nuestra adolescencia.
Carlos Wagner Estrada
esta cancion siempre la tuve en mi mente, no se ingles por consiguiente no podia buscarla, ya la encontre, un gran placer volver escucharla, en los 60s. muchas radios la propalaban en especial en un programa que conducia SERGIO VERGARA en Lima, Perú, Gracias CARLOS IVAN.
Pilar Rivadeneira
magnifica cancion de los años sesenta con teddy
Pilar Rivadeneira
recordar es volver a vivir grande teddy
Margestom
Aqui no Brasil existe um cantor com a voz semelhante 😆
Margestom
✌☺
belisario guerra
¡ Muchas gracias "DooWopBruno" por tu respuesta !
Margestom
@belisario guerra Bruno, da banda Bruno e marrone. Quando ele afina a voz fica muito parecido com a voz do Teddy randazzo
belisario guerra
DooWopBruno: por favor: ¿ Quién es ?.