Teddy Riedel's unique style of piano playing has been a fixture of American… Read Full Bio ↴Teddy Riedel's unique style of piano playing has been a fixture of American music for half a century. Born Teddy DeLano Riedel in 1937, Teddy's early years were spent on the family farm near Quitman, Arkansas. Teddy learned to play piano from his grade school teacher Annie Witt, who focused his lessons around boogie woogie and ragtime popular during the 1920s and 30s. By his teens, Teddy had developed his own style and was writing his own songs.
Teddy's break came at the age of 15 when he was asked to perform on KWCB radio in Searcy, Arkansas, on a program profiling young musicians from area schools. The station was soon flooded with requests for replays of his performance, Steel Guitar Rag. Lloyd Sutherland asked Teddy to join his band for their weekly radio program on KWCB, and Teddy began playing live shows with Sutherland and his band around central Arkansas.
In the winter of 1955, popular recording star Wayne Raney brought Teddy to Missouri to appear on his television program on KRCG in Jefferson City. In May 1955, Teddy followed Wayne to Wheeling, West Virginia, where he appeared Saturday nights on "The World's Original Jamboree" on WWVA radio. During the week, Teddy toured with Wayne and his band in Pennsylvania and upstate New York. In the fall of 1955, Teddy followed Wayne to WSLB in Baltimore, Maryland, and then briefly to XERF in Del Rio, Texas.
Teddy returned to Arkansas and began touring with Tommy Trent in 1956. Arlen Vaden asked Teddy to play backup for a recording session in 1959. When the lead singer came down with laryngitis, Teddy was given the studio time. Knocking on the Backside and its flipside, Before It Began, was released on Vaden Records under the stage name "Teddy Redell." It quickly became a popular selection in the juke boxes of eastern Arkansas.
Teddy's second release, Corrina Corrina / Gold Dust, was recorded at King Studios in Cincinnati, and released on the Vaden label in 1960. His third release, I Want to Hold You / Pipeliner soon followed, but it was his fourth release that would become his most famous. Judy was recorded in 1960 and released as the B side of Can't You See on the Vaden and Atco labels. The following year, Judy was released by Elvis Presley and stayed for several weeks on Billboard's Hot 100.
Teddy was drafted into the U.S. armed services in 1960. He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and served the remainder of his two years at Fort Bliss, Texas. During his army years, Teddy continued to play local bars around El Paso.
Teddy returned to Arkansas in 1962 and began touring under his own name. In October 1962, Teddy joined with the Pacers to record his fifth release, Poor Ole Me / Between Midnite and Dawn, on Razorback Records.
In 1963, Teddy grew tired of the road and settled in Benton, Arkansas, to learn piano tuning from a professional piano technician. During the 1960s, he continued his songwriting career with an exclusive agreement for Sonny James. In 1964, Teddy married his wife Rose, and they eventually settled in Rose Bud, Arkansas, where he established his own piano service business.
Teddy returned to the music scene in the 1970s, performing regularly at local private clubs around Searcy. In 1979, Teddy was approached by record producer Cees Klop of the Netherlands. The first compilation of Teddy's Vaden recordings appeared on LP on White Label, along with a new LP of Teddy's popular club standards from the 1970s, such as Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms.
Teddy's first European tour in 1988 took him to show dates in the Netherlands and Sweden, followed by a live album release on Collector Records. His second tour in 1991 took him again to the Netherlands and new venues in Germany. A CD compilation of this greatest works appeared that same year. Teddy toured the Netherlands and Sweden again in 1997. His fourth and most recent European tour was to the famous Hemsby Music Festival in England in 2002. A new CD of recordings spanning the 50 years of Teddy's musical career was released for the tour. Teddy's most recent appearance was at Rockin' 50's Fest II in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Teddy continues to tune pianos and still performs for special events around Arkansas. Visit TeddyRiedel.com for the latest updates and future appearances by world-renowned musician Teddy Riedel!
Teddy's break came at the age of 15 when he was asked to perform on KWCB radio in Searcy, Arkansas, on a program profiling young musicians from area schools. The station was soon flooded with requests for replays of his performance, Steel Guitar Rag. Lloyd Sutherland asked Teddy to join his band for their weekly radio program on KWCB, and Teddy began playing live shows with Sutherland and his band around central Arkansas.
In the winter of 1955, popular recording star Wayne Raney brought Teddy to Missouri to appear on his television program on KRCG in Jefferson City. In May 1955, Teddy followed Wayne to Wheeling, West Virginia, where he appeared Saturday nights on "The World's Original Jamboree" on WWVA radio. During the week, Teddy toured with Wayne and his band in Pennsylvania and upstate New York. In the fall of 1955, Teddy followed Wayne to WSLB in Baltimore, Maryland, and then briefly to XERF in Del Rio, Texas.
Teddy returned to Arkansas and began touring with Tommy Trent in 1956. Arlen Vaden asked Teddy to play backup for a recording session in 1959. When the lead singer came down with laryngitis, Teddy was given the studio time. Knocking on the Backside and its flipside, Before It Began, was released on Vaden Records under the stage name "Teddy Redell." It quickly became a popular selection in the juke boxes of eastern Arkansas.
Teddy's second release, Corrina Corrina / Gold Dust, was recorded at King Studios in Cincinnati, and released on the Vaden label in 1960. His third release, I Want to Hold You / Pipeliner soon followed, but it was his fourth release that would become his most famous. Judy was recorded in 1960 and released as the B side of Can't You See on the Vaden and Atco labels. The following year, Judy was released by Elvis Presley and stayed for several weeks on Billboard's Hot 100.
Teddy was drafted into the U.S. armed services in 1960. He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and served the remainder of his two years at Fort Bliss, Texas. During his army years, Teddy continued to play local bars around El Paso.
Teddy returned to Arkansas in 1962 and began touring under his own name. In October 1962, Teddy joined with the Pacers to record his fifth release, Poor Ole Me / Between Midnite and Dawn, on Razorback Records.
In 1963, Teddy grew tired of the road and settled in Benton, Arkansas, to learn piano tuning from a professional piano technician. During the 1960s, he continued his songwriting career with an exclusive agreement for Sonny James. In 1964, Teddy married his wife Rose, and they eventually settled in Rose Bud, Arkansas, where he established his own piano service business.
Teddy returned to the music scene in the 1970s, performing regularly at local private clubs around Searcy. In 1979, Teddy was approached by record producer Cees Klop of the Netherlands. The first compilation of Teddy's Vaden recordings appeared on LP on White Label, along with a new LP of Teddy's popular club standards from the 1970s, such as Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms.
Teddy's first European tour in 1988 took him to show dates in the Netherlands and Sweden, followed by a live album release on Collector Records. His second tour in 1991 took him again to the Netherlands and new venues in Germany. A CD compilation of this greatest works appeared that same year. Teddy toured the Netherlands and Sweden again in 1997. His fourth and most recent European tour was to the famous Hemsby Music Festival in England in 2002. A new CD of recordings spanning the 50 years of Teddy's musical career was released for the tour. Teddy's most recent appearance was at Rockin' 50's Fest II in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Teddy continues to tune pianos and still performs for special events around Arkansas. Visit TeddyRiedel.com for the latest updates and future appearances by world-renowned musician Teddy Riedel!
Judy
Teddy Redell Lyrics
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Al Green I never thought dreams could happen, Until one came true for…
Andy Shauf Judy and me, every week Would buy a ticket for the…
Billy Cotton & His Band Judy in disguise, well that's what you are Lemonade pies wit…
C12 Judy was a friend indeed Judy was a friend in need Young…
Castlecomer Bend the rules and kiss the fools if it gets…
Claw Boys Claw Judy all dressed in white couldn't move so Streets so thigh…
Daniel Nunnelee Woke up a quarter after 12 I closed my eyes, and…
Daniël Sahuleka Tomorrow's near, never I felt this way Tomorrow, how empty i…
Douglas Firs Turn around he said What's that I said I don't know what…
Elvis Presley They say you found somebody new Whose love will always be…
Frankie Vaughan If her voice can bring, Every hope of Spring, That's Judy, M…
Golden Earring Someone needs someone And the game is called love Hear me, I…
Haal I am the arm and I sound like this Two birds,…
Harry James Judy′s got the lips I love to kiss And where she…
Headstones J-Jude Judy she hates her parents J-Jude Judy's all alone in…
Hoagy Carmichael If her voice can bring Every hope of the spring That's Judy,…
Hoagy Carmichael Trio If her voice can bring Every hope of the spring That's Jud…
Hunter Valentine She's making up stories about my life, Pushing for me to…
Hurriganes Judy, Judy loves her teacher But he don't see her Sitting ba…
Idreesi يلي رميت الورد .. حرام الورد فدى البساتين وأنا رميت الشبك…
J.J. & Kai When I woke up today I found myself in a better…
Jenn Grant & Kim Harris She was a payroll hunny Wanted a blonde beehive For her wedd…
John Renbourn I got home today, took a look around Tryin' to find…
Johnny Judy's got the lips I love to kiss And when she…
Johnny Lion You came down out of Heaven To make me happy dear To…
Julia G 2,3,4 Judy was born in July She carries the echo of summer J…
Kai Winding & J. J. Johnson When I woke up today I found myself in a better…
Keely Smith/Louis Prima If her voice can bring, Every hope of Spring, That's Judy,…
Lenny Lashley's Gang Of One Judy let me know Should I even try? Are you home alone? Or…
Lew Stone & His Band Judy in disguise, well that's what you are Lemonade pies wit…
little big child Hoy Todo es mejor Mejor Cómo un resplandor Somos Llegaste aq…
Louis Prima If her voice can bring, Every hope of Spring, That's Judy, M…
Louis Prima Sam Butera & The Witnesses If her voice can bring, Every hope of Spring, That's Judy,…
Marty Robbins You came down out of Heaven to make me happy,…
Massiv3 Sak pase I think that she's choosing me Lap vale Hennessy ta…
Molly Meeting up late night so high Gotta pop another BLUE BAR…
Mr. Bow Judy loves kittens Judy loves kittens Judy Judy Judy loves k…
Number Six Judy, I know, you know we love you, just the…
Pernice Brothers Tonight is long, the television's on So soft, so low She f…
Pernilla Andersson Så vi följer efter dig och bara lyssnar när du…
Sacha Sacket Judy's full of hesitation, She can't give herself away But…
Soldier Kidd Okay, okay, okay Big booty Judy, this one Ralph this ain′t…
Streaplers Om du nån gång gav mej en chans En chans att…
Sweet G.A. Brown We thinkin' like 36, 24, 40 That's alright Judy got a booty…
Terry Stafford Oh, Judy please come back to me Oh, Judy oh, can′t…
The Beach Boys Oh Judy, do you hear me call your name Oh Judy,…
The Busters Judy, nobody thrilled me the way like you did Judy, now…
The Corrs Judy has her own desire She wants to step into your…
The dB's Holsapple Judy, Judy I didn't know what I was looking f…
The Headstones J-Jude Judy she hates her parents J-Jude Judy's all alone i…
The Pipettes I knew a girl and her name was Judy She used…
The Vibrators Judy says she's gonna knock you in the head tonight. Judy…
Thomas Anders Judy, Judy Sechzehn Jahre alt bist du Sechzehn - und alt gen…
Tom & His Tornadoes N…
Tony Bennett If her voice can bring Every hope of the spring That's Judy,…
Zelimir I got a girl Judy is her name She loves me soo I…
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Piano man Hell, quit my job down at the car wash Wrote my…
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@SuperColoradohomes
Miss you Grandpa, remember watching you play in the study. I listen to your music even more now that you are gone. Love you always!
@thetravisgreene
Teddy your Uncle? Im trying to a documentary on him. Lemme know if you're open and willing to speak about him
@Theindiansrilankanbros1934
is he ur grandpa
@marlynhutcheon6548
Just found this record and really love it. Have listened to Elvis version for years but this is good.
@fridolincapuchino9532
I am very pleased to here this beautiful song interpreted for the first time by his original composer Teddy Riedel. In Switzerland we only knew the version sung by superstar Elvis Presley. Thank you for loading up this jewel.
@RovnoMagic
We just found out today ( June 22, 2022 ) that Teddy Redell had a song called Judy and that Elvis recorded a version of this song too. Wow!
@alainzilka1018
Très belle chanson 👍 et interprétation magistrale
@MySpace662
Teddy can tickle the ivories, and make the piano sing.
@barrygioportmorien1
Great version, new to me, I heard Elvis's first but I would have bought this if I had heard it.
@whispperson
At Last The Original Version of this Song. Thanks for this Posting.