Tutti Frutti
The Teen Kings Lyrics
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Pat Boone
Peaked #12 on Febraury 4, 1956
#451 for the Top5000 of the Rock Era (55-94)
Little Richard Peaked #17 on February 4, 1956
NOTE: Words and tune are the same on both versions,
A-Wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop-bam-boo
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
I got a gal, named Sue,
She knows just what to do. ...
I've been to the east, I'vebeen to the west, but
She's the gal
That I love the best.
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
I got a gal, named Daisy,
She almost drives me crazy ...
She knows how to love me,
Yes indeed
Boy you don't know,
What she's doing to me
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
I got a gal, named Daisy...
The lyrics to The Teen Kings' song Tutti Frutti is about the singer's love for his exuberant and vivacious girlfriend. Rather than focusing on her physical features or specific actions, he simply describes his love for her as "all over rootie" and "a-lop bam boo." He also mentions another girl named Daisy who "almost drives me crazy" with her ability to love him in ways he can't even comprehend. The repetition of the phrase "Tutti Frutti" throughout the song emphasizes his passion for these women and his wild, carefree lifestyle.
However, it's worth noting that Pat Boone's version of the song is significantly toned down compared to the original. Boone's version was more popular on the radio, as it was considered "safer" and more acceptable for a wider range of audiences. The lyrics were altered to include less suggestive content, and the pace of the song was slowed down to make it more palatable. Despite this, the core of the song remains the same - a celebration of love and liveliness in a world where conformity is the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
A-Wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop-bam-boo
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the upcoming song
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
Describing the energetic and joyful nature of the music
I got a gal, named Sue,
She knows just what to do. ...
Talking about a girlfriend named Sue who is skilled in romantic matters
I've been to the east, I've been to the west,
but
She's the gal
That I love the best.
Expressing that the singer has traveled far and wide, but no one compares to his love for Sue
I got a gal, named Daisy,
She almost drives me crazy ...
Introducing a new girlfriend named Daisy who is equally mesmerizing
She knows how to love me,
Yes indeed
Boy you don't know,
What she's doing to me
Implying that Daisy is very skilled at pleasuring the singer and expressing his delight
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
Repeating the joyful and energetic refrain
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
Concluding the song in the same enthusiastic manner as the beginning
Writer(s): Little Richard, Dorothy Labostrie, Joe Lubin
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.