Related session
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
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Nov 30, 1980
Other Elvis Presley songs by Paul McCartney
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Officially appears on The Last Temptation of Elvis: An All-Star Tribute
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Officially appears on Anthology 3
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Officially appears on Biker Like An Icon (Promo)
From Wikipedia:
“(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” is a popular song first recorded by Elvis Presley in 1957 for the soundtrack of his second motion picture, Loving You, during which Presley performs the song on screen. It was written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe and published in 1957 by Gladys Music. Clear melodic roots of this tune can be heard in the many early recordings of Boll Weevil, a traditional blues song.
Presley single
The song was a US number-one hit for Elvis Presley during the summer of 1957, staying at number-one for seven weeks, and his third of the four that he would have that year. “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” would also hit number one on the R&B Best Sellers List, becoming his fourth number one on that chart. In addition the song would hit number one on the country charts for a single week. […]
Paul McCartney played “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” along with Wings during their latest recording session together in November 1980.
Lyrics
Baby let me be,
your lovin' Teddy Bear
Put a chain around my neck,
and lead me anywhere
Oh let me be
Your teddy bear.
I don't wanna be a tiger
Cause tigers play too rough
I don't wanna be a lion
'Cause lions ain't the kind
you love enough.
Just wanna be, your Teddy Bear
Put a chain around my neck
and lead me anywhere
Oh let me be
Your teddy bear.
Bootlegs
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Let 'Em Out Vol. 7 - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals
Unofficial live • Released in 2011
Studio rehearsal
Session Recording: Nov 30, 1980 • Studio Pugin Hall, Tenterden, Kent, UK
Live performances
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
