(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

Song facts

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.

Last updated on December 26, 2016

Latest concerts where (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear has been played

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.