Real Wild Child
Buddy Holly Track 6 on Remember
About
“Real Wild Child” is a rock and roll song originally recorded by Australian rock musician Johnny O’Keefe in 1958. However, Buddy Holly also recorded a version of the song during his career.
Buddy Holly’s rendition of “Real Wild Child” captures the energetic and rebellious spirit of the original song. Holly’s version features his distinctive vocal style and is accompanied by lively instrumentation, including guitar and drums.
Lyrically, “Real Wild Child” celebrates the carefree and wild lifestyle of youth, with the narrator proclaiming their desire to live life to the fullest and embrace their wild side. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a memorable addition to Holly’s repertoire, showcasing his talent as a performer and his contribution to the rock and roll genre.
While Johnny O’Keefe’s original recording of “Real Wild Child” is perhaps better known, Buddy Holly’s version remains a beloved part of his discography, cherished by fans for its dynamic energy and memorable performance.
Real Wild Child Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Well, I’m just out of school
Like I’m real, real cool
Got to dance like a fool
Got the message that I’ve got to be a wild[Chorus]
I’m a wild one, ooh yay, I’m a wild one
Going to break loose
Going to keep a-moving wild
Going to keep a-swinging
Baby I’m a real wild child[Verse 2]
Going to meet all my friends
Going to have myself a ball
Going to tell my friends
Going to tell them all[Chorus]
That I’m a wild one, ooh yay, I’m a wild one
Going to break loose
Going to keep a-moving wild
Going to keep a-swinging
Baby I’m a real wild child
[Verse 3]
Well, I’m a real wild one
And I like wild fun
In a world gone crazy
Everything seems hazy[Chorus]
I’m a wild one, ooh yay, I’m a wild one
Going to break loose
Going to keep a-moving wild
Going to keep a-swinging
Baby I’m a real wild child[Verse2]
Not a doubt, not a maybe
I’m a real wild child
Don’t-cha pout, my baby
When I start a-running wild[Chorus]
Because I’m a wild one, ooh yay, I’m a wild one
Going to break loose
Going to keep a-moving wild
Going to keep a-swinging
Baby I’m a real wild child
[Outro]
Want to know my name?
I’m a wild child
Nothing tame about this Ted
I’m a wild child
You bet, I’m a wild child
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