Bop-A-Lena
Webb Pierce · Other Songs - Webb Pierce
WRITERS MEL TILLIS, WEBB PIERCE
RECORDED BY RONNIE SELF
Oop-scooby-dooby-lena, go-gal-go
bop-a-lena, bop-a-lena, she's my gal
Oh, bop-a-lena, bop-a-lena, yeah she's my gal
She's my gal and I love her so
Oop-scooby-dooby-lena, go-gal-go
Well the school bells are ringin', everybody went out
Goin' to the shag, gonna shake it all about
Bop-a-lena lookin' like a rose in the wild
Man I dig that freek juvenile
When she gets a-goin' she's a real cool chick
She do the bop like a pogostick
Bop-a-lena, bop-a-lena, she's my gal
Oh bop-a-lena, bop-a-lena, yeah she's my gal
She's my gal and I love her so
Oop-scooby-dooby-lena, go-gal-go
I got my pattern-leather shoes on my hounddog feet
Me and bop-a-lena gonna walk the beat
To the whole jukebox in the be-bop shag
When we get a-goin', gonna ball a jack
Bop-a-lena got two feet that talk
Look at her go on a camelwalk
Bop-a-lena, bop-a-lena, she's my gal
Oh bop-a-lena, bop-a-lena, yeah she's my gal
She's my gal and I love her so
Oop-scooby-dooby-lena, go-gal-go
Bop-A-Lena
Webb Pierce was a defining figure in the honky-tonk era, known for his distinctive vocal style and emotional delivery. "Bop-A-Lena" stands as a notable song in his discography, showcasing the upbeat, rhythmic energy that often contrasted with his more somber ballads. Released during a period when country music was expanding its sonic palette, the track highlights Pierce's ability to navigate both danceable tempos and heartfelt narratives. As part of his broader body of work, the song reflects the commercial appeal that helped solidify his reputation as a major star in the genre. Pierce's recordings from this time remain essential listening for understanding the evolution of mid-century country music and its enduring influence on subsequent artists.