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Bimbo (song)

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"Bimbo" is a popular song written in either 1948 or 1949 by Glenn O'Dell, but credited to Rodney (Rod) Morris or "Pee Wee" King. It was recorded in 1953 by Jim ReevesonAbbott 148.^[1] The song was later included in the 1965 album Up Through the YearsonRCA Victor. Reeves' version became his second No. 1 song on the Billboard magazine country chart in January 1954, and helped pave the way to his eventual superstardom. Like his previous No. 1 hit "Mexican Joe," "Bimbo" was more of a novelty hit for Reeves; as such, "Bimbo" differed greatly from the smooth, Nashville sound ballads - "Four Walls" and "He'll Have to Go" - that he later recorded and made famous. Former NBA player Vernell "Bimbo" Coles is nicknamed after this song.^[2]

Cover versions[edit]

• The song was recorded by Gene Autry and originally released as a 78rpm single in 1954. It can also be found on the 1998 album, Always Your Pal, Gene Autry. This is an album of singalong cowboy music for children.
• A version sung by Suzi Miller was played on the BBC radio station's Children's Favourites show during the 1950s or 1960s.
• Ruby Wright's version of "Bimbo" made number 7 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1954.
• ANorwegian version was released in 1969 by Rolf Just-Nilsen with the title "Bingo" on the single Triola TN 579. Henry Ruud wrote the Norwegian lyrics.
• The song is used as the theme tune to the Liverpool comedian John Bishop's Radio Show on City Talk.

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External links[edit]

• song excerpt at mog.com

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