Georgia Gibbs - " Tweedle Dee " - 1954

Unfortunately, Georgia Gibbs is most often judged by this song and she is often remembered as a "white pop" artist who covered "black r&b" music however this isn't a fair judgement of her or of her career. She has an outstanding vocal range that is best shown in her many romantic ballads and big band numbers from the 1940s and early 1950s and often turns up in her pop hits from the 1950s as well. While her A-sides tend to be more upbeat, the B-sides are very often slower love songs that show her true talent. This rings true for this record who's B-side is called "You're Wrong, All Wrong" and I've posted in my videos for you to hear (along with many of her other records).

Regarding the cover songs, she has stated in several interviews that "when a record company tells you to record a song, you do it" which is understandable given the era and the industry. So before remembering her this way, try some samples of her records and your mind might get turned around about this often overlooked artist.


Mercury 70517

TWEEDLE DEE
(Scott)

GEORGIA GIBBS
with Glenn Osser and his Orchestra

Chart peak #2 in 1955

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• 1954
• 1955

[djdavemick]

Great description you gave. I will admit I like this version, thanks to my mom.

Don't forget Ms. Gibbs' (RIP) follow-up, the #1 cover of "Dance With Me Henry" (or Roll with me Henry)

[RCALennon]

@djdavemick Thanks, I really like this version too. When it comes to Dance With Me Henry I gotta say Georgia's is a near miss with me, Etta James nailed it. lol.

[wingsfan50]

Greet addition to Youtube. Thanks

[renew2day]

People should know that covering records is an old, old tradition. Blacks frequently covered hits by white artists. And you never heard a peep from the original artists. It just wasn't done. Everyone had a chance for a piece of the pie.

For example, "Crying in the Chapel" was a huge hit for white artists, June Valli, Rex Allen and another one, whose name escapes me. All made the Top 10 bestseller lists of various charts.

Then, black artists, The Orioles covered it, and also had a big hit.

[Neptunesque]

This record looks and sounds beautiful; thanks for posting. Yes, it is unfair indeed and it seems much of the rancor toward this version came from another vocalist most associated with this tune.

Both less than gracious and professional,

it obviously made Miss Gibbs defensive, as the quote from her included in your intro might bear out.

No matter,though as she clearly does this song proud here.

I was recent;ly at a record fair in NYC and her name actually came up.

So long and be well.

[maynardcat]

Great tune and the 78 seems to be in mint condition. I have this same song on a 45 posted on my Wurlitzer jukebox