Top Ten Judy Songs: Judy (#2)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (69391)
United States
December 28, 2024 8:46am CST
Now that you know what #1 is (if you had any doubt to begin with), let’s get #2 out of the way. Nothing like celebrating people in songs, and our myLotters @JudyEv and @JStory07 deserve the accolades. And hey, when the king of rock and roll sings about you, you’re doing great! Here’s today’s “Judy” song.
#2: Judy - Elvis Presley
This gets bonus points because it is Elvis (but not enough to knock #1 off the perch 
). This shows the power of Beatlemania, too. This was recorded in 1961. If it had been released as a single then it would have been a huge hit and everyone would know it. As it is, it wasn’t released as a single until 1967, and it bombed, peaking only at #78. Ouch.
This was written by and originally recorded by an Arkansas rockabilly singer/songwriter named Teddy Redell. His version wasn’t very successful, either. 
Too bad, because this is a really cool song. It definitely deserved better than to be forgotten by everyone except the most devoted Elvis fans.
Judy
Written by Teddy Redell
Recorded by Elvis Presley
From Something for Everybody, 1961
I promise always to be true:
). This shows the power of Beatlemania, too. This was recorded in 1961. If it had been released as a single then it would have been a huge hit and everyone would know it. As it is, it wasn’t released as a single until 1967, and it bombed, peaking only at #78. Ouch.
This was written by and originally recorded by an Arkansas rockabilly singer/songwriter named Teddy Redell. His version wasn’t very successful, either. Too bad, because this is a really cool song. It definitely deserved better than to be forgotten by everyone except the most devoted Elvis fans.
Judy
Written by Teddy Redell
Recorded by Elvis Presley
From Something for Everybody, 1961
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@Orson_Kart (6878)
• United Kingdom
28 Dec
Are you saying The Beatles have taken the #1 slot? That means my other guess hasn’t made it into your top ten! 
I’ll let you know what it was on your #1 post. And to emphasise my disappointment
I’ve never heard Elvis sing this song, but like you say, it would have been a hit in ‘61. Great voice. 
I’ll let you know what it was on your #1 post. And to emphasise my disappointment
I’ve never heard Elvis sing this song, but like you say, it would have been a hit in ‘61. Great voice. 1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6878)
• United Kingdom
29 Dec
@FourWalls Ok, then it sounds like I only got 1/10 in the Judy bingo.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
29 Dec
The Beatles?! They never did a Judy song. 
Oh, I guess “Julia” + “Jude” = “Judy,” but no.
Elvis was so good in that era.
Oh, I guess “Julia” + “Jude” = “Judy,” but no.
Elvis was so good in that era.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
29 Dec
@Orson_Kart — no, Southern California Classic rules the roost.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
29 Dec
You can always tell people Elvis did that song just for you. 
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@kareng (62525)
• United States
28 Dec
@FourWalls Nope, in the midst of it all. Tornado warning until 9:45. We had some hail earlier and the rumble has been bad all day here. One more bad system to move through.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
29 Dec
@kareng — watching Jackson Ms TV online. Tornado warnings all the way down I-55 to the Louisiana border.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
28 Dec
Great tune. Hope you’re dodging bad storms.
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@NJChicaa (120344)
• United States
28 Dec
@FourWalls the meat was marinated in it overnight and then I put it into the stew. Yum!
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
31 Dec
Long forgotten except by die-hard Elvis fans and weirdos like me. 
@crossbones27 (49784)
• Mojave, California
28 Dec
I never got into Elvis but I do get his appeal in those times, He was kind of the punk version of music in those times, something different no one else did.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
29 Dec
With all of these Karen memes I have grown fond of being “Karen.” My server comes over and says their name and I reply, “Hi, I’m Karen, and I want to see the manager.” 
My sole good mention is in James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind” (“Karen, she’s a silver sun”).
My sole good mention is in James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind” (“Karen, she’s a silver sun”). 
@Tampa_girl7 (50729)
• United States
28 Dec
I am a Elvis Fan, but I don’t recall ever hearing this one.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
28 Dec
I know, major bummer. “Going Home” on this album is outstanding, too.
@RasmaSandra (81043)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Dec
Now that is news to me, Elvis sang a song about a Judy, I knew about Mary and Susan. Oh, well live and learn,
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
28 Dec
Not to mention Marie and little sister!
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@LindaOHio (182770)
• United States
29 Dec
I don't know this one. Have a good day.
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@Beestring (14713)
• Hong Kong
29 Dec
I am a fan of Elvis but this is the first time I heard this song, I enjoyed it.
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@FourWalls (69391)
• United States
29 Dec
He recorded so many things that a lot of his better songs are buried deep on albums.
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