Introduction:
“Wolf Call” is a track by Elvis Presley recorded for the 1965 movie Girl Happy. Written by the songwriting team of Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye, the song was recorded in 1964 at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, along with other tracks for the film’s soundtrack. Girl Happy is a typical Elvis Presley musical comedy from the 1960s, set in a lighthearted beach environment.
The song showcases Elvis’s charm and playful style, reflecting the flirtatious and upbeat tone of many of his songs during this period. The production features a prominent guitar section, with musicians like Scotty Moore and Tommy Tedesco on guitar, Bob Moore on bass, and D.J. Fontana on drums, alongside backing vocals from The Jordanaires. The track is a blend of pop and rock typical of the era, designed to complement the light, comedic tone of the movie.
Though “Wolf Call” wasn’t released as a major single, it became part of Elvis’s extensive catalog of movie songs and remains popular among fans of his 1960s work. The song is featured in Girl Happy, where it matches the playful, romantic pursuits that define much of the film’s plot.
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Lyrics:
“Wolf Call”
(from “Girl Happy” soundtrack)Flip, flop with kay-eye
What a cutie pie I see
Oops shoopa doo-wah
Lips of honey that’s for meShim sham shimmie
I might forget you baby, there’s no doubt
I saw you standing ‘gainst the wall
I whistled and I gave my all
Now don’t tell me you don’t fall
For that wolf callJust a little kiss’ll put me in a whirl
I’ll never whistle dearie at another girl
You love me well we’ll have a ball
Why do you try to stall
Now don’t tell me you don’t fall
For that wolf call
For that wolf call
For that wolf call