Born John Marshall Greer in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States, he was a friend of Henry Glover from childhood, and both attended college at Alabama A&M together. Glover was playing in Lucky Millinder's band when Bull Moose Jackson left the group in 1948; Glover suggested that Greer be chosen as Jackson's replacement. Greer played with Bob Shad and appeared on Millinder's RCA recordings until 1950, when Millinder signed to King Records. Greer stayed with RCA and played with Wynonie Harris and Jackson among others. He sang lead vocals on his biggest hit, 1952's "Got You On My Mind". In 1954 he switched to Groove Records, but did not make much impact on the American record charts there. In October of that year, he released "We Want To See Santa Do The Mambo", a Christmas hit to this day. In 1955, he finally signed with King, but only recorded for them for about a year. Greer also worked with Hal Singer and Bill Doggett.
By 1957, Greer had developed extended troubles with alcoholism, and he moved back to his home town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he died in 1972 at age 48.
Don't Worry About It
Big John Greer Lyrics
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I'll get along
Forget about me
Just be happy my love
Let's say that our little show is over
And so the story ends
Why not call it a day the sensible way
Look out for yourself
That should be the rule
Give your heart and your love
To whomever you love
Darlin' don't be a fool
Why do we cling to this old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then don't worry 'bout me
Why should we cling to some old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then you don't worry 'bout me
The lyrics of Big John Greer's 'Don't Worry About It' talk about a couple who are breaking up and one partner feels that the other does not need to worry about them. The singer tries to persuade their partner to forget about them and move on. They suggest that they call an end to their relationship, but still be friends. The lyrics encourage the partner to look out for themselves and not waste time on a relationship that is fading.
The first verse starts with the singer telling their partner not to worry about them and to just be happy. They suggest that the show is over and it's time to move on sensibly. The singer then advises the partner to look out for themselves and give their heart and love to whomever they love, rather than clinging to an old and faded relationship.
The second verse echoes the first, and the singer repeats that there's no need to cling to an old and fading relationship. They encourage the partner to forget them if they can and not worry about them anymore.
Overall, the song conveys a message of moving on and letting go of relationships that have run their course. It encourages listeners to look out for themselves and not waste their time on something that no longer holds the same value.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me
Please do not concern yourself with my well-being
I'll get along
I will be fine
Forget about me
Do not think of me anymore
Just be happy my love
Find happiness in life, my love
Let's say that our little show is over
Let us assume that our performance is complete
And so the story ends
The tale is over
Why not call it a day the sensible way
Let us handle this matter logically and amicably
And still be friends
And remain friends
Look out for yourself
Focus on taking care of yourself
That should be the rule
It should be the norm
Give your heart and your love
Share your affection and passion
To whomever you love
With whomever you choose
Darlin' don't be a fool
Please avoid making any foolish decisions in this regard
Why do we cling to this old faded thing
What is the reason for holding onto an outdated and worn-out memory?
That used to be
That no longer exists
So if you can forget
Therefore, if you can put it out of your mind
Then don't worry 'bout me
Then there is no need to worry about me.
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Written by: Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler
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