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.
Lucky Lucky Me
Big John Greer Lyrics
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Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Oh oh
Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Well I'm so glad, happy as man can be
Well I went home about a half past 3
Well I went home about a half past 3
Well I hugged her, squeezed her, told her welcome home
Well I hugged her, squeezed her, told her welcome home
She said I'm here to stay and I'm never never gonna roam
Oh oh
Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Oh oh
Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Well I'm so glad, happy as man can be
Well I hugged her, squeezed her, told her welcome home
Well I hugged her, squeezed her, told her welcome home
She said I'm here to stay and I'm never never gonna roam
Oh oh
Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Oh oh
Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Well I'm so glad, happy as man can be
"Lucky Lucky Me" by Big John Greer is a joyful and upbeat song that expresses the singer's overwhelming happiness and gratitude upon being reunited with his loved one. The repeated refrain of "Lucky, lucky, lucky me" emphasizes the singer's feelings of good fortune and contentment. The song tells the story of the singer coming home late at night (about a half past three) and being pleasantly surprised to find that his partner has returned to him. The singer expresses his love and affection, promising that he will never let her go again. The simple and repetitive lyrics convey a sense of blissful simplicity and genuine happiness, reflecting the theme of cherishing a love that has been rekindled.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh
Expressing excitement and disbelief at one's tremendous fortune.
Lucky, lucky, lucky me
Expressing overwhelming gratitude for being extremely fortunate.
Well I'm so glad, happy as man can be
Feeling immense joy and contentment, experiencing the highest level of happiness possible.
Well I went home about a half past 3
Narrating the time of the singer's arrival back to his residence, which adds detail to the story.
Well when I opened the door my baby had come back to me
Expressing surprise and elation upon discovering that the singer's significant other has returned to him.
Well I hugged her, squeezed her, told her welcome home
Describing the singer's actions of embracing, embracing tighter, and warmly welcoming his partner after their return.
She said I'm here to stay and I'm never never gonna roam
Recounting the partner's commitment to remain with the singer and never wander away.
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Written by: GREER, JOHN MARSHALL
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