He left Auburn University after his second year to pursue a musical career. After three years playing guitar for Roy Orbison, he set out on a solo career in 1964. He soon had a Top Ten hit with his own composition "See the Funny Little Clown."
Other Top 40 hits from the 1960s include:
* "Whenever He Holds You"
* "Little Things"
* "Voodoo Woman"
* "It's Too Late"
* "Blue Autumn"
* "Me Japanese Boy I Love You"
* "Honey"
* "Autumn of My Life"
* "The Straight Life"
"Honey" was a Number One hit in 1968. In the early 1970s he had two more hits, "Watching Scotty Grow," and "Summer (The First Time)." From 1973 to 1975 he hosted the syndicated television variety series The Bobby Goldsboro Show. In the mid-1980's he retired from performing to produce children's entertainment.
Watching Scotty Grow
Bobby Goldsboro Lyrics
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What a handsome lad, that's my boy
BRLFQ spells mom and dad,
Well that ain't too bad, 'cause that's my boy
Well you can have your TV and you nightclubs,
And you can have your drive in picture show,
I'll stay here with my little man near, we'll listen to the radio,
Making a castle out of building blocks,
And a cardboard box, that's my boy,
Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock,
Well that's quite a shock, that's my boy
In four short years I've gone from rags to riches,
And what I did before that I don't know,
So let it rain on my windowpane, I got my own rainbow,
And we're sitting here shining watching Scotty grow
Riding on daddy's shoulders off to bed,
Old sleepy head, that's my boy,
Got to have a drink of water and a story read,
A teddy bear named Fred, that's my boy
What's that you say momma come on and keep you feet warm,
Well save me a place I'll be there in a minute or so,
I'll think I'll stay right here and say a little prayer before I go,
Me and God watching Scotty grow
Me and God watching Scotty grow
The lyrics of Bobby Goldsboro's Watchin' Scotty Grow portray a sentimental and nostalgic story about a father’s love for his son, Scotty. The first verse introduces Scotty as a young boy sitting with a pen and a yellow pad, writing down the letters BRLFQ, which spells mom and dad when read backward. The second verse talks about the father’s preference to staying home with his son rather than going out to nightclubs or watching TV. The repetitive phrase “watching Scotty grow” emphasizes the father’s admiration of his son’s growth and development. The third verse describes the father’s realization of his newfound wealth and the joy that he experiences watching his child grow up. The fourth verse depicts a typical bedtime ritual for Scotty, with the father reading bedtime stories to him and kissing him goodnight. The bridge includes a statement about both the father and God watching Scotty grow, highlighting the father’s appreciation for his son’s life and expressing his gratitude to God.
Overall, the song Watchin' Scotty Grow is a heartfelt representation of a father’s love for his son during his early years of life. The lyrics convey a strong feeling of enjoyment and gratitude towards the experience of parenthood. The romanticized depiction of the father-son relationship in the song is characteristic of Goldsboro’s style of music, which often includes sentimental themes that resonate with a wide audience.
Line by Line Meaning
There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad,
My son is sitting at the table with a pen and yellow notepad, creating something new and exciting.
What a handsome lad, that's my boy
I'm filled with pride, watching my son grow up to be a handsome and charming young man.
BRLFQ spells mom and dad,
My son is learning the basics of reading and writing, and he's excited to show off his latest accomplishment - spelling "mom and dad".
Well that ain't too bad, 'cause that's my boy
I may not be an expert at spelling, but I am thrilled to see my son learning and growing every day.
Well you can have your TV and you nightclubs,
While others may prefer nightclubs and TV, I am content to spend time at home with my son, watching him grow and learn.
And you can have your drive in picture show,
I don't need flashy entertainment, because my son is everything I need to be happy and fulfilled.
I'll stay here with my little man near, we'll listen to the radio,
Instead of going out and about, my son and I prefer to stay in and listen to music, chatting about life and enjoying each other's company.
Biding my time and Watching Scotty grow
I'm in no rush - I'm content to wait patiently and watch my son Scotty grow and develop at his own pace.
Making a castle out of building blocks,
My son is using his creativity and imagination to build amazing structures out of simple toys like building blocks.
And a cardboard box, that's my boy,
Rather than needing flashy toys, my son can have more fun playing with something as simple as a cardboard box.
Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock,
My son is fascinated by the concept of time, and he's always excited to learn new things from his favorite characters like Mickey Mouse.
Well that's quite a shock, that's my boy
I'm amazed and impressed by my son's constant curiosity and desire to learn new things.
In four short years I've gone from rags to riches,
My son has brought so much joy and happiness into my life, transforming my life from one of poverty to one of abundance and love.
And what I did before that I don't know,
Before my son was born, my life was incomplete and directionless, but now I can't imagine life without him.
So let it rain on my windowpane, I got my own rainbow,
Even when life gets difficult and challenging, my son is my shining light, my constant source of joy and hope.
And we're sitting here shining watching Scotty grow
I love spending time with my son, basking in the glow of his happiness and growth.
Riding on daddy's shoulders off to bed,
I treasure every moment I get to spend with my son, even the simplest moments like carrying him to bed on my shoulders.
Old sleepy head, that's my boy,
I love seeing my son tired and content after a long day, knowing that he's happy and fulfilled.
Got to have a drink of water and a story read,
My son's bedtime routine is the highlight of my day, and I love reading him stories and making sure he's comfortable and happy.
A teddy bear named Fred, that's my boy
Even in the smallest things, my son's imagination and creativity shine through - like naming his beloved teddy bear Fred.
What's that you say momma come on and keep you feet warm,
Even when it's time for me to spend time with my spouse, I'm always listening out for my son and making sure he's happy and comfortable.
Well save me a place I'll be there in a minute or so,
I might be busy taking care of my family, but I'll always make time for my spouse and show them that they're just as important to me.
I'll think I'll stay right here and say a little prayer before I go,
Before I turn in for the night, I always take a moment to reflect on how grateful I am for my son and everything he brings into my life.
Me and God watching Scotty grow
Ultimately, my son is a blessing from God, and I am honored to watch him grow and thrive under my care.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAC DAVIS
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Lyrics:
There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad,
What a handsome lad, that's my boy
BRLFQ spells mom and dad,
Well that ain't too bad, 'cause that's my boy
Well you can have your TV and you nightclubs,
And you can have your drive in picture show,
I'll stay here with my little man near, we'll listen to the radio,
Biding my time and Watching Scotty grow
Making a castle out of building blocks,
And a cardboard box, that's my boy,
Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock,
Well that's quite a shock, that's my boy
In four short years I've gone from rags to riches,
And what I did before that I don't know,
So let it rain on my windowpane, I got my own rainbow,
And we're sitting here shining watching Scotty grow
Riding on daddy's shoulders off to bed,
Old sleepy head, that's my boy,
Got to have a drink of water and a story read,
A teddy bear named Fred, that's my boy
What's that you say momma come on and keep you feet warm,
Well save me a place I'll be there in a minute or so,
I'll think I'll stay right here and say a little prayer before I go,
Me and God watching Scotty grow
Me and God watching Scotty grow
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@reivaxodalager6770
There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad
He's a handsome lad, that's my boy
P-r-l-f-q, spells mom and dad
Well, that ain't too bad, 'cause that's my boy
You can have your T.V. and your night clubs
You can have your drive in picture shows
I'll sit here and drink a beer and listen to the radio
Bidin' my time and watchin' Scotty grow
Makin' castles out of building blocks
And a cardboard box, that's my boy
Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock
Well, that's quite a shock, but that's my boy
In four short years I've grown from rags to riches
What I did before that, I don't know?
Let it rain on my windowpane, I got my own rainbow
And we're sittin' here shinin', watchin' Scotty grow
Up on daddy's shoulders and off to bed
Old sleepyhead, that's my boy
Gotta have a drink of water and a story read
And a teddy bear named Fred, that's my boy
What's that you say, momma, come on and keep your feet warm
Well, save a place, I'll be in in a minute or so
I think I'll stay right here and say a little pray'r before I go
Me and God are watchin' Scotty grow
@kevmiller2277
There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad,
What a handsome lad, that's my boy
BRLFQ spells mom and dad,
Well that ain't too bad, 'cause that's my boy
Well you can have your TV and you nightclubs,
And you can have your drive in picture show,
I'll stay here with my little man near, we'll listen to the radio,
Biding my time and Watching Scotty grow
Making a castle out of building blocks,
And a cardboard box, that's my boy,
Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock,
Well that's quite a shock, that's my boy
In four short years I've gone from rags to riches,
And what I did before that I don't know,
So let it rain on my windowpane, I got my own rainbow,
And we're sitting here shining watching Scotty grow
Riding on daddy's shoulders off to bed,
Old sleepy head, that's my boy,
Got to have a drink of water and a story read,
A teddy bear named Fred, that's my boy
What's that you say momma come on and keep you feet warm,
Well save me a place I'll be there in a minute or so,
I'll think I'll stay right here and say a little prayer before I go,
Me and God watching Scotty grow
Me and God watching Scotty grow
@1955annemarie
I had just given birth to my first little son in 1970 when this song aired on the local radio station, and I fell in love with it. I was so happy to be a mom, and it was hard when people put me down for being "stupid" in having him because I was only fifteen, but this song showed me the true joy in being blessed with a precious little one to love and to nurture and to raise... He'll be fifty this year.
@tianqiu4411
Aww😭
@1955annemarie
@@tianqiu4411, thank you!! That was so sweet of you!!!
@anthonythomas6593
The song is still horrible
@1955annemarie
@@anthonythomas6593, why do you say that the song is "horrible"?? Does it bring up bad memories for you?? I think that it is a sweet song of a father's love for his child.
@scottcarper536
Anne Marie, My name is Scott and my mom had me in 1970 too. The always sang this to me.
@superwarioadamswa1322
My dad sadly passed away in 2016 20 days before Christmas we all took it hard. It was the first time I’ve seen my grandpa cry and my mom took it the hardest and it was a very sad day
@oilimenoruega7836
He took my finger. Give that back you little rascal
@PALACIO254
The finger transplant was a success!
@stevensmith1031
I TRIPPED AND THIS HAPPENED