Rydell's performance in Bye Bye Birdie, and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare", made him a famous show business performer of the '60s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical career rather than an acting career.
Born in Philadelphia, it was his father who encouraged him to pursue a career in show business. At the age of four, Rydell would sit in front of the TV and impersonate such performers as Milton Berle, Louis Prima and Johnny Ray. He also admired drummer Gene Krupa and began playing the drums at the age of six. At the age of seven and with his father's encouragement, Rydell began performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia.
In 1950, Rydell entered the amateur show of Paul Whiteman; his first-place win gained him a regular part on the show. He stayed with the Whiteman show for three years and then went to join several local bands in Philadelphia. It was here too that Bobby Ridarelli became the easier-to-pronounce Bobby Rydell. At 16 he began playing with local groups, landing a spot as a drummer for Rocco and the Saints. (Frankie Avalon, another Philadelphia-born musician, played trumpet for the group.) While with the band, Rydell signed a recording contract with Cameo/Parkway Records in Philadelphia. His hit "Kissin' Time," recorded in the summer of 1959, launched his musical career and made him a teen idol at the age of 17.
After making his first hit recording, he pursued a solo career, performing at the Copacabana in New York in 1961, where he was an instant hit. Rydell made his acting debut in 1962 on the television show Combat! One year later, he starred as Hugh Peabody in the famous musical Bye Bye Birdie. It was only after his acting debut that he fervently began playing the nightclub circuit.
With records like We Got Love, Wildwood Days and Sway, Rydell made himself a hit. Along with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Bobby Rydell is known as a Philadelphia-born teen idol, known not only for his musical genius but also his handsome looks.
Forget Him
Bobby Rydell Lyrics
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(Forget him)
Forget him if he doesnt love you, forget him if he doesnt ca-a-a-a-are
Dont let him tell you that he wants you
cause he cant give you love which isnt there
Little girl, hes never dreaming of you
Hell break your heart, ya wait and see
Forget him and please come home to me
(Forget him if he doesnt love you, forget him if he doesnt care)
Dont let him tell ya that he wants you
cause he cant give you love which isnt there
Oh little girl, hes never dreaming of you
Hell break your heart, ya wait and see-e-e
So dont you cry now, just tell him goodbye now
Forget him and please come home to me
No dont you cry now better tell him goodbye now
Forget him and--please come home--to------meeeee
The lyrics of Bobby Rydell's "Forget Him" are a reflection of the advice one would give to a lovelorn friend or family member who is in a relationship with someone who doesn't reciprocate or cherish their love. The song relays the message that the only thing the person needs to do to is forget the individual who doesn't love or appreciate them, so they can move on, and find someone who will.
The lyrics of the song advise the young lady not to get swayed by her lover's false promises and let go of him, realizing that he is not worth her affection. The lyrics depict the idea that the man in question is only using her for his own interests and does not care about her needs or desires. The lyrics' repetition emphasizes the message that the only thing necessary for the young lady to do is forget him and come back home where she is appreciated.
Overall, the song "Forget Him" is about letting go of someone who does not love you back, and that the only thing needed to move on is to abandon that person and come back to where true love is. It's a piece of advice to someone who is stuck in a loveless relationship and is struggling to find the courage to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
(Forget him)
The song talks about forgetting a guy who doesn't love or care for the girl and instead come back to the singer.
Forget him if he doesn't love you, forget him if he doesn't ca-a-a-a-are
The girl should forget the guy who isn't sincere in his feelings and doesn't care for her.
Don't let him tell you that he wants you, 'cause he can't give you love which isn't there
The guy shouldn't manipulate the girl by pretending to want her when he can't deliver the love she truly deserves.
Little girl, he's never dreaming of you, he'll break your heart, ya wait and see
The guy doesn't have a genuine interest in her and the girl will eventually get her heart broken if she continues hoping for him.
So don't you cry now, just tell him goodbye now. Forget him and please come home to me
The girl should not cry over the guy and let him go. Instead, she should return home to the singer.
No don't you cry now, better tell him goodbye now. Forget him and--please come home--to------meeeee
The girl needs to be strong and say goodbye to the guy. After that, she should return to the singer who truly cares for her.
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