A teenage latin rocker in the late 50's, who found a brief spell of popular… Read Full Bio ↴A teenage latin rocker in the late 50's, who found a brief spell of popularity with his best known track "Hippy Hippy Shake" on the Del-Fi label. Chan Romero's biggest tune was popular particularly in Australia and the UK, where many groups including The Beatles covered it. He was born Robert Romero in Billings Montana in 1941, started a band in the late 50's, and at the urging of a local Montana DJ went to LA to meet with Del-Fi's Bob Keane. In the wake of fellow Del-Fi artist Richie Valens' death in that infamous plane crash with Buddy Holly, Romero was set up with Valens' backing band & pitched as the new hope for latin rock. Over the next few years he tried studio efforts with a variety of producers including notably Kim Fowley, Jeff Barry and Shadow Morton, but to no avail. Unfortunately, Romero's career was hit & miss, and after his Del-Fi contract lapsed in 1961 he attempted singles on labels like Living Legend, Challenge, and Phillips before becoming a devoted Christian artist on the Warrior label. He moved back to Billings, and his Del-Fi sessions were never finally compiled into a full length album until 1995, securing him merch to sell on the oldies circuit.

Brand New Cadillac
Chan Romero Lyrics

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For Goodness' sake
I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I got the Shakes
I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes

Ooh, I can't sit still
With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I get my fill, now

With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
Yeah, it's in the bag
Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake

Well, now, you shake it to the left
You shake it to the right
Do the Hippy Shake Shake
With all of your might

Ooh, baby
Ooh, yeah come on and shake
Ooh, it's in the bag
Oh,The Hippy Hippy Shake

Well, now you shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
you do the hippy shake shake
with all of your might

oh baby yeah come on shake
oh it's in the bag
Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake

Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake
Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chan Romero's song "Brand New Cadillac" are not found in the provided text but belong to a different song. Therefore, I will interpret the lyrics provided.

The song "Hippy Hippy Shake" is an upbeat rock and roll tune that celebrates the thrill of dancing without inhibition. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and spiritedness as the singer talks about getting the "Hippy Hippy Shakes." The shakes are likelier a metaphor for the uncontrollable urge to dance than an actual physical symptom of something. The repetitive use of "Hippy Hippy Shakes" and the "shake it to the left, shake it to the right" instructions create an infectious rhythm that invites the listener to let loose and move their bodies.

Line by Line Meaning

For Goodness' sake
Gosh!

I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I feel energized and excited.

I got the Shakes
I'm shaking with energy.

I got the Hippy Hippy Shakes
I'm feeling great and full of life.

Ooh, I can't sit still
I'm too excited to sit down.

With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
Thanks to my energy boost.

I get my fill, now
I'm satisfied with my energy level.

With the Hippy Hippy Shakes
My newfound energy is thanks to this excitement.

Yeah, it's in the bag
I've got it made.

Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake
This excitement is the best.

Well, now, you shake it to the left
Move your body left.

You shake it to the right
Move your body right.

Do the Hippy Shake Shake
Dance to this exciting beat.

With all of your might
Put some energy and enthusiasm into it.

Ooh, baby
Hey girl (or guy).

Ooh, yeah come on and shake
Join in on this energy.

Ooh, it's in the bag
This is a sure thing.

Oh,The Hippy Hippy Shake
This exciting dance.

Well, now you shake it to the left
Again, move left.

Shake it to the right
And then move right.

you do the hippy shake shake
Dance this exciting dance again.

with all of your might
Give it your all.

oh baby yeah come on shake
Again, join in on the excitement.

oh it's in the bag
This is a guaranteed good time.

Ooh, the Hippy Hippy Shake
The dance that brings so much energy and excitement.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY NICOLA MANCINI, VINCE TAYLOR

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