Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two To… Read Full Bio ↴Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966).

In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good enough to attract the attention of audio engineer and aspiring record producer Joe Meek, with whom they recorded several singles leased to Parlophone. During this period he used to visit a record store in Hayes, Middlesex called Rowley`s Gramophone Records, it was here that he enjoyed cups of coffee with owner Mr John Rowley and listening to the latest single releases. Even after he became famous, Cliff would still visit the shop. It was Mr Rowley that helped Cliff change management to Brian Epstein.

Bennett continued recording for Parlophone, including cover versions of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "Got My Mojo Working", but failed to make any impact. They were signed by Brian Epstein to a management contract in September 1964, and soon after, on their seventh release, "One Way Love" backed with "Slow Down", they finally charted. But their next record, "I'll Take You Home" b/w "Do You Love Him" only got to #42.[2]

Finally, in early 1966, they were booked as an opening act on The Beatles' last European tour. During those shows, Lennon/McCartney gave Bennett the first hearing of "Got to Get You into My Life", a song that was going to be on their Revolver album later that year, but not to be released as a single. Bennett and company saw their opportunity and took it, with Paul McCartney producing the session. The result was a #6 hit, and that was a double triumph for Bennett, as his own original song "Baby Each Day" graced the B-side.

On bootleg recordings of The Beatles performing at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, a performance of "Hully Gully" (recorded the same night as a Beatles set) is often mistakenly included as a Beatles performance.

Cliff Bennett went on to be part of Toe Fat, whilst Chas Hodges (keyboards) and Dave Peacock (guitar) became Chas 'n' Dave (along with drummer Mick Burt). After Toe Fat disbanded, two of their members (Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake) joined Uriah Heep,[2] and Bennett was asked to join them, but declined. He was also considered for the lead vocalist position in Blood, Sweat & Tears when David Clayton-Thomas left in the early 1970s but once again turned the position down. He released a solo album, Rebellion, in 1971 but he was not to rekindle his success of the previous decade.

In the 1970s Bennett retired from the music industry to become a shipping magnate; however since the mid 1980s he has constantly toured with a reformed Rebel Rousers. More recently he has toured alongside Mike d'Abo, Chris Farlowe, Zoot Money, Maggie Bell, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Manfreds, Steve Ellis and New Amen Corner.

2009 sees Bennett embarking on a UK tour alongside Chris Farlowe, Herbie Goins and the Norman Beaker Band.

You've Got What I Like
Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers Lyrics

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Oh come on over here baby
Come and hold me tight
Come on over here baby
You've got what I like

Come and kiss me baby
Come and kiss me right
Give me some love baby

You've got what I like

You got heaven in your eyes
You got the sugar on your lips
You got every darn thing
When you kiss me my heart flips

Come on over here baby
I mean tonight
I don't mean tomorrow
You've got what I like

You got heaven in your eyes
You got the sugar on your lips
You got every darn thing
When you kiss me my heart flips

Come on over here baby
I mean tonight
I don't mean tomorrow
You've got what I like

You've got what I like
You've got what I like

Overall Meaning

The song "You've Got What I Like" by Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers is a classic rock and roll love song that speaks to the joy and excitement of being in love. In the lyrics, the singer implores his love interest to come over and hold him tight, kiss him right, and give him some love because she has everything that he desires.

The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and memorable. The repetition of the phrase "You've got what I like" emphasizes how strong the singer's attraction is to his love interest. He notes that her eyes are like heaven, her lips are sweet like sugar, and he feels himself falling for her every time they kiss.

The song's driving rock and roll beat and energetic guitar riffs perfectly capture the youthful exuberance and enthusiasm of being in love. The message of the song is simple and straightforward: when you find someone who has everything you're looking for in a partner, don't wait to make your move.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh come on over here baby
Please come over here

Come and hold me tight
Hold me tightly

Come on over here baby
Please come over here

You've got what I like
I love everything about you

Come and kiss me baby
Kiss me

Come and kiss me right
Kiss me passionately

Give me some love baby
Show me affection

You've got heaven in your eyes
Your eyes are heavenly

You got the sugar on your lips
Your lips are sweet

You got every darn thing
You have everything I want

When you kiss me my heart flips
I feel a strong and positive emotion when you kiss me