Prior to their arrival at Clacton, the group had cut their first demo-disc in a recording booth in Oxford Street, London, thanks to the promotional efforts of Johnny Foster and a loan of £10 from his mother. The song called 'Move It', written by Ian Samwell, was to be the start of something much bigger for Cliff and the boys. Their recording had been heard by the right people, and arrangements were made for them to appear in the original 'Oh Boy' show. This virtually ended their Butlin engagement and it was mutually agreed that their contract should be terminated. Almost immediately 'Move It' was released by Columbia Records and went to number two in the charts.
To dispel any rumours, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch were never at Butlin's. They were hired later by Cliff when, or at about the time the name was changed to Cliff Richard & the Shadows.
High Class Baby
Cliff Richard & The Drifters Lyrics
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I'm gonna get some real gone love
That'll drive a cool cat wild
I'm gonna move, rollin' right on down
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
Well you move on down the line
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
Well I'm gonna show you ain't so hot
I'm gonna get what you ain't got
She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong
She'll be cool and twice as gone
You gotta roll, move it right on down
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
Well you move on down the line
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
She can't be square, she can't be slow
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
The lyrics of Cliff Richard & The Drifters's song "High Class Baby" speak about a man who wants to find a new lover who will "drive a cool cat wild" as he feels that his current girlfriend lacks the necessary style to keep up with him. He wants to find a lady who is not square, slow, or conservative because he likes to move and groove to the music. The man decides to move on from his current partner and find someone who can match his lifestyle, someone who is "cool and twice as gone". He wants to go out on the town with his new lady and strut his stuff, knowing that he will be the envy of all those around him.
The lyrics portray the youthful and carefree attitude of the 1950s and early 1960s when rock and roll was making its debut. It was a time when teens and young adults were discovering new music genres, dressing differently, and dancing wildly to the beat. The song calls to mind images of teenagers driving down the road in their flashy cars, stopping at diners, and dancing to music at the local juke joint.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can't be my lovin' baby, you ain't got the style
I am looking for a lover who has a certain level of sophistication and elegance that you do not possess.
I'm gonna get some real gone love
I am going to find a love that is passionate and intense.
That'll drive a cool cat wild
This love will be so exciting that even the most composed and laid-back person will be overwhelmed by it.
I'm gonna move, rollin' right on down
I am going to keep on moving and searching for this kind of love.
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
I am going to find a woman who enjoys going out and having fun.
Well you move on down the line
You can keep walking away from me because I am set on finding the woman that I am looking for.
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
I am going to find a woman who is willing to spend time with me and make our relationship a priority.
She can't be square, she can't be slow
She cannot be conventional or hesitant in her actions, especially when we are out and about.
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
When we are dancing or enjoying ourselves, we need to be high-energy and ready to move.
Well I'm gonna show you ain't so hot
I am going to prove to you that you are not the only woman out there that can catch my attention.
I'm gonna get what you ain't got
I am going to find a woman who has qualities that you do not possess.
She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong
This woman will be kind and loyal to me.
She'll be cool and twice as gone
She will also have a sense of style and grace that will take our love to the next level.
You gotta roll, move it right on down
If you want to find someone like this, you have to keep searching and not give up.
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
I am determined to find a woman who enjoys socializing and being busy.
Well you move on down the line
You can continue on your way because I am confident and focused on my goals.
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
I will find a woman who is willing to create free time to spend with me.
She can't be square, she can't be slow
She must possess a certain level of energy and excitement in order to keep up with me.
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
We need to be high-energy and enthusiastic in all of our activities together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN RALPH SAMWELL
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