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.
My Babe
Cliff Richard & The Drifters Lyrics
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No, my baby don't stand no cheating, my baby
My baby don't stand no cheatin'
She don't stand none a-that midnight creepin'
My babe, is a true little baby, my baby
My baby, I know she loves me, my baby
My baby, I know she loves me, my baby
All she wanna do is kiss an' hug me
My baby, a true little baby, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My baby don't stand no foolin', my baby
My babe
No, my baby don't stand no foolin', my baby
My babe
My baby don't stand no foolin'
Once she get mad, there ain't no coolin'
My babe is a true little baby, my babe
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
My babe, my baby
The song My Babe by Cliff Richard & The Drifters can be interpreted as a love song. The lyrics convey the singer's admiration and devotion to his partner. The chorus "My babe, my baby" is a repetition of a term of endearment used to refer to the singer's significant other. The lyrics further emphasize the firmness of the singer's lover, who doesn't tolerate cheating or deception in their relationship. The mention of "midnight creeping" and "fooling" suggests that the singer is aware of the dangers of infidelity and he is confident in his partner's loyalty.
The line "Once she get mad, there ain't no coolin'" portrays the singer's fear of upsetting his girlfriend. It suggests that she is a force to be reckoned with when angry, and the singer would do anything to avoid making her mad. The heart of the song lies in the chorus, with its repetitive use of the words "my babe, my baby." The repetition serves to emphasize the depth of the singer's feelings towards his beloved. The overall tone of the song is one of admiration for a loyal and trustworthy partner who will always be there for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't stand no cheating, my babe
My partner has a zero tolerance policy for any kind of cheating or infidelity.
No, my baby don't stand no cheating, my baby
I am reaffirming that my partner really does not tolerate cheating in any form or fashion.
My baby don't stand no cheatin'
My partner cannot tolerate any form of deceptive activity.
She don't stand none a-that midnight creepin'
My partner will not tolerate any sneaky or unfaithful behavior, especially late at night.
My babe, is a true little baby, my baby
My partner is loyal and faithful to me and behaves like a true sweetheart.
My baby, I know she loves me, my baby
I am aware that my partner truly loves me.
My baby, I know she loves me, my baby
I am aware that my partner truly loves me.
My baby, I know she loves me,
I know that my partner has strong emotions of love and affection towards me.
All she wanna do is kiss an' hug me
I feel like my partner just wants to be affectionate and cuddle with me as a way of showing love.
My baby, a true little baby, my baby
My partner is truly loving and affectionate towards me, behaving like a real sweetheart.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My baby don't stand no foolin', my baby
My partner will not tolerate any kind of playfulness or tomfoolery.
My babe
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
No, my baby don't stand no foolin', my baby
I am assertive that my partner does not tolerate any tomfoolery or playfulness.
My babe
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My baby don't stand no foolin'
My partner will not tolerate any kind of playful or silly behavior.
Once she get mad, there ain't no coolin'
Once my partner gets upset, they remain angry and it cannot be calmed down easily.
My babe is a true little baby, my babe
My partner is a true sweetheart that treats me with affection and loyalty.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
My babe, my baby
Repeating the name/nickname of my partner.
Writer(s): Willie Dixon
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tiger Rogers
2nd Victor - Edd nearly always comes in 1st! Love the energy from Cliff & Drifters! Cheers Tiger.
Edd Boucher
Sorry Victor, cant scream.. got the flu.......1st.
Tiger Rogers
Come to our hot climate Edd - that'll soon kill the flu! Tiger.