In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was present for the recording of "Sixty Minute Man", which was a huge hit in 1951, and was one of the earliest rock and roll records. After several more hits, McPhatter quit the group in 1953 because he made little money and gained virtually no fame, in spite of his voice being the lead on most of the group's songs. McPhatter then signed to Atlantic Records after forming a group, The Drifters. "Money Honey", "Such a Night", "Honey Love", "White Christmas" and "Whatcha Gonna Do" became huge hits.
In 1954, McPhatter was drafted but was assigned in the U.S., allowing him to continue recording. He soon left The Drifters and launched a solo career. His first solo hit occurred just after being discharged - "Love Has Joined Us Together" (with Ruth Brown). He released several R&B hits in the next few years, but only made one serious dent in the pop charts with the Brook Benton penned song "A Lovers Question", which made it to #6 in 1958. White groups usually covered his best compositions and achieved more widespread mainstream success. In spite of this, McPhatter became one of the most popular black musicians among white listeners. His 1956 recording of "Treasure of Love" saw him enjoy just one week in the UK singles chart. The lack of any subsequent entry gave him the unenviable tag there of being a one hit wonder
McPhatter soon signed to MGM Records, and released several more hits. "I Told Myself a Lie" and "Think Me a Kiss" (1960) became minor pop hits, as was "Ta Ta", his first single for Mercury Records. "I Never Knew" and "Lover Please" (1962) became even bigger pop hits, but his career started suffering due to his alcoholism. Other black artists were following McPhatter's blueprint into pop audiences, including Rudy Lewis, Johnny Moore, Sam Cooke and an all new line-up of The Drifters. McPhatter's unreliability kept him from maintaining his career in the face of this competition. As the 1960s wore on, McPhatter's career kept falling in spite of a few minor hits.
In the early 1970s, McPhatter spent some time living in England, where he still had a significant audience, but this was short-lived. Back again in America, Clyde McPhatter died of a heart attack in 1972, at the age of 39.
In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Sixty Minute Man
Clyde McPhatter Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Look a here girls I'm telling you now
They call me "Lovin' Dan"
I rock 'em, roll 'em all night long
I'm a sixty-minute man
If you don't believe I'm all that I say
Come up and take my hand
When I let you go you'll cry "Oh yes"
There'll be 15 minutes of kissing
Then you'll holler "Please don't stop" (Don't stop !)
There'll be 15 minutes of teasing
And 15 minutes of squeezing
And 15 minutes of blowing my top........
The lyrics to Clyde McPhatter's "Sixty Minute Man" are a metaphor for his prowess in bed. In the song, McPhatter describes himself as a "lover man" who can satisfy a woman for a full hour. He boasts that he can "rock 'em, roll 'em all night long" and that he's a "sixty-minute man." The song is full of sexual innuendo and uses a lot of double entendres to create a lighthearted, playful mood.
The chorus of the song is catchy and repetitive, with McPhatter repeating "sixty-minute man" over and over. This helps to emphasize the central theme of the song and drive it home to the listener. The verses of the song describe in detail the various stages of sexual activity, from kissing to teasing to squeezing and finally to climax.
Overall, "Sixty Minute Man" is a fun, upbeat song that highlights McPhatter's excellent skills as a singer and entertainer. It is a testament to his creativity as an artist and his ability to connect with his audience on a deep, emotional level.
Line by Line Meaning
Sixty-minute man, sixty-minute man
I am an expert lover who can satisfy my partner for a full hour without stopping.
Look a here girls I'm telling you now
Listen carefully ladies, because what I'm about to say is important.
They call me 'Lovin' Dan'
My nickname is 'Lovin' Dan' because I'm so good at satisfying women.
I rock 'em, roll 'em all night long
I keep my partner physically and emotionally engaged all night long.
I'm a sixty-minute man
I can satisfy my partner for a full hour without stopping.
If you don't believe I'm all that I say
If you doubt my skills as a lover,
Come up and take my hand
Come closer and let me prove it to you.
When I let you go you'll cry 'Oh yes'
When our encounter is finished, you'll be completely satisfied.
'He's a sixty-minute man'
You'll tell other women that I'm an expert lover who can satisfy for a full hour.
There'll be 15 minutes of kissing
I'll spend the first 15 minutes kissing my partner.
Then you'll holler 'Please don't stop' (Don't stop !)
My partner will beg me not to stop pleasing them.
There'll be 15 minutes of teasing
I'll spend the next 15 minutes teasing my partner.
And 15 minutes of squeezing
I'll spend 15 minutes giving my partner physical attention, including a lot of hugging, holding, and caressing.
And 15 minutes of blowing my top........
Finally, I'll spend the last 15 minutes bringing my partner to climax and reaching my own climax as well.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROSE MARKS, WILLIAM E WARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind