Born in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Coenie was educated at University of the Free State in Bloemfontein majoring in media studies where he later on lectured in the Communications faculty. He has always viewed his musical career as his second vocation. He is also a classically trained pianist. Coenie is the anchor presenter in popular South African kykNET journal program "Kwela".
During the late 1980s, Coenie spent a few years in self-imposed exile in Cyprus. Coenie has also performed in New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
Coenie signed with Mountain Records in 1983, and recorded his debut album, Skoppensboer, working with producer, Patrick Lee-Thorp and engineer, Kevin Shirley, in the same year. He subsequently recorded 4 albums for the label many of which won industry awards. In addition he contributed to label compilations of his work. Since leaving Mountain Records he has recorded a number of one off projects for different labels.
Coenie lived on the island of Cyprus during the eighties and nineties. He wrote, recorded and produced the album Amper Alleen in Cyprus and in Athens, Greece. Amper Alleen was the second SA album to be released on CD. Coenie and his family returned to South Africa after the release of Nelson Mandela and the unbanning of the ANC. He released Hartland, an album which included a vocal performance by Lesley Rae Dowling.
63 Plymouth
Coenie De Villiers Lyrics
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Hoe die Shadows en die Ventures ‘n cherrie kon bekoor
Daar was Cokes in die kaffee, ‘n masjien vir popcorn ook
Daar was ‘n jukebox en ‘n pouse waar jy Luckys kon rook
Daar was forth coming attractions, ‘n cartoon en daar was nuus
En as jy vroetel en sy klap jou sê net ekskuus
Maar was die feature Casablanca of dalk nog Blue Hawaii?
Ja ‘n '63 Plymouth met white walls en vinne, ‘n kalm Chev gearbox
Vinyl seats binne, daar's ‘n knop op die stuurwiel, nes die knop in jou broek
As sy bobby socks dra is sy net wat jy soek
In jou '63 Plymouth met sy white walls en vinne
Word ‘n seun gou ‘n man, en wat is hier binne
Die Oasis was ‘n roadhouse met ‘n neon op die dak
Elke waiter dra ‘n strikdas maar die diens was bitter swak
Daar was ‘n hoender in ‘n mandjie, chips met baie sout
En die skinkbord aan die venster was in die winter blerrie koud
Flick lights for service, sê die bordjie teen die muur
En bestel jy cappuccino was die melk gewoonlik suur
Die hotdogs was ‘n voetlank, die dagwoods was getoast
Elke milkshake was ‘n double thick, the heads coast to coast
Ja ‘n '63 Plymouth met white walls en vinne, ‘n kalm Chev gearbox
Vinyl seats binne, daar's ‘n knop op die stuurwiel, nes die knop in jou broek
As sy bobby socks dra is sy net wat jy soek
In jou '63 Plymouth met sy white walls en vinne
Word ‘n seun gou ‘n man, en wat is hier binne?
Ja ‘n '63 Plymouth met white walls en vinne, ‘n kalm Chev gearbox
Vinyl seats binne, daar's ‘n knop op die stuurwiel, nes die knop in jou broek
As sy bobby socks dra is sy net wat jy soek
In jou '63 Plymouth met sy white walls en vinne
Word ‘n seun gou ‘n man, en wat is hier binne?
In the song "63 Plymouth" by Coenie De Villiers, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, specifically the experience of going to a drive-in theater and a roadhouse in the 1960s. The first verse describes the atmosphere of a drive-in, where you could hear music by popular instrumental bands such as The Shadows and The Ventures. The nostalgia is further enhanced by references to certain things that were commonly found at drive-ins, like Coke in coffee, a popcorn machine, a jukebox, and a pause button for smoking Lucky Strike cigarettes. The mention of the "cherrie" being charmed by the music implies that this was a place where young couples would gather and enjoy each other's company.
The second verse shifts the focus to the Oasis roadhouse, which had a neon sign on the roof. Despite the waiters wearing bowties, the service was not up to par. The menu included fried chicken, chips with lots of salt, and cold drinks served in glass bottles. The mention of flick lights for service indicates that customers would have to use small lights to grab the attention of the waiters. The reference to cappuccino with sour milk adds to the charm of this era, where things may not have been perfect but were still cherished.
The chorus repeats the description of the '63 Plymouth, highlighting its white walls, fins, calm Chevy gearbox, vinyl seats, and a knob on the steering wheel similar to the one in your pants (suggesting a sense of control and excitement). The mention of a girl wearing bobby socks implies a romantic connection, and the car becomes a symbol of transition from boyhood to manhood.
Overall, the song "63 Plymouth" pays homage to a time when simple pleasures like going to the drive-in and roadhouse were the highlights of young people's lives. It captures the essence of the era, the atmosphere, and the nostalgia associated with those memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Die Panorama was ‘n drive-in waar ‘n mens nog kon hoor
The Panorama was a drive-in where people could still hear
Hoe die Shadows en die Ventures ‘n cherrie kon bekoor
How the Shadows and Ventures could delight a cherry (a girl)
Daar was Cokes in die kaffee, ‘n masjien vir popcorn ook
There were Cokes in the coffee, a popcorn machine too
Daar was ‘n jukebox en ‘n pouse waar jy Luckys kon rook
There was a jukebox and a pause where you could smoke Luckys (cigarettes)
Daar was forth coming attractions, ‘n cartoon en daar was nuus
There were forthcoming attractions, a cartoon, and there was news
En as jy vroetel en sy klap jou sê net ekskuus
And if you misbehave and she scolds you, just say sorry
Maar was die feature Casablanca of dalk nog Blue Hawaii?
But was the feature Casablanca or maybe Blue Hawaii?
Dan het jy spoedig in die agterseat die vere laat waai
Then soon in the backseat, you let the feathers fly
Ja ‘n '63 Plymouth met white walls en vinne, ‘n kalm Chev gearbox
Yes, a '63 Plymouth with white walls and fins, a smooth Chevy gearbox
Vinyl seats binne, daar's ‘n knop op die stuurwiel, nes die knop in jou broek
Vinyl seats inside, there's a knob on the steering wheel, just like the one in your pants
As sy bobby socks dra is sy net wat jy soek
If she wears bobby socks, she's exactly what you're looking for
Die Oasis was ‘n roadhouse met ‘n neon op die dak
The Oasis was a roadhouse with a neon sign on the roof
Elke waiter dra ‘n strikdas maar die diens was bitter swak
Every waiter wears a bowtie, but the service was very poor
Daar was ‘n hoender in ‘n mandjie, chips met baie sout
There was a chicken in a basket, chips with lots of salt
En die skinkbord aan die venster was in die winter blerrie koud
And the drinking glass at the window was darn cold in the winter
Flick lights for service, sê die bordjie teen die muur
Flick lights for service, says the sign against the wall
En bestel jy cappuccino was die melk gewoonlik suur
And if you order cappuccino, the milk is usually sour
Die hotdogs was ‘n voetlank, die dagwoods was getoast
The hotdogs were the size of a footlong, the dagwoods were toasted
Elke milkshake was ‘n double thick, the heads coast to coast
Every milkshake was double thick, the tops of the heads coast to coast
Ja ‘n '63 Plymouth met white walls en vinne, ‘n kalm Chev gearbox
Yes, a '63 Plymouth with white walls and fins, a smooth Chevy gearbox
Vinyl seats binne, daar's ‘n knop op die stuurwiel, nes die knop in jou broek
Vinyl seats inside, there's a knob on the steering wheel, just like the one in your pants
As sy bobby socks dra is sy net wat jy soek
If she wears bobby socks, she's exactly what you're looking for
Ja ‘n '63 Plymouth met white walls en vinne, ‘n kalm Chev gearbox
Yes, a '63 Plymouth with white walls and fins, a smooth Chevy gearbox
Vinyl seats binne, daar's ‘n knop op die stuurwiel, nes die knop in jou broek
Vinyl seats inside, there's a knob on the steering wheel, just like the one in your pants
As sy bobby socks dra is sy net wat jy soek
If she wears bobby socks, she's exactly what you're looking for
In jou '63 Plymouth met sy white walls en vinne
In your '63 Plymouth with its white walls and fins
Word ‘n seun gou ‘n man, en wat is hier binne
A boy quickly becomes a man, and what is inside here
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