The band's style is a mixture of country music, rockabilly, and blues. Their marathon live shows were legendary, but many felt that the spirit of those performances was never fully captured in the band's recordings.
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Tutti Frutti
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Lyrics
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A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Tutti frutti, oh rutti
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
I got a girl named Daisy She almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy, you don't know what she's doin' to me
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Tutti frutti, oh rutti
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
/ INSTRUMENTAL /
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
I got a girl named Sue I said, she knows just what to do
I got a girl named Sue She knows just what to do
She rocks to the East, she rocks to the West
But she's the girl that I love best
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Tutti frutti, oh rutti
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom
The lyrics to Tutti Frutti by Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen are a tribute to the original song by Little Richard. The repetition of "Tutti Frutti, oh rutti" in the chorus is a nod to the nonsensical lyrics that Little Richard made famous. The verses describe two women, Daisy and Sue, and their sexual appeal to the singer. The use of the phrase "almost drives me crazy" suggests that the women have a certain power over the singer, but it is ultimately their love and sexual abilities that attract him.
The song overall reflects the rockabilly and rock and roll music of the 1950s, capturing the youthful energy and spirit of the era. It is not meant to be taken too seriously, but rather enjoyed for its catchy beat and playful lyrics. The instrumental break in the middle of the song allows for the musicians to show their talent and adds an element of excitement to the overall composition.
Line by Line Meaning
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
The singer is exclaiming in excitement and enthusiasm.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
The singer is expressing their enjoyment of something, using a nonsense phrase to convey their excitement.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
The singer continues to express their joy and satisfaction with something, using the same nonsense phrase.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti
Once again, the artist is expressing their delight with something using the same nonsense phrase.
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
The artist continues to express their excitement and enthusiasm.
I got a girl named Daisy
The singer is introducing a character, Daisy, who is important to the story.
She almost drives me crazy
The singer is explaining that Daisy has a strong effect on them emotionally.
Got a girl named Daisy
Repeating the introduction of Daisy for emphasis.
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
The artist is expressing how much they appreciate Daisy's ability to show them love and affection.
Boy, you don't know what she's doin' to me
The artist is addressing someone and telling them that they don't understand the intense emotions that Daisy creates in them.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Using the same nonsense phrase, the singer indicates that Daisy continues to bring them joy and satisfaction.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Again, the artist is expressing their delight with Daisy using the same phrase.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti
Once more, the singer is using the nonsense phrase to convey their enjoyment of something, likely referring to Daisy.
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam bam
The singer returns to their initial expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
I got a girl named Sue
The singer is introducing another character, Sue, who is important to the story.
She knows just what to do
The artist is expressing their appreciation for Sue's abilities or qualities.
I got a girl named Sue
Repeating the introduction of Sue for emphasis.
She rocks to the East, she rocks to the West
The singer is describing Sue's movements or actions, indicating that she is lively or active.
But she's the girl that I love best
Despite Sue's actions or abilities, the singer emphasizes that Daisy remains their primary love.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
Using the same phrase, the artist expresses their overall enjoyment of the situation or characters.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti, tutti frutti, oh rutti
The artist continues to express their satisfaction, using the same phrase.
Tutti frutti, oh rutti
One final time, the artist uses the nonsense phrase to indicate their high level of enjoyment or satisfaction.
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom
The singer ends the song with another expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulstart890
God bless all who sail here, especially truck drivers,
@oldmanfromoc7684
I know your right driver, Keep on Truckin!
@caseysheehan3220
my departed bro,dennis,82nd airborne,69-71,left me his copy,it was neighborhood favorite,everybuddy else had kiss er sum such?hehehe...taterbug
@manitobuckles
So long Commander! RIP
@douggarrick4378
Andy Stein..... Hey Andy .............. Hey... Fiddle break. That cracks me up. Great to hear bands having fun while recording.
@BoFrazer
I read that he was a major stoner in this period, and I can just imagine him oblivious staring into space while they’re wanting him to solo! 😂
@kurtschultz8199
@@BoFrazer "He"? Don't you mean "They"?!?
I think it was part and parcel for being in the Lost Planet Airmen...
@irateiconoclast
THE album that turned me onto country, and I ain't looked back since, neighbor!
@douggarrick4378
It's the sole reason I bought a steel guitar.
@tomsteinberg6765
Cody is much more than "country"...boogie woogie, check it out. But they did try to revive 40s music in the OMG 70s generation