… Read Full Bio ↴Connie Stevens (born August 8, 1938) is an American actress and singer.
She was born Concetta Rosalie Anna Ingoglia in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Peter Ingoglia (known as musician Teddy Stevens) and singer Eleanor McGinley.
Connie adopted her father's stage name of Stevens as her own. Her parents were divorced and she lived with grandparents. Coming from a musical family, she formed a singing group called The Fourmost, the other three vocalists went on to fame as The Lettermen. In 1953, Stevens moved to Los Angeles with her father. When she was sixteen, she started another singing group, The Three Debs. She enrolled at a professional school (Georgia Massey's School of Song and Dance in Los Angeles), sang professionally and appeared in local repertory theater.
Stevens then started working as a movie extra. After appearing in four B movies, Jerry Lewis saw her in Dragstrip Riot and cast her in Rock-A-Bye Baby. Soon after that, she signed a contract with Warner Brothers.
She played 'Cricket Blake' in the popular Television detective series Hawaiian Eye from 1959 to 1962, a role that made her famous. In a televised interview on August 26, 2003, on CNN's Larry King Live, Stevens recounted that while on the set of Hawaiian Eye she was told she had a telephone call from Elvis Presley. She didn't believe it, but in fact it was Elvis, inviting her to a party, saying he would come to her house and pick her up personally. They dated for a time and she says they remained lifelong friends.
Her first album was titled Concetta (1958). She had minor hits with the songs Blame It On My Youth, Looking For A Boy, and Spring Is Here. She appeared opposite James Garner in a comedy episode of the TV western series Maverick entitled "Two Tickets to Ten Strike," and after making several appearances on the Warner Bros. hit TV series 77 Sunset Strip, she recorded the hit novelty song Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb, a duet with one of the shows stars, Edward Byrnes. She also recorded the hit single Sixteen Reasons (1960). It hit the top five in both Billboard and Cashbox.
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Connie Stevens Lyrics
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Kookie, Kookie?
Well now, let's take it from the top and grab some wheels
We're well along and talk about some cuckoo deals
But Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb
Kookie, Kookie?
Don't cut out of here till we get on Cloud Nine
But Kookie, Kookie?
I've got smog in the noggin ever since you made the scene
You're the utmost
If you ever tool me out
Dead, I'm the saddest, like a brain
The very utmost
Kookie, lend me your comb
Kookie, Kookie?
Man, I got my British lighters and my flapsy-colored pen
You're gonna send me to that planet called
You know it, baby, the end
Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb
Kookie, Kookie?
If you ever cut out, you might be a stray cat
'Cause when I'm flyin' solo, nowhere's we're on that!
Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb
Kookie, Kookie?
What's with this comb caper, baby?
Why do you wanna latch up with my comb?
I just want you to stop combing your hair and kiss me
You're the maximum utmost
Well, I'm beat and I'm dreams goin', I'm movin' right now
'Cause that's the kind of scene that I dig
Baby, you're the ginchiest!
The song "Kookie Kookie" by Connie Stevens is a playful and flirtatious duet between two characters named Edd Byrnes and Connie Stevens. The song features a lighthearted conversation between the two, with Edd continuously asking Connie to lend him her comb, which becomes a running gag throughout the song. The lyrics are full of teenage slang and playful banter, with the two characters discussing their plans to go for a drive and have some fun while showing off their coolness and hipness.
The song captures the spirit of the 1950s and early 1960s, a time when popular culture was dominated by the teenage market and rock and roll music was at its peak. The lyrics reflect the slang and style of the time, with phrases like "grab some wheels," "cuckoo deals," and "smog in the noggin." The song also highlights the importance of appearance and fashion in this era, with Edd and Connie discussing their combs and hair styles.
Overall, "Kookie Kookie" is a fun and catchy song that captures the energy and spirit of a bygone era. It is a perfect example of the type of music that was popular in the early days of rock and roll and has become a nostalgic classic over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb
Can I borrow your comb, please?
Kookie, Kookie?
Is that alright with you?
Well now, let's take it from the top and grab some wheels
Let's start fresh and go for a drive.
We're well along and talk about some cuckoo deals
We've been chatting for a while and discussing some crazy plans.
Now you're on the way, miss, and I'm readin' you just fine
I think I understand where you're coming from now.
Don't cut out of here till we get on Cloud Nine
Let's not leave until we're both really happy.
I've got smog in the noggin ever since you made the scene
You've made a big impression on me and I can't stop thinking about you.
You're the utmost / The very utmost
You are the best, the absolute tops.
If you ever tool me out / Dead, I'm the saddest, like a brain
If you ever leave me, I'll be heartbroken and crushed.
Man, I got my British lighters and my flapsy-colored pen / You're gonna send me to that planet called / You know it, baby, the end
I'm so in love with you, you make me feel like I'm on another planet.
If you ever cut out, you might be a stray cat / 'Cause when I'm flyin' solo, nowhere's we're on that!
If you leave me, you'll be missing out because everything is better with you.
What's with this comb caper, baby? / Why do you wanna latch up with my comb? / I just want you to stop combing your hair and kiss me / You're the maximum utmost
I don't really want your comb, I just want you to kiss me instead of fussing with your hair. You're still the best, though.
Well, I'm beat and I'm dreams goin', I'm movin' right now / 'Cause that's the kind of scene that I dig / Baby, you're the ginchiest!
I'm really tired but also really happy and excited because being with you is the best. You're the coolest!
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Taylor
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@vinyltapelover
Dang song, and watching these two together had me smiling. Rip and thanks for the memories, Ed Kookie Byrnes.
@veejones9920
A young Connie Stevens, Edd Byrnes and Dick Clark, what a treat to see them all again.
@sandrasanders706
When I heard about Ed Brynes's death I went to YT back and I played several versions of the theme of 77 Sunset Strip.. snap snap.... by Warner Brothers..RIP Kookie..
@mistiroberts1576
Connie Stevens looks so nervous 😅
@bobhess7434
They know the song is just ridiculous. He is playing directly to the camera and constantly winking and flirting. And they both seem to be having so much fun. This is just adorable.
@kellyhughart9600
I noticed that too. He can't quit smiling at Connie Stevens!
@nickhill8612
@Kelly Hughart
I had to Google this because of Married with children.
@rrrogster
He was a homosexual gigilo before this gig. True story - check out his biography - if you dare.
@nickhill8612
@RRROG
Alright I'll check it out.
@lahoku
@@rrrogsterlike almost EVERY STAR IN HOLLYWOOD! If you want to make it, you must play the Devils Advocate! Quincy Jones & other ELITES control the industry & beyond!