They started playing in 1953 as the house band at the Moulin Rouge Club in Lake Charles, LA. In 1955, the Boogie Ramblers released "Cindy Lou" and "Such As Love" on Goldband Records. They became a popular regional live act, and toured with big names like Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino. In 1956, Cookie began being the band's front man and the name of the band was changed to "Cookie and the Boogie Ramblers." Soon after, the band was changed to its final name after hearing it shouted in jest from an audience. In 1957, they recorded their signature song 'Mathilda' for Judd Records. After initial struggles to get the song recorded they were able to use KAOK's studio. The record rose to #47 on the Billboard pop chart in early 1959, and is regarded as the unofficial anthem of the swamp pop genre. They followed up with a number of highly regarded but less commercially successful singles in the early 1960s, including "Belinda", "Betty and Dupree", and "Got You on My Mind", the latter reached The Billboards Hot 100 in May 1963.
In August 1965, Thierry moved to Los Angeles, leaving the Cupcakes to continue without him. Cookie was replaced as lead singer by "Little Alfred" (or "Lil' Alfred") Babino (January 5, 1944, Lake Charles – November 14, 2006). With Ernest Jacobs as bandleader, the group continued for several years but dispersed in the early 1970s.
Thierry was rediscovered in the 1990s and played at occasional blues festivals, reunited with the rest of the band, until his death in 1997. Thereafter, the band, led by Lil' Alfred, continued to perform at clubs in Louisiana and southeast Texas. Babino died at his residence in Lake Charles, in 2006.
Got You On My Mind
Cookie & The Cupcakes Lyrics
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I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.
The song "Got You On My Mind" by Cookie & the Cupcakes is an expression of deep desire and longing for someone. The lyrics convey the idea that the person being sung about is so deeply ingrained in the singer's heart and mind that they cannot resist the urge to be with them. The opening lines, "I've got you under my skin / I've got you deep in the heart of me," suggest that the singer's infatuation with this person has become a part of them, something that they cannot escape, and something that they do not necessarily want to escape from.
As the song progresses, the singer admits to having tried to resist the attraction, saying "I said to myself, this affair never will go so well / But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well / I've got you under my skin?" Despite the warning voice in their ear, telling them that they will never win and that they should wake up to reality, the singer cannot help but be consumed by their feelings for this person. The repetition of the phrase "I've got you under my skin" throughout the song emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the singer's love, and the final line, "And I like you under my skin," reinforces the idea that the singer is happy to be so taken with this person.
Overall, "Got You On My Mind" is a heartfelt and honest expression of desire, with lyrics that beautifully capture the feeling of being completely consumed by love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin.
You've become a part of me.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
You're deeply rooted in my heart.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
You're an inseparable part of my heart.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I tried hard not to give in to my feelings for you.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I told myself that our relationship won't work out.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
But why should I resist, when deep down I know
I've got you under my skin?
that you're already a part of me?
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I'd do anything to have you by my side.
For the sake of havin' you near
Just to be close to you.
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
Even though I hear a warning voice in my head at night.
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Telling me that it's foolish to think that I can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
Asking me to use my head, and accept reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
But every time I try, the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Stops me from moving forward.
Cause I've got you under my skin.
Because you've become a part of me.
And I like you under my skin.
And I like having you as a part of me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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@lousalute4220
Beautiful 'swamp pop' music from my past. Thanks for the post.
@louellabaker989
Brings back so many memories of my youth dancing to this song in Lafayette, La. my birthplace. Love this song especially and Cookie and the Cupcakes music❤️
@FriendofDorothy
You gotta love a group called Cookie and his Cupcakes! I bought this record as a kid and played the hell out of it. The flip side was "I'm in Love" as I recall. Love the piano in this!! Did Chess ever put out anything less than wonderful?? I doubt it. This is the real deal. I also have "Matilda" by the same group but I like this song better, it's pure classic southern soul to my ears.
@andres60999
This is a heartbreaker, but it’s music to my ears and I listen to it daily; the piano background music just regenerates my soul.
@bennyjazzful
That would have been incredible to have seen all those great artists live. Amazing sounds & so,so good.
@rtshort
I had the pleasure several times at a local bar in Clinton, LA. WAY back in my younger years. They used to pack the place.
@tammythedford5214
IT WAS AMAZING i KNOW!!!! I HEARD THEM MANY TIMES!
@moodyforu
Brings back memories of when I was a kid living in Houston. There was a beer joint not far from our house. I would open my bedroom window at night and I would hear this song being played on the jukebox a lot.
@josephroache3176
Fabulous. An absolute classic example of Swamp Pop.
@davidwalsh3439
One of the best groups ever.