Grogan started out as "Screamin' Count Dracula & the Vampires", along with Lyndon Needs, Terry Walley and Gerald Bishop. Although they loved doing those first early gigs, the band was short-lived due to their young ages and no one having a driver's license. It was a good start, though, and encouraged by those who went to see them, they knew that, despite the media not playing it, Rock 'n' Roll wasn't dead and forgotten, and there were still thousands of kids out there who hadn't even heard of Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent or Johnny Burnette.
Grogan's sound was first heard of as far back as 1964, when Grogan, Lyndon Needs and Terry Walley decided to form a group which at first was called "Count Dracula and the Vampires" and later for a short time was known as "The Sundogs". In 1968 Grogan, Needs and Walley teamed up with boogie piano player Brian Thomas and bass player Don Kinsella, as "The Sundogs".
They got 'Crazy' Cavan Grogan; a dynamic, mean-looking and rubber-legged singer with the longest pair of drainpipes in the business. Lyndon Needs, fresh from school and the guitar shop; ready to play all the flashy leads, and if you gave him an inch of stage he'd leap miles in every direction. Terry Walley, who doffed a rhythm guitar and a cowboy hat and hasn't been seen without either since. Mike Coffey, a tubs man with a fearful backbeat; who, you might be forgiven for thinking, learned to play drum by sinking piles in Cardiff dockyard single- handed. And, of course, a Mr. Bassman. First it was Don Kinsella, a powerful anchor for six years. Now new boy Graham Price (a fully paid-up Welshman) has slotted in neatly as the four-string backman.
A source of inspiration at that time was when Newport Rock 'n' Roll fan, and editor of "Boppin News", "Breathless" Dan Coffey, who had for some time been shipping hundreds of rare, mostly unreleased, and uptill then unheard of Rockabilly records out of the USA into Newport.
When in 1970 this band was joined by Don Kinsella and Mike Coffey it was the start of "Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers". For four years they build up fame as a semi- professional unit, playing their own music, which, influenced by rockabilly, rock 'n' roll and country music, became known as "crazy rhythm". By the end of 1973 they had acquired a large following and there was increasing demand for a record by the group. It all resulted in the release of a single and an EP on their own label "Crazy Rhythm".The demand far exceeded the supply, however, and very soon these records became collector's items. Even though they did not perform in many countries, fans from everywhere responded to their music. To reach more people, the band decided to become fully professional and soon bookings flowed in thick and fast. March 1975 stands as a landmark in their development, for then they were top of the bill at the famous "Lyceum" in London, England. Fans from all over often travelled hundreds of miles to this concert, which turned out to be an enormous success.
Cross My Heart
Crazy Cavan Lyrics
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If I ever make you cry
'Cause I ain't that kinda guy
Cross my heart and hope to die
Well-a honey you can trust me
You can call me all your own
I won't go honkey-tonkeyn' and leave you sitting all alone
If I ever make you cry
Well I won't ever say goodbye
Cross my heart and hope to die
Well I've had my share of runnin wild
I wanna settle down
So if you give me all your love I'll never let you down
Cross my heart and hope to die
If I ever make you cry
'Cause I ain't that kinda guy
Cross my heart and hope to die
Well I've been looking for a girl someone to call my own
Someone I can really love
Someone to share my home
Cross my heart and hope to die
If I ever make you cry
Well I won't ever say goodbye
Cross my heart and hope to die
The Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers' song "Cross My Heart" presents the singer's devotion and love to his partner. He promises her that he will never make her cry, leave her alone or say goodbye to her. The repetition of the phrase "cross my heart and hope to die" emphasizes his sincerity in his words, as he states it multiple times throughout the song.
The song's lyrics highlight the desire for a serious and stable relationship after years of wild experiences. The singer seeks love and comfort with his partner, and he pledges to never hurt her. The repetition of the lyrics, along with the fast-paced rock and roll rhythm, conveys joy and excitement for their potential future together.
In summary, the song "Cross My Heart" by Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers is a declaration of love and devotion, pointedly emphasizing the singer's loyalty and commitment to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Cross my heart and hope to die
I promise with utmost sincerity
If I ever make you cry
I will never intentionally hurt you
'Cause I ain't that kinda guy
I am not the type of person to cause you heartache
Well-a honey you can trust me
You can rely on me completely, my dear
You can call me all your own
You have my undivided attention and affection
I won't go honkey-tonkeyn' and leave you sitting all alone
I will not go out dancing with other women and leave you feeling neglected
Well I won't ever say goodbye
I will never leave you, my love
Well I've had my share of runnin wild
I used to be reckless in love
I wanna settle down
I am ready to commit to one person
So if you give me all your love I'll never let you down
If you love me and give me a chance, I will always make you happy
Well I've been looking for a girl someone to call my own
I have been searching for a girlfriend to love exclusively
Someone I can really love
I desire to deeply connect with someone emotionally
Someone to share my home
I want to live with my partner and build a life together
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.