Crazy Elephant's "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" (b/w "The Dark Part of My Mind") was a transatlantic one-hit wonder, making #12 both on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the UK Singles Chart. Several follow-up singles, including "Gimme Some More" (b/w "My Baby (Honey Pie")) and "Sunshine Red Wine" (b/w "Pam"), failed to chart.
The band also released Crazy Elephant, a self-titled album, in 1970, featuring:
* Robert Spencer (vocals)
* Kenny Cohen (flute, sax vocals), who later performed with The Eagles, Santana, Rod Stewart and B. B. King
* Bob Avery (drums), who also played with The Music Explosion
* Larry Laufer (keyboards, vocals)
* Hal King (vocals)
* Ronnie Bretone (bass)
Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
Crazy Elephant Lyrics
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To the Gulf Stream water
Up to California end
I'm gonna spend my life both night and day
I say, gimme, gimme good lovin' every night
(Hey, you know it's alright, child)
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
To the girls in Frisco
To the girls in New York
To the girls in Texican, you gotta understand
That baby, I'm your man
I say, gimme, gimme good lovin' every night
(Yeah, you know it's alright now, now)
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Gimme, gimme good lovin' every night
(Hey, you know it's alright now, child)
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
Yes, you know it's alright now, now
Gimme, gimme good lovin' every night
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
The lyrics to Crazy Elephant's "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" are a simple plea for affection and connection, with the singer proclaiming their intention to spend their life seeking love from various corners of the United States. Starting from Atlanta, Georgia, they plan on travelling to the Gulf Stream water and all the way up to the California end, openly declaring their desire to find love across the nation. They specifically mention the girls in Frisco, New York and Texican, and assure them that they are the man for them. The repeated chorus is a call for good lovin', which they want every night and want it to make everything alright.
Musically, the song is driven by a catchy, upbeat guitar riff and a fast-paced drumbeat, which creates a fun and energetic mood. Although the lyrics themselves are not particularly complex, the repetition and forceful delivery of the chorus conveys a sense of urgency and desperation. The singer sounds like they are pleading for someone to give them the love they crave, and the way they repeat "gimme, gimme good lovin'" suggests that they believe that this is the solution to all their problems.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" are a simple and straightforward expression of desire for connection and affection. They speak to a universal human need for love and intimacy, and capture the energy and excitement of seeking out new romantic experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
From Atlanta, Georgia
Starting from Atlanta, Georgia
To the Gulf Stream water
Going to the Gulf Stream water
Up to California end
Travelling to the end of California
I'm gonna spend my life both night and day
I'm going to live my life day and night
I say, gimme, gimme good lovin' every night
I want to receive a lot of love and affection every night
(Hey, you know it's alright, child)
It's okay to ask for lots of love
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
I need good loving to make everything good
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
expressing amusement or excitement
To the girls in Frisco
Addressing the girls in Frisco
To the girls in New York
Addressing the girls in New York
To the girls in Texican, you gotta understand
Explaining to the girls in Texican that they need to understand
That baby, I'm your man
Assuring the girls that he's the right man for them
Yeah, you know it's alright now, now
Assurance that everything is okay now
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
I need good loving to make everything good
Yes, you know it's alright now, now
Assurance that everything is okay now
Gimme, gimme good lovin' every night
I want to receive a lot of love and affection every night
Gimme, gimme good lovin' make it alright
I need good loving to make everything good
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Written by: Joey Levine, Richie Cordell
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