Clowney made his first record in 1956 under his own name but it was not until three years later that he scored a major success using the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez. His instrumental, "The Happy Organ", was the first pop/rock hit to feature the electronic organ as lead instrument. The 45rpm single went to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart.
Cortez had another Top Ten hit in 1962 with "Rinky Dink" on Chess Records.
Peg Leg
Dave "Baby" Cortez Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
one leg down and other good
The lyrics to Dave "Baby" Cortez's song Peg Leg are an ode to a simple, yet infectious dance trend that was popular at the time. The term "peg leg" refers to a dance move where the dancer hops on one foot while the other is bent at the knee, swinging back and forth. The lyrics suggest that everyone is joining in the trend and doing the move as they should be. The two short lines that make up the entire song are repetitive but catchy, making it easy for listeners to sing along and, of course, join in on the dance trend.
While the lyrics may seem straightforward and simple, they represent a larger cultural phenomenon of dance trends and how they spread through society. The song captures a moment in time where a single dance move could take hold and become a sensation. The lyrics celebrate the universality of dance and how it can bring people together in a shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
peg leg! everyone's doing it like they should
The trend of having a wooden leg is widely popular and everyone is following it as if it's the norm.
one leg down and other good
Walk with one leg down while the other (wooden) leg is in good condition.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind