Other recordings included "Looking For My Baby" and "Kissing." Albums included Remember Me Baby, The Earls: Today, The Earls - Live, Earl Change, and Streets of the Bronx.
Biography[edit]The Earls are one of the New York City doo-wop success stories. Discovered singing on the street corner in front of subway station, the Earls took the original black doo-wop street corner harmony sound, and refined and expanded it for new audiences.
Larry Chance was the driving force behind the group's formation and success. Larry grew up in Philadelphia and attended high school with Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, and Danny Rapp of Danny and the Juniors. But it was not until 1957 that he moved with his parents to the Bronx after high school, that his musical career took off.
Chance formed a group at the Tecumsa Social Club, known as the Hi-Hatters. The group was Chance, Bob Del Din, Eddie Harder, Larry Palombo and John Wray. In the fall of 1959 they were singing in front of a subway station when Johnny Powers, who had a fledging record label, Rome Records, heard them. Powers took them into the recording studio. They paid to record four tracks as the Hi-Hatters.
About this same time, Chance picked the name the Earls at random out of a dictionary. Later, in 1959, the Earls lost their original member Larry Palombo in an army skydiving accident when his parachute failed to open during an exercise. In 1961, Rome released the Earls' first record – "Life is But a Dream" (Rome 101 – 1961) b/w "Lost Love" (and later released with "Whoever You Are" as the B-side). The group then performed with Murray the K and on Dick Clark's American Bandstand show. They released another record that year, "Looking For My Baby" (Rome 102) b/w "Cross My Heart".
In 1962, the group hooked up with Stan Vincent and recorded "Remember Then" for Old Town Records (Old Town 1130) b/w "Let's Waddle". It was a hit, peaking at #24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963. Chance co-wrote the group's next single "Never" b/w "I Keep A-Tellin You" (Old Town 1133–1963). The group scored another hit in 1963 on Old Town with "Eyes" b/w "Look My Way" (Old Town 1141). Later, a demo "I Believe" was released (Old Town 1149–1963) b/w "Don’t Forget".
Chance later had a brief solo career, recording "Let Them Talk". He returned to the Earls who, at that time, had two new members – Bob Moricco and Ronnie Calabrese. The group started playing their own instruments and, in 1967, recorded "If I Could Do It Over" b/w "Papa" (Mr. G 801 – 1967), and a track for ABC Records, "Its Been a Long Time Coming" b/w "In My Lonely Room" (ABC 11109–1967).
The group continued performing into the 1970s and, in 1977, they released a disco version of The Velvets' "Tonight (Could Be the Night)." By 1983, the group's personnel were Chance, Ronnie Calabrese, Colon Rello, Bobby Tribuzio and Tony Obert, and they recorded Larry Chance and the Earls – Today.
Former member Art Loria died October 23, 2010. He performed and recorded with the group for 8 years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was the writer of the groups tribute to Elvis song, "He's Alive. The song is also on LARRY CHANCE SINGS COUNTRY, a new album by Chance
It's You
Earls Lyrics
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It is so big, she looks like
One of those rap guys' girlfriends
But, ya know, who understands those rap guys?
They only talk to her, because,
She looks like a total prostitute, 'kay?
I mean, her butt, is just so big
I can't believe it's just so round, it's like out there
She's just so, black
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung, want to pull up tough
'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh baby, I want to get wit'cha
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But with that butt you got makes (me so horny)
Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin
You say you want to get in my Benz?
Well, use me, use me
'Cause you ain't that average groupie
I've seen her dancin'
To hell with romancin'
She's sweat, wet,
Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette
I'm tired of magazines
Sayin' flat butts are the thing
Take the average black man and ask him that
She gotta pack much back
So, fellas (Yeah) Fellas (Yeah)
Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah)
Tell 'em to shake it (Shake it) Shake it (Shake it)
Shake that healthy butt
Baby got back (L.A. fits with the Oakland booty)
Baby got back (L.A. fits with the Oakland booty)
I like 'em round, and big
And when I'm throwin' a gig
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
Now here's my scandal
I want to get you home
And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh
I ain't talkin' bout Playboy
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I want 'em real thick and juicy
So find that juicy double
Mix-a-Lot's in trouble
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
Knock-kneed bimbos walkin' like hoes
You can have them bimbos
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
A word to the thick soul sistas, I want to get with ya
I won't cuss or hit ya
But I gotta be straight when I say I want to fuck
Til the break of dawn
Baby got it goin' on
A lot of simps won't like this song
'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
And I'd rather stay and play
'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
And I'm down to get the friction on
So, ladies (yeah) Ladies (yeah)
If you want to role in my Mercedes (yeah)
Then turn around, stick it out
Even white boys got to shout
Baby got back
Baby got back
Yeah, baby, when it comes to females
Cosmo ain't got nothin'
To do with my selection
Thirty six-twenty four- thirty six
Ha ha, only if she's 5'3
So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda
But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda
My anaconda don't want none
Unless you've got buns, hon
You can do side bends or sit-ups
But please don't lose that butt
Some brothers want to play that hard role
And tell you that the butt ain't gol'
So they toss it and leave it
And I pull up quick to retrieve it
So Cosmo says you're fat
Well I ain't down with that
'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'
And I'm thinkin' bout stickin'
To the beanpole dames in the magazines
You ain't it, Miss Thing
Give me a sista, I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
Some knucklehead tried to dis
'Cause his girls are on my list
He had game but he chose to hit 'em
And I pull up quick to get wit 'em
So ladies, if the butt is round,
And you want a triple X throw down
Dial 1-900-MIXALOT
And kick them nasty thoughts
Baby got back
Baby got back
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
"It's You" is not a song by Earl, it's actually "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot. The song is a controversial take on body image and size, particularly relating to women's bodies. The lyrics are centered around the idea of a woman with a large behind being an object of male desire, and it can be seen as objectifying and sexist.
The first stanza is a satirical take on the way some people (men and women) use language to objectify women. The self-satisfied narrator is remarking on a woman with a large butt, but his language is full of contradictions and nonsensical statements. He comments on her apparent relationship status with no evidence, claims that only rappers understand her, and refers to her as a prostitute. All of these comments betray his own lack of understanding about the subject at hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my, God Becky, look at her butt
Oh my goodness, Becky, take a look at the size of her buttocks
It is so big, she looks like
One of those rap guys' girlfriends
Her buttocks are exceptionally large, resembling the girlfriends of rap musicians
But, ya know, who understands those rap guys?
But honestly, who can truly comprehend the thought processes of those rap artists?
They only talk to her, because,
She looks like a total prostitute, 'kay?
They only engage in conversation with her because they perceive her to be promiscuous, you know?
I mean, her butt, is just so big
I mean, her buttocks are extremely voluminous
I can't believe it's just so round, it's like out there
I find it hard to believe that her buttocks are so perfectly circular; they are attention-grabbing
I mean gross, look
I mean, it's repulsive, take a look
She's just so, black
She just has a dark complexion
I like big butts and I can not lie
I am attracted to large buttocks and I am being honest
You other brothers can't deny
The rest of you gentlemen cannot reject or deny this attraction
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
That when a woman enters with a very slim waist
And a round thing in your face
And with a prominent posterior on full display
You get sprung, want to pull up tough
You become infatuated and feel the need to put on a confident facade
'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed
Because you notice that her buttocks appear full or enhanced
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
Hidden beneath the jeans she is wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
I am captivated and unable to stop looking
Oh baby, I want to get wit'cha
Oh darling, I desire to be with you
And take your picture
And capture your image
My homeboys tried to warn me
My male friends attempted to caution me
But with that butt you got makes (me so horny)
But your buttocks cause me to feel incredibly aroused
Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin
Oh, buttocks with unblemished skin
You say you want to get in my Benz?
Are you saying that you desire access to my luxury car?
Well, use me, use me
Well then, take advantage of me, exploit me
'Cause you ain't that average groupie
Because you are not an ordinary fan seeking attention
I've seen her dancin'
I have witnessed her dancing
To hell with romancin'
Forget about romantic gestures
She's sweat, wet,
Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette
She is perspiring, moist, and possesses an impressive level of energy like a high-speed Corvette car
I'm tired of magazines
Sayin' flat butts are the thing
I am fed up with magazines promoting the idea that flat buttocks are desirable
Take the average black man and ask him that
She gotta pack much back
Survey the average black male and inquire about his opinions on the matter; he will likely prioritize a well-endowed rear
So, fellas (Yeah) Fellas (Yeah)
Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah)
So, gentlemen, do your significant others possess a shapely buttocks? (Absolutely)
Tell 'em to shake it (Shake it) Shake it (Shake it)
Shake that healthy butt
Advise them to wiggle their derriere in a provocative manner
Baby got back (L.A. fits with the Oakland booty)
This woman possesses ample buttocks that are well-suited for garments from Los Angeles and are reminiscent of those found in Oakland
I like 'em round, and big
I find them attractive when they are circular and sizeable
And when I'm throwin' a gig
And when I am hosting an event
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
I simply cannot control my urges and am behaving instinctively
Now here's my scandal
Now here is my shocking revelation
I want to get you home
I desire to take you to your place of residence
And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh
And engage in sexual intercourse multiple times, ugh, ugh
I ain't talkin' bout Playboy
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I am not referring to the magazine Playboy, as artificial body enhancements are more suitable for intimate playthings
I want 'em real thick and juicy
I want them with genuinely substantial and plump buttocks
So find that juicy double
Therefore, locate a person with such desirable prominent derriere
Mix-a-Lot's in trouble
The artist Mix-a-Lot is facing consequences or challenges
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
Desperately seeking a portion of that attractive protrusion
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
Therefore, I am watching music videos of the rock genre
Knock-kneed bimbos walkin' like hoes
Thin-legged, unintelligent women strutting suggestively
You can have them bimbos
You are free to have those unintelligent women
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
I will maintain my relationships with women who possess the qualities of Flo Jo (Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, an Olympic track and field athlete)
A word to the thick soul sistas, I want to get with ya
A message to the curvaceous, soulful women: I desire to establish a connection with you
I won't cuss or hit ya
I will not swear at or physically harm you
But I gotta be straight when I say I want to fuck
Til the break of dawn
But I must be honest when I say I want to engage in intercourse until daybreak
Baby got it goin' on
Baby possesses captivating attributes
A lot of simps won't like this song
Many weak-minded individuals will disapprove of this song
'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
Because those cowardly individuals prefer to engage in casual sexual encounters and then abruptly end the relationship
And I'd rather stay and play
But I prefer to remain and enjoy an ongoing connection
Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
Because I possess a well-endowed physique and have great stamina
And I'm down to get the friction on
And I am eager to engage in energetic sexual activity
So, ladies (yeah) Ladies (yeah)
If you want to role in my Mercedes (yeah)
Therefore, ladies, if you wish to ride along in my Mercedes
Then turn around, stick it out
Then face away from me and protrude your buttocks
Even white boys got to shout
Even Caucasian males feel compelled to express their enthusiasm
Baby got back
This woman possesses prominent buttocks
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda
Thus, your girlfriend drives a Honda vehicle while listening to fitness instructional videos featuring Fonda
But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda
However, Fonda's Honda does not possess a powerful engine in the rear
My anaconda don't want none
Unless you've got buns, hon
My anaconda (a metaphor for my sexual desire) is not interested unless you have well-developed buttocks, honey
You can do side bends or sit-ups
You can engage in exercises like side bends or sit-ups
But please don't lose that butt
But I implore you not to lose your well-endowed rear
Some brothers want to play that hard role
Certain men desire to adopt a tough persona
And tell you that the butt ain't gol'
And try to convince you that a well-developed buttocks is not valuable
So they toss it and leave it
Therefore, they discard and abandon it
And I pull up quick to retrieve it
But I swiftly approach to claim it as my own
So Cosmo says you're fat
So the magazine Cosmo claims that you are overweight
Well, I ain't down with that
Well, I do not agree with that assertion
'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'
Because your waistline is slender and your body possesses enticing curves
And I'm thinkin' bout stickin'
And I am considering engaging in sexual intercourse
To the beanpole dames in the magazines
Instead of pursuing excessively thin women found in magazines
You ain't it, Miss Thing
You are the one I desire, Miss Thing
Give me a sista, I can't resist her
Provide me with a sister, as I am unable to resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
Even the dish of red beans and rice did not overlook her
Some knucklehead tried to dis
Some foolish individual attempted to disparage her
'Cause his girls are on my list
Because his girlfriends have caught my attention and are of interest to me
He had game but he chose to hit 'em
He had skills and charm, but he decided to have sex with them
And I pull up quick to get wit 'em
And I rapidly approach to establish a connection with them
So ladies, if the butt is round,
And you want a triple X throw down
Therefore, ladies, if you have a well-rounded buttocks and desire an explicit encounter
Dial 1-900-MIXALOT
Dial 1-900-MIXALOT (a fictional number in the song)
And kick them nasty thoughts
And indulge in explicit fantasies
Baby got back
This woman possesses prominent buttocks
Baby got back
This woman possesses prominent buttocks
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
(Little in the middle but she got much back)
(Although her waistline may be narrow, she has significant buttocks)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY L. RAY
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