Ray Edward Cochran was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota; however, as his parents were from Oklahoma, he considered himself an Oklahoman, and introduced himself as such in interviews. He took music lessons in school, but eventually quit the band to play drums. Rather than take piano lessons, Cochran began learning guitar, playing the country music he heard on the radio. As time went on, Cochran moved to Los Angeles, California in 1953. Together with Hank Cochran, Eddie formed The Cochran Brothers, though the two shared no relation.
Around the same time, Cochran worked as a session musician, but aspired to be a songwriter and artist in his own right, and recorded a demo with songwriting partner and future manager, Jerry Capeheart. Cochran's first notable foray into the public eye was as one of the many performing artists featured in the musical comedy film The Girl Can't Help It starring Jayne Mansfield, eventually resulting in a recording contract with Liberty. He would follow up on this appearance by appearing in several films of the same genre. He also performed as a support act for such stars as Gene Vincent and Little Richard, who were among Cochran's co-stars in the aforementioned film.
For his recordings, Cochran often used experimental techniques that would later become part and parcel for other recording artists, notably recording numerous overdubs in order to create the rich, distinctive guitar sound for "Summertime Blues" and "C'mon Everybody". "Twenty Flight Rock", the song Cochran performed in The Girl Can't Help It, was the very first song a young Paul McCartney played for John Lennon as his audition for Lennon's group, The Quarrymen, which would later metamorphose into The Beatles.
Cochran was killed in an automobile accident in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England during a tour of Britain with Gene Vincent. Vincent and Cochran's fiancee, who were both in the car, survived the crash. Scholars have noted that, somewhat eerily, Cochran's last single release in his lifetime was "Three Steps to Heaven", although the song's lyrical context has nothing to do with death. Cochran's death occurred little over a year after the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, to whom he paid tribute in his recording of the song "Three Stars", which remained unreleased until 1966.
A majority of Cochran's recorded legacy would be released posthumously; in his lifetime, only one album, Singin' to My Baby (1957), was ever released. Perhaps owing to the brevity of his career, Cochran never attained the same star status as other rockers of the era; however, his lyrical themes of teenage desires and rebellion, being somewhat more morose and raucous than his contemporaries, had a profound influence on many of the greatest artists of the '60s and '70s, such as The Beatles, The Who, and The Rolling Stones.
Fontella
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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Her cheeks are roses and her lips are mellow
That's a-my girl and her name is Fontella
Oh-oh, Fontella is the girl for me
I says a-oh Fontella, well Fontella
I says a-oh Fontella, you know Fontella
Fontella is the girl for me
She loves me more when I hold her tight
Oh Fontella, won't you be my wife
Oh-yeah pretty baby I'll treat you right
I says a-oh Fontella, well Fontella
I says a-oh Fontella, you know Fontella
Fontella is the girl for me
I'm tellin' you gal, she's a mighty fine
I just can't get her off of my mind
When she goes struttin' down the street
All the little birdies go tweet-tweet-tweet
The lyrics to Eddie Cochran's song "Fontella" describe the singer's admiration and affection for a girl named Fontella. The song begins by highlighting her physical beauty, with references to her rosy cheeks and mellow lips. The singer proclaims that Fontella is the girl for him, emphasizing his attraction and desire for her.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that Fontella reciprocates the singer's feelings. He mentions that she loves him more when he holds her tight and wants to kiss him with all her might. The singer then expresses his desire for Fontella to be his wife, promising to treat her right. The song concludes by emphasizing the impact Fontella has on others, as the little birdies are said to go tweet-tweet-tweet when she walks down the street, suggesting her irresistible charm and beauty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fontella" convey the singer's adoration for a girl named Fontella, highlighting her physical attributes and their mutual affection.
Line by Line Meaning
You see that girlie in the yellow sweater
Do you notice that young lady in the yellow sweater?
Her cheeks are roses and her lips are mellow
Her cheeks have a rosy hue and her lips are soft and gentle
That's a-my girl and her name is Fontella
She is my girl and her name happens to be Fontella
Oh-oh, Fontella is the girl for me
Oh, Fontella is the ideal girl for me
I says a-oh Fontella, well Fontella
I say, oh Fontella, well, Fontella
I says a-oh Fontella, you know Fontella
I say, oh Fontella, you are aware of Fontella
Fontella is the girl for me
Fontella is the girl who suits me best
She loves me more when I hold her tight
Her affection for me intensifies when I embrace her tightly
She wants to kiss me with all her might
She desires to passionately kiss me
Oh Fontella, won't you be my wife
Oh Fontella, would you agree to become my wife?
Oh-yeah pretty baby I'll treat you right
Oh yes, my beautiful darling, I will treat you kindly
I says a-oh Fontella, well Fontella
I say, oh Fontella, well, Fontella
I says a-oh Fontella, you know Fontella
I say, oh Fontella, you are aware of Fontella
Fontella is the girl for me
Fontella is the girl who suits me best
I'm tellin' you gal, she's a mighty fine
I am telling you, my dear, she is exceptionally wonderful
I just can't get her off of my mind
I simply cannot stop thinking about her
When she goes struttin' down the street
As she confidently walks down the street
All the little birdies go tweet-tweet-tweet
All the small birds chirp joyfully in reaction to her presence
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Fontella is fruit flavored candy....
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