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.
Git It
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou, will-ou will-ou
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Once there was a girl,
Said to me, where can it be,
Where's your Cadillac car,
Cadillac car, Cadillac car,
Where can I get me a Cadillac car
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it,
Or I'll do the best I can, well, say,
Git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Once there was a girl,
Oh, what a girl,
Said to me, where can it be,
Where's your diamond ring,
Diamond ring, diamond ring,
Where can I get me a diamond ring
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it,
Or I'll do the best I can, well, say,
Git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Once there was a girl,
Oh, what a girl,
Said to me, where can it be,
Where's your diamond ring,
Diamond ring, diamond ring,
Where can I get me a diamond ring
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it,
Or I'll do the best I can, well, say,
Git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Will-ou will-ou, will-ou will-ou
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
The lyrics of Eddie Cochran's "Git It" use repetition and catchphrases to tell the story of a girl who wants material possessions, specifically a Cadillac car and a diamond ring. The singer of the song reassures her that he can "git it" for her, even though he doesn't have it currently. The chorus repeats the phrase "Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip" which creates a sense of urgency and excitement. This phrase can be interpreted as a call to action or a reinforcement of the idea of "getting it" and achieving one's desires.
The repetition of phrases such as "git it" and "will-ou will-ou" create a sense of rhythm and energy within the song. The lyrics emphasize the importance of material possessions and the desire to attain them. The singer of the song is willing to work hard to get what the girl wants, demonstrating the value placed on material success.
Overall, "Git It" is an upbeat and catchy song that highlights the American dream of success and material gain. Its use of repetition and catchy phrases make it a memorable and enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Energetic chant urging everyone to dance
Will-ou will-ou, will-ou will-ou
Repeating the chant to get everyone hyped
Once there was a girl, oh, what a girl
Introducing a girl who desires material possessions
Said to me, where can it be, where's your Cadillac car
Asking where the artist's luxurious car is
Cadillac car, Cadillac car, where can I get me a Cadillac car
Expressing a desire for a luxury car like the artist's
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
Assuring the girl that the singer can obtain a Cadillac car
Or I'll do the best I can, well, say
Promising to try hard to get what the girl wants
Git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Repeating the energetic chant to encourage the girl and others to dance
Once there was a girl, oh, what a girl
Introducing a girl who desires material possessions
Said to me, where can it be, where's your diamond ring
Asking where the artist's valuable ring is
Diamond ring, diamond ring, where can I get me a diamond ring
Expressing a desire for a valuable ring like the singer's
I don't have it now but I can git it, (git it)
Assuring the girl that the artist can obtain a diamond ring
Or I'll do the best I can, well, say
Promising to try hard to get what the girl wants
Git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Repeating the energetic chant to encourage the girl and others to dance
Will-ou will-ou wop whip whip whip
Energetic chant urging everyone to dance
Will-ou will-ou, will-ou will-ou
Repeating the chant to get everyone hyped
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOB KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jorge Azuara Bernal
Precursulsor del Rock príncipe de la verdadera Música del inicio sin final!!!!!
Felix Del Junco Riveron
No se si se ha hecho alguna película de su vida,pero seria bueno ver algo así,y conocer más de su vida y su genial música. Yo al menos puedo decir sin temor alguno que soy su fan,con tan solo haber escuchado uno de sus temas
Rebecca
Ён асноўны рокер, маці божай езуса хрыста! Амэн. 🤘🙏🔥
William Lee
1lenny, along with being one of the greatest musicians, Eddie is also the coolest dude of all time. Thank you for posting this classic rock-n-roll song.
guruuDev
Great song and riff --can't believe I've never heard it before!
monymaronie
Bad ass! Needs to be played at record hops!
Monika Środoń
Eddie chorcan the best favorite.
john thrussell
Love his voicegreat song
HarryWebb46
There needs to be a major Hollywood movie about the life and times of Eddie Cochran
j200gibbo
Oh Boy I seem to remember Harry Webb was absolutely superb back then as well........... ;-)