Ray Edward "Eddie" Cochran (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960) was an Americ… Read Full Bio ↴Ray Edward "Eddie" Cochran (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. With a charismatic voice that could switch effortlessly between smooth ballads and raucous rockabilly, Cochran epitomized the rebellious '50s rocker. Although killed in a tragic accident at the age of 21, the influence of his brief career, and life, was immeasurable, having inspired many of the greatest artists of the '60s. Cochran's distinctively rough, bass-driven singles (such as "C'mon Everybody", "Somethin' Else", and "Summertime Blues") have granted him the title of "grandfather of punk" by luminaries of the genre.

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.

Hallelujah
Eddie Cochran Lyrics

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Let me tell you about a girl I know
She's my baby and I love her so
Every morning when the sun comes up
She brings me coffee in my favorite cup
That's why I know, yes I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so

If I call her on the telephone

"Say, baby, Eddie's all alone"
By the time you count one-to-four
She'll be on my door, well

In the evening when the sun goes down
And there ain't nobody else around
She kisses me and she holds me tight
Says "Eddie baby, everything's all right"
That's how I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah I just love her so

Lemme tell you baby, in the evening when the sun goes down
And there ain't nobody else around
She kisses me and then she holds me tight
Says "Eddie baby, everything's swingin'"
That's how I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah I just love her so

Hallelujah I just love her so
Hallelujah I just love her so

Hey, darlin', hallelujah
I just love that chick so

Overall Meaning

The song 'Hallelujah I Love Her So' by Eddie Cochran is a classic love song that tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with his girlfriend. As the lyrics suggest, he is completely enamored with her, and she brings joy and happiness to his life in many different ways. The song has a cheerful and upbeat tune that complements the love story being told.

The first verse of the song describes the love that the singer has for his girlfriend. He talks about how she brings him coffee every morning in his favorite cup, which shows that she knows him well and cares for his needs. The chorus of the song then emphasizes the depth of his love, as he exclaims "Hallelujah, I just love her so."

In the second verse, the singer talks about how quickly his girlfriend responds to him when he calls her on the phone. He emphasizes that she is always there for him, even if he only counts up to four before she arrives. The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the strength of their love. In the final verse, the singer talks about how his girlfriend makes him feel when they are alone together in the evening. He emphasizes that he feels completely happy and content with her by his side.

Overall, 'Hallelujah I Love Her So' is a sweet and simple love song that captures the joy and happiness that can come from being in a loving relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Let me tell you about a girl I know
I want to tell you about the girl that I love

She's my baby and I love her so
This girl is mine and I love her deeply

Every morning when the sun comes up
Every morning, as the day starts, she brings me my morning coffee

She brings me coffee in my favorite cup
She brings me coffee in the cup that I like the most

That's why I know, yes I know
That's why I'm completely certain about my feelings

Hallelujah, I just love her so
I'm so grateful and happy that I love her

If I call her on the telephone
If I call her on the phone

"Say, baby, Eddie's all alone"
I'll say, "Hey baby, I'm all alone"

By the time you count one-to-four
In just one moment

She'll be on my door, well
She'll be at my door

In the evening when the sun goes down
As the day turns to night

And there ain't nobody else around
When there's no one else around

She kisses me and she holds me tight
She gives me a warm kiss and holds me tightly

Says "Eddie baby, everything's all right"
She reassures me that everything is going to be okay

That's how I know, yes, I know
That's how I know for sure

Hallelujah I just love her so
I love her so much and I'm grateful for it

Lemme tell you baby, in the evening when the sun goes down
Let me tell you, baby, when it's nighttime

She kisses me and then she holds me tight
She gives me a warm kiss and hugs me tightly

Says "Eddie baby, everything's swingin'"
She says everything is going great and we're having a good time

That's how I know, yes, I know
That's how I'm certain of my love for her

Hallelujah I just love her so
I'm so grateful and happy that I love her

Hey, darlin', hallelujah
Hey, my love, Hallelujah

I just love that chick so
I just love her so much

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Charles

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@smokinjz

4y↑2

Let me tell you about a girl I know, she's my baby and I love her so
Every morning when the sun comes up
She brings me coffee in my favorite cup, that's why I know, yes I know
Hallelujah I just love her so

When I call her on the telephone
She says baby, I'm all alone
By the time I count from one to four
She'll be knocking on my door

In the evening when the sun goes down
And there ain't nobody else around
She kisses me and she holds me tight
She says baby everything is alright

That's why I know, that's why I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Hallelujah, I just love that chick so

@Wolfhoundersful

Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know.
She is my baby and she lives next door.
Ev'ry morning 'fore the sun come up,
She brings my coffee in my fav'rite cup.
That's why I know, yes, I know,
Hallelujah, I just love her so.

When I'm in trouble and I have no friends,
I know she'll go with me until the end.
Ev'rybody asks me how I know.
I smile at them and say she told me so.
That's why I know, yes, I know,
Hallelujah, I just love her so.

Now if I call her on the telephone,
And tell her that I'm all alone
By the time I count from one to four, I hear her on my door.
In the evening when the sun does down,
When there is nobody else around,
She kisses me and she holds me tight.
And tells me "Daddy ev'ry thing's all right."
That's why I know, yes, I know,
Hallelujah, I just love her so.

All comments from YouTube:

@HarryWebb46

4y↑13

During his lifetime Eddie Cochran never got the Recognition, Respect and deserved Glory from the American public! Thanks to all of his UK fans he will get it forevermore!!

@Marcus538

2y↑1

Hes the first person I really got into , about 10 , 1970 ish, later I went back see if who I liked young was really as good as I thought , as people always knock your judgement , Eddie Cochran is quality , so back here today , I was talkikgvabput music toba black guy once , like I do , he bought up Eddie which is what jolted my memory , he was saying what a quality singer he was , and he is .

@johnhedgerguitarstudio3436

3y↑4

When I was 13 I heard this on a top 40 rock station in Austin TX and it totally knocked me out man! I wondered who the heck is this and listening now 54 years later it still knocks me out!!! Such super hip relaxed vocals and a great sounding guitar solo. Eddie was a real seasoned blues rockabilly player. Amazing! And the vocals about rival Bobby Darin! Just excellent!