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.
Little Angel
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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And in my eyes you'll find a tear
I'm scared that I'm losing you
That's why I cry
If I should lose you, little angel, I'd die
Oh, little angel, I'd die
Oh-oh, I had a dream and you were gone
Without your love, I was alone
If I should lose you, little angel, I'd die
Oh, little angel, I'd die
Deep in my heart, I have to know
Your love is true, don't ever go
So tell me I'm crazy to worry 'bout you
Tell me that your love, little angel, is true
Oh, that your love is true
The lyrics to Eddie Cochran's song Little Angel express the fear of losing someone. The singer admits to feeling scared that his loved one may leave him and that this fear brings him to tears. He goes on to say that he cannot bear the thought of losing his "little angel" and that he would die if he did. In the second verse, he describes a dream where his loved one is gone, and he is left alone, further emphasizing his fear of losing her. He pleads with her not to leave and reassures himself that her love is true and that she will not abandon him.
This song is beautifully tender yet emotional, showcasing the vulnerability and fragility of love. It portrays the fear and anxiety that come with love and how the thought of losing someone you love can be overwhelming. The singer's voice and the melody work together to add to the song's overall emotional impact. The lyrics reveal the fear of being alone, abandoned, and unloved, which is a universal human experience, making the song relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in my heart there's a fear
I have a deep inherent worry
And in my eyes you'll find a tear
My sadness is visible to anyone looking
I'm scared that I'm losing you
I fear that our relationship is ending
That's why I cry
I shed tears because of my fear
If I should lose you, little angel, I'd die
I can't bear the thought of losing you
Oh, little angel, I'd die
I emphasize how much your leaving would hurt me
Oh-oh, I had a dream and you were gone
I had a nightmare about losing you
Without your love, I was alone
I was truly alone without your love
So don't ever leave me and don't say goodbye
I want you to stay with me forever
Deep in my heart, I have to know
I need reassurance
Your love is true, don't ever go
I want to know that your love is sincere
So tell me I'm crazy to worry 'bout you
I want to hear that I am worrying unnecessarily
Tell me that your love, little angel, is true
I need to know that your love is genuine
Oh, that your love is true
I emphasize how important true love is to me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: H. WINN
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@christondewaal4470
I do and did like Elvis Presley very much but in total Eddie Cochran had even more talent and on the same time there voices did like more op less the same for many people who hear Eddie's vocal voice for the frist time than many people think is that Elvis .
Eddie wrote 176 ssong by himself - he played Bass - ritme-latin-lead gitar- drums - piano - Ukelele .
Played in 4 moves and there were planned two more
On his 16th he was already a professional musican and became only 21 years old dead by car accident in Chippenham on his way to London airport.
There is so much more to tell about his humor his multitalent and the very nice person he was Anyhow I do neer fotget him and his misic.
He played country music - latin music - blues - instrumental music - jazz music and on his age he played songs of Frank Sinatra- Ray Charles and the fantastic LP Singing to my baby with The Herman Mann Orchestra and chorus.
None else did or could do this also almost everyone from 1955 up to 1960 from the Rock and Roll time played with him.
He played als gitar in Speedy Consales from Path Boone and he was fameus for his humor .
In 1960 on his tour with Gene Vincent - Adam Faith - Marty Wild - Joe Brown he has made the music for gitar players in Europa awake no one else has played gitar like Eddie Cochran,
But I do have to say that I like Elvis the same but Eddie was more talented but died on the time that Elvis started when he was 21.
@immaterialimmaterial5195
Wonderful feel to Eddie's voice and playing. So good!
@arnaudquoex492
The biggest Rock'n'roller of all times! Eddie Cochran for ever!
@tjops1000
Tank you for the music! RIP Eddie. Anita Jackson, SA
@Patrick-KreisUnna
Greetings from germany, he is the best 💯🙌❤🙏🙂
@HarryWebb46
The Most Overlooked and Under rated Of All Rock Stars!
@christondewaal4470
I do and did like Elvis Presley very much but in total Eddie Cochran had even more talent and on the same time there voices did like more op less the same for many people who hear Eddie's vocal voice for the frist time than many people think is that Elvis .
Eddie wrote 176 ssong by himself - he played Bass - ritme-latin-lead gitar- drums - piano - Ukelele .
Played in 4 moves and there were planned two more
On his 16th he was already a professional musican and became only 21 years old dead by car accident in Chippenham on his way to London airport.
There is so much more to tell about his humor his multitalent and the very nice person he was Anyhow I do neer fotget him and his misic.
He played country music - latin music - blues - instrumental music - jazz music and on his age he played songs of Frank Sinatra- Ray Charles and the fantastic LP Singing to my baby with The Herman Mann Orchestra and chorus.
None else did or could do this also almost everyone from 1955 up to 1960 from the Rock and Roll time played with him.
He played als gitar in Speedy Consales from Path Boone and he was fameus for his humor .
In 1960 on his tour with Gene Vincent - Adam Faith - Marty Wild - Joe Brown he has made the music for gitar players in Europa awake no one else has played gitar like Eddie Cochran,
But I do have to say that I like Elvis the same but Eddie was more talented but died on the time that Elvis started when he was 21.
@msheart2
He wasn’t overlooked and under rated, he was there and then suddenly die at the age of 21.
@titiblues6374
wonderful ,ça c'est rock and roll!
@davidoswald6194
This guy had it all, so bloody tallented
@HarryWebb46
The Grand Master of early Rock 'n' Roll music!