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.
Milk Cow Blues & C'Mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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I could tell that was my milkcow, by the way that she lowed
So if you see my milkcow, please send her home
Well I ain't had no milk and butter
Ooh, since my cow's been gone
Tried everything baby, to get along with you
Now I'm gonna tell you what I'm gonna do
If you don't think I'm leavin'
You just count the days I'm gone
'Cause you' re gonna need me
Need your lovin' daddy one of these days
Yeah, and you gonna be oh-so-sorry you treated me this way
The song "Milk Cow Blues" is a blues standard that has been recorded by several artists since the 1930s. The song is about a man who wakes up in the morning and realizes that his milk cow is gone. He pleads for someone to return the cow, as he has not had milk and butter since the cow disappeared. The lyrics indicate that the singer is trying to get along with someone, but they do not reciprocate his feelings. He sings about leaving and not looking back, warning that the person will regret treating him badly.
The song's lyrics express a common theme in blues music: heartache and disappointment in love. The singer is frustrated with the other person and feels that he has tried everything to make the relationship work. He decides that it is time to move on, but not before warning the other person that they will miss him when he's gone.
Overall, the song's lyrics are emotive and full of feeling, reflecting the deep emotional connection that the blues genre is known for.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I woke up this morning, looked out the door
I woke up this morning and went out to the door
I could tell that was my milkcow, by the way that she lowed
I recognized that the cow was mine by the sound of her lowing
So if you see my milkcow, please send her home
If you see my cow, please return her to me
Well I ain't had no milk and butter
I haven't had any milk or butter
Ooh, since my cow's been gone
Since my cow has been missing
Tried everything baby, to get along with you
I have tried everything, baby, to make things work between us
Now I'm gonna tell you what I'm gonna do
I am going to tell you what I am going to do
Gonna stop my cryin', leave you alone
I am going to stop crying and leave you alone
If you don't think I'm leavin', you just count the days I'm gone
If you don't believe I am leaving, just count the days until I am gone
'Cause you're gonna need me
Because you will need me
Need your lovin' daddy one of these days
You will need the love of your daddy one of these days
Yeah, and you gonna be oh-so-sorry you treated me this way
You will be very regretful for treating me the way you did
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KOKOMO ARNOLD
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@hakimhamidi9565
Quelle morceaux avec changement de voix et d'une rage somptueux et ça guitare ce son la perfection merci monsieur cochran de tous ces chef d'œuvre que vous avez laissé.
@paulowens8862
Eddie was a guitar genius ... simples. This was very early electric guitar blues and listen to the sublime ability shine throughout ✨️ i adore the Great man
@user-bq4nu4jz6r
Bonsoir super j adore !
@arimitrani
Guitar solo is amazing!
@samueljohnson4881
Ari Mitrani 😯
I was really surprised to hear him sing real blues, boy got down!😯
@chadbaier9752
Some sharp licks
@BlackRaven156
Eddie plays the blues!
@HarryWebb46
Only 21 years old but a total Rock 'n' Roll master!
@chadbaier9752
Those are quick and sharp guitar licks man
@tinapatton7346
Gretch King Cochran - Rockin' Rrrrrrattle Snake solo!!!!!!!!!!