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.
Proud of You
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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And everytime you're out with me
I'm hopin' everyone will see
'Cause I'm so proud of you
When we go walkin' down the street
I show you off to all we meet
You roll your eyes and look so sweet
I'm just so proud of you
I don't want no other, you're a doll all right
I'm just so proud when I'm with you
The way you wear that cute hair-do
And when you blush, I love that too
I'm just so proud of you
The lyrics to Eddie Cochran's song "Proud of You" express the pride and admiration that the singer feels for his significant other. By describing how he wants to show her off and how he feels when he's with her, the singer conveys his deep affection and appreciation for her. Throughout the song, the singer uses phrases like "so proud" and "just as proud as I can be" to emphasize his strong feelings.
The verses of the song describe specific moments when the singer is particularly proud to be with his partner - when they're walking down the street and when they go home together after school. The singer notes how his partner's appearance, particularly her hair and blush, add to his admiration. The song's upbeat and happy melody reinforces the joy that the singer feels in these moments.
Overall, "Proud of You" is a catchy and endearing love song that expresses the singer's deep admiration for his significant other. Through the song's lyrics and melodies, listeners can feel the happiness that the singer experiences when he's with the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just as proud as I can be
I feel extremely proud at the moment
And everytime you're out with me
Whenever you are with me in a public place
I'm hopin' everyone will see
I wish that all people around us would notice and appreciate you
'Cause I'm so proud of you
The reason why I hope everyone see you is because I am extremely proud of you
When we go walkin' down the street
During our walks along the street
I show you off to all we meet
I introduce you to everyone we come across
You roll your eyes and look so sweet
You find it amusing and act cute
I'm just so proud of you
I can't help but feel proud of you whenever we are together
When we go home together after school each night
After our school hours, we go home together every night
I don't want no other, you're a doll all right
You are a perfect companion to me and there's no one else I would rather be with
I'm just so proud when I'm with you
Being with you, I couldn't be more proud
The way you wear that cute hair-do
I admire the way you style your hair
And when you blush, I love that too
I adore it when you blush, you look so cute and innocent
I'm just so proud of you
It all comes down to how much pride I have in you, and nothing can change that fact
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