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.
Seriously In Love
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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Serious, serious, seriously in love
You-mmm-you-you my-my lovely one
Mmm-mm, my only one, as bright as a star
With eyes as true as the ocean blue
That's why I'm serious, well, over you
Oh please, please hold me tight
I see the tears, the cryin'
And I see the lips that try not to say goodbye
And that's why I'm so serious
I'm serious over you
You-ooh-you-you my lovely one
You're my only one, as bright as a star
With eyes true as the ocean blue
That's why I'm serious, wohw, over you
The lyrics of Eddie Cochran's song "Seriously In Love" express a deep and sincere affection for someone. The repetition of the word "serious" emphasizes the intensity of the love felt by the singer. The mention of being "seriously in love" and the use of adjectives like "lovely" and "bright" highlight the admiration and adoration the singer has for their romantic interest.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and vulnerability as the singer pleads for their love interest to hold them tightly and not let them go. The mention of tears and the struggle to say goodbye suggest that there may be some obstacles or challenges in their relationship. However, despite these difficulties, the singer emphasizes their seriousness and dedication to their love interest.
Overall, the lyrics of "Seriously In Love" reflect the passionate and devoted nature of the singer's love. It captures the feeling of being completely smitten by someone and willing to do anything to hold onto that love.
Line by Line Meaning
Serious, serious, seriously in love
Truly devoted and completely infatuated with someone
You-mmm-you-you my-my lovely one
You, my beloved, are the source of my affection
Mmm-mm, my only one, as bright as a star
You are my one and only, shining brightly like a star
With eyes as true as the ocean blue
Your eyes possess a deep honesty and sincerity
That's why I'm serious, well, over you
This explains why I am deeply committed and devoted to you
Oh please, please hold me tight
I yearn for your embrace and desire your closeness
Don't let me go, not tonight
I plea for you to keep me by your side, especially tonight
I see the tears, the cryin'
I observe the sadness and tears in your eyes
And I see the lips that try not to say goodbye
I notice your lips attempting to hold back the words of farewell
And that's why I'm so serious
This is why my feelings are profound and intense
I'm serious over you
My seriousness pertains solely to my love for you
You-ooh-you-you my lovely one
You, my darling, are the object of my affection
You're my only one, as bright as a star
You hold the exclusive place in my heart, radiating like a star
With eyes true as the ocean blue
Your eyes possess an unwavering genuineness, like the blue ocean
That's why I'm serious, wohw, over you
This explains why my love for you is ardent and sincere
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Fernando Maron
I fricking love this song. I wonder why is so little known.
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Miguel Ramos
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Graham Keath
IF EDDIE COCHRAN IS ON HERE SOMEWHERE I'M PRETTY SURE HE WOULD SHUDDER TO KNOW THAT POOR QUALITY TRACKS LIKE THIS ARE BEING ISSUED - BETTER IF THEY STAYED BURIED AND LOST FOREVER!!
WHILST JOHN ASHLEY COULD NEVER SING AS THIS TRACK CLEARLY PROVES!!!