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.
Sweetie Pie
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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Well, she's my sweetie pie
And I love her so
Well, she's my sweetie pie
And I love her so
Well, she's the sweetest in the world
And she's my steady girl
'Cause she's my sweetie pie
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Sweetie Pie
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Sweetie Pie
Well, she's my sweetie pie
And I love her so
Well, she's my sweetie pie
And I love her so
She's the sweetest in the world
And she's my steady girl
'Cause she's my sweetie pie
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Sweetie Pie
The song "Sweetie Pie" by Eddie Cochran is a classic love song that describes the singer's profound love for his girlfriend. The repetitive "Hmm, hmm" feels like a dreamy hum, which further adds to the romantic vibe. The song opens with the lines "Well, she's my sweetie pie, and I love her so." These lines capture the essence of the song's theme, which is the singer's deep affection for his girlfriend.
As the song progresses, the singer emphasizes the fact that his girlfriend is "the sweetest in the world," and that he is lucky to have her as his "steady girl." This description of a girlfriend as "sweetie pie" and "steady girl" reflects the language used in the 1950s to describe a person's significant other. The singer's declaration of love is simple, yet poignant, and the repetition of the phrase "sweetie pie" solidifies the message that the song conveys. Overall, the song is a charming and straightforward declaration of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm, hmm... Hmm, hmm...
Eddie is humming in a joyful tune as he is thinking of his special someone.
Well, she's my sweetie pie
Eddie introduces his girlfriend as his sweetie pie, a term of endearment for his beloved.
And I love her so
Eddie professes his love for his girlfriend and how much he cares for her.
Well, she's the sweetest in the world
Eddie thinks of his girlfriend as the sweetest and most kind-hearted person he has ever met.
And she's my steady girl
Eddie's girlfriend is his only and constant companion, his rock and anchor through thick and thin.
'Cause she's my sweetie pie
Eddie reiterates his affection towards his girlfriend, whom he thinks of as his most precious and cherished possession.
Sweetie Pie
Eddie repeats the endearing nickname he gave to his girlfriend as a sign of his attachment and devotion towards her.
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Rick Curtis
Great music, Eddie had so much talent! Thank you!
Manojla Aleksić
Super
Pete Rockin Daddio
Great tune by a great artist
BLACK IRON HORSE
How cool!
SkinnySweatyMan
Happy Birthday Eddie , took to soon , still missed today
Warren Breslin
My daughter's favourite song and she is three years old
Joe Zambrano
Right on I'm buying a Eddie Cochran gretch guitar and rock n roll
фёдор хан чарь
he was something else,
HarryWebb46
No guy sounds that masculine when they are 18-20 WTF?!
Even Berg
I am puzzled by this myself.