... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
That Ain't Right
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Frankie Laine's song "Baby That Ain't Good" is a love song that reflects the emotions of a woman who is madly in love with a man who never treats her right. She is advised by people around her to not shed tears for him, but her love for him is so strong that it's impossible for her to live without him. The lyrics of the song highlight how the man never treats her with the affection and tenderness that she deserves. The woman's heart is so sentimental that it's not made of wood and she finds herself completely caught up in her feelings. This is evident in the lines, "Never treats me sweet and gentle, The way he should, I've got it bad, And that ain't good."
Despite the emotional turmoil, there are moments of happiness shared between the couple. The woman mentions how they enjoy fishing on Fridays and spend time praying and sinning together. It can be inferred from the lyrics that she is willing to overlook his shortcomings because of her love for him. The song ends with the woman acknowledging that she has it bad for him, even though it's not good for her.
Overall, the song portrays the intense emotions that come with being in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate the same level of feelings. It is a reminder that love can often be painful, but it's hard to let go when the heart is involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Though folks with good intentions Tell me to save my tears
Despite being advised to hold back my tears by well-intentioned people
Well I'm so mad about him I can't live without him
I am so deeply enamored with him that I cannot fathom living without him
Never treats me sweet and gentle The way he should
He never treats me with the kindness and tenderness that he ought to
I've got it bad And that ain't good
My love for him is so intense that it is causing me pain and suffering
My poor heart is so sentimental Not made of wood
My heart is so full of emotions that it feels almost fragile and vulnerable
I've got it so bad And that ain't good
My love for him is so overwhelming that it is causing me great distress
But when the fish are jumpin' And Friday rolls around My man an' I, we gin some We pray some, and sin some
However, when we are together and enjoying the simple pleasures in life, we drink, pray, and occasionally deviate from the straight and narrow path
He don't love me like I love him The way he should
He does not return my feelings to the same degree that I feel for him
I've got it bad And that ain't good
My love for him is causing me pain and heartache
Yes I've got it bad And that ain't good
I am in deep, consuming love with him to the point of causing me anguish
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster
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Rob Ratchford
More Frankie Laine please! Frankie charted more hit songs in the 1950’s than Frank Sinatra and he was a very dynamic singer!
Jane Buchanan
More charismatic too
Tom Smith
This was Frankie's first of many appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. This was the first song he sang, and he also performed "That Lucky Old Sun" and "Mule Train" on this episode, which were both #1 hits.
Fred
So great to see Frankie Laine when he was more of a blues singer, before recording for Columbia records becoming more mainstream.
Mostly Brenda
Mitch Miller could remove the soul from music.
That 70's Girl
I Love it... "Hello Babee"... "That ain't right at all"! 😄 This was sooo... Good! Thank you for sharing! 💖
lonestarfriend
The band sounds great.
Michael Tuz
Thank you! I never knew much about Frankie Laine beyond the themes for Rawhide and Blazzing Saddles. Man, that guy had some serious chops!
Johnnyc drums
Check out his version of, “You Gave Me A Mountain”, it’s wicked good.
JR
A really great song, amazing