Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (March 30, 1913 – February 6,… Read Full Bio ↴Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (March 30, 1913 – February 6, 2007), was one of the most successful American singers of the twentieth century. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Old Man Jazz. His hits included "That's My Desire", "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train", "Cry of the Wild Goose", "Jezebel," "High Noon", "I Believe", "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey Joe!", "The Kid's Last Fight", "Cool Water", "Moonlight Gambler", "Love is a Golden Ring", "Rawhide", and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain". His career as an entertainer spanned approximately 75 years, from 1930 (when he sang in between sets with a marathon dance company) to 2005 (when he sang That's My Desire in a PBS special).

Jo Stafford (born Jo Elizabeth Stafford November 12, 1917, in Coalinga, California) is an American pop singer whose career spanned the late 1930s through the early 1960s.

Hey Good Lookin'
Frankie Laine & Jo Stafford Lyrics

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Hey good looking.
Hey good looking what you got cooking
How's about cooking something up for me
Hey sweet baby don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe

I got a brand new car and a ten dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill

The juke box's jumping the dance is free
So if you want to have fun come along with me

Hey good looking what you got cooking
How's about cooking something up for me

I'm free and ready so we can go steady
How's about saving all your time for me
No more looking, I know I've been cooking
How's about keeping steady company

I'm gonna pull my date book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
''cause I'm writing your name down in every page.

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Good Looking" by Frankie Laine and Jo Stafford is a classic upbeat love song that speaks on the joys of companionship and shared experiences. The song is addressed to a potential love interest where the singer implores them to cook something up for them. The chorus is catchy and memorable, urging the potential partner to try something new and exciting, possibly even creating a new recipe. The singer is making himself available for love and is willing to take his love interest on an adventure, promising them a good time with his brand new car, a ten-dollar bill in his pocket, and a guarantee of free dancing at a nearby spot where the jukebox is jumping.

The second stanza talks about the singer's commitment to being with the love interest, and his willingness to go steady with them. He urges the love interest to save their time for him and cease looking elsewhere, as he has also been cooking up something special for them. The singer even goes ahead to pull out his datebook and jot down the love interest's name in every page intending to keep it safe for as long as possible. The song generally emphasizes the beauty of companionship and doing things with someone special. It also shows how much the singer is willing to invest in the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey good looking what you got cooking
What are you up to that's so interesting and exciting?

Hows about cooking something up for me
Would you be willing to share your interesting and exciting activities with me?

Hey sweet baby don't you think maybe
Hey there, would you consider the possibility of

We could find us a brand new recipe
Exploring new activities together?

I got a brand new car and a ten dollar bill
I have some resources and means to enjoy life.

And I know a spot right over the hill
I also know of a fun place nearby.

The juke box's jumping the dance is free
There's a lively party atmosphere with free dancing music.

So if you wanna have fun come along with me
If you'd like to have a good time, join me.

I'm free and ready so we can go steady
I'm available to spend time with you regularly.

Hows about saving all your time for me
Would you be willing to prioritize spending time with me?

No more looking, I know I've been cooking
I'm not interested in seeking other options as I feel confident in our connection.

Hows about keeping steady company
Would you like to establish a consistent and committed relationship?

I'm gonna pull my date book over the fence
I'm going to make plans for us and keep track of them carefully.

And find me one for five or ten cents
I'll even search for cheap but enjoyable activities.

I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
I'll cherish my memory of our time together for a long time.

Cause I'm writing your name down in every page.
Because you mean so much to me and I want to remember our experiences together.

Hey good looking what you got cooking
What are you up to that's so interesting and exciting?

Hows about cooking something up for me
Would you be willing to share your interesting and exciting activities with me?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Sr. Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

george Cripe

4y↑2

Frankie and Jo, now that's a pair to draw too. A very enjoyable duet.

Freeman Griffin

29w

I just love Jo Stafford so much! She didn't make movies, or have a successful t.v. series, I guess that's why she isn't as well known - but what a voice! (: (: (: