Picariello grew up in the North Boston suburb of Lynn and learned to play guitar as a boy. In high school, he formed a band and tried to emulate the hard-driving style of Little Richard. Picariello eventually signed with Philadelphia label Swan Records, a recording studio in which Dick Clark had an interest. Clark brought Picariello national exposure through numerous appearances on Clark's TV show, American Bandstand. Cannon holds the record for most appearances by a performer (110) on Bandstand! He and Clark continued to collaborate on Bandstand reunion concerts long after the TV show ended.
By 1959, Picariello was singing using the stage name, Freddy Cannon. He was also called "Boom Boom" because of his thundering musical renditions and the "Cannon" name. From 1959 through the early 60s, Cannon had three Top Ten hit:
Palisades Park
Tallahassee Lassie (A song written by Cannon's mother. It was also the first of 22 songs which appeared on the Billboard Charts for Cannon.)
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
On June 24, 1966, Cannon played himself and performed one of his own songs during the final episode of the teen soap opera "Never Too Young." The role of Cannon was played by David Julian Hirsh in George Clooney's 2003 film, "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.'
As of 2006, Cannon was a resident of Tarzana, California, and continued performing in concert.
Bye Bye Blues
Freddy Cannon Lyrics
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I never dreamed that it could be
But now I realize since I saw you smile
There's only happiness for me
So
Bye bye blues
Bye bye blues
Birds sing
Sun is shining
No more pining
Just we two
Smiling thru
Don't sigh
Don't cry
Bye bye blues
Blues
The lyrics of Freddy Cannon's "Bye Bye Blues" convey a message of hope and positivity in the face of heartbreak. The singer of the song has just seen someone they care about smile for the first time, and this small gesture has filled them with happiness and optimism for the future. They say farewell to their "blues," or their sadness and pain, and revel in the joy of the present moment. The world around them is alive with music ("bells ring"), nature ("birds sing"), and sunshine, and they are grateful to be alive and in love. The final lines of the chorus, "smiling thru / don't sigh / don't cry / bye bye blues," emphasize the importance of living in the moment and finding joy wherever one can.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bye Bye Blues" are a testament to the power of positivity and the healing potential of love. The singer has been through a difficult time, but the sight of their loved one's smile has given them the strength to move forward and embrace happiness once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
Seeing you smile caught me off guard and surprised me.
I never dreamed that it could be
I never expected to see you smile.
But now I realize since I saw you smile
After seeing your smile, I understand that happiness is possible.
There's only happiness for me
All I feel now is happiness.
So bye bye blues
I am saying goodbye to sadness.
Bells ring
The sound of bells signifies joy.
Birds sing
The singing of birds represents happiness.
Sun is shining
The sun shining indicates positivity.
No more pining
I will no longer feel longing or unfulfilled.
Just we two
Just the two of us.
Smiling thru
We are facing everything with smiles.
Don't sigh
There's no need to express frustration.
Don't cry
There's no need to shed tears.
Bye bye blues
I am truly saying goodbye to sadness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BERT LOWN, FREDERICK L HAMM, DAVID BENNETT, CHAUNCEY GRAY
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