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.
Jump Over
Freddy Cannon Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
So we asked the wisest man in town
We wanted to know if we were in love
And this is what he said
You wanna know when you're in love
That's a question that's as old as time
You wanna know when you're in love
By the light in your eyes
The beating of your heart
And the rhythm
It puts in your feet
You get up and glow
Let the whole world know
That you're radiating
What a heat
Happiness is in store
So open up the door
Times a-wasting, boy
Get off the line
Jump over, jump over
Jump for joy
You've a love to last
A whole lifetime
Jump over (over)
Jump over (over)
Oh, jump over
You lucky girl (you lucky girl)
You lucky boy (you lucky boy)
Meant for one another
Heaven knows
You lucky girl (you lucky girl)
You lucky boy (you lucky boy)
You're in love because
It plainly shows
By the light in your eyes
The beating of your heart
And the rhythm
It puts in your feet
You get up and glow
Let the whole world know
That you're radiating
What a heat
Happiness is in store
So open up the door
Times a-wasting, boy
Get off the line
Jump over, jump over
Jump for joy
You've a love to last
A whole lifetime
Jump over (over)
Jump over (over)
Oh, jump over
Jump over (over)
Jump over (over)
Oh, jump over
The song "Jump Over" by Freddy Cannon is a catchy love song that explores the idea of knowing when you're truly in love. The song's narrator wants to confirm if he is in love or not, so he seeks advice from the wisest man in town. The chorus emphasizes the importance of following your heart, expressing joy and love, and not wasting time.
The song's first verse revolves around the question of whether or not the singer and his partner are in love. They seek the advice of the wise man in town hoping to find an answer. The second verse is a response to that question, stating that you can tell if you're in love through simple signs such as the light in your eyes, the beating of your heart, and the rhythm it puts in your feet. The chorus then emphasizes that once you know you're in love, you should jump over all obstacles and embrace it with joy and love.
Overall, "Jump Over" is a joyful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace their love and not waste any time. It suggests that the signs of love are apparent and simple and that following your heart will lead to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
We wanted to know if we were in love
We were unsure about our feelings and wanted to seek guidance.
So we asked the wisest man in town
We went to an expert who could help us understand.
You wanna know when you're in love
The feeling of being in love is something people have been trying to identify for centuries.
That's a question that's as old as time
This question has been present since the beginning of history.
You can tell it in these elementary signs
There are simple indicators that suggest being in love.
By the light in your eyes
One of the signs of being in love is radiating happiness through your eyes.
The beating of your heart
Another sign of the feeling of being in love is the physiological response in the heart.
And the rhythm
The joyfulness of being in love brings along music to the soul.
It puts in your feet
This joyous feeling gives you the urge to dance.
You get up and glow
Being in love comes with an aura of joy and shine.
Let the whole world know
This feeling is too intense to keep it to yourself.
That you're radiating
The sign language and emotions emanating show how much in love one is.
What a heat
Being in love has a unique warmth that can be felt, making it an extraordinary experience.
Happiness is in store
Being in love guarantees joy and happiness.
So open up the door
It's time to let go of fears and inhibitions and open yourself to love.
Times a-wasting, boy
Don't delay, seize the moment and express your love.
Get off the line
Don't let anything sidetrack your happiness or affection.
Jump over, jump over
To express the joy and excitement of being in love, the couple may jump.
Jump for joy
Let the elation of finding true love show.
You've a love to last
This is a love that will sustain.
A whole lifetime
This love is eternal.
You lucky girl (you lucky girl)
You are lucky to have found true love.
You lucky boy (you lucky boy)
You are fortunate to have met the one.
Meant for one another
The couple is destined to be together.
Heaven knows
It's as if the heavens arranged this union.
You're in love because
The reason for these signs is very clear.
It plainly shows
The couples' love is evident.
Jump over (over)
The couple jumps to express their excitement.
Jump over (over)
They jump to demonstrate their feelings.
Oh, jump over
The excitement is present and high-spirited.
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelbaker3811
Saw him in Dartford Kent a few years ago . He sounded great. Very friendly guy.
@jimhilliker2450
I also can't remember this song by Freddy. A really nice guy and fine entertainer.
@robertcook3096
Remember herring it in the late 1950's