Steve Del Roy fronts the band. The velvety crooner behind the microphone is also a blazing guitar player. He is backed by Cory "Mick" McGrath, the doghouse slap-bass player who can often be seen jumping on top of his double bass for a solo. Sitting behind the skins, with his sizzling swing and rhythmic train beats, is drummer Halsey B. Gone. Together this slick trio, in their sharp vintage suits, mesmerize crowds wherever they go.
Since their formation in the summer of ’97, the band has shared the stage with national and international rockabilly acts such as Kim Lenz and her Jaguars (from Nashville), Sleepy Labeef (Sun Label Recording Artist), The Rockats (England), Charlie Gracie (Philadelphia) and Wayne “The Train” Hancock (Texas).
Recently, they have been mentioned in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer for their work, as the back-up band, with local rock n’ roll legend, Charlie Gracie. Plus, they receive frequent airplay on New Jersey’s Roots-Rockabilly Roadhouse show on WVLT 92.1.
The KKK Took My Baby Away
Full Blown Cherry Lyrics
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Said she's going to L.A.
but she never got there
She never got there
She never got there, they say
She went away for the holidays
Said she's going to L.A.
She never got there
She never got there, they say
The KKK took my baby away
they took her away
away from me
The KKK took my baby away
they took her away
away from me
HEY, HO, HEY, HO,
I don't know
Where my baby can be
they took her from me
they took her from me
I don't know
where my baby can be
they took her from me
they took her from me
ring me, ring me, ring me
at the President
and find out
Where my baby went
ring me, ring me, ring me
at the FBI
and find out if
my baby's alive
yeah, yeah, yeah
o-o-o-o-o-o
yeah, yeah, yeah
o-o-o-o-o-o
She went away for the holidays
Said she's going to L.A.
but she never got there
She never got there
She never got there, they say
She went away for the holidays
Said she's going to L.A.
but she never got there
She never got there
She never got there, they say
The KKK took my baby away
they took her away
away from me
The KKK took my baby away
they took her away
away from me
The KKK took my baby away
they took her away
away from me
The KKK took my baby away
They took my girl
They took my baby away
The lyrics of Full Blown Cherry's song, "The KKK Took My Baby Away" tell a story of a person whose lover went on holiday to Los Angeles but never made it there. The singer expresses their confusion and sadness about not knowing where their lover might be. The song takes a dark turn when the chorus reveals that the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) took the singer's baby away from them. The lyrics repeat this line, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
The KKK is a white supremacist group that has a long history of violence and racism in the United States. By mentioning the KKK in the context of the singer's missing lover, the song suggests that the KKK is responsible for the disappearance of an African American person. The song's lyrics condemn the KKK for their actions and call on the President and the FBI to investigate what happened to the singer's lover.
The song's lyrics are powerful and emotional, with a clear message of anti-racism and justice for all. The song's repeated use of the phrase "they took her away" reinforces the singer's sense of loss and grief. The song's pacing and rhythm add to its impact, with a driving beat that underscores the urgency of the singer's message.
Line by Line Meaning
She went away for the holidays
Said she's going to L.A.
but she never got there
She never got there
She never got there, they say
My girlfriend left during the holidays and told me she was going to Los Angeles, but she never arrived. I'm hearing rumors that she never reached her destination.
The KKK took my baby away
they took her away
away from me
I believe that the Ku Klux Klan has taken my girlfriend away from me.
HEY, HO, HEY, HO,
Just a random chant to express my frustration and anger.
I don't know
Where my baby can be
they took her from me
they took her from me
I am ignorant of the whereabouts of my girlfriend. I am very sure they have kidnapped her away from my life.
ring me, ring me, ring me
at the President
and find out
Where my baby went
ring me, ring me, ring me
at the FBI
and find out if
my baby's alive
I plan to contact the President and the FBI shortly to know if they have any information about my girlfriend's whereabouts and to find out if she's still alive.
yeah, yeah, yeah
o-o-o-o-o-o
yeah, yeah, yeah
o-o-o-o-o-o
Just an expression of my emotional state and grief.
The KKK took my baby away
They took my girl
They took my baby away
I am certain beyond a doubt that the Ku Klux Klan has taken my girlfriend from me, and I have lost the love of my life forever.
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.