"YOUNG GIRL"
"WOMAN WOMAN"
"LADY WILLPOWER"
"OVER YOU"
"THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW"
"KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED"
"DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM"
"HOME"
GARY PUCKETT has performed on more than thirty network television shows and prime time specials during his career, even adding a command performance for the President and Prince Charles at the White House. The Union Gap disbanded in the seventies. In 1974, "Young Girl" was reissued in England where it received a silver record award for attaining a top five position on the pop charts, several years after its initial release.
Gary continues to tour nationally & internationally, has a new album out now, "GARY PUCKETT - LIVE", and has recently released his first ever Chrismas CD, entitled "At Christmas".
Keep the Customer Satisfied
Gary Puckett Lyrics
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Home is where I want to be
I've been on the road so long, my friend
And if you come along I know you wouldn't disagree
It's the same old story
Everywhere I go
I get slandered (slandered)
I hear words I never heard in the bible
And I'm-a one step ahead of that shoe shine
Two steps away from the county line
And I've got to keep my customers satisfied
So satisfied
Deputy sheriff said to me
What you came here for, boy?
You better get your bags and flee
You're in trouble boy and now you're heading into more
It's the same old story
Everywhere I go
I get slandered (slandered)
Oh, libeled (libeled)
I hear words I never heard in the bible
And I'm-a so tired
Oh, so, so tired
And I've got to keep my customers satisfied
So satisfied
Uh, huh, huh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
And I know (I know)
Here that it's the same old story
Everywhere I go
I get slandered (slandered)
Libeled (libeled)
I hear words I never heard in the bible
And I'm so tired
Oh, so, so tired
And I've got to keep my customers satisfied
So satisfied
Mmm, so satisfied
Got to keep em satisfied, child (so satisfied)
Everybody's got to be satisfied (so satisfied)
Oh! (so satisfied)
Got to keep my customer satisfied (so satisfied)
(So satisfied)
The lyrics of Gary Puckett's song Keep the Customer Satisfied are about the struggles of being on the road for a long time, facing various challenges, including being slandered by people and constantly needing to keep his customers satisfied. The first two lines express a sense of relief at being back home because traveling can be tiresome. He invites his friend to come along and promises that they will be of the same opinion. However, everywhere he goes, he gets criticized, and people say things about him they wouldn't find in the Bible.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's great to be back home
Returning home is a wonderful feeling.
Home is where I want to be
I desire to be in the comfort of my familiar surroundings.
I've been on the road so long, my friend
I have been traveling for an extensive period.
And if you come along I know you wouldn't disagree
I am certain that you wouldn't disagree if you were to join me on this journey.
It's the same old story, Everywhere I go
I encounter the same story repeatedly, regardless of location.
I get slandered (slandered), Libeled (libeled)
I am subject to defamatory comments both in speech and in writing.
I hear words I never heard in the bible
The derogatory language I receive is beyond what I have found in holy books.
And I'm-a one step ahead of that shoe shine, Two steps away from the county line
I am escaping trouble from law enforcement, just a step away from safety.
And I've got to keep my customers satisfied, So satisfied
I must ensure my clients are content with my service, extremely satisfied in fact.
Deputy sheriff said to me, What you came here for, boy?
A law officer questioned me about my intentions and origins.
You better get your bags and flee, You're in trouble boy and now you're heading into more
Leave quickly with your belongings or face additional problems.
And I'm-a so tired, Oh, so, so tired
I am completely exhausted and fatigued.
Uh, huh, huh, Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Sounds of agreement and affirmation.
And I know (I know) Here that it's the same old story
I am aware that I will experience the usual pattern again.
And I've got to keep my customers satisfied, So satisfied
Again, I must make sure that my clients receive exceptional satisfaction.
Mmm, so satisfied, Got to keep em satisfied, child (so satisfied)
My customers must be extremely happy, must keep them extremely happy.
Everybody's got to be satisfied (so satisfied), Oh! (so satisfied), Got to keep my customer satisfied (so satisfied), (So satisfied)
Each person must be content, I must ensure my clients are thrilled with me at all times.
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Turd Ferguson
From a time when music put a smile on your face. God, I miss that.
rslitman
I saw him in concert about 10 years ago. His voice was still great.
Jim Morrison's Leather Jacket
One of the all time great vocalists
Tom Smith
Gary's last appearance on the Sullivan show. No Union Gap, he was a solo act at this time. He sang this song and "I Who Have Nothing".
That 70's Girl
Thank you for sharing! 💖
Tom Smith
@That 70's Girl You're welcome!
John Hourigan
Pretty much anyone’s last appearance given CBS would announce the show’s cancellation in two months (March 17, 1971).
Andrew Chaplowitz
What year
Harry Cohen
I really like Gary’s version.
Edward Fournier
Best singer who ever lived, smooth power full rich voice who can reach any note,