Pitney, a pop rock pioneer, had his greatest success overall in Britain, first travelling there after his first self penned hit in 1961. "I Wanna Love My Life Away" hit #26 on the UK singles chart & just broke into the top 40 in the US.
His early music recorded for the "musicor" label was romantic, lonely and dramatic, fitting in alongside contemporaries like Buddy Holly, Neil Sedaka, Roy Orbison & serves as an audio time capsule of a more innocent time.
Gene Pitney - Yesterday's Hero...
Gene was a Brill Building songwriter who even before his singing career took off, had written one of Ricky Nelson's biggest hits "Hello Mary Lou". He had been helped out initially in his career by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, and later recorded some of their songs which became big hits like "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and the classic "Only Love Can Break A Heart". At the time his "Only Love..." recording was a #2 chart hit, he had written the number 1 song that week; "He's A Rebel" (A Phil Spector production recorded by The Crystals). All in all Pitney himself recorded 16 top 40 songs in the US from 1961 to 1968.
Gene's biggest popularity was in England, where he used the Rolling Stones publicist Andrew Loog Oldham to get his fame established, which lasted there to the day of his death. In the UK, Gene had 40 top-40 charting hits through 1974. He finally hit #1 in the UK in 1990, performing a duet with Marc Almond of Soft Cell. Pitney died April 5 on tour in 2006. He was found by his tour manager fully clothed on his bed at a Hilton Hotel in Cardiff , shortly after performing a concert.
Baby Ain't That Fine
Gene Pitney Lyrics
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And I'm gonna be your guy
We're gonna cook some lovin'
It's gonna sizzle and fry
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
I'm gonna give you lovin'
We'll be rockin' and swingin'
Higher than a Georgia pine
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
I get a little bitty tingle
Up and down my spine
My head gets dizzy
Every time you say you're mine.
The birds are gonna be singin',
The bells are gonna chime
We're gonna love each other
And the sun is gonna shine
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
I get a little bitty tingle
Up and down my spine
My head gets dizzy
Everytime you say you're mine.
The birds are gonna be singin',
The bells are gonna chime
We're gonna love each other
And the sun is gonna shine
Baby, ain't that fine
Baby, ain't that fine?
Baby, ain't that fine.
Baby, ain't that fine?
The song "Baby Ain't That Fine" is a playful and flirtatious love song that expresses the singer's enthusiasm for his romantic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and anticipation for the passion and joy that the couple will experience together. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer proclaiming his commitment to his partner and their shared future. The use of culinary imagery in the line "We're gonna cook some lovin'/It's gonna sizzle and fry" adds a playful touch and suggests a sense of sensuality and pleasure in the relationship.
The second verse continues the theme of the couple's passionate love, with the singer promising to give his partner all the time she needs to enjoy their romance. The line "We'll be rockin' and swingin'/Higher than a Georgia pine" creates a vivid image of the couple dancing joyfully together. The repeated refrain of "Baby, ain't that fine" serves as a catchy and upbeat hook that reinforces the song's lighthearted tone.
The final verse underscores the happiness that the couple's love will bring them, with references to birds singing, bells chiming, and the sun shining. The singer's physical and emotional reactions to his partner's love are also emphasized, with the lines "I get a little bitty tingle/Up and down my spine" and "My head gets dizzy/Every time you say you're mine." Overall, the song expresses a sense of pure joy and exuberance in the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna be your baby
I will be your romantic partner, your significant other.
And I'm gonna be your guy
I will be your boyfriend, your date, your companion.
We're gonna cook some lovin'
We're going to express our love, our passion for each other.
It's gonna sizzle and fry
Our love will be intense, passionate, and exciting.
Baby, ain't that fine
Isn't it wonderful, exciting, and great?
Baby, ain't that fine?
Don't you think it's great, wonderful, and exciting?
I'm gonna give you lovin'
I will express love, affection, and tenderness towards you.
And I'll say take your time
I will tell you to take your time, relax, and enjoy the moment.
We'll be rockin' and swingin'
We'll enjoy music, dancing, and having fun together.
Higher than a Georgia pine
We'll feel happy, ecstatic, and high on life.
I get a little bitty tingle
I experience a small tingling sensation, a feeling of excitement and nervousness.
Up and down my spine
I feel this tingling sensation in my back, from my neck to my waist.
My head gets dizzy
I feel lightheaded, disoriented, and overwhelmed with emotions.
Every time you say you're mine
Whenever you say that you belong to me, that you're committed to me.
The birds are gonna be singin'
The birds will chirp, tweet, and sing in a cheerful and happy way.
The bells are gonna chime
The bells will ring, signaling a happy occasion, like a wedding or a celebration.
We're gonna love each other
We'll express love, care, attentiveness, and affection for each other.
And the sun is gonna shine
The sun will be out, shining, and bringing joy, warmth, and light into our lives.
Baby, ain't that fine
Isn't it wonderful, exciting, and great?
Baby, ain't that fine?
Don't you think it's great, wonderful, and exciting?
Baby, ain't that fine.
Isn't it wonderful, exciting, and great?
Baby, ain't that fine?
Don't you think it's great, wonderful, and exciting?
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Written by: FRAZIER
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fran eagen
They really need to re-issue this album on c.d.! It's one of the most sought after from the 60s.
Muzikgirl67
JUST AS GOOD AS GOLD!!... thank you soooo.very much for posting and sharing this "rarely heard anymore" lil' country ditty that peaked at #16 on the charts for Gene and Melba back in March 1966.... I thoroughly enjoyed it... (and the sound quality is first-rate too!)...Take care!! :)
opasrock1
great album, fantastic sounds.
Milton Moore
Too bad we don't
have a video of
them recording
this little gem.👍
Jenifer Holmes
Great song ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Guenter Hohl
BIG VOICES!!!!!!!!!!
Ruth Boykin
Love this! first time hearing it!
Milton Moore
This is one of
those hallmark
backwoodsy
"hillbilly" songs
that could get the
skeletons to bust
out of their caskets and start dancing around the graveyard! Indian war-whopping good! 😃😄😀😅😀😃
Ruth Boykin
I agree!
Theo acer
Zeer goede song en duo