Summers graduated from Duncanville High School in 1957 and attended Arlington State College, now known as the University of Texas at Arlington. That same year, he formed the rockabilly band The Rebels and performed on Joe Bill's Country Picnic on KRLD, where they were spotted by songwriter Jed Tarver. This led to the band being signed by newly-found Jan Records. Their first record was released on February 1, 1958, under the name of Gene Summers & His Rebels.
Partial Discography
Rock 'n Roll Volume 2. 1973, Holland
The Southern Cat Rocks On 1975, Switzerland
Mister Rock and Roll 1977, Switzerland
Rock a Boogie Shake 1980, Sweden
Early Rocking Recordings 1981, Holland
Texas Rock and Roll 1981, France
Gene Summers In Nashville 1981, France
Dance Dance Dance 1981, UK
Rock 'n Roll Tour - "Live" In Scandinavia 1983, Sweden
School Of Rock 'n Roll (album) 1993, Holland
Sounds Like Elvis CD 1996 (compilation), USA
The Ultimate School of Rock & Roll 1997, USA
Rockaboogie Shake 1999, UK
Do Right Daddy 2004, Sweden
Reminisce Cafe 2008, USA
Taboo! 2011, USA
Gotta Lotta That: The Essential Gene Summers 2012, USA
24 Hours a Day
Gene Summers Lyrics
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I don't know why I feel this way
Baby, I don't know why I love you
I don't know why I feel this way
That's why I'm thinking 'bout you baby
24 hours every day
Baby, my days and nights are lonely
Baby, my days and nights are lonely
I need your lovin' everyday...oh, yeah
That's why I'm thinking 'bout you baby
24 hours every day
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In Gene Summers's song "24 Hours a Day," the lyrics express a sense of confusion and obsession that the singer feels towards their love interest. The first verse starts with the singer admitting that they don't understand why they love this person, nor do they understand the intense feelings that they have. Despite the confusion, they can't help but constantly think about this person, dedicating their thoughts to them all day, every day.
The second verse further highlights the singer's loneliness without their love interest. They express their need for their lover's affection and company, emphasizing the emptiness they experience without it. The repetition of the line "That's why I'm thinking 'bout you baby, 24 hours every day" reflects the singer's preoccupation and overwhelming desire to be with their love interest continually.
Overall, the lyrics capture the singer's unexplained and deep infatuation towards someone, acknowledging their confusion while also expressing their dependence and longing for that person's love and attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I don't know why I love you
I can't explain the reason why I have such strong feelings for you
I don't know why I feel this way
I can't comprehend the emotions that are overwhelming me
That's why I'm thinking 'bout you baby
That's the reason my thoughts are constantly consumed by you, my dear
24 hours every day
Each and every moment, without interruption or pause
Baby, my days and nights are lonely
Without your presence, my days and nights are filled with emptiness and solitude
I need your lovin' everyday
I yearn for your affection and care each and every day
That's why I'm thinking 'bout you baby
That's the reason why my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of you
24 hours every day
Without pause or interruption, continuously throughout the entire day and night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE SCOTT, NICK NITTOLI
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