After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
Baby Blue
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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I love her, yes I do
She's my one and only
And her name is baby blue
Well now, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby blue, yeah
Baby, baby, baby
Well now, when I met my baby
I say, how to do you do
She looked into my eyes and say
My name is baby blue.
Well now, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby blue o-ohhh
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby blue
(Now, now, now, now)
Well, I know my baby loves me
I know that she'll be true
I'm sure of this each time I look
Into her eyes of blue
Well now, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby blue yeah
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby blue
In "Baby Blue," Gene Vincent sings about his new love, who he adores and loves profoundly. He affectionately refers to her as Baby Blue, which is the inspiration for the song's title. The lyrics convey his excitement and devotion to their romance. He tells us of how she caught his interest initially when he first met her and how he knew instantly that she was the one for him. Gene's unshakable belief in her love for him is revealed in the line, "I know that she'll be true." Vincent implies that whenever he gazes into her stunning blue eyes, he can feel the love they share.
In general, the song describes the falling-in-love phase of a relationship. The singer discusses how he feels with his lover and how much she means to him. Vincent's passionate delivery lends to the song's sentimentality, making it a romantic love ballad. His use of "baby" emphasizes the sense of youthful infatuation, creating a sense of nostalgia when listening to the song. Overall, "Baby Blue" evokes the notion of young love and the emotional ties between two people at the beginning of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've got a brand new lover
I have found a new romantic partner
I love her, yes I do
I have strong feelings of love for her
She's my one and only
She is the only romantic partner I have
And her name is baby blue
Her name is Baby Blue
Well now, baby, baby, baby
Addressing Baby Blue affectionately
Baby, baby blue, yeah
Admiring Baby Blue's blue eyes
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing Baby Blue affectionately
Baby, baby, baby blue-ooh
Admiring Baby Blue's blue eyes
Well now, when I met my baby
Recalling the moment when he met Baby Blue
I say, how to do you do
He greeted her
She looked into my eyes and say
Baby Blue made eye contact and said
My name is baby blue
Her name is Baby Blue
Well now, baby, baby, baby
Addressing Baby Blue affectionately
Baby, baby, baby blue o-ohhh
Admiring Baby Blue's blue eyes
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing Baby Blue affectionately
Baby, baby, baby blue
Admiring Baby Blue's blue eyes
(Now, now, now, now)
Unspecified, could be an exclamation or a transition into the next verse
Well, I know my baby loves me
Confident in Baby Blue's love for him
I know that she'll be true
Confident in Baby Blue's faithfulness
I'm sure of this each time I look
He is reassured of her love and faithfulness whenever he looks at her
Into her eyes of blue
He admires and is reassured by her blue eyes
Well now, baby, baby, baby
Addressing Baby Blue affectionately
Baby, baby, baby blue yeah
Admiring Baby Blue's blue eyes
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing Baby Blue affectionately
Baby, baby, baby blue
Admiring Baby Blue's blue eyes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE VINCENT, ROBERT JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tomahawklapache
the angel of rock n roll. gene always helps me to pass the difficult time of my life.
youvexme
This rocks! Music to my ears. I'd never heard this Gene Vincent song before.
Le Normand
LOVE GENE VINCENT. SMOOTH VOCALS AND STAGE PRESENCE!
Roy and Jacqueline
We enjoyed this a few days ago on The Memory Lane Programme on The Spotlight TV Channel. When I saw 01:18 I screamed and laughed and almost fainted and said to my husband "That's what my eyes were made for!" 🥰🇯🇲🏴🕊️🔥✝️
terrance Fields
"Hot Rod Gang" should have gotten multiple Academy Awards in 58-59. The "Deuce" Ashley drives is my dream "Highboy Roadster". This is also one of Jeff Beck's favourite movies.
elmer zu
Those tight black pants & white socks, the waterfalls, grease & those collars turned up, these were the makings of a real punk. They'd act cool, friendly & had every other girl drooling over their good looks and charm. We had a few in our highschool, but 1,200 of us didn't fit that description. Gene was underrated here in Vancouver Canada, honestly. Tis guy should of been as popular as Buddy Holly but was almost unheard of. Thx4 postin'
Peter Haynes
A True Legend and Icon, R.I.P. Gene.
Saša Diktić
One of the cooles tunes ever
Savadorason1
-Forever coool. In 1960 a car accident in England injured him badly & also killed Eddie Cochran. But Gene still played on until his death at age 36 in 1971. Gene rip.
woofer32
I remember discovering this track on an ep along with - Lovely Loretta - Dance in the Street - and - Dance to the Bop, three other classic tracks. Great to see this clip.