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.
Be Bop Boogie Boy
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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And he say this everytime we meet
Well, I'm a be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie′s done
Gone all over this town
Yeah, now he be's the boy
That do us the good
He's the be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie′s gone
All over this town yeah
Well, now he be′s the boy
That'll do us the good
He do like everybody should
He′s the be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie's just done
Gone all over this town yeah
Well, he′s the be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie boy
Well, be bop boogie's done
Gone all over this town.
The lyrics of the song "Be Bop Boogie Boy" by Gene Vincent refer to a small boy who lives down the street and who greets people with the phrase "I'm a be bop boogie boy." The boy represents a carefree spirit who embodies the essence of be bop, an upbeat and fast-paced style of jazz music that originated in the 1940s. The repeated phrase "be bop boogie" reflects the rhythm of the music and the energy of the boy's personality. The song celebrates the joy and exuberance of youth and the liberating power of music.
The lyrics are simple, yet effective in conveying a message that resonates with people of all ages. The song captures the spirit of a bygone era, when be bop was a popular form of music and dancing was a way of life. The tune is infectious and upbeat, with a catchy rhythm that makes you want to dance. The song celebrates a carefree spirit and encourages us to let go of our worries and enjoy life. It is a feel-good song that never fails to put a smile on your face.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there's a tiny boy live down the street
The singer is introducing the subject of the song, which is a little boy who lives down the street.
And he say this everytime we meet
Every time the singer sees the boy, he says the same thing.
Well, I'm a be bop boogie boy
The boy is saying that he is a be bop boogie boy.
Well, be bop boogie boy
The boy repeats that he is a be bop boogie boy.
Well, be bop boogie's done
The be bop boogie is finished or complete.
Gone all over this town
The be bop boogie has spread throughout the town.
Yeah, now he be's the boy
The boy is still the same person as before but now he is the be bop boogie boy.
That do us the good
The be bop boogie boy is beneficial to the community.
He do like everybody should
The boy behaves the way everyone should.
He's the be bop boogie boy
The boy reiterates that he is the be bop boogie boy.
Well, be bop boogie boy
The boy continues to assert that he is the be bop boogie boy.
Well, be bop boogie′s gone
The be bop boogie is no longer present or active.
All over this town yeah
The be bop boogie had an impact throughout the entire town.
Writer(s): Gene Vincent
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
philip Rockabilly
Il est le meilleur chanteur de Rock'n'roll dans l'absolu!! Quand je l'écoute je ne peux pas m'empêcher de penser a ma jeunesse... Sa voix, nous fait revenir aux piliers de notre religion:le Rock'n'roll!!!!!!.
jeanmarie basset
Sa voix,une merveille
cardonaburban
one of the many fantastic sond by GENE VINCENT
beannie02 william01
Take no notice of all the negative comments, this was a special era in music.
Bianca Bagnolet
c'est fantastique merci
garments1
Genius!!
Max Brand
I need to know the lyrics to that song so |I can one day record that tune & play it live. Sincerely Max Brand
roland johansson
Can't be hard. Just search for Gene Vincent lyrics online.
bellgardens53
Now gimme "Gone,Gone Gone". I wanna have it served with my coffee and morning paper next week. OK? lol
Patrick Cochran
don't stop now,keep em' commin' peace