Gene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – Octob… Read Full Bio ↴Gene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit Be-Bop-A-Lula. He performed with his backing band, the Blue Caps.

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.

By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Gene Vincent Lyrics

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By the light of the silvery moon
I want to spoon
To my honey I'll croon love's tune
Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June
Your silv'ry beams will bring love's dreams
We'll be cuddlin' soon
By the silvery moon
Place - park, scene - dark

Silv'ry moon is shining through the trees
Cast - two, me - you
Summer kisses floating on the breeze
Act one, be done
Dialog - where would ya like to spoon?
My cue, with you
Underneath the silv'ry moon
By the light of the silvery moon
I wanna spoon
To my honey I'll croon love's tune
Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June
Your silv'ry beams will bring love's dreams
We'll be cuddlin' soon by the silvery moon
Act two, Scene - new
Roses blooming all around the place
Cast - three, You - me
Preacher with a solemn-looking face
Choir sings, bell rings
Preacher: You are wed forever more
Act two, all though
Every night the same encore
By the light, not the dark but the light
Of the silvery moon, not the sun but the moon
I wanna spoon, not croon, but spoon
To my honey I'll croon love's tune
Honeymoon, honey moon, honey moon
Keep a-shinin' in June
Your silv'ry beams will bring love's dreams
We'll be cuddlin' soon

By the silvery moon
The silv'ry moon

Overall Meaning

By the Light of the Silvery Moon is a romantic song that depicts the desire for intimacy and love. The lyrics of the song reveal a desire to spend time with a loved one under the light of the silvery moon. The singer wants to cuddle and love their partner. The silvery moon is a significant symbol in the song; it is the source of light and inspiration that sets the romantic mood. The lyrics express a deep desire to spend time together, as lovers bask in the radiance of the moonlight.

The song's lyrics describe a date in a park under the light of the silvery moon, which sets the stage for romance. The opening line "By the light of the silvery moon, I want to spoon," expresses the desire to cuddle with one's sweetheart. The song transitions to a preacher at a wedding, indicating the growing love between the couple. The lyrics express a desire for the silvery moon to continue shining, as it gives the opportunity to cuddle and possibly create more memories. The repetitive chorus in the song emphasizes the significance of the silvery moon as a symbol of love and romance.

Line by Line Meaning

By the light of the silvery moon
Under the illumination of the shining moon

I want to spoon
I desire to cuddle affectionately

To my honey I'll croon love's tune
I will sing a song of love to my sweetheart

Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June
Oh beautiful moon, please shine in this beautiful month of June

Your silv'ry beams will bring love's dreams
The delightful light from you will stir up romantic reveries

We'll be cuddlin' soon by the silvery moon
We will soon embrace each other under your cozy light

Place - park, scene - dark
We are in a park at night

Silv'ry moon is shining through the trees
Your shining light is seeping through the branches of the trees

Cast - two, me - you
There are two of us here, you and I

Summer kisses floating on the breeze
The kisses of summer are gently drifting through the air

Dialog - where would ya like to spoon?
Let's talk about where we should cuddle

My cue, with you
Whenever you are ready, I am ready too

Act two, Scene - new
The second part has started, and the scene has changed

Roses blooming all around the place
Beautiful roses are in full bloom all around us

Cast - three, You - me
There are three of us now: you, me, and the preacher

Preacher with a solemn-looking face
The preacher has a serious and dignified expression

Choir sings, bell rings
The choir starts singing, and bells start ringing

Preacher: You are wed forever more
The preacher proclaims that we are married for eternity

Act two, all though
Even though it is the second part, it is still the same story

Every night the same encore
The same thing repeats every night

By the light, not the dark but the light
We are talking about the brightness, not the darkness

Of the silvery moon, not the sun but the moon
We mean the shining moon, not the sun

I wanna spoon, not croon, but spoon
I want to cuddle, not sing, but cuddle

Honeymoon, honey moon, honey moon
The beautiful and romantic chosen place

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Madden, Gus Edwards

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