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.
I Got It
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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I got a baby, man she's a real hep queen
I got a baby, she so good to me
I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
Well now I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby) yeah now
She got a talk like another star I know
Well I love that kitten, but love her really so
I got a baby (i got a baby), I got a baby (i got a baby)
I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby) yeah
Well, I got baby, she's still in her teens
I got a baby, man she's a real hep queen
I love that baby, she so good to me
Yeah, I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby)
Yeah, I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
Well, I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby) yeah
The lyrics to Gene Vincent's song "I Got a Baby" express the singer's love and admiration for a young woman who is still in her teenage years. He describes her as a "real hep queen," which likely means she is fashionable and cool in the style of the era. Vincent also compares her to Marilyn Monroe, a well-known glamour icon of the time. He repeats that he loves his "kitten" and finds her to be good to him.
The repetition of "I got a baby, sweet baby" reinforces the singer's pride and affection for this young woman. He speaks of her in a possessive way, using the phrase "I got" multiple times. This can be seen as problematic with modern sensibilities, as it suggests he views her as an object to possess. However, it is important to remember the context of the time period the song was created in.
Overall, "I Got a Baby" is a classic rock and roll love song that expresses the singer's youthful energy and admiration for a young woman. While the language and themes may be considered dated or problematic by modern standards, they offer a glimpse into the cultural attitudes of the time period.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I got baby, she's still in her teens
I have a girlfriend who is still a teenager
I got a baby, man she's a real hep queen
My girlfriend is hip and cool
I got a baby, she so good to me
My girlfriend treats me well
I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
I have a loving girlfriend who I call 'sweet baby'
Well now I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby) yeah
I am fortunate to have a teenage girlfriend
She got a walk like a-marilyn monroe
My girlfriend walks like Marilyn Monroe
She got a talk like another star I know
My girlfriend speaks like another famous person I know
Well I love that kitten, but love her really so
I really love my girlfriend
I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby) yeah
I am grateful for my teenage girlfriend
Well, I got baby, she's still in her teens
My girlfriend is still a teenager
I got a baby, man she's a real hep queen
My girlfriend is really cool
I love that baby, she so good to me
I love my girlfriend because she treats me well
Yeah, I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
My girlfriend is sweet and I affectionately call her 'baby'
I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby)
My girlfriend is young, but I am lucky to have her
Yeah, I got a baby (i got a baby), sweet baby (i got a baby)
My girlfriend is sweet and I call her 'baby'
I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby)
My girlfriend is a teenager, but I am happy with her
Well, I got a baby and she's still in her teens (i got a baby) yeah
I am lucky to have a teenage girlfriend
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Written by: MATTHEWS
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