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.
Jumps Giggles and Shouts
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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All the kids call her "couldn`t tame"
Always boppin' 'round the town
Every bit all of her pound
She jumps giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Cliff, jump jump)
Oh, I got a girl and her name is Lizzy
Ah-man that woman sure is dizzy
Boppin` to the juke machine
Craziest cat you ever seen
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Jack, jump jump)
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Dickie, jump jump)
Oh, I got a girl and her name is Lizzy
Ah-man that woman sure is dizzy
Boppin` to the juke machine
Craziest cat you ever seen
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Cliff, jump jump)
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Go, go, go, go-o-o-o)
The song "Jumps Giggles and Shouts" by Gene Vincent is a lively and upbeat track that describes the excitement and energy of young romance. The lyrics describe the singer's girlfriend, Jane, and her friend Lizzy, who are both known for their wild and carefree behavior around town. The use of words like "jumps," "giggles," and "shouts" suggest a playful and exuberant attitude, while the repetition of the phrase "go, go, go" creates a sense of urgency and excitement.
The song seems to celebrate the youthful energy of love, and the joy of being with someone who can make you feel like anything is possible. The reference to the two girls as "the craziest cats you ever seen" suggests a sense of freedom and rebellion, and the idea that they are unpredictable and unconventional.
Overall, "Jumps Giggles and Shouts" is a fun and playful celebration of young love and the wild spirits of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I got a gal and her name is Jane
The singer has a girlfriend named Jane
All the kids call her "couldn`t tame"
Jane is known for being wild and hard to control
Always boppin' 'round the town
Jane is always out and about, moving to the beat of the town
Every bit all of her pound
Jane is full of energy and enthusiasm
She jumps giggles and shouts, go!
Jane is excited and energetic, expressing this through jumping, giggling, and shouting
Jump, Cliff, jump jump
An encouragement, possibly to a fellow band member or friend, to join in on the excitement
Oh, I got a girl and her name is Lizzy
The singer has another girlfriend named Lizzy
Ah-man that woman sure is dizzy
Like Jane, Lizzy is also known for being wild and maybe even a little crazy
Boppin` to the juke machine
Lizzy can always be found dancing to the music
Craziest cat you ever seen
Lizzy is eccentric and stands out in a crowd
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Lizzy is also enthusiastic and full of energy, expressing it through jumping, giggling, and shouting
Jump, Jack, jump jump
An encouragement to someone else to join in on the fun
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Lizzy's energy and excitement is again emphasized
Go, go, go, go-o-o-o
An overall call to action, urging everyone to join in on the excitement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILL DAVIS, GENE VINCENT
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