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.
Lotta Lovin
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta huggin'
So baby can't you see that you were meant for me
I want your lovin', yes-a-ree
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta huggin'
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta kissin'
So baby please proceed to get the love I need
Well, I want you, I love you, I need you so much
Why don't you give out with that magic touch?
You send me, you thrill me, baby, you're so fine
I want your lovin' baby, all the time
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta lovin'
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta kissin'
So baby don't forget, I'm gonna get you yet
I want your lovin', aw you bet (rock)
Well, I want you, I love you, I need you so much
Why don't you give out with that magic touch?
You send me, you thrill me, baby you're so fine
I want your lovin' baby all the time
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta lovin'
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta huggin'
So baby don't forget I gonna get you yet
I want your lovin', aw you bet (rock)
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta lovin'
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta huggin'
But baby don't forget, I gonna get you yet
I want your lovin', aw you bet
Well, I need your lovin', aw you bet
Well, I want your lovin', aw you bet
Well, I need your lovin', aw you bet
Well, I want your lovin', aw you bet
The lyrics to "Lotta Lovin'" by Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps are a declaration of love and desire. The singer wants a lot of love, hugging, and kissing from their partner, and they believe that their partner is meant for them. They ask their partner to give them the love they need and to not forget that they will eventually get it. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes their love and need for their partner, asking for their affection and touch.
The repeated phrases "I want a-want a lotta-lotta lovin'" and "I want a-want a lotta-lotta huggin'" convey a sense of urgency and desire. The singer is passionate and persistent in their pursuit of affection from their partner. The lyrics also highlight the idea of reciprocity in relationships, as the singer says they need their partner's love just as much as they want it.
Overall, "Lotta Lovin'" is a catchy and upbeat love song that celebrates the power of love and the desire for physical affection in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta lovin'
I want a whole lot of love
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta huggin'
I want a lot of hugs
So baby can't you see that you were meant for me
We're meant to be together
I want your lovin', yes-a-ree
I want your love
Well, I want a-want a lotta-lotta kissin'
I want a lot of kisses
So baby please proceed to get the love I need
Please give me the love I want
I want your lovin' yes indeed
I really want your love
Well, I want you, I love you, I need you so much
I really want, love, and need you
Why don't you give out with that magic touch?
Why don't you give me your special touch?
You send me, you thrill me, baby, you're so fine
You make me happy and excited, you're amazing
I want your lovin' baby, all the time
I want your love all the time
So baby don't forget, I'm gonna get you yet
I will get your love eventually
I want your lovin', aw you bet (rock)
I want your love for sure
But baby don't forget, I gonna get you yet
I will get your love eventually
Well, I need your lovin', aw you bet
I really need your love
Well, I want your lovin', aw you bet
I really want your love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernice Bedwell, Gene Vincent
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fntime
colin for me music has a 3 year cycle. For R n R :
1955-57
1958-60
1961-63
1964-66
1967-69
1970-72
I have many playlist from each year. I got this
song from this very eclectic playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL240940E21E6C83E3
Philip Rees
1957 and this was the beginning.. what a true artist Gene Vincent was ...
Sakura_Flower
Pas du tout de ma génération 😮Mais la musique et la voie de Gene Vincent me vont droit au cœur 💓💓💓
Merveilleux Blue Caps
stephen stone
Pure gem from an incredible period of music.
Sean Queripel
Gene vincent is and all ways be the king of Rockabilly
Jack Dempsey
This is the best type of music that never dies. Long live Rockabilly and Rock N Roll 🎸
Miguel Angel Juarez
Os viejos rockeros nunca moriremos viva el rock n roll y sus pioneros.
Lisha Fuller
Great!!! Gene Vincent, such a great artist
Birgit Conrad
Cooooool!!!
Top Hat Comics
I'm just 13 years old and I love this music. It holds a special place in my heart and one of my biggest wishes would be to live, even for a day in that era. It's sad when your idols are all dead. When you crack a smile when you listen to dead people sing. One day I hope the world at large holds a mirror to itself and realizes how far we have departed from good old values like those in the 50s. For all those who listen to this music and are around my age you have my utmost respect for helping to carry on the most amazing time in American History (I'm from Canada so us too).
TonysRockinTube
That's Cool! Keep Rockin :)