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.
Party Doll
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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To come along with me when I'm feelin' wild,
To be everlovin' and true and fair,
To run her fingers through my hair.
Come along and be my party doll.
Come along and be my party doll.
Come along and be my party doll.
I'll make love to you.
Well, I saw a gal walkin' down the street,
The kind of a gal I would love to meet.
She had blonde hair and eyes of blue.
Baby, I'm a-gonna have a party with you.
Come along and be my party doll.
Come along and be my party doll.
Come along and be my party doll.
I'll make love to you, to you,
I'll make love to you.
Ev'ry man has gotta have a party doll,
To be with him when he's feelin' wild,
To be everlovin', true, and fair,
To run her fingers through his hair,
To run her fingers through his hair.
Come along and be my party doll.
Come along and be my party doll.
Come along and be my party doll.
I'll make love to you, to you,
I'll make love to you.
The lyrics to Gene Vincent's "Party Doll" portray a man's desire for a companion, a "party doll," to join him when he is feeling wild. He longs for this companion to be everloving, true, and fair, someone who will run her fingers through his hair. The man emphasizes that he wants to make love to her, which further emphasizes the importance of her companionship to him. He references a woman he sees walking down the street and his desire to have a party with her. He concludes by reiterating that every man needs a party doll to be with them when they feel wild and to run her fingers through his hair.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, all I want is a party doll
I am in search of a fun-loving companion who will party with me.
To come along with me when I'm feelin' wild,
I want someone who will join me when I am in the mood for some lively action.
To be everlovin' and true and fair,
I need someone who will be faithful to me and treat me right.
To run her fingers through my hair.
I want her to be close enough to touch me and show me affection.
Come along and be my party doll.
I am extending an invitation for you to join me as my companion.
I'll make love to you, to you,
I am willing to show affection and intimacy towards you.
Well, I saw a gal walkin' down the street,
I spotted a woman walking nearby.
The kind of a gal I would love to meet.
I found her attractive and interesting.
She had blonde hair and eyes of blue.
She had beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes.
Baby, I'm a-gonna have a party with you.
I am eager to have some fun with this particular woman.
Ev'ry man has gotta have a party doll,
I believe that every man should have a lively and devoted partner.
To run her fingers through his hair,
He wants her to be close and caring.
Come along and be my party doll.
He invites someone to come along and experience fun times together.
I'll make love to you, to you,
He is willing to show love and affection towards his partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUDDY KNOX, JIMMY BOWEN
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