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.
Peg o' My Heart
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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I love you, don't let us part
I love you, I always knew it would be you
Since I heard your lilting laughter
It's your Irish heart I'm after
Peg o'my heart
Your glances make my heart say "How's chances?"
Come, be my own, come make your home in my heart
The song Peg O' My Heart by Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps is a heartfelt tribute to the love interest of the singer. The lyrics convey the singer's deep love and affection for Peg and his unwillingness to let her go. The singer expresses that he knew from the start that Peg was the one he was looking for because of her infectious laughter and her Irish heart, which he desires more than anything else. The singer then asks Peg to be a part of his life and make her home in his heart.
The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful, as they convey the singer's emotions in an honest and heartfelt manner. The use of specific imagery, such as Peg's laughter, and reference to her Irish heritage, adds depth and personality to the song. Moreover, the singer's plea to Peg to make her home in his heart is a touching sentiment that captures the essence of love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Peg o'my heart
Beloved of my heart
I love you, don't let us part
I love you deeply, please never leave me
I love you, I always knew it would be you
I have always known that you are the one for me
Since I heard your lilting laughter
Since I first heard your enchanting laughter
It's your Irish heart I'm after
I am drawn to your Irish spirit
Peg o'my heart
Beloved of my heart
Your glances make my heart say "How's chances?"
The way you look at me fills me with hope
Come, be my own, come make your home in my heart
Be with me forever, come live within my heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alfred Bryan, Fred Fisher
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