Gene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – Octob… Read Full Bio ↴Gene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit Be-Bop-A-Lula. He performed with his backing band, the Blue Caps.

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.

She She Little Sheila
Gene Vincent Lyrics

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Well, she, she, she little Sheila
Best lookin' gal in town
Well now, she, she, she little Sheila
With your hair so long and brown
Well you never-never know what my Sheila's puttin' down

Well now, Dick Clark said you're the best lookin' girl
On his big bandstand

I know it too and I love you true
And honey, I'm your man
Well you never-never know what my Sheila's puttin' down

Yeah, she, she, she little Sheila
She, she, she little Sheila
She, she, she little Sheila
She, she, she little Sheila
Well you never-never know what my Sheila's gonna put down

Well, she, she, she little Sheila
Best lookin' gal around
Well, she, she, she little Shiela
With your hair so long and brown
Well you never-never know what my Sheila's puttin' down

Yeah, she, she, she little Sheila
She, she, she little Sheila
She, she, she little Sheila

She, she, she little Sheila
Well you never-never know what my Sheila's puttin' down

Overall Meaning

The song She She Little Sheila by Gene Vincent is a tribute to the singer's love interest, who he considers the best-looking girl in town. The repetitive nature of the lyrics, with the repeated use of "she, she, she little Sheila," emphasizes the singer's admiration for this girl. The song also acknowledges external validation of Sheila's beauty, as Dick Clark has declared her the best-looking girl on his big bandstand. However, despite any external validation, the singer proclaims his love and faithfulness, declaring himself to be her man.

While the lyrics are simple and repetitive, the song captures the excitement and celebration of infatuation. The instrumentation, with its upbeat driving rhythm and catchy guitar riff, further emphasizes the jubilant mood of the song. The lyrics also invite the listener to imagine the image of Sheila, with her long brown hair and stunning looks. Overall, She She Little Sheila is an upbeat and fun tribute to the best-looking girl in town.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, she, she, she little Sheila
Introducing the subject of the song, a woman named Sheila who is small in stature.

Best lookin' gal in town
Sheila is considered the most attractive woman in their community.

Well now, she, she, she little Sheila
Reiterating the introduction of Sheila.

With your hair so long and brown
Describing Sheila's physical appearance with a focus on her hair color and length.

Well you never-never know what my Sheila's puttin' down
Suggesting that Sheila is mysterious and unpredictable.

Well now, Dick Clark said you're the best lookin' girl
Referring to a famous disc jockey who has praised Sheila's beauty.

On his big bandstand
Clarifying that Dick Clark complimented Sheila on his television show, which features live music performances.

I know it too and I love you true
Expressing the songwriter's agreement with Dick Clark's assessment of Sheila's appearance and his own romantic feelings toward her.

And honey, I'm your man
Declaring the songwriter's commitment to being Sheila's partner and protector.

Yeah, she, she, she little Sheila
Repeating the earlier lines about Sheila's physical attributes.

Well you never-never know what my Sheila's gonna put down
Echoing an earlier line about Sheila's unpredictability, suggesting that she is full of surprises and mysteries.

Well, she, she, she little Sheila
Recalling the introduction of Sheila and reinforcing her importance to the song's subject matter.

Best lookin' gal around
Reiterating the idea that Sheila is widely regarded as the most attractive woman in their community.

Well you never-never know what my Sheila's puttin' down
Repeating the earlier line about Sheila's mysterious and unpredictable nature, which adds intrigue to the song's message.

Yeah, she, she, she little Sheila
Closing the song with a final reference to the subject, Sheila.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY MERRITT, WHITEY PULLEN

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