It s Been a Long Time Pretty Baby
Gino & Gina Lyrics
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Gino & Gina
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
I'm cryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
For your love I keep tryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo-wah)
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
We have parted (pretty, pretty baby)
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo-wah)
From the day of our eakup
I've been hopin' that we'll make up
Your love for me I'm tryin' to shake up
Pretty, pretty baby please take my hand
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
No use denying (pretty, pretty baby)
Your love I've been tryin' to get (pretty, pretty baby)
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo wah)
Pretty baby
Pretty baby
The lyrics to Gino & Gina's song "It's Been A Long Time Pretty Baby" capture the longing and heartbreak of a relationship that has ended. The opening line of the song sets the tone, as the singer declares, "It's been a long time, pretty baby." The repetition of the phrase "pretty baby" throughout the song suggests that this was a term of endearment used between the two lovers.
The second line, "I'm cryin'," indicates that the breakup was painful for the singer. The third line, "For your love I keep tryin'," shows that even after the relationship has ended, the singer is still holding out hope for reconciliation. The use of the doo-wah sound in the background creates a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of love songs.
The lyrics continue to express the singer's desire for reconciliation, with lines such as "We have parted, I'm so open-hearted" and "No use denying, your love I've been tryin' to get." The final plea of "Pretty, pretty baby please take my hand" is a desperate call for the former lover to return and rekindle the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "It's Been A Long Time Pretty Baby" evoke the emotions of heartbreak and longing that are common to many love songs. Through its use of repetition and a nostalgic doo-wah sound, the song creates a sense of yearning for a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
It has been a significant amount of time since we were together, my darling.
I'm cryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
I am shedding tears, my dear, due to the pain of being separated from you.
For your love I keep tryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
I continuously exert great effort to earn your affection, my beautiful one.
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo-wah)
A substantial amount of time has passed, my sweet, sweet love.
We have parted (pretty, pretty baby)
We have gone our separate ways, my lovely one.
I'm so open hearted (pretty, pretty baby)
I am completely sincere and candid about my feelings for you, my gorgeous one.
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo-wah)
A considerable length of time has passed, my beautiful love.
From the day of our eakup
Starting from the day we ended our relationship,
I've been hopin' that we'll make up
I have been wishing and yearning for us to reconcile and rekindle our love.
Your love for me I'm tryin' to shake up
I am doing my best to stir and awaken the love you have for me, my pretty, pretty baby.
Pretty, pretty baby please take my hand
My beautiful and alluring love, kindly give me the chance to hold your hand and show my affection for you.
No use denying (pretty, pretty baby)
There is no point in denying, my lovely one.
Your love I've been tryin' to get (pretty, pretty baby)
I have been making an effort to win your love, my beautiful, beautiful love.
Pretty baby
My stunning and captivating love.
Pretty baby
My enchanting and beguiling love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BAYLEY COOKE, JASON EDWARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carolthompson796
🥺memories, tears, thank you! 💜
@desertfox3742
Just rocks rite along - exactly like it was meant to. Still sounds good to this very day
@Target_Buster
The other day marked the nine year anniversary of my Grandfather’s death. One of my prized possessions is a CD of oldies that he put together himself. This was one of the songs. You’ve always had great taste Papa. Love you and miss you always ❤️
@andranikki4097
Omg i cannot believe , they are my ancestors ❤ we have lost our connections so many decades before i got so emotional . Please can someone help me find them ?
@redroostergarage8661
cant get enough of this track, it just flows along
@lateforbreakfast
A good floor filler song, good rock -n-roll beat and with its simple lyrics easy to sing along to as one dances away the evening...
@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1958 {May 14th} Gino and Gina performed "(It's Been A Long Time) Pretty Baby" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV network weekday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'...
At the time the song was at position #56 on Billboard's Top 100 Sides chart; a little under a month later on June 8th, 1958 it peaked at #20 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Most Played By Jockeys chart, and it spent 12 weeks on the Top 100...
The song had entered the Top 100 on May 4th, 1958 at position #77*...
And on August 18th they were back on 'Bandstand' and performed the song again along with one titled "For Your Love"...
Gino Giosasi passed away at the age of 72 on January 2nd, 2010...
May he R.I.P.
* According to Billboard "Pretty Baby" was tied at #77 with three other records; "Make Me A Miracle" by Jimmie Rodgers, "Zorro" by the Chordettes, and "Good Golly, Miss Molly" by Little Richard...
@211skip
I remember this being a favorite of Allan Freed and he used to play it often......great song in a great time....
@jimervin387
Loved the song and would like to know more about this duo. It never came my way in '58 or I'd remember it.
@mcfrdmn
Lovely oldies song!