Swedish 60s pop band started in 1963 by Lennart Hegland (bass) and Christer… Read Full Bio ↴Swedish 60s pop band started in 1963 by Lennart Hegland (bass) and Christer Pettersson (drums). Soon joined by Hans Östlund (organ) and Janne Frisk (guitars and vocals). They won a band contest the same year in Bromma (Stockholm).

In 64 at a gig they were missing Janne Frisk who was touring the north with accordion player Erik Frank and Svenne Hedlund from Clifftones replaced him. Svenne left his former band to join Hep Stars.
Åke Gerhard, songwriter and director of Olga record label took them under his wings and began managing them. They started touring in folk parks in the summer of 64. They released their first singles the same year and when Hans Östlund left the band he was replaced by Benny Andersson (Elverkets Spelmanslag and later of ABBA fame).

In '65 the band became full time musicians and they scored their first hit single with Cadillac ending up on 9th on Kvällstoppen, staying there for 14 weeks.
After playing in national TV they managed to place two more songs on the billboards, having three top list positions simultaneously for a time and leading to their great break through.

Hep Stars broke up in 1970 ca. Svenne Hedlund had a successful career with his wife Lotta Hedlund (born Charlotte Walker in 1944) as Svenne & Lotta.

Farmer John
Hep Stars Lyrics

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Oh yeah, un huh, oh yeah, un huh
Mnnn, Farmer John I'm in love with your daughter
Woah, with the champagne eyes
She knows that I love her even though she tells me lies

I love the way she walk, the way she talk
She really makes me out, I'm gonna make her shout
Woah...

A looka here
Farmer John I'm in love with your daughter
Woah, with the champagne eyes
She knows that I love her even though she tells me lies

Come on and sing!
Oh yeah, un huh, oh yeah, un huh
Let's go!

Oh yeah un huh, oh yeah un huh

Overall Meaning

The Hep Stars' song "Farmer John" is a classic 1960s rock-and-roll tune that tells the story of a young man who falls in love with the daughter of a farmer. The lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with the girl's "champagne eyes" and his willingness to put up with her lies because of his love for her. He declares his intention to make her shout and expresses his admiration for her walking and talking style. The song's refrain consists of the repeated phrases "oh yeah, un huh" and encourages the audience to join in singing.

The lyrics of "Farmer John" have been interpreted as a coming-of-age story that reflects the tensions and rebellious spirit of the 1960s youth culture. The song's emphasis on youthful passion and the joy of music-making speaks to a generation of listeners who were seeking new forms of expression and identity. The song's catchy melodies and infectious rhythms have made it a staple of classic rock radio and dance parties.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah, un huh, oh yeah, un huh
The singer is expressing his excitement and enthusiasm towards the subject of the song.

Mnnn, Farmer John I'm in love with your daughter
The singer is expressing his interest in the daughter of Farmer John.

Woah, with the champagne eyes
The daughter of Farmer John has beautiful, sparkling eyes like champagne.

She knows that I love her even though she tells me lies
The daughter of Farmer John is aware of the singer's affection for her, and although she may not reciprocate his feelings, she still lies to him.

I love the way she walk, the way she talk
The singer is attracted to the way the daughter of Farmer John walks and talks.

She really makes me out, I'm gonna make her shout
The daughter of Farmer John makes the singer feel good, and he wants to impress her and make her happy.

A looka here
The singer wants to grab the listener's attention and direct it towards his message.

Come on and sing!
The singer is inviting the listener to participate in the song by joining in and singing along.

Let's go!
The singer is urging the listener to take action and move forward with him towards his goal of winning the affection of the daughter of Farmer John.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don F. Harris, Dewey Jr Terry

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