Järvinen left the band in 1975, being replaced again by Ile Kallio. Albert Järvinen did return to the helm twice afterwards, first replacing the departed Kallio in 1979 and later during their ill-fated comeback attempt in 1988. Ile Kallio on the other hand returned for another year in 1983, after Janne Louhivuori had left. Louhivuori had been with the band since 1981, when Järvinen was unceremoniously fired after a disastrous gig, where he had been performing heavily under the influence.
After the band's demise in 1984 bassist Häkkinen fell on hard times and problems with alcohol led to his untimely death on December 26, 1990. His fellow bandmate Järvinen didn't last much longer as he was found dead in a London hotel room on March 24, 1991. The legendary line-up of Remu Aaltonen, Cisse Häkkinen and Albert Järvinen had reunited briefly for a string of dates in summer 1988, but old disagreements between Järvinen and Aaltonen caused the former to be sacked midway the tour and he was replaced once again by Janne Louhivuori for the remaining few dates. The live album from the tour, Live at Metropol (released late 1988) had Louhivuori on guitar.
Kallio has had a successful career performing with his wife Kaija Kärkinen, while Aaltonen resurrected the name Hurriganes in 2001. Other members have come and gone, the current line-up consists of Aaltonen, bassist Mikko Löytty and guitarist Nipa Niilola.
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Hurriganes Lyrics
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Just leave my baby in old Alabama
Rockin' in the evenin' when the sun goes down
Mean guitar, that's a swingin' old town
Rockin' and a-rollin' just a little while
Ain't got no rollin', ain't got no holdin'
Get on, get on baby, get on
Well, let me be, rock and rollin' free
Well, old Alabama, just a sweet Carolina
Just a-rockin' and rollin' may leave town
Got to be a scoogie, lay on my boogie
Let me hear you say you got my hole around
Got to be a scoogie, bing bong bang
Ain't got no rollin', ain't got no holdin'
Get on, get on baby, get on
Get on, get on baby, get on
Well, let me be, rock and roll with me
Well, go go baby dancin' rock and roll
And twist and shout, you'll be rockin' the bowl
Just a little baby, she's rollin' around
Ain't got no rockin' or rollin' in town
Got to be a scoogie of the neighbourhood
Ain't got no rollin', ain't got no bowlin'
Get on, get on baby, get on
Get on, get on baby, get on
Do you rock and roll? Ain't got no moving on
Get on, get on baby, get on
Get on, get on baby, get on
Play me one more time, rocking and the roll
Get on, get on baby, get on
Get on, get on baby, get on
Just a-moving your arse, rocking and fast
Get on, get on baby, get on
Get on, get on baby, get on
Stop the music! Rocking is slow.
The song "It Ain't What You Do" by Hurriganes is a classic rock and roll song from the 1970s. It features catchy lyrics with a strong emphasis on rhythm and a driving beat. The song opens with the line "Just a sweet Carolina, just a rockin' little mama," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The main theme of the song is the love of rock and roll and the freedom and joy it brings.
Throughout the song, the singer encourages the listener to get up and dance and to let loose. The lyrics reference different locations, including Alabama and Carolina, adding to the overall feel of the song. The lines "Got to be a scoogie, lay on my boogie/Let me hear you say you got my hole around" might seem nonsensical, but they are part of the fun wordplay and rhythm of the song.
Overall, "It Ain't What You Do" is a classic rock and roll anthem that celebrates the freedom and energy of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a sweet Carolina, just a rockin' little mama
I have a lovely girlfriend from North Carolina who loves rock music.
Just leave my baby in old Alabama
I want my girlfriend to stay in Alabama and not leave me.
Rockin' in the evenin' when the sun goes down
I like to listen to rock music in the evening when the sun sets.
Mean guitar, that's a swingin' old town
The guitar is awesome and makes the town more lively.
Rockin' and a-rollin' just a little while
Let's dance and have a good time just for a short while.
Ain't got no rollin', ain't got no holdin'
I don't have a partner to dance with right now.
Get on, get on baby, get on
Come on and dance with me.
Well, let me be, rock and rollin' free
I want to be free to enjoy and dance to rock music.
Well, old Alabama, just a sweet Carolina
Both Alabama and North Carolina are special to me.
Just a-rockin' and rollin' may leave town
Dancing to rock and roll music can make you want to leave town.
Got to be a scoogie, lay on my boogie
We need to dance to the beat and have fun.
Let me hear you say you got my hole around
Let's dance together and have a good time.
Got to be a scoogie, bing bong bang
We need to keep the beat going and dance all night long.
Well, go go baby dancin' rock and roll
My girlfriend loves to dance to rock music.
And twist and shout, you'll be rockin' the bowl
Dancing and having fun can make you feel great.
Just a little baby, she's rollin' around
My girlfriend is a great dancer and loves to move around.
Ain't got no rockin' or rollin' in town
There is no good music or place to dance in this town.
Got to be a scoogie of the neighbourhood
We are the best dancers in the neighborhood.
Ain't got no rollin', ain't got no bowlin'
There is no fun activity to do in this town.
Do you rock and roll? Ain't got no moving on
Do you dance to rock music? There is nothing else to do if you don't.
Play me one more time, rocking and the roll
Let's hear one more song and dance to rock music.
Just a-moving your arse, rocking and fast
Dance fast and have fun with your body.
Stop the music! Rocking is slow.
This music is too slow for me to dance to.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT J�RVINEN, CHRISTER H�KKINEN, HENRY AALTONEN, MARZI NYMAN, VARRE VARTIAINEN
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