Scott was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Detroit, an Italian hillbilly who worshipped Hank Williams, and became a rock and roll star. His first album, entitled Jack Scott. One of the first album recorded in stereo, it contained a mixture of rockabilly and ballads of which 10 were Scott's own compositions.
Recording for Carlton he came up with a rocking song about a friend in prison titled Leroy. The other side of the record was a sad ballad called My True Love.
Both songs were a smash in the Summer of 1958, the first going to #11 and the other as far as number 3 in Billboard's and made the Top Ten in Britain.
He followed it with Geraldine backed by With Your Love, the latter of which was a minor hit, With Your Love made Number 28 in the US later that year, Goodbye Baby peaked at Number 8 early in 1959 and was followed by The Way I Walk, a Top Forty hit that Robert Gordon revived in 1978.
Scott transferred to the new Top Rank label in 1959 and scored another huge success in the New Year with "What In The World's Come Over You." The song gave Scott his second gold disc, reaching Number 5 in the USA and Number 6 in the UK. Further successes followed Burning Bridge" (Number 3), Cool Water"/"It Only Happened Yesterday" but Scott was by then being steered towards a mainstream country style.
Listen and compare his "Blues stay away from me" with Bob Dylan’s, "Rainy Day Woman Numbers 12 and 35".
Baby She's Gone
Jack Scott Lyrics
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My baby-baby-baby she's gone from me
She left me here alone, alone and so blue
Yes, my baby-baby-baby she was so untrue
My baby she's gone, I don't know what to do
What to do, what to do
Well, she left me here out in the cold
All I know she's gone, she's gone away from me
And I'm sittin' here waitin', goin' crazy
My baby she's gone, I don't know what to do
What to do, what to do
My baby-baby-baby she's gone from me
My baby-baby-baby she's gone from me
She left me here alone, alone and so blue
Yes, my baby-baby-baby she was so untrue
My baby she's gone, I don't know what to do
What to do, what to do
Well, she left me, she done found someone new
I'm alone, alone and blue
I'm sittin' here moanin', I feel all down
I don't know why I keep on hangin' around
My baby she's gone, I don't know what to do
What to do, what to do
Well, may baby she's gone
I guess she's gone to stay
The song "Baby She's Gone" by Jack Scott is a classic blues track that laments the loss of a lover. The lyrics speak of an intense pain and sadness caused by the departure of the singer's girlfriend. The repetition of "my baby-baby-baby she's gone from me" emphasizes the sense of loss and the inability to move on. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner was unfaithful, and this has caused an irreparable rift in their relationship. The sense of loneliness and abandonment is palpable, as the singer declares that he does not know what to do with himself now that his partner is gone.
The second verse reinforces the pain of the singer's situation, describing how he has been left out in the cold by a partner who was once bold in her affection. The third verse speaks of the singer's bewilderment and confusion, as he struggles to understand why his partner has left him. The repetition of "what to do" emphasizes the singer's sense of helplessness and despair. The final verse provides a sense of closure, acknowledging that the singer's partner has found someone new, leaving the singer alone, blue, and moaning.
It is clear from the lyrics that the singer is deeply affected by his partner's departure, and the repetition of phrases and the use of simple, direct language reinforces the sense of desperation and pain. The song is a classic example of blues music, using simple harmonies and lyrics to express complex emotions and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby-baby-baby she's gone from me
The singer's girlfriend has left him
She left me here alone, alone and so blue
The singer is feeling very sad and lonely since his girlfriend left him
Yes, my baby-baby-baby she was so untrue
The singer's girlfriend was not loyal to him
My baby she's gone, I don't know what to do
The singer is feeling lost and unsure of how to move on without his girlfriend
Well, she left me here out in the cold
The singer feels as if his girlfriend abandoned him without warning or reason
Don't know why her love is so bold
The singer is confused about why his girlfriend would leave him when their love seemed strong
And I'm sittin' here waitin', goin' crazy
The singer is struggling to cope with his emotions and is becoming overwhelmed
Well, she left me, she done found someone new
The singer's girlfriend has moved on and found someone else
I'm alone, alone and blue
The singer is feeling very lonely and sad without his girlfriend
I'm sittin' here moanin', I feel all down
The singer is upset and cannot stop thinking about his girlfriend leaving him
I don't know why I keep on hangin' around
The singer is questioning why he is still waiting for his girlfriend to come back when she has already moved on
Well, may baby she's gone
The singer has come to terms with the fact that his girlfriend has left him
I guess she's gone to stay
The singer believes that his girlfriend is not coming back and has moved on with her life
Writer(s): JOHN PATRICK SCOTT
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rogelio calderon mares
Amazing acustic bass like ' Money honey ' by Elvis Presley, ' Midnight shift ' by Buddy Holly, ' Mama don't you think i know ' by Johnny Carroll or ' Long blond hair ' by Johnny Powers... Long life to rockabilly!!!...
Terry Hollis
I have lots of Jack Scott stuff - but not this one. That's why I'm here!
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Dave Fenwick
Before I die I want to see this 78 playing On my turntable
Paul Little
Eddie Cochran sound,brilliant.
patricia noble
Sounds good still......
Enes Gülfırat
bu parça az dinlendiği için mutluyum
Fantupo Marsupialis
Had a collection of LP's...they travelled like the wind
Steve
@Fantupo Marsupialis Hola, Mr. Rockabilly!!
Fantupo Marsupialis
@Steve Indian
pale ale ;)