He first recorded with Eddie Daniels as Jewel and Eddie on the Silver Records label in 1960. A number of his recordings featured Eddie Cochran on guitar.
He later went solo and recorded "The Birds And The Bees" in 1965, on the Era Records label. The single went to Number 3 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart that year, and Number 2 on the Cash Box chart. Across the Pond it reached Number 29 in the UK Singles Chart. But the follow-up, "Georgie Porgie" only reached Number 68.
The Birds And The Bees
Jewel Akens Lyrics
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And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called love
Let me tell ya 'bout the stars in the sky
And a girl and a guy
And the way they could kiss
When I look into your big brown eyes
It's so very plain to see
That it's time you learned about the facts of life
Starting from A to Z
Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called love (yeah)
When I look into your big brown eyes
It's so very plain to see
That it's time you learned about the facts of life
Starting from A to Z
Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called love
Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
'Bout the birds
And the bees
"The Birds and The Bees" by Jewel Akens is a classic song that tells the story of a young man trying to teach his girlfriend about love and the facts of life. The lyrics refer to the beauty of nature, such as the birds, bees, flowers, and trees, and how they relate to love and the romantic relationship between a man and woman. As the song progresses, the young man expresses his love to his girlfriend by telling her about the stars in the sky, the way a boy and girl could kiss on a moonlit night, and the need to understand the facts of life.
The lyrics are cleverly crafted to juxtapose the beauty of nature with the complexity of human relationships. The chorus repeats the idea of "let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees" to emphasize the importance of understanding what love and relationships are about. The lyrics capture the innocence and naivety of young love while also hinting at the more mature themes of sex and reproduction.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
I have some important information that I want to share with you, specifically about the birds and the bees.
And the flowers and the trees
Along with the birds and the bees, I want to talk about the beauty and interconnectedness of nature.
And the moon up above
Let's not forget about the moon, which provides light and sets the mood for romantic encounters.
And a thing called love
This information I'm about to give you is all related to a powerful and often confusing emotion called love.
Let me tell ya 'bout the stars in the sky
As an additional aspect of love, I want to talk about the stars in the sky that have inspired countless tales of romance.
And a girl and a guy
Specifically, I want to discuss the relationship between a man and a woman, or a girl and a guy, as it relates to this emotion called love.
And the way they could kiss
A physical expression of love is kissing, which can be quite intense and passionate.
On a night like this
Particularly on a beautiful, romantic night like this one, the desire to kiss and express love can be especially strong.
When I look into your big brown eyes
I'm speaking to you directly now and acknowledging the gaze we share, which often has a heightened emotional impact when it comes to love.
It's so very plain to see
This is a straightforward observation I'm making - our mutual attraction is obvious to both of us.
That it's time you learned about the facts of life
Given our connection, it's appropriate that you gain an understanding of the facts of life, especially as they relate to the love we share.
Starting from A to Z
By 'the facts of life,' I mean a comprehensive summary from beginning to end, from A to Z.
And the birds and the bees (yeah)
Once again, I'm emphasizing that understanding the different aspects of nature is an important part of understanding love.
And the flowers and the trees
The beauty and interconnectedness of nature is again an important aspect of the love I'm describing.
And the birds and the bees
The different roles played by birds and bees in plant reproduction is a metaphor for the different roles and behaviors we may exhibit in romantic relationships.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Herbert Newman
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@sheilacooley5783
2023 Listening on this Easter - Sunday of April. Fantastic song/musician πΆ
#BeBlessed
#GratefulGirl
@garlandstyle5797
This was OUR song when we first started dating. My sweet Brown Eyed baby. Still married, 51 yrs later. :)
@benred1430
thanks for watching...
@hannahparker3644
So sweet!
@nourazazi53
awwww
@Sitslikeinu
I don't condone marriage in this day and age, but if it works then I'm on with it. My great aunt and uncle used to play this song, among others, everywhere they went in the 90's. This was when they used to take all of us kids out to movies and shows at the time. Good times.
@justinmarcouxdominguez8596
It's 52 years now sir. Congrats
@KayLoves1D
My grandmother used to always sing me this song to annoy me, but I secretly loved it. We lost her to cancer in January, and the last few days she was on hospice and she had completely shut down and stopped talking, I would sing her this song, even though Iβd never heard the real version. Now I listen to this song all the time. RIP Mimiβ€οΈ
@benred1430
this is now a sentimental song for you... thanks for watching...
@leetrujillo9234
That's awesome I bet she was original