Bowen began as a teenage recording star in 1957 with "I'm Stickin' With You," originally the flip side of the hit record "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox, but ultimately a Top 20 recording on its own. Bowen was a less successful singer than Knox, his partner in the Rhythm Orchids, and ultimately he abandoned a singing career, but stayed in the music industry.
In the early 1960s, in Los Angeles, California, he bucked the 1960s rock phenomenon when Frank Sinatra hired him as a record producer for Reprise Records, and Bowen showed a strong knack for production, getting chart hits for Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr., all regarded as too old-fashioned for the the Sixties market.
Leaving Los Angeles for Nashville, Tennessee, Bowen became president of a series of record labels, and took each one to country music preeminence. His philosophy was the same in each case -- find a nascent superstar, and take the star and the label to the top together. His success stories included Hank Williams, Jr., The Oak Ridge Boys, Steve Earle, Reba McEntire, The Judds, George Strait, and, finally, Garth Brooks.
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I'm Stickin' With You
Jimmy Bowen Lyrics
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Be bop, I don't mean maybe.
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I'm stickin' with you.
I'm stickin' with you.
Years may come and a-go.
I will love you so.
I'm stickin' with you.
I'm stickin' with you.
New loves may come your way,
But my love's here to stay.
This is why I say,
Be bop, I love you, baby.
Be bop, I don't mean maybe.
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I'm stickin' with you.
I'm stickin' with you.
New loves may come your way,
But my love's here to stay.
This is why I say,
Be bop, I love you, baby.
Be bop, I don't mean maybe.
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I'm stickin' with you.
I'm stickin' with you.
The lyrics of Jimmy Bowen's "I'm Stickin' With You" are a declaration of eternal love and loyalty. The repetition of "Be bop, I love you, baby" and "I'm stickin' with you" adds a playful and musical quality to the declaration of devotion. The lyrics convey a message of commitment despite the passage of time and the possibility of other loves. The second verse emphasizes the certainty of the singer's love and the assurance that their love will remain even if new loves come their way.
Throughout the song, Bowen's delivery captures the excitement and enthusiasm of his love, and the catchy melody ensures that the song stays in the listener's head long after it is over. What makes the song endearing is the simplicity of the lyrics delivered through a heartfelt performance. "'I'm Stickin' with You' is a love song that is both romantic and joyous, packed with feeling and sentimentality that is sure to warm the heart of any listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I express my affection for you in a playful and lively manner.
Be bop, I don't mean maybe.
My feelings for you are definite and not uncertain.
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I express my affection for you in a playful and lively manner.
I'm stickin' with you.
I am committed to staying with you and will not leave.
I'm stickin' with you.
I am committed to staying with you and will not leave.
Years may come and a-go.
Time will bring change and go by.
I will love you so.
Despite the changes, my love for you will remain strong.
No matter where we go,
Wherever we may end up in life,
I'm stickin' with you.
I am committed to staying with you and will not leave.
I'm stickin' with you.
I am committed to staying with you and will not leave.
New loves may come your way,
You may encounter new romantic interests,
But my love's here to stay.
However, my love for you is permanent and steadfast.
This is why I say,
This is the reason why I express my love for you in this way.
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I express my affection for you in a playful and lively manner.
Be bop, I don't mean maybe.
My feelings for you are definite and not uncertain.
Be bop, I love you, baby.
I express my affection for you in a playful and lively manner.
I'm stickin' with you.
I am committed to staying with you and will not leave.
I'm stickin' with you.
I am committed to staying with you and will not leave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUDDY KNOX, JIMMY BOWEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@waterbear3934
...gotta have it, man
@wesleycook7687
Great record. The Rythm Orchids were a great band. Jimmy, Buddy and a drummer. I have them in a Dick Clark movie with several other stars.
@jeffgreen7499
The fine lead guitarist on their recordings is Don Lanier. He later became a session player and and was known as "Dirt" Lanier. He was an instrumentalist, but made a few vocal recordings. He was a much better guitarist than singer.
@markherron1407
Happy birthday to Jimmy Bowen his Birth Card is Three 🕒 of Hearts 💕! Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
@cindys1819
I was a kid in Brooklyn NYC and hanging in Stan's variety on Cortelyou Road across from
school and this came on the radio.
And it tore us all up especially with that great bass intro and then the great country/rockabilly picking on the instrumental.
Great bopping ATTITUDE side
A golden memory for all of us. Thanks for posting.
@neilbuscher
I never thought I'd hear ths song again
Thanks for having it on!
@roberttelarket4934
@cindys1819: dee boids no longer choip in brooklyn!
@presentacionvalenzuela9475
This is a memorable song in my life as a young girl.
@vastiesmith9356
I fond this song just today. Been looking for the artist and kept coming up with velvet something. The 50s and 60s were the best!!!
@TheDejael
Jimmy Bowen became a song arranger and A&R man with Reprise Records in the early 1960s.