Johnny Carroll (October 23, 1937 – February 18, 1995) was an American rocka… Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Carroll (October 23, 1937 – February 18, 1995) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist.

Born John Lewis Carrell (Carrell was printed incorrectly as Carroll on the record label), Carroll began recording for Decca Records in the middle of the 1950s as Johnny Carroll & His Hot rocks. He released several singles, but none of them saw significant success, though they are now critically acclaimed. His records were eclipsed by the success of other rockabilly and early rock & roll musicians such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.

His career ended toward the end of the 1950s, but he made a comeback in 1974 with a Gene Vincent tribute song. He continued to record well into the 1980s. For many years he was connected with the Cellar Club in Ft Worth, Texas and other Cellar Clubs around Texas. He died of liver failure on January 13, 1995, and is buried in his hometown of Godley, Texas. In 1996 a 33-track reissue of his early recordings was released as Rock Baby Rock It: 1955-1960.

Corrine Corrina
Johnny Carroll Lyrics

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Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Ain't been no lovin' since you been gone
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
I love Corrina, tell the world I do

Overall Meaning

The song "Corrine Corrina" by Johnny Carroll talks about a longing for a past love. The singer is calling out to Corrina, asking where she has been for so long. He confesses that there has been no love in his life since she left. The repetition of the opening line emphasizes the intensity of his longing, and creates a sense of urgency. When the singer says "I love Corrina, tell the world I do," he is publicly declaring his love, suggesting perhaps that he hopes Corrina will hear it and come back to him. The song is simple in its message, but effective in conveying a universal feeling of lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Oh, Corrine Corrina, I've missed you so much! Where have you been hiding all this time?

Ain't been no lovin' since you been gone
Life has been dull and joyless since you left me, Corrine Corrina. I haven't experienced any love or happiness.

I love Corrina, tell the world I do
I don't care who knows it - I am deeply in love with Corrina and I want everyone to know.

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Written by: McKinley Morganfield

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