Th… Read Full Bio ↴Joker's Wild was a mid-1960s Blues-rock band from Cambridge, England.
There is also a barbershop quartet of the same name.
The Blues-rock lineup included guitarist David Gilmour, who went on to join Pink Floyd.
Their only releases were a privately-pressed, single-sided LP and single, of which only 50 copies each were made. A tape recording of the LP is held by the British Library's National Sound Archive. In June of 2005, a copy of the LP was sold on eBay.
Together with Jonathan King (producer) they recorded what was to be the UK cover of Sam and Dave's 'Hold On, I'm Coming' but the original was released in the UK so Jokers Wild's version never saw the light.
Joker's Wild is also a world champion barbershop quartet formed in 1990 by Dave Kindinger and Mark Green from Columbus, Ohio, and Steve Legters and Stephen Iannacchione from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After winning the Johnny Appleseed District of the Barbershop Harmony Society competition that fall, they went on to the Barbershop Harmony Society's International contests, earning 10th place, 5th, 2nd, and finally the International Championship in Pittsburgh in 1994.
Jon Clunies replaced Mark Green as the lead singer in 1996.
They have toured widely, performing all over the world before they went on hiatus in June of 2001.
As of January 2008, they have regrouped, entered the studio to record new material to be released on their record label (Naked Voice Records), and have begun rehearsals for an upcoming tour.
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Big Girls Don't Cry
Joker's Wild Lyrics
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Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
(They don't cry)
Big girls don't cry
(Who said they don't cry?)
(My oh my)
My girl didn't cry
(I wonder why?)
(Silly boy) Told my girl we had to break up
(Silly boy) Hoped that she would call my bluff
(Silly boy) When she said to my surprise
"Big girls don't cry"
Big girls don't cry
(They don't cry)
Big girls don't cry
(Who said they don't cry?)
(Maybe) I was cruel
(I was cruel)
Baby, I'm a fool
(I'm such a fool)
(Silly girl) Shame on you, your mama said
(Silly girl) Shame on you, you're cryin' in bed
(Silly girl) Shame on you, you told a lie
Big girls do cry
Big girls don't cry
(They don't cry)
Big girls don't cry
(That's just an alibi)
Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
The lyrics to Joker's Wild's song "Big Girls Don't Cry" explore the idea that society, particularly men, expect women to be emotionally strong and not cry, even in difficult situations such as a breakup. The singer in the song is a guy who tells his girlfriend they need to break up, hoping she will beg him to stay. Instead, she surprises him by saying "big girls don't cry" and not shedding any tears. The guy is confused and wonders why his girlfriend didn't cry like he expected her to. He admits that he may have been cruel in ending the relationship and that he's a fool for doing so.
The song then switches perspective to the girlfriend, who is seen as "silly" for crying in bed after being told to "be a big girl" and not cry. Her mother scolds her for crying, reinforcing the societal expectation that women should be tough and not show emotion. The girlfriend feels ashamed for being emotional and for telling a lie, possibly about not crying.
Overall, the song comments on the pressure society puts on women to be emotionally strong and not show vulnerability, even in situations where it is natural to be upset. The phrase "big girls don't cry" is used as a way to shame women for being emotional and reinforce toxic gender norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Big girls don't cry
The idea that mature and strong women do not give way to tears.
Big girls don't cry (They don't cry)
Reinforcing the notion that women who have grown up know that crying shows weakness.
Big girls don't cry (Who said they don't cry?)
Suggesting that the idea that women do not cry is societal and not necessarily true.
My girl said goodbye (My oh my)
Expressing the feeling of shock and disappointment when a significant other ends a relationship.
My girl didn't cry (I wonder why?)
Pondering the reason behind a lack of emotional response from the ex-partner.
(Silly boy) Told my girl we had to break up
A silly and careless decision made by the singer, leading to a breakup with their girlfriend.
(Silly boy) Hoped that she would call my bluff
Admitting that the singer was not prepared for the relationship to actually end and that they were hoping for a reaction from their girlfriend that never came.
(Silly boy) When she said to my surprise 'Big Girls Don't Cry'
The ex-girlfriend's response to the situation, stating the expectation of strength from mature women.
(Maybe) I was cruel (I was cruel)
Taking responsibility for actions that may have led to the breakup with their girlfriend.
Baby, I'm a fool (I'm such a fool)
Recognizing their own foolishness in the situation and feeling regret over it.
(Silly girl) Shame on you, your mama said
Another character in the story (the girl's mother) scolding the ex-girlfriend for her supposed weakness and showing sympathy.
(Silly girl) Shame on you, you're cryin' in bed
Again pointing out a perceived lack of strength by crying, and attempting to shame the ex-girlfriend for it.
(Silly girl) Shame on you, you told a lie Big girls do cry
Reversing the original statement and explaining that all people, regardless of gender or age, experience sadness and cry.
Big girls don't cry (That's just an alibi)
Reiterating that the idea of women not crying is a false front upheld to appear strong and independent.
Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry
The refrain indicating that the message of the song is that everyone, regardless of age or gender, cries when they are hurting or sad.
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@psychedelicpiper999
In 1965, Syd was playing "I'm a King Bee" and "Lucy Leave". David was playing this. lolol I love both Syd and David, but this is proof that Syd's influence played an important role on how David would approach his guitar playing. David wasn't exaggerating when he said he wasn't into Floyd's music at first.
@TheIsabel7
David was a good boy.
@TH6476
I still have one ..
@bigals1000
GILMOUR YOUR STILL A LEGENG EVEN AFTER LISTEN TO THIS
@ozrock17
I bought the album when it was released in Australia on Columbia... is it rare over here?
@Cynporro
just Altham was the vocalist? or Gilmour was too?
@BradenBarrentine
i can see why he joined the floyd.....
@Bananenbennie
@ozrock17 no not at all
@ty99999returns
obviously not as good as frankie valli's but other then that its a pretty neat change for this tune.
@theblahman
wilson aint the best of drummers is he.