Kathy Linden was an American pop singer from Moorestown Township, New Jerse… Read Full Bio ↴Kathy Linden was an American pop singer from Moorestown Township, New Jersey.

Linden scored two hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 late in the 1950s. The first was "Billy", a song originally written in 1911; it hit #7 in 1958. The second was "Goodbye Jimmy, Goodbye", which rose to #11 in 1959. Both singles were released on Felsted Records and featured Joe Leahy's backing orchestra. "Goodbye Jimmy Goodbye" incorporated elements of two previous tunes - the British music hall song "Two Lovely Black Eyes" and the country song "Goodbye Little Darling". There were a few covers, the biggest of which was by Ruby Murray in the UK. At the time of her first hit single Kathy was a married woman in her 20s, but her record company wanted her to appear as a child due to her childish voice.

Billy
Kathy Linden Lyrics

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And when I talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always talk with Billy
'Cause Billy knows just how to talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I dine (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always dine with Billy
He takes me where I get my fill (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

Want you to know, I love him so
I just want to be with Bill

Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp

And when I dine (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always dine with Billy
He takes me where I get my fill (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I sleep, and when I sleep
I always dream of Bill

Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp

Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kathy Linden's song "Billy" center around a woman's love and devotion towards a man named Billy. The bomp, bomp, bomp repetition throughout the song can be interpreted as the beating of her heart when she's with Billy. The lyrics indicate that she walks, talks, dines, and dreams of Billy. He knows how to talk to her, takes her to get her fill when they dine, and he appears in her dreams when she sleeps. She loves him so much that she wants to be with him all the time.

The song has a simple structure and repetitive lyrics which emphasize the strong emotions and feelings she has for Billy. The bomp, bomp, bomp repetition in the chorus creates a catchy, upbeat rhythm that can be easily sung along with. The lyrics are also written in a way that celebrates and elevates Billy, making him out to be her guiding force.

Overall, "Billy" is a classic love song that emphasizes the joy and happiness that comes with being in love. It is a simple yet effective expression of love, and its popularity is a testament to its enduring appeal.

Line by Line Meaning

Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
The repetition of this line is simply a catchy beat to the song.

For when I walk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
Whenever I go for a walk, I always go with Billy.

'Cause Billy knows just where to walk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
Billy knows the best places to go for a walk, so I go with him.

And when I talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
Whenever I need to talk to someone, I always talk to Billy.

'Cause Billy knows just how to talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
Billy is a good listener and gives great advice, so I talk to him.

And when I dine (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
Whenever I go out to eat, I always eat with Billy.

He takes me where I get my fill (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
Billy always knows the best places to eat and makes sure I'm satisfied.

Want you to know, I love him so
I want everyone to know that I love Billy very much.

I just want to be with Bill
All I want is to spend time with Billy.

And when I sleep, and when I sleep
Even when I'm sleeping,

I always dream of Bill
I dream about Billy because he's always on my mind.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON BON JOVI, RICHARD SAMBORA

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@wichayutpetlorlian5905

Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp

For when I walk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always walk with Billy
'Cause Billy knows just where to walk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always talk with Billy
'Cause Billy knows just how to talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I dine (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always dine with Billy
He takes me where I get my fill (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

Want you to know, I love him so
I just want to be with Bill

Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp, bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp…

All comments from YouTube:

@user-dj9hz6ti1w

20w

Rachanee Suzie Q...Many thanks that still to hear this dong I never forget her voice .. It's always lovely song. Now I am 78 and so very very when I listen to this song..Thank you so much again.. Thanks. 😊😊❤😊😊

@Bethelaine1

42w

My first boyfriend was named Billy. I always think of him when I hear this song. I was in second grade.

@user-dj9hz6ti1w

Rachanee Suzie Q I was listened to this song since I was 10 years.I love her voice but before I was to young to understand it.Now I am 77 and t still love to listen it. Thank you for the old dong like this.Thank you do much....

@henrylee9896

3y↑2

First time heard this song from 63 years ago, but it’s so beautiful!

@soler919299

5y↑3

For a million years I had not heard that voice, Thanks from Valencia (Spain)

@rosemariekury9186

7y↑4

I'll always remember this song as he was my first love. Thanks for this song.

@juliamccamman9819

3y↑1

What a cutie catchy tune..i love my grandson Billy Hixon

@sathornchutikorn3304

10y↑5

Our band performed this song on a graduation day, the event of that wonderful time is still vividly floating in my memory.

@hijodelaisla275

2y↑1

So suggestive! Scandalous!

@aerobee58

7y↑3

Haven't heard this since about 1982 on WVCG 1080 AM. Songs that jogged our memory from the 50s and 60s. Thank you for this.

@hcrun

13y↑1

A voice very like that of Blossom Dearie - sweet, light and perfect diction. Delightful!

@Ally-cz3ot

5y↑3

I’m freaking 13 and I love this song that is like 1,000 years old 😂😂 good stuff tho

@mynewday9

10y↑16

Billy it was big hit in Thailand ,too. THANKS to you for all Kathy Linden songs you posted here!

@TomElvisSmith

10y↑3

You're welcome, Kathy is great!

@ThaiMusicandDance

Here is the Thai version "Rak phi" (I love him) sung by Chusri Rojanapradit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8LXtnwkgY

@ThaiMusicandDance

And another Thai version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-IZ3H2Lxgg

@hookedonoldies

13y↑2

Lovely girl, incredible rendition of a classic!. thank you indeed for posting it.

@irishpatti2736

8y↑1

My Momma always sang this to my Daddy... ☘😘😇🍀

@billysay10

12y↑1

This is MY jam. As a DJ I would always play this as the "lights on, get out!" song. Love it.

@sukomsanru

12y↑2

I've been in a search for this song for ages and thanks so much for uploading. Being as a Asia music lover, this was the song I listened in my childhood from the radio and I didn't even know its name and singer, but the music still echoes in my mind. Even though I make a keyword "Billy" in youtube, it didn't come out. This time I accidentally found it. Thanks again.

@sauquoit13456

7y↑2

On this day in 1958 {April 20th} Kathy Linden performed "Billy" on the CBS-TV variety program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
At the time "Billy" was at #11 on Billboard's Most Played by Jockeys chart, three weeks later it would peak at #7 {for 1 week} on that chart, it spent seventeen weeks on the Top 100 Sides chart...
Between March 1958 and July 1959 Ms. Linden had four Top 100 records; her other three were "You'd Be Surprised" {#50 in 1958}, "Goodbye Jimmy, Goodbye" {#11 in 1959}, and "You Don't Know Girls" {#92 in 1959}...

@recordman4863

11y↑4

beautiful song by Kathy Linden have this record since 1958 .still the price on the jacket 79 cents

@aerobee58

So cool. Don't ever get rid of it.Do you still remember the place where you picked it up?

@juliamccamman9819

For my 1st born grandson who just turned 19 on July 9th..

@jamessullivan1714

7y↑1

Her voice is amazing it sounds like it's gonna break in a minute. Love it. It's so weird.

@billydee8444

A GRT TUNE !!! in 1958 !!!

@user-ut7yy5ke5m

ชอบเพลงสากลเก่าๆค่ะ

@Juliaflo

10y

I remember hearing this at this very time, as well as :"Goodbye, Jimmy, Goodbye" one year later. Don't figure out my age, LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

@cathielavarnway64

I LOVE IT..

@kelsey_2144

5y↑1

I just wanna be with BILLLLLLLLLLy

@Keeferboy

Nice Voice ! ! !

@norbertneri2635

J'aime cette chanson

@adrianasencio5242

Great "upbeat" song.

@Polyphemus47

12y

@ILoveJenni47 That's the way I always sang it - and I sang it a lot as a 10-year-old. Also, in the first verse, I used to sing '...and when I die, I always die with Billy', instead of 'dine'.

@cvueguy

9y↑2

Kathy Linden, from Moorestown, New Jersey, entered the "Jockey" chart at #7 (17 weeks), the "Top 100" chart at #12 and "Best Seller" chart at #14 on March 17,1958
(Felsted 8511)
ClassicRetro24/7 cvue.ca

@madelineanabella6400

Yep, and she is still just as beautiful today.

@Juliaflo

9y↑5

Written in 1911? Jehosaphat! The things you learn when you tune in to YouTube.

@cas3932

👍👍😘💕💕💕🎵🎶🎶💖👏👏👌

@TomElvisSmith

12y

@ducklifer It went to #7 nationally.

@TomElvisSmith

13y

@signorgelato That's what I've always thought. You are the only person, besides myself, who I've heard point that out. It seems so obvioius to me too! And yes, very clever.

@silverchampagne4623

8y↑4

She does all of these things with Billy, but when it comes down to SLEEP. She doesn't sleep with Billy. What a tease!!!!!!!!!!!!

@boltsyllable

Ha ha ha. It was the Fifties, even if she did.

@Edwin572

4y↑1

Since this song was written in 1911, that would have been inappropriate for that time. I have heard the 1911 style version and it also included an introduction part which was common back then but left out of this version.

@eubiecat

5y↑1

At last! I had a copy of this record when I was kid (45 years ago) and it's haunted me ever since! I thought it was a song from the 1920s, but it's obviously not, with those guitar sounds by Billy Mure!

@TomElvisSmith

"Billy" was written in 1911, and updated in 1958 for the arrangement on this Kathy Linden hit.

@brandonphillips4751

7y↑1

Wiw biy

@TomElvisSmith

12y

@sukomsanru You're welcome!

@ElComadreja777

11y

Actually she says "dream of Bill".

@wichayutpetlorlian5905

@claudiodean6363

Celly Campello regravou em portugues.

@NickiBratz

9y↑8

Kathy is my cousin. She helped raise me when I was little in Burlington NJ. Funny her #1 song is "Billy" because that is also my name. Does anyone have her contact info?? I lost it over the years. Thank you

@sirmeowsalot4680

NiCKi BRaTZ dude she is dead now

@sirmeowsalot4680

7y↑3

And she did not raise you YOU are not her cousin bitch get yo shit right

@nothanks5570

7y↑2

Oh cool, you're omniscient oh wait you're not. You're some random ass who might or might not be right but decided "why not? Nobody would question someone who's 4-years old.".

@DjankoDK

6y↑1

No she is not!

@sandraharris269

3y↑1

She is still alive. She is 82 now.

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@AnjosdaMel

5y↑24

Anyone here for Melanie?

@joaopedrosousa2771

5y↑2

MEEE

@joaopedrosousa2771

5y↑2

Eu tbm sou br

@blurryphan7578

5y↑1

Me! I'm so glad she introduced me to this song

@barbaramartins7185

5y↑1

euu

@mineylcn1236

5y↑1

Of course,mee too

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@blurryphan7578

5y↑2

Thanks Melanie Martinez for introducing me to this song.😍😊

@chayennelbbh2640

Yess

@mriely

4y↑1

I heard this on SiriusXM and thought that Lana Del Rey must have listened to this.

@danisglover2909

Perfect mix of sex and innocence.

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