Kip Tyler was lead singer of Sleepwalkers during his time at Union High School and later teamed up with rival musicians from Fairfax High School to form the early version of Kip Tyler and the Flips. In early, 1957, Kip caught the attention of arranger Joesph Gershenson who hired him to work on a project connected to the movie "Rock, Pretty Baby". Stemming from the success of movie, Tyler took on the name of Jimmy Daley (the main character of the movie who he provided a voice over for) and formed the band Jimmy Daley And The Ding-A-Lings. He recorded his first album at Decca records.. Songs such as "Red Lips and Green Eyes", "Hole in the Wall" and " Bongo Rock" were produced at Decca Records. Unfortunately for Tyler, the sequeal to "Rock, Pretty Baby", "Summer Love" was a flop and so was the career of his surname, Jimmy Daley.
In late 1957, he formed a new group, Kip Tyler And The Flips, responsible for the hits Jungle Hop (which was covered by The Cramps) and She's My Witch. He wore leather and he even had a motorcycle on stage. When the band split in 1959, Tyler attempted a solo career, but with limited success. In 1964 he recorded for the label Gyro Disk, and his success briefly peaked after recording a number of songs. Tyler's last single was made in 1965. He did not like talking about his days in rock 'n' roll, he refused to talk about it. He died September 23, 1996 in Los Angeles, California.
Several members of The Flips had success as session musicians , while drummer Sandy Nelson also had a successful solo career.
She's My Witch
Kip Tyler Lyrics
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Got a skirt that's a-ooh so tight
I'm tellin' you I've got an itch
She's my witch
Loveable, she's good and bad
Mess around and you been had
Got a key and the master switch
She's my witch
Likes to rock to a crazy song
Every night she's a-wailin' on
She's a chick with a wicked twitch
She's my witch
Likes to drag in a goin' mill
Plays a-chicken just for the thrill
Till you wind up in a ditch
Mmm, she's my witch
Kip Tyler’s song She’s My Witch is a classic rockabilly song that speaks of a love affair with a witch, a woman with dark and unconventional powers. The lyrics start off describing the woman’s physical appearance: black hair and a tight skirt. However, it's not just her looks that draw the singer towards her, but also her mysterious aura. The singer describes how he is spellbound by the witch, who possesses a certain charm and power that's irresistible to him. He warns that if anyone tries to mess with her, they will be in trouble. She’s a confident woman and the singer loves that about her. She’s a lover of rock and roll, and never misses a chance to dance to its crazy songs. The singer seems to accept the consequences of his love for her, even if it leads him to a ditch.
In summary, Kip Tyler’s She’s My Witch is an ode to love that exists beyond the realms of traditional societal norms, which boldly explores the themes of free-spirited witches, crazy rock and roll, and the timeless allure of unconventional love.
Line by Line Meaning
Got hair as black as night
She has hair that is as dark as the night sky.
Got a skirt that's a-ooh so tight
Her skirt is very tight and fits snugly around her curves.
I'm tellin' you I've got an itch
I have a strong desire for her.
She's my witch
She is my love interest who I am deeply infatuated with.
Loveable, she's good and bad
She has qualities that are both attractive and potentially harmful.
Mess around and you been had
If you play games with her, you will end up losing.
Got a key and the master switch
She possesses the power to control and manipulate situations.
Likes to rock to a crazy song
She enjoys listening and dancing to music that is wild and energetic.
Every night she's a-wailin' on
Every night, she is screaming or yelling in excitement.
She's a chick with a wicked twitch
She is a woman with an unusual and perhaps unsettling mannerism.
She's my witch
She is my love interest who I am deeply infatuated with.
Likes to drag in a goin' mill
She enjoys racing cars and taking risks.
Plays a-chicken just for the thrill
She plays chicken, a risky game of brinkmanship, for the excitement it brings.
Till you wind up in a ditch
Until you find yourself in a difficult or dangerous situation.
Mmm, she's my witch
She is my love interest who I am deeply infatuated with.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KIP TYLER
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