The group had three hits: the first and biggest was the nostalgic tune "Those Oldies but Goodies (Remind Me of You)", a #9 Pop and #28 R&B hit in 1961. The follow-up, "Hully Gully Again", hit #54, and subsequent release "Memories of those Oldies but Goodies" Bubbled Under at #101. They also released a full-length album on Del-Fi Records.
The group's live act sometimes included wearing togas on stage. They broke up in 1962, at least partly due to an argument between lead singer Carl Barnett and member David Johnson (who performed the spoken-word portion of "Those Oldies but Goodies") as to which of them was Little Caesar.
C C Rider
Little Caesar & The Romans Lyrics
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I love when she naughty
I'm rolling off flavors
I smell like gelatti
They keep snapping pictures
Like the paparazzi
I got them mad
I'm blowing up kamikaze
How they wishy washy
Can carry the heavy load
Don't need to spot me
It's mission impossible
You cannot stop me
I put in that overtime training
Like Rock Lee
An underdog people's champ
Feel like I'm Rocky
I'm all bout the bucks
I have bucks like Milwaukee
A dose of my music
Hype you up like coffee
My wife is too bad
Dominatrix she bossy
Cast away lost in the sea
If you cross me
Does all the hating
Ever get exhausting?
This pistol It packs a punch
For the ones plotting
They claim to be hard
But be softer than cotton
Salute to the real ones
You're never forgotten
I stay on my grind
My eyes glued to the paper
If you sneak diss
At your head like a taper
I'm on the rise
Kinda like escalator
Can add it up quick
Just like a calculator
My lyrics cause dents
In your brain like a crater
Have perfect delivery's
Like a food cater
Let them keep hating
I motivate haters
I took the long way up
You took elevators
A currency junkie
In love with the paper
Rolling off paper planes
But I'm the pilot
They trying move snaky
But cannot disguise it
King of the waves
You should call me Poseidon
I stay in the field
Promise I do hiding
My niggas like
Baseball players
They be sliding
Slide
Slide
The lyrics from Little Caesar & The Romans's song C C Rider are not the original lyrics of the song. The words added are a modern interpretation by an unknown artist. The chorus of the song is "C.C. Rider, where'd you stay last night?" which is repeated several times throughout the song. The song is about a man trying to find his woman who has left home the previous night without any notice.
The added verses describe the artist's current and previous state of life. He talks about being rich, having money and influence, and not needing any help from others. The artist seems to be aware of people's opinions of him but doesn't seem to care as he continues to focus on his goals. One of the interesting things about the lyrics is the use of references such as "Rock Lee" from the anime Naruto and "Poseidon" from Greek mythology.
Line by Line Meaning
I roll up biscotti
I enjoy smoking a certain type of marijuana called biscotti
I love when she naughty
I enjoy when my partner is sexually adventurous
I'm rolling off flavors
I am smoking different types of marijuana and enjoying their subtle differences in taste
I smell like gelatti
I am smoking a specific strain of marijuana called Gelato and its aroma lingers on me
They keep snapping pictures
People are taking lots of pictures of me, like I'm a celebrity
Like the paparazzi
They are taking pictures of me continuously, just like the paparazzi do
I got them mad
My success and fame is making some people jealous and angry
I'm blowing up kamikaze
I am achieving great success and not worried about the risks, just like kamikaze pilots
I see with a clear view
I have a clear understanding of my situation and surroundings
How they wishy washy
I see that some people are indecisive and not committed to their beliefs or actions
Can carry the heavy load
I am capable of handling difficult responsibilities and challenges
Don't need to spot me
I don't need anyone to support or help me, I can do it myself
It's mission impossible
Some people think it is impossible for me to achieve my goals
You cannot stop me
I am determined and nothing can stand in my way
I put in that overtime training
I am working very hard and dedicating a lot of time and effort to my craft
Like Rock Lee
Similar to the dedication and training of a character named Rock Lee in the anime Naruto
An underdog people's champ
Although I may have started from a disadvantaged position, people still believe in me and support me
Feel like I'm Rocky
I relate to the feeling of being an underdog and overcoming challenges, like the character Rocky Balboa
I'm all bout the bucks
I am focused on making a lot of money
I have bucks like Milwaukee
I have a lot of money, like the NBA team Milwaukee Bucks
A dose of my music
When you hear my music, it gives you a certain feeling or energy
Hype you up like coffee
My music energizes and motivates you like a cup of coffee
My wife is too bad
My partner is very attractive and desirable
Dominatrix she bossy
My partner likes to take control in the bedroom and has a dominant personality
Cast away lost in the sea
If you cross me, you will be left alone and forgotten, like someone stranded at sea
If you cross me
If you betray me or do something against me
Does all the hating
Does all the negative behavior and criticism
Ever get exhausting?
Isn't it tiring to constantly be negative and hateful towards me?
This pistol It packs a punch
I have powerful weapons, both literally and figuratively
For the ones plotting
For those who are scheming or conspiring against me
They claim to be hard
They claim to be tough or dominant
But be softer than cotton
In reality, they are weak and not as tough as they claim
Salute to the real ones
I respect and acknowledge those who are genuine and true to themselves
You're never forgotten
I remember and appreciate those who have helped me and supported me
I stay on my grind
I am always working hard and pushing towards my goals
My eyes glued to the paper
I am focused on making money and increasing my wealth
If you sneak diss
If you talk negatively about me behind my back
At your head like a taper
I will confront you and make you face the consequences of your actions
I'm on the rise
I am becoming more successful and popular
Kinda like escalator
I am rising to the top quickly, like an escalator takes you quickly to the next floor
Can add it up quick
I can calculate and understand things very quickly
Just like a calculator
I am as efficient and accurate when working with numbers as a calculator
My lyrics cause dents
My words and music leave a lasting impact on your mind
In your brain like a crater
My music leaves a deep impression, like a large and visible crater
Have perfect delivery's
I have excellent timing, flow, and rhythm when I deliver my music
Like a food cater
My delivery is perfect, just like the timing and accuracy of a food caterer
Let them keep hating
I am not affected by the negativity and criticism of others
I motivate haters
My success and confidence only make my haters more jealous and motivated to try and bring me down
I took the long way up
I worked hard and faced many challenges to achieve my success
You took elevators
You had an easier and quicker path to success than I did
A currency junkie
I am obsessed with making money and accumulating wealth
In love with the paper
I enjoy the feeling and power that comes with having a lot of money
Rolling off paper planes
I am smoking joints made out of rolling papers
But I'm the pilot
Although I am enjoying my success and money, I am in control of my life and decisions
They trying move snaky
They are trying to deceive and mislead me
But cannot disguise it
Their true intentions and actions are still noticeable and obvious
King of the waves
I am the leader and most successful in my arena or industry
You should call me Poseidon
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, so by being the king of the waves, I am like a god in my field
I stay in the field
I am dedicated and committed to my craft
Promise I do hiding
I am hiding my true intentions and goals for my future
My niggas like
My friends and associates are like
Baseball players
They are skilled and strategic, like baseball players
They be sliding
They are able to evade obstacles and challenges, like baseball players sliding into bases
Slide
An exclamation of success or accomplishment, as if sliding into a base in baseball
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Written by: Roman Pargas IV
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When I start to miss my dad and want to hear his voice, I just listened to a Little Caesar and the Romans song. I miss you daddy RIP.