After returning from the military, Price became more financially savvy than many of his fellow early Rock n Roll and gritty R&B artists. In 1957, he decided to launch his own label KRC (Kent Record Company) and retain control of his masters, leasing his tracks to labels like Atlantic and later ABC-Paramount in an arrangement that likely inspired Ray Charles to do the same.
His first single after returning from Korea was "Just Because". That was followed by a massive hit, "Stagger Lee", which has appeared in many multi-artist collection albums and served as one of Price's best known songs. Television host Dick Clark insisted the violent content of the track, which lyrically describes a shooting based on a gambling fight, be toned down when Price appeared on the popular but highly sanitized show American Bandstand.
Price’s biggest year was likely 1959, during which he had four hit records: “Personality,” “Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day),” “I’m Gonna Get Married” and “Come Into My Heart.” His increasing entrepreneurial efforts soon included new record labels and starting the Turntable nightclub in New York City. Price's Double L Records, started with partner Harold Logan discovered Wilson Pickett, who got his career started on their label. Price's biggest hit for Double-l was a 1963 revival of the old standard "Misty", but his remaining efforts at hitmaking drew little national attention. He signed briefly to Monument in 1964 and then Reprise, and later to JAD and to his own Turntable imprint to no avail. By 1971, he was recording in Muscle Shoals his own cover version of BJ Thomas hit "Hooked On A Feeling" for Scepter but the arrangement failed to catch fire.
In 1974 Price was a partner of boxing promoter Don King who staged the famous music festival in Zaire featuring James Brown, B.B. King, Etta James, Bill Withers, The Spinners, and the Fania All Stars as documented in Spike Lee's film about the Ali vs Foreman fight "When We Were Kings"
Price continued touring with a 9 piece group in the 1970's, issuing some singles on the GFS label, but seemingly retired for awhile. He then returned to performing and touring in 1993, when Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Gary U.S. Bonds accompanied him on a European tour. He was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of fame in 1998, and can still occasionally be seen on PBS performing during oldies revue concerts, or during fundraising breaks such as during a recent Sam Cooke documentary special, and remains surprisingly youthful despite well over 50 years in the music business.
Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Lloyd Price Lyrics
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You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
The way you rock and roll
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
When we do the stroll
Come on Miss Lizzy
Love me 'fore I grow too old
Put your little hand in mine
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Oh, girl you look so fine
Just a rocking and a rolling
Girl I said I wish you were mine, ah
Oh, ah
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
When you call my name
Ooo, baby
Say you're driving me insane
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby
I want to be your loving man, Ah
Run and tell your mama
I want you be my bride
Run and tell your brother
Baby don't run and hide
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
Girl I want to marry you
Come on, give me fever
Put your little hand in mine, girl
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Girl you look so fine
You're just a rocking and a rolling
Oh I said I wish you were mine, ah
The lyrics to Lloyd Price's song "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" express the singer's love and admiration for a woman he cannot resist. He explains her ability to make him feel dizzy with her rock and roll moves and her undeniable charm. The lyrics indicate that the singer feels as though he cannot resist the woman's allure and that he wants to be with her forever, asking her to be his bride. The song's upbeat and fast-paced melody matches the energetic and playful tone of the lyrics.
The song was written by Larry Williams, who also recorded the original version in 1958. However, it was Lloyd Price's cover of the song that brought it to mainstream success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959. "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" became a hit among rock and roll fans and continues to be a popular classic today.
Here are 10 interesting facts about Lloyd Price's "Dizzy Miss Lizzy":
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, ah, ah, huu
Opening sound effects that set the rock and roll tone of the song.
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
The effect that Miss Lizzy has on the singer's senses and emotions.
The way you rock and roll
The style of music and dancing that Miss Lizzy embodies.
When we do the stroll
The specific dance move that the singer and Miss Lizzy enjoy together.
Come on Miss Lizzy
A call to action directed towards Miss Lizzy to continue the enjoyable experience.
Love me 'fore I grow too old
A sentiment expressing the singer's desire to enjoy Miss Lizzy's companionship while they are both still young.
Come on, give me fever
An expression of desire for Miss Lizzy's affection and passion.
Put your little hand in mine
A sweet and innocent gesture of intimacy between the singer and Miss Lizzy.
Oh, girl you look so fine
A compliment paid to Miss Lizzy on her physical appearance.
Just a rocking and a rolling
A continuation of the description of Miss Lizzy's enjoyable dance moves.
Girl I said I wish you were mine, ah
A statement of desire for a romantic relationship with Miss Lizzy.
When you call my name
The effect that hearing Miss Lizzy's voice has on the singer.
Say you're driving me insane
The emotional impact of Miss Lizzy's words and actions on the singer.
Come on, come on, come on, come on baby
A repeated call to action directed towards Miss Lizzy to express her feelings for the singer.
I want to be your loving man, Ah
An explicit and direct expression of the singer's desire for a romantic relationship with Miss Lizzy.
Run and tell your mama
A request for Miss Lizzy to share their relationship with her family.
I want you be my bride
The ultimate desire for a long-term commitment and marriage with Miss Lizzy.
Run and tell your brother
A request for Miss Lizzy to involve her family in their relationship, including her siblings.
Baby don't run and hide
A reassuring statement that the singer is committed and sincere in his feelings for Miss Lizzy.
Girl I want to marry you
A clear and direct statement of the singer's intention to make a lifelong commitment to Miss Lizzy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Williams
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You make me dizzy miss Lizzy
When you rock n roll
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
When we do the stroll
Come on Lizzy
Love me 'fore I grow too old
Gonna tell your mama
I want you to be my bride
We're gonna tell your brother
Baby don't run and hide
You make me dizzy miss Lizzy
I wanna marry you
Come on kiss me baby
Put your lil hand in mine
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Girl you look so fine
You're just rockin and rollin
Sure do wish you were mine
Make me dizzy miss Lizzy
When you call my name
Woah oh oh baby
You're driving me insane
Come on come on baby
Let me be your lover man
Isidroprada
This version rocks. Don't compare to The Beatles '. Both are great.
Pascal xavier
Yes, this version is really great; it contains everything.
blondwiththewind 2
If l had to make a choice....l'd say this is more like Chuck Berry than the Beatles.
Cool Daddy
Yes compare.....Larry Williams had a great voice...the Beatles, well.....
The Same Old Blues
This version >>>>>>>
Pedro Moreno Astral Trips and Cosmic Music
but first is this...sin este tipo no hubieras escuchado a la de los beatles...
Tommy L. Day and the Runaways
John originally wanted to sing it like this, but George Martin thought he should inject some more shouts / energy into it, to make it sound like their cover of Bad Boy, also by Larry Williams. Martin didn’t realize that Williams used different vocal styles in each song, but John finally went along with Martin’s suggestions, and thus we have two very different versions of this classic song. It’s interesting to think about John singing it in this laid-back, smooth style, but ultimately I think the energetic version was better suited for his voice, while the more mellow version here is better suited for Williams. Two great interpretations of one great song!
Tattyshoes Shigure
Love the instrumentation on this great record… the pianist keeps driving the song on, the horns add depth & the drummer is brilliant. Interesting to hear the original guitar riff - George certainly kept the faith when the Beatles covered it!
joseph lemko
Larry Williams is one of greats of Rock n' Roll.
Yuri Teixeira
Why the necessity of comparing the original with the classic Beatles' version?... There really is no version which is 'better' than the other: this is a very powerful tune, specially for its time, and Larry was a pioneer and a trendsetter, while the Beatles had the exquisite good taste and experimental spirit of making three beautiful covers of his songs: "Bad Boys", "Slow Down" and this one. This is all great, we're talking about genius people.