He was performing under the name Reg Patterson at London's Condor Club in 1957 when he was spotted by impresario Larry Parnes. Parnes gave his protégées surnames like Fury, Power, Gentle and Pride etc, hence the change to Wilde. The 'Marty' came from the commended 1955 film Marty. Wilde was signed to the British recording arm of Philips, with US releases appearing on the Epic label via Philips' reciprocal licensing agreement with Columbia Records Stateside. (Philips had yet to acquire the Mercury group as its US division).
From mid 1958 to the end of 1959, Wilde was one of the leading British rock singers, along with Tommy Steele and Cliff Richard. Wilde's backing group were called the Wildcats who featured Big Jim Sullivan on lead guitar, and Brian Locking and Brian Bennett (drums) who later joined The Shadows.
He appeared regularly on the BBC Television show 6.5 Special and was the main regular artiste on the Saturday ITV popular music shows Oh, Boy! and Boy Meets Girls. There he met and married Joyce, one of The Vernons Girls who were also show regulars. The courtship was highly public but, after the marriage, Wilde's popularity as a teen idol declined.
He moved partly into all-round entertainment, appearing in musicals such as the West End production of Bye Bye Birdie and films.
He enjoyed success as a songwriter in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He penned the virtual one-hit wonder's The Casuals' "Jesamine", plus Lulu's "I'm A Tiger", and the early Status Quo's "Ice In The Sun".
In the early 1970s, Wilde changed his music style to Glam Rock and became 'Zappo'. He released only a few singles which never charted and reverted back to Marty Wilde shortly after.
Later on, as songwriter and/or record producer, he masterminded a string of 1980s hits for his daughter Kim Wilde. His son, Ricki Wilde also gained some notice in the music industry, working mainly in promotion and A&R.
Like many of his contemporaries, Wilde continues to perform in nostalgia tours in the UK and beyond.
Little Girl
Marty Wilde Lyrics
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little girl, you're as sweet as can be
just a glance at you meant
love from the start
and oh what a thrill came into my heart
little girl, with your cute little ways
I am yours for the rest of my days
little girl when you are mine o mine
and this great big world will be divine
little girl when you're mine oh mine
The Marty Wilde's song "Little Girl" was released in 1961, and it portrays a love story between a man and a young woman. The lyrics describe the man's infatuation with a young girl, and how he sees her as the love of his life. He finds her irresistibly cute and charming, and her mere presence brings out strong feelings of love in his heart. The chorus highlights the intense emotion he feels towards her, and how he is willing to spend his entire life with her.
The lyrics of the song are quite controversial and often deemed inappropriate to modern-day listeners. Some argue that they normalize the idea of an adult man falling in love with a very young girl who is still a minor. However, others interpret the song differently, seeing it as a portrayal of innocent and pure love, where age is just a number and love is all that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
little girl, you're the one girl for me
You are the perfect match for me, the one I have been searching for.
little girl, you're as sweet as can be
You are such a kind-hearted and loving person.
just a glance at you meant love from the start
The moment I saw you, I knew I was in love.
and oh what a thrill came into my heart
My heart was filled with excitement and joy when I met you.
little girl, with your cute little ways
Your charming personality and habits are endearing.
I am yours for the rest of my days
I am committed to being with you for the rest of my life.
and this great big world will be divine
Being with you will make the world a better and more wonderful place.
little girl when you are mine o mine
I am impatiently waiting to make you mine forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HENRY, MADELINE HYDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MARKETMAN6789
Remember buyng this record when I was11in1960 .
MARKETMAN6789
@James McQuarrie I'm sure you are a good worker ,but I can't give you a job ,as I lost my oil well in Texas when I had to sell it to pay off all my gambling debts,
James McQuarrie
@MARKETMAN6789 I worked on Rigs/Drill Ships in Greenock Shipyards
MARKETMAN6789
@James McQuarrie I owned an oil well in Texas ,and I also got some money off my uncle when it was my birthday and Christmas ,
This has nothing to do with it ,but my mam always used to buy me a tin of cadburys chocolate fingers every Christmas ,when cadburys chocolate fingers were proper chocolate fingers
Ps it wasn't this record it was little girl by him ,I get mixed up now I'm 72
James McQuarrie
Where did you get that money when U were 11???????????????
John Robertson
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