The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested to him by a friend named Sharon Sheeley (Eddie Cochran's girlfriend) who remembered the name of an old high school boyfriend.
P.J. Proby did demos for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and other artists. His greatest hits are "Somewhere", "Maria", "Hold Me", "Niki Hoeky" and "I Apologise". In 1996, Marc Almond produced the album Legend which included the duet single "Yesterday Has Gone".
Don't Worry Baby
P.J. Proby Lyrics
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For oh I don't know how long
I don't know why
But I keep thinking
Something's bound to go wrong
But she looks in my eyes
And makes me realize
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
I guess I should've kept my mouth shut
When I started to brag about my car
But I can't back down now because
I pushed the other guys too far
She makes me come alive
And makes me wanna drive
When she says "Don't worry baby"
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
She told me "Baby, when you race today
Just take along my love with you
And if you knew how much I loved you
Baby nothing could go wrong with you"
Oh what she does to me
When she makes love to me
And she says "Don't worry baby"
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
Don't worry baby
P.J. Proby's song "Don't Worry Baby" is a narrative about the singer feeling anxious about life and unsure of what's to come. He feels like something negative is going to happen but when his lover looks at him, she reassures him that everything will be okay. The first verse establishes the singer's anxiety and fear of something going wrong, despite not knowing the reason why or how long it's been building up inside him. However, his lover's gaze and reassuring words convince him to let go of his worries and trust that everything will turn out okay.
The second verse tells a story about the singer's pride in his car and competitive nature, leading him to boast about his car to others. However, this boast makes him anxious and unsure of what will happen next. But again, his lover's encouragement and support gives him the confidence to face any challenge. The final verse emphasizes the strength of the couple's love for each other and its ability to conquer any fear or worry. The lyrics highlight the power that love and reassurance can have in calming anxiety and feelings of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Well its been building up inside of me
I have been feeling anxious for an indefinite amount of time.
For oh I don't know how long
I cannot say for sure how long I have been feeling this way.
I don't know why
I am unsure of the exact reason for my anxiety.
But I keep thinking
However, I can't seem to stop my mind from racing and worrying.
Something's bound to go wrong
I am convinced that something terrible is inevitable.
But she looks in my eyes
When my partner looks at me with sympathy and love,
And makes me realize
I am reminded
And she says "Don't worry baby"
by her reassuring words of "Don't worry baby".
Don't worry baby
She repeats this more than once to emphasize the point.
Don't worry baby
She wants me to trust her and to have faith that everything will be okay.
Everything will turn out alright
She is confident that no matter what happens, we will come out on top.
I guess I should've kept my mouth shut
Reflecting back, I realize that I should not have boasted about my car.
When I started to brag about my car
I am specifically referencing a moment when I boasted about my car to others.
But I can't back down now because
I am in too deep and cannot afford to lose face.
I pushed the other guys too far
I provoked the other men, maybe out of insecurity or a desire to impress.
She makes me come alive
When I am with my partner, I feel energized and full of life.
And makes me wanna drive
Being with her makes me feel motivated and ready to take on new challenges.
She told me "Baby, when you race today
In a specific instance, my partner encouraged me before a race.
Just take along my love with you
She wants me to carry her love and support with me during the race.
And if you knew how much I loved you
She assures me that she loves me very much.
Baby nothing could go wrong with you"
She believes that as long as I have her love, nothing can harm me.
Oh what she does to me
My partner has a powerful effect on me.
When she makes love to me
Specifically, our physical intimacy has a profound impact on me.
And she says "Don't worry baby"
Her comforting words continue to inspire feelings of reassurance and peace.
Don't worry baby
Again, she reiterates her message of not to worry.
Don't worry baby
She wants me to feel calm and confident.
Don't worry baby
She repeats this one final time to emphasize the point.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Wilson, Henry Medress, Jay Siegel, Mitchell Margo, Philip Margo, Roger Christian
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@paulineoneill9554
I heard this song by PJ Proby many years ago,fell in love with it then,and I'm still in love with it now.FANTASTIC.Beautiful voice ♥️😘😍
@20SueB
I love this song by him definitely the best version
@kennethridout7471
Great version of a classic 😊
@stuartjenkins6673
Great Cover Love His Voice
@elaineayton1
love p j proby and we are the same age saw him a few times live he was and is still my heart throb
@paulineellis4914
One of my favourites
@paulineellis4914
Once more this song is so beautiful.Again one of my favourite favourites.
@peterchecksfield9958
Much as I like The Beach Boys original, this version completely blows it away! PJ was (and is) the most versatile singer in the world.
@john111257
quality always
@andysummers9507
As much as I like the Beach Boys this in my opinion is better. P.J.Proby is one of the best vocalists ever. Such a lovely voice, Rich deep voice, soul to Falsetto.