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".
Pretty Girls Everywhere
P.J. Proby Lyrics
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Well, everywhere I go
(There's a pretty girl there)
I see a pretty girl there
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Everywhere I go, ya'll
(There's a pretty girl, there)
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Everywhere
(Yeah, yeah)
Well, if I make it to the beach
(Find a pretty girl there)
There's a pretty girl there
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
You know they knock me off my feet
(Wow! pretty girls)
A those pretty girls there
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Everywhere
(Yeah, yeah)
Now, if I make it to the park
(There's a pretty girl there)
There's a pretty girl there
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
A-even when it's dark
(Wow! pretty girls)
A-there's a pretty girl there
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Everywhere
(Yeah, yeah)
Now, if I make it to the show
(There's a pretty girl there)
Well, there's a pretty girl there
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Even at the rodeo
(Woo! pretty girls)
You know they came on horses
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Everywhere
(Yeah, yeah)
A-every road I walk
(There's a pretty girl there)
A-every street and trail
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Even when I swim
(Woo! pretty girls)
The girls are ridin' on whales
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Pretty girls
(Pretty girls)
Everywhere
(Yeah, yeah)
A-if I make it to the beach
You know they knock me off my feet
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Well, if I make it to the show
(There's a pretty girl there)
An even at the rodeo
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls)
Every street and trail, ya'll
(There's a pretty girl there)
A girls are ridin' on whales
(Pretty, pretty, pretty girls).
The lyrics of P.J. Proby's song "Pretty Girls Everywhere" talk about how the singer sees beautiful women everywhere he goes. From the beach to the park, and even at the rodeo, he seems to find himself surrounded by pretty girls all the time. The repetition of the line "pretty, pretty, pretty girls" emphasizes the singer's admiration for these women, and the lines "they knock me off my feet" and "wow, pretty girls" convey his sense of awe in their presence. The final line "the girls are ridin' on whales" brings a touch of humor to the song and suggests that the singer's fascination with pretty girls is so great that he even sees them in unexpected places like the ocean.
Overall, "Pretty Girls Everywhere" is a light and upbeat song that celebrates the beauty of women. However, it also reveals a bit about the singer's character – he seems to be easily distracted by attractive women and doesn't mind sharing his admiration for them with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, everywhere I go
No matter where I am, there's always a pretty girl nearby.
I see a pretty girl there
I can't help but notice all the attractive women around me.
Everywhere I go, ya'll
This isn't just a one-time occurrence, it happens all the time.
Pretty girls
All these women are beautiful and attractive to me.
Everywhere
I can't escape the presence of pretty girls no matter where I am.
You know they knock me off my feet
I'm so attracted to these women that I feel weak and overwhelmed.
A those pretty girls there
All of those attractive women can be found in one place.
Now, if I make it to the park
Even in a public place like a park, I can't escape the sight of pretty girls.
Even when it's dark
Even in low-light conditions, I'm still noticing all the beautiful women.
Even at the rodeo
Even in unexpected places like a rodeo, I'm surrounded by pretty girls.
You know they came on horses
Even the women at the rodeo are attractive and impressive with their horse riding.
A-every road I walk
No matter where I'm traveling, I'm still seeing pretty girls.
A-every street and trail
I'm even noticing beautiful women on every path and sidewalk I take.
Even when I swim
Even in the water, all the women around me are stunning.
The girls are ridin' on whales
I'm exaggerating about the prevalence of pretty girls, to the point where I'm suggesting they ride whales.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLEMMIE RISHAD PENTON, JONATHAN REUVEN ROTEM, JORDAN WITZIGREUTER, KEIDRAN KENMORE JONES, MARTY JAMES, TRAVIS L. MCCOY, WILLIAM CHARLES JORDAN
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alexandra
First time I heard it! Another knockout song for PJ!