"Happy-Go-Lucky Me" has been featured in the John Waters' Pecker, and episode #3.10 of the comedy television program Scrubs.
He was also a songwriter whose songs were performed by numerous performers, including Elvis Presley, Jimmy Dean and Pat Boone. His most successful songs were "Roses are Red (My Love)", which was a number one hit for Bobby Vinton in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100; and "When", a chart topper in the UK Singles Chart and #5 in the U.S. for The Kalin Twins.
He also had a hit in the UK in 1978 with the morbid country song "Hello, This is Joni" (The New Zealand pressing released by Polydor Records) or on some recordings it was titled as "Hello, This is Joanie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)" written by Paul Evans and F. Tobias and produced by Jimmy 'Wiz' Wisner. The B side of the 45 rpm record featured a song called "Lullaby Tissue Paper Co". It was written by Paul Evans and B. Wells. It was also produced by Wisner.
Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
Paul Evans Lyrics
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(Dee doody doom doom, doom)
Seven little girls sittin' in the backseat
Huggin' and a kissin' with Fred
I said, "Why don't one of you come up and sit beside me?"
And this is what the seven girls said
All together now, one, two, three
Keep your hands on the wheel
Keep your snoopy eyes on the road ahead
We're having fun, sittin' in the backseat
Kissin' and a huggin' with Fred
(Dee doody doom doom, dee doody doom doom)
(Dee doody doom doom, doom)
Drove through the town
Drove through the country
Showed 'em how a motor could go
I said, "How do you like my triple carburetor?"
And one of them whispered low
All together now, one, two, three
Keep your mind on your driving
Keep your hands on the wheel
Keep your snoopy eyes on the road ahead
We're havin' fun, sittin' in the backseat
Kissin' and a huggin' with Fred
(Dee doody doom doom, dee doody doom doom)
(Dee doody doom doom, doom)
Seven little girls
Smooching in the backseat
Every one in love with Fred
I said, "You don't need me, I'll get off at my house"
And this is what the seven girls said
All together now, one, two, three
Keep your mind on your driving
Keep your hands on the wheel
Keep your snoopy eyes on the road ahead
We're having fun, sittin' in the backseat
Kissin' and a huggin' with Fred
All of them in love with Fred
(Dee doodee doom doom)
Kissin' and a huggin' with Fred
(Dee doodee doom doom)
Wish that I could be like Fred (doom)
Paul Evans's song Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat tells the story of Fred and seven girls having fun and smooching in the backseat of a car while driving. The song starts with Fred sitting in the front and asking one of the girls to come up and sit beside him, but instead of following his request, they all reply with a catchy refrain that advises him to keep his mind on his driving, hands on the wheel, and snoopy eyes on the road ahead. The song continues as Fred drives through the town and the country, showing off his car's triple carburetor while one of the girls whispers her admiration for it. Finally, Fred offers to get off at his house since all of the girls seem to be in love with him, but they playfully declare that they are having too much fun smooching and hugging with him.
The song's lyrics seem light and humorous, but they can also be interpreted as a cautionary tale. The girls in the car ask Fred to keep his mind on the driving and hands on the wheel, reminding the listeners of the importance of staying focused and safe while on the road. The girls' refusal to give up their fun with Fred also shows how easily people can be distracted from their responsibilities and priorities in life. Overall, the song is an entertaining example of a catchy tune that hides a more profound message.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven little girls sittin' in the backseat
Seven young women are sitting in the back seat of a car.
Huggin' and a kissin' with Fred
They are physically affectionate with a man named Fred
I said, "Why don't one of you come up and sit beside me?"
The singer invites one of the women to sit in the front seat.
And this is what the seven girls said
The women respond together to the artist's invitation.
All together now, one, two, three
The women speak in unison
Keep your mind on your driving
The singer tells someone to focus on driving the car.
Keep your hands on the wheel
The women tell the driver to keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Keep your snoopy eyes on the road ahead
The women tell the driver to concentrate on the road ahead.
We're having fun, sittin' in the backseat
The women are enjoying each other's company in the back seat.
Kissin' and a huggin' with Fred
They are still engaging in physical intimacy with Fred.
Drove through the town
The car goes through a populated area.
Drove through the country
The car goes through a rural area.
Showed 'em how a motor could go
The driver demonstrates the car's power.
I said, "How do you like my triple carburetor?"
The driver asks the women their opinion about the car's engine.
And one of them whispered low
One of the women responds with a quiet comment.
All of them in love with Fred
All the women have romantic feelings towards Fred.
Wish that I could be like Fred (doom)
The artist admires Fred and wishes they could be like him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Hilliard, Lee Pockriss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cd1mp3
I'm ALWAYS happy to hear that people have enjoyed my music. Truly! Paul
@carolynseaton5018
For some reason I found myself singing this out loud, today.
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Nice to know. Thanks, Paul Evans @@carolynseaton5018
@nategarn1236
@@cd1mp3 one of my favorite songs to sing when I was little... Thanks Paul
@PG-is9vr
Thanks for the wonderful songs like this one and Happy Go Lucky, Midnite Special. Hear them on Sirius XM all the time!
@cd1mp3
@@PG-is9vr Man, I LOVE comments like yours - and appreciate them. Thanks Philip, Paul E.
@mechthildkienle6696
Very , very nice - and very old - song, but the oldies are simply the BEST!!!!! thumbs UP for this song! :-)))))
@cd1mp3
Glad you like, Mechthild Kienie,
Paul Evans
@elainemccabecomposer4103
We used to always sing this song when travelling in the car. My brother and 3 sisters and me!! Thanks for the memories. X
@cd1mp3
Elaine, You're welcome for the memories. If you want to know where I've gone to, please check out my new book, "Happy Go Lucky Me - a Lifetime of Music."