Little Richard's Tutti Frutti is one of the most important and ground-breaking songs in the last half-century of popular music, and Queen do it justice every night. The band begin the song at the front of the stage (like they did with '39 in the seventies). After three verses, Freddie exchanges a few "Womp-bomp-a-loom-op-a-womp-bam-booms" with the audience while Roger rushes back to his drum kit and Brian quickly switches to his Red Special. Roger then kicks in, bringing the song to a frenzied finale.
Hello Mary Lou
Queen Lyrics
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Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you
I knew Mary Lou - we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
Pass me by one sunny day
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
I knew I wanted you for ever more
Swear my feet stuck to the ground
And, oh, I never did see you before, yeah, yeah
Said hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you, hey
I knew Mary Lou - we'd never part
So hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
So hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart, one more time
Yes hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
The lyrics to Hello Mary Lou are about a man who has fallen in love with Mary Lou and is saying goodbye to his heart because he knows he will never be able to let her go. He is confident in their future together and knows that they will never part. The second verse describes how Mary Lou caught his eye with her big brown eyes and he knew he wanted her forever. He admits that he is not somebody who typically falls in love easily, but Mary Lou is different.
The chorus then repeats, with the verses serving to reinforce the idea that Mary Lou is the one for him. The lyrics are upbeat, with a hint of nostalgia for a simpler time. The overall message conveyed is one of excitement and optimism for the future with the person he loves.
In terms of the music, Hello Mary Lou is a classic example of rock and roll, with a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm. The Queen cover of the song was released in 1984, and is a testament to the band's ability to put their own unique spin on classic tracks.
Overall, Hello Mary Lou is an excellent example of a love song that captures the excitement and wonder of being in love, with a classic rock and roll twist.
Line by Line Meaning
I said hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
I greeted Mary Lou with a hello and expressed my farewell to my heart, indicating that I am in love with her.
Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you
I am deeply in love with Mary Lou and she is sweet to me.
I knew Mary Lou - we'd never part
I was aware that Mary Lou and I would not separate from each other.
So hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
I reiterated my expression of love and also confirmed my farewell to my heart.
Pass me by one sunny day
One sunny day, you walked past me.
Flashed those big brown eyes my way
You caught my attention by glancing at me with your beautiful big brown eyes.
I knew I wanted you for ever more
At that moment, I knew that I wanted to be with you forever.
Hey, I'm not one who gets around
I am not someone who spends time with a lot of different people.
Swear my feet stuck to the ground
I am emphasizing that I was completely captivated by you and did not move from where I was standing.
And, oh, I never did see you before, yeah, yeah
I had never seen you before that sunny day and couldn't believe how much I wanted to be with you.
Yes hello Mary Lou - goodbye heart
I am repeating my declaration of love and bidding farewell to my heart once again.
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@gotiggy1
its unbelievable how well all their voices blend... even live.
@gomezianprince
gotiggy1 best singing band!
@ArizerExtreme
i prefer a lot the live version than studio....
@martinputt6421
@Bizarre System Same here, they were amazing live.
@AlbieStarr
I don't remember Brian ever singing live, he only did backing vocals, even on songs he wrote, so it was pretty awesome seeing him stepping in.. :)
@oneyee
AlbieStarr oh yes totally!!!
@jonas9
@Tristan Vaz freddie sang everything on that live
@streamlinedengine
Can we talk about John nailing the Bassline perfectly??? I’m in love
@mateutry
Yes we can
@ericbrown1988
Agreed