After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first demo with a group of friends in 1950. Some months later, her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with a school friend, Leonard Lee.
As "Shirley & Lee," they recorded their debut single "I’m Gone," produced by Cosimo Matassa, which reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1952. The record contrasted Goodman’s soprano with Leonard's baritone, in a way in which subsequent songwriters have suggested was influential on the development of ska and reggae.
In their early songs, they pretended as if they were sweethearts and were dubbed "the Sweethearts of the Blues." However, they changed style in 1956 and recorded "Let the Good Times Roll," which became their biggest hit reaching #1 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Although the follow-up, "Feel So Good" also made the charts, the duo’s later releases were less successful, and Goodman and Leonard split up in 1962. Leonard made some subsequent solo records with little success.
In the mid 1960s, Shirley Goodman moved to California, where she worked as a session singer on records by Sonny and Cher, Dr. John and others, and also formed a duo for a time with Jessie Hill. She sang backing vocals on The Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main Street album, but then briefly retired from the music industry.
Later in 1974, as Shirley Goodman Pixley, she was contacted by her friend Sylvia Robinson, previously of the duo Mickey and Sylvia and now co-owner of the All Platinum record label, and was persuaded to record the lead vocal on a dance track, "Shame, Shame, Shame." Credited to Shirley & Company, the record became an international pop hit, reaching #12 on the Billboard chart and presaging the disco boom. After a few further recordings and tours, Goodman finally retired from the music industry after returning to New Orleans in the late 1970s.
Hey Little Boy
Shirley & Lee Lyrics
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Has your heart been overwhelming
Whats been troublin' your pretty lil' head
Do you feel alone, do you need a friend?
Hey, little girl, whatcha been feelin
What's in your soul, what's it filling
That voice you lay with in Your bed
Have you lost your way, and been mislead
There she goes running
Does Fear control your every decision
Fill your head, cloud your vision
Days pass by, plans being shattered
Put dreams aside like they don't matter
Hey, little girl, do you know what your doing
Hurting your soul, like the ancient ruins
Do you know it's time to stop running
Can you feel it now a change is coming
Have you given your heart to something painful
Are you walking a road that seems unstable
Find your way
Where are you where are you little girl
Stop running, stop running little girl
Where are you where are you
Have you given your heart to something painful
Are you walking a road that seems unstable
Are you believing lies, stories and Fables
Love can save you from a life that's gonna be fatal
Run back Home! Little girl
Where are you little girl
Stop running little girl
The lyrics of Shirley & Lee's song "Hey Little Boy" address a young girl who is clearly going through a difficult time and is dealing with various emotions and challenges. The song opens with the singer asking the girl what she's been thinking and if her heart has been overwhelmed. The lyrics suggest that the girl may be feeling alone and in need of a friend.
The song continues to probe into the girl's emotions, asking her what's troubling her and what's filling her soul. It hints at the idea that perhaps she has given her heart to someone or something that has caused her pain. The lyrics also mention fear and how it might be controlling her every decision, clouding her vision and causing her dreams to be shattered.
Throughout the song, the singer urges the little girl to stop running and to find her way back home. There's a sense of urgency and concern, as they ask if she knows what she's doing and if she understands that a change is coming. The lyrics emphasize the need for her to stop hurting her soul and to recognize that love can save her from a fatal life.
Overall, "Hey Little Boy" is a plea to a troubled young girl to find her way back to a stable and loving environment. It explores themes of loneliness, pain, and the consequences of making harmful choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, little girl whatcha been thinking
Hey there, young girl, what thoughts have been occupying your mind?
Has your heart been overwhelming
Has your heart been burdened or overwhelmed with emotions?
Whats been troublin' your pretty lil' head
What has been causing distress or concern in your innocent mind?
Do you feel alone, do you need a friend?
Do you experience a sense of loneliness and seek companionship?
Hey, little girl, whatcha been feelin
Hello, young girl, what emotions have you been experiencing?
What's in your soul, what's it filling
What resides within your very essence and what is its nature?
That voice you lay with in Your bed
The voice or thoughts that accompany you while lying in bed, during moments of introspection.
Have you lost your way, and been mislead
Have you ventured off course and been led astray?
Have you given your heart to something painful
Have you willingly entrusted your heart to something that causes you pain?
There she goes running
There she goes, fleeing or escaping from her troubles.
Does Fear control your every decision
Does fear exert control over every choice you make?
Fill your head, cloud your vision
Fill your mind, impairing your clarity and judgment.
Days pass by, plans being shattered
Days go by while your dreams and goals crumble and fall apart.
Put dreams aside like they don't matter
Disregard and set aside your dreams as if they hold no significance.
Hey, little girl, do you know what your doing
Hello again, young girl, do you understand the consequences of your actions?
Hurting your soul, like the ancient ruins
Causing harm to your very essence, akin to the way ancient ruins have suffered damage over time.
Do you know it's time to stop running
Are you aware that it is now necessary to halt your flight?
Can you feel it now a change is coming
Are you able to sense the imminent arrival of a transformation?
Where are you where are you little girl
Where are you, where have you gone, young girl?
Stop running, stop running little girl
Cease fleeing, cease running away, little girl.
Have you given your heart to something painful
Have you freely handed over your heart to something that inflicts suffering?
Are you walking a road that seems unstable
Are you traversing an uncertain pathway that appears precarious?
Are you believing lies, stories and Fables
Do you place faith in falsehoods, imaginative tales, and fantastical narratives?
Love can save you from a life that's gonna be fatal
Love has the power to rescue you from a life that may lead to disaster.
Run back Home! Little girl
Return swiftly to your place of comfort and security, my dear young girl.
Where are you little girl
Where have you disappeared to, my precious young girl?
Stop running little girl
Halt your frantic escape, little girl.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Christa Leffers
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ALAIN DEWAELE
thank for the sharing krobigraubart nice track
krobigraubart
+ALAIN DEWAELE I'm glad that you like the tune Alain!