Once known as the Rockabillies, they recorded on Rev Records as the Pledges and then as Gary & Clyde. Time Records picked up their Rev Records master "Why Not Confess"/"Johnny Risk", and then moved the duo to its Brent Records label, under the name Skip and Flip. Their recording of Paxton's song "It Was I" entered the U.S. Top 20 in 1959, peaking at No. 11, and the follow-up, "Fancy Nancy", charted at No. 71. Their next release, a revival of Marvin And Johnny's R&B hit single, "Cherry Pie", also made No. 11 but proved to be the last chart entry they recorded together.
Paxton went on to record for several labels using several names, including the Hollywood Argyles, with which he topped the charts in 1960 with the novelty song "Alley-Oop". He also had hits as a producer and label owner. One of his records was "Monster Mash", which was written by Bobby "Boris" Pickett.
Paxton later started the Bakersfield International label in the mid-1960s, attempting to cash in on the Bakersfield sound, recording out of a converted Flxible Flyer bus, in which he built a mobile eight-track recording studio, working with a number of musicians. These including several who later went on to play in the Byrds and other country rock acts of the era, including the Gosdin Brothers, Dennis Payne, and The Reasons (a group also known as Nashville West, which featured Gene Parsons, Clarence White, Gib Guilbeau, and Wayne Moore). Many of these sessions ended up on low-budget releases and exploitative cover albums, such as Guitar Country by Bakersfield's Big Guitars on Jasico Records. It would appear that Paxton sold these sessions to other labels to finance projects closer to his own heart.
Paxton moved to Nashville in the early 1970s, recorded several country albums under his own name, and is now a noted personality in the gospel music world.
Battin recorded on Indigo Records, May Records, Groove Records, Audicon Records, and Signpost Records. He played in such groups as Evergreen Blueshoes, the Byrds, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as doing session work with a wide variety of artists.
It Was I
Skip & Flip Lyrics
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To blame for all the wrong that you have done
The day that you walked out and left, didn't say goodbye
Who was home alone to sit and cry?
It was I
It was I
I gave you all the love I ever had
The times you didn't show up, the times you didn't call
Who was left alone through it all?
It was I
It was I
My love was always yours to treasure and to hold
But when you let a love grow idle it will soon grow cold
Temptation is too strong to hide, are you really satisfied
With my love the way it is? Let me tell you how it is
Please come back and try to start anew
I know that it's the proper thing to do
Darling, if we make up, I know we'll never break up
Then I know it's only me and you
Me and you
The song "It Was I" by Skip & Flip talks about heartbreak and betrayal in a relationship. The singer is being blamed by their ex-partner for the wrong things they've done, even though it was the ex-partner who walked out without saying goodbye. The singer was left alone to cry and to deal with the aftermath of the ex-partner's actions. They gave their all in the relationship but in return, got only bad things from the ex-partner such as not showing up and not calling. The singer expresses how their love for the ex-partner was always there but when love is left idle, it will grow cold. The ex-partner couldn't resist temptation, and the singer wonders if they were ever satisfied with the love they received. The song ends with the singer asking their ex-partner to come back and start anew, giving them another chance at love, with the assurance that they will never break up again.
Line by Line Meaning
You're tellin' everybody I'm the one
You are blaming me for all the wrong things you have done and spreading rumors among everyone
To blame for all the wrong that you have done
You are accusing me of being the sole reason behind all your mistakes and problems
The day that you walked out and left, didn't say goodbye
On the day you left me, without even saying goodbye
Who was home alone to sit and cry?
I was the only one left at home, sitting and crying all alone
It was I
It was me who suffered the pain and loneliness
I gave you all the love I ever had
I gave you all the love and affection that I had to offer
The only things I got from you were bad
The only things I received from you were hurt, pain, and disappointment
The times you didn't show up, the times you didn't call
You often didn't show up or call me, leaving me waiting and wondering where you were
Who was left alone through it all?
I was the one left alone to feel the pain and agony caused by your actions
It was I
It was me, all alone, bearing the brunt of your neglect and carelessness
My love was always yours to treasure and to hold
I always loved you deeply and wanted to cherish you forever
But when you let a love grow idle it will soon grow cold
However, if you ignore and neglect love, it will inevitably die out
Temptation is too strong to hide, are you really satisfied
The temptation to cheat and seek pleasure elsewhere is tough to resist, but are you truly happy with that decision?
With my love the way it is? Let me tell you how it is
If you're not content with my love, let me explain what it truly entails.
Please come back and try to start anew
Please come back to me and let's give our relationship another chance
I know that it's the proper thing to do
I believe that this is the right and fair thing to do
Darling, if we make up, I know we'll never break up
My love for you is strong, and I am certain that we will never separate again if we reconcile
Then I know it's only me and you
If we get back together, it will be just you and me as a team.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gary Sanford Paxton
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Jay Classix
“You're tellin' everybody I'm the one
To blame for all the wrong that you have done
The day that you walked out and left, didn't say goodbye
Who was home alone to sit and cry?
It was I, it was I-I-I-I-I
I gave you all the love I ever had
The only things I got from you were bad
The times you didn't show up, the times you didn't call
Who was left alone through it all?
It was I, it was I-I-I-I-I
My love was always yours to treasure and to hold
But when you let a love grow idle it will soon grow cold
Temptation is too strong to hide, are you really satisfied
With my love the way it is? Let me tell you how it is
Please come back and try to start anew
I know that it's the proper thing to do
Darling, if we make up I know we'll never break up
Then I know it's only me and you
Me and you...”
Ed Briggs
This song was playing on the radio when i asked my girl friend to go steady with me at 15, we went steady through high school and got married in 64 and pretty soon on July 3rd we will be married for 48years.
Daniel Arthur
This is such a hidden gem. One of my favourite songs of the 1950s
Dennis Lawless
Make it 58 now🎉
Thomas
If you like this try "Ogee Ogosh" by the Kodaks
Ross Goodwin
Lindsey Buckingham covered this song on his 1981 album Law And Order. Thanks Lindsey for introducing me to this great song.
Bob Resner
Wow one of the great songs you don"t hear anymore.Thanks Rock on
Len Gasparini
1959--what a great year! The music had heart and soul.
todd windyhill
Bingo...thanks to Joan, Walt, etal. for making it possible for me....never to change.
Al The C
so true....1959, 1961 and 1962 were all good music years.
Dick Lynch
...also had heartbreak-2/3/1959