Rockabilly/country.. Singer - Sparkle Moore.

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Real name Barbara Morgan. Born 1936 in Omaha, Nebr.
Rockabilly bombshell Sparkle Moore was born Barbara Morgan in Omaha in 1936.
The quintessential bad girl, she dressed in leather (and often in men's clothes),
with her short blonde hair greased back in an Elvis Presley-styled pompadour
--dubbed "Sparkle" in honor of a supporting character in the "Dick Tracy" comic strip,
she signed to the Cincinnati-based Fraternity label to issue her debut single,
the hiccupping "Rock-a-Bop," in late 1956, and though still just 20 years old she toured the U.S.
in support of the record, even opening for Gene Vincent at the peak of his fame.
(A planned appearance on radio's Grand Ol' Opry was canceled due to a bout with laryngitis, however.)
The sultry yet sinister "Killer" followed in 1957,
but soon after Moore learned she was pregnant and abruptly quit performing to focus on raising a family-

Killer
Sparkle Moore With Dan Belloc And His Orchestra Lyrics

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killer joe don't you go
hurt me slow please joe
cool joe mean joe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sparkle Moore's song, "Killer Joe," tell the story of a woman pleading with a man named Joe, known as "Killer," not to hurt her slowly. The title of the song suggests that Joe is dangerous and potentially deadly. The lyrics convey a sense of fear and vulnerability, as the singer does not want to be hurt by Joe, no matter how cool or mean he may be.

The repetition of Joe's name throughout the song creates a haunting effect, emphasizing the power he holds over the singer. The addition of certain adjectives, like "cool" and "mean," adds a certain complexity to Joe's character, suggesting that he may be alluring in some ways, but ultimately dangerous.

Overall, "Killer Joe" is a song about the dangers of getting involved with someone who is potentially harmful, and the emotional struggle that comes with trying to resist their charms.

Line by Line Meaning

killer joe don't you go
Hey, Killer Joe, please don't leave me alone.

hurt me slow please joe
Joe, if you're going to hurt me, please do it slowly so I can savor it.

cool joe mean joe
Joe may be cool and charming, but he's also capable of being cruel and harsh.

Lyrics © TIME STEP MUSIC
Written by: BENNY GOLSON

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