There were at least two artists with this name:

1. The Blue Velvets … Read Full Bio ↴There were at least two artists with this name:

1. The Blue Velvets was the name of the band formed in 1959 by John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook (all born 1945) in El Cerrito, California. In 1964 they changed their name first to The Golliwogs, and then in 1967, eventually, to Creedence Clearwater Revival.
John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook began playing instrumentals and "juke box standards" together under the name The Blue Velvets. The trio also backed singer Tom Fogerty (John Fogerty's older brother by three years) at live gigs and in the recording studio and they were known as Tommy Fogerty & The Blue Velvets. By 1964, the band had signed to Fantasy Records, an independent jazz label based in San Francisco at the time.
For the band's first release, however, Fantasy Records co-owner Max Weiss renamed the group The Golliwogs (after the children's literary character, Golliwogg).

2. The Blue Velvets was also the name of a UK based band, formed in June 2009 by Thomas Hayes and Chloe Deeprose.
Due to legal reasons, they are now known as Dead Rabbits.

Summertime
The Blue Velvets Lyrics

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Summertime
Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high

Oh, Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'

So hush little baby
Don't you cry

One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky

But until that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With your daddy and mammy standing by

Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'

So hush little baby
Don't you cry

Overall Meaning

The Blue Velvets' Summertime is a beautiful and classic song that depicts the joys of summertime. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and they evoke images of a warm and carefree summer day. The first verse paints a picture of a peaceful and happy summer day, where the fish are jumping and the cotton is high. The second verse amplifies the joy of the first verse by describing the good fortune of the infant - her daddy is rich and her mother is beautiful. The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that summertime is a time of happiness and tranquility. The final verse is particularly hopeful and inspiring, suggesting that one day the infant will be able to rise up and spread her wings.

The song is a celebration of summer and all its joys. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, which has helped to make the song a timeless classic. Even though the song was written many years ago, it still resonates with people today because it speaks to the universal hope for a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Summertime
The season of summer

Summertime,
Reiteration of the season of summer

And the livin' is easy
The current time is comfortable and enjoyable

Fish are jumpin'
The environment is lively and energetic

And the cotton is high
The crops are doing well, indicating a good harvest

Oh, Your daddy's rich
Your family is financially well-off

And your mamma's good lookin'
Your mother is attractive

So hush little baby
Be calm and quiet

Don't you cry
There is no reason to be upset

One of these mornings
At some unspecified future time

You're going to rise up singing
You will be happy and energetic

Then you'll spread your wings
You will be able to do what you want to do

And you'll take to the sky
You will feel free and unencumbered

But until that morning
Until that unspecified future time

There's a'nothing can harm you
You are safe and secure

With your daddy and mammy standing by
Your family will protect and support you

Summertime,
Reiteration of the season of summer

And the livin' is easy
The current time is comfortable and enjoyable

Fish are jumpin'
The environment is lively and energetic

And the cotton is high
The crops are doing well, indicating a good harvest

Your daddy's rich
Your family is financially well-off

And your mamma's good lookin'
Your mother is attractive

So hush little baby
Be calm and quiet

Don't you cry
There is no reason to be upset

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Comments from YouTube:

Richard Maye

6y↑41

We are so grateful to know after so many years, that this album touched peoples hearts. I am one of the original Blue Velvets, and I thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart.

The Crystal Ship

6y↑6

Wow! Fantastic to hear from you! Thank you for making such beautiful music, many many thanks

Dj Will.I

5y↑4

Richard Maye I am William Little son Lil William I love this music

Arby Saboonchian

5y↑2

Hi Richard Maye...why can't I find this album anywhere? if this version of summertime is anything to go by, it must be amazing!!!

John S

5y↑1

I heard this version of Summertime a few years ago on Demitri from Paris and instantly loved it! I sadly was not aware of the Blue Velvets prior to that.