Born in Baytown, Texas, Fuller spent most of his youth in El Paso, Texas, where he idolized Buddy Holly, a fellow West Texan. He played clubs, bars, and recorded on independent record labels in Texas, with a constantly-changing line-up, during the early 1960s. The only constant band members were Bobby himself (on vocals and guitar), and his older brother, Randy, on bass. All of these independent releases were recorded in the Fullers' own home-cum-studio, with Bobby acting as the producer. He even built a primitive echo chamber in the backyard. The quality of the recordings, using a couple of microphones and a mixing board purchased from a local radio station, was so impressive that he even offered the use of his 'studio' to local acts for free so he could hone his production skills.
Bobby moved to Los Angeles in 1964 with his band The Bobby Fuller Four and was signed to Mustang Records by producer Bob Keane, noted for discovering Ritchie Valens and producing many surf music groups.
Just as "I Fought The Law" became a top ten hit, Bobby Fuller was found dead in a parked automobile near his Los Angeles home. The police considered the death an apparent suicide, however many people still believe Fuller was murdered. He was found with multiple wounds all over his body and covered in gasoline leading many to speculate that the perpetrators fled before they could set the car on fire. He is buried in the Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Let Her Dance
The Bobby Fuller Four Lyrics
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Dancing with him like she don't even care
Well, let her dance with him
Let her dance all night long
Well, who would've known that just yesterday
She danced with me the very same way
Well, let her dance with him
Well, let her dance with him all night long
Let her dance to our favorite song
Well, let her dance with him
Let her dance all night long
Well, I'll find me a new love
And then she'll see
Someone else will be dancing with me
Then let her dance with him
Let her dance all night long
The lyrics to The Bobby Fuller Four's song "Let Her Dance" tell the story of a man who has lost his lover to someone else. He sees her dancing with her new love and instructs himself to let her be with him and dance all night long, even though it pains him to see her happy with someone else. He remembers how just yesterday, she was dancing with him in the same way, but now he has to accept that he has been replaced. The man plans to find a new love, and he knows that when his ex sees him with someone else, it will hurt her just as much as it hurt him to see her with someone new.
This song is a classic example of a typical breakup song. It expresses the raw emotions, the heartache and the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics bring out a sense of helplessness and loss, the feeling of being displaced by another person, and the hope of finding love again. The song's upbeat tempo is a sharp contrast to its melancholic lyrics, which highlights the juxtaposition of having to hold on to hurt and memories, while trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there she goes with a brand new love affair
The girl has moved on to a new relationship.
Dancing with him like she don't even care
She seems unbothered while dancing with her new partner.
Well, let her dance with him
The singer acknowledges the girl's new relationship and is allowing her to dance with her new partner.
Let her dance all night long
The singer is allowing the girl to enjoy her new relationship without interference or judgement.
Well, who would've known that just yesterday
The singer is surprised at how quickly the girl moved on.
She danced with me the very same way
The girl showed the same affection towards the singer in their previous relationship.
Well, I'll find me a new love
The singer is also moving on from the relationship and will find someone new to dance with.
And then she'll see
The girl will realize that the singer has also moved on.
Someone else will be dancing with me
The singer will have a new partner to dance with.
Then let her dance with him
The singer is giving the girl the freedom to dance with her new partner without any issues.
Let her dance all night long
The singer is allowing the girl to enjoy her new relationship without any interference or judgement.
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Written by: BOBBY FULLER
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