Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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Gene & Eddie
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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Well be bop a lula summertime blues
Well it's something else man and you can't lose
I'm gonna race with the devil and maybe I'll win
And I'm gonna dance with skinny Jim
Well hang on tight you better get ready
We're gonna rock with Gene and Eddie
Halleluja I love her so
Cut across shorty you can't fail
She got a red blue jeans and a pony tail
Well hang on tight man you better get ready
Cause we're gonna rock with Gene and Eddie
Well come on everybody let's get together tonight
Say mama can I go out tonight
Well I sure miss you and the twenty flight rock
Get your dungarees on let's a blue jean bop
Well hang on tight you better get ready
Cause we're gonna rock with Gene and Eddie
Well hang on tight boys you better get ready
We're gonna rock with Gene and Eddie
Well hang on tight you better get ready
We're gonna rock with Gene and Eddie
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song "Gene & Eddie" is a tribute to the two influential rock and roll pioneers, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. The song mentions several of their popular songs including "Be-Bop-A-Lula" and "Summertime Blues." The lyrics also include Setzer's own desire to "race with the devil" and "dance with skinny Jim," nodding to his own rockabilly influences.
The song exudes a sense of excitement and anticipation, encouraging listeners to "hang on tight" and get ready to "rock with Gene and Eddie." The repetition of these lines elevates the enthusiasm and propels the song forward with the energy of the rock and roll era. Setzer's admiration for Vincent and Cochran is evident throughout the song, as he celebrates their contributions to the genre.
Overall, "Gene & Eddie" is a lively and nostalgic tribute to two remarkable rock and roll icons, delivered with Setzer's own unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
Well be bop a lula she's my baby
My significant other is the love of my life.
Well be bop a lula summertime blues
There are challenges that come with summertime, but we'll make it through together.
Well it's something else man and you can't lose
This experience is indescribable and there's no way we can fail.
I'm gonna race with the devil and maybe I'll win
I'm going to take risks and challenge myself to achieve great success.
And I'm gonna dance with skinny Jim
I'm going to enjoy myself and share moments with my friends.
Well hang on tight you better get ready
Hold on tight, we're about to have an amazing time.
We're gonna rock with Gene and Eddie
We're going to enjoy great music from Gene and Eddie.
Halleluja I love her so
I praise my love and affection for her.
bee I bickey bop bo bo go
I express my love with silly, playful language.
Cut across shorty you can't fail
Take the shortcut and you'll achieve success.
She got a red blue jeans and a pony tail
My significant other has an amazing style and appearance.
Well come on everybody let's get together tonight
Everyone, let's have an amazing time together tonight.
Say mama can I go out tonight
Asking permission to go out and have fun.
Well I sure miss you and the twenty flight rock
I miss spending time with my significant other and dancing to our favorite music.
Get your dungarees on let's a blue jean bop
Let's dress comfortably and dance to some great music.
Well hang on tight boys you better get ready
Hold on tight, boys, we're about to have an amazing time.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wesleydickens9283
It doesn't take a million dollars of equipment and production to create timeless classics
@lbroyal8137
AGREE
@jeffreyengle2762
Yup.... give me talent over a million in equipment..... these boys could take a raw cardboard box and make it sing!
@maia457br
True
@markmarkofkane8167
Just incredible talent.
@bokajllensch661
Except the production you see in this video uses equipment well over a million.
@theodorebennett7938
The world is a better place with Brian Setzer in it.
@FATBAZ01
Classic rockabilly and a superb guitarist. Setzer sets a high standard that few can match. Music at its best...
@jdizzlejake
The best mate 🙏
@cg-ud8ux
Goosebumps ...since 30 years !
Thank you guys, for this verry special soundtrack.