Their collaboration with legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller gave them a unique sound that was very humorous most of the time. Their first huge hit came with "Young Blood" and "Searchin'." They also had success with hits such as "Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," and "Little Egypt."
Gardner was still touring with The Coasters as late as 2005, although he is the only surviving original member. Gardner is now semi-retired and has handed the reins over to his son Carl Jr.
In 1987, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, thus becoming the first group to be inducted (the other inductees at the time were solo acts). In 2000, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame. In 2004, "Young Blood" was #414 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. "Young Blood" and "Yakety Yak" were part of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll. The band's song "Down In Mexico" appears on the new film, Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.
I'm A Hog For You Baby
The Coasters Lyrics
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The Coasters
I went and bought myself a ticket and
I sat down in the very first row, wo wo.
They pulled the curtain but then when
They turned the spotlight way down low, wo wo,
Little Egypt came out strotting,
Wearing nothing but a button and a bow, wo wo,
"I'm a ho-oh-oh-oh-hog for you, baby"
The opening lyrics of The Coasters' song "I'm A Hog For You Baby" describe a raunchy and scandalous scene. The singer describes buying a ticket and sitting in the first row, anticipating a show. However, when the spotlight turns on, it reveals a scantily clad woman known as Little Egypt strutting onto the stage. She is wearing nothing but a button and a bow, implying that she is naked or close to it. The song suggests that the singer is entranced by her, and he declares himself a "hog" for her.
The song is clearly focused on sexual desire and lust, with Little Egypt portrayed as a take-no-prisoners kind of woman. The Coasters' song embodies the classic rock 'n' roll style of the era, with suggestive lyrics and a driving beat. At the time of its release, the song was considered scandalous and pushed the boundaries of decency.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Egypt
A reference to an exotic dancer that the singer is about to watch perform.
I went and bought myself a ticket and
The singer paid to see the performance and was excited to be there.
I sat down in the very first row, wo wo.
The singer had the best seat for the show, closest to the stage.
They pulled the curtain but then when
The performance was about to begin.
They turned the spotlight way down low, wo wo,
The lighting was designed to enhance the dancer's moves and create a dramatic effect.
Little Egypt came out strotting,
The dancer made a confident and sultry entrance onto the stage.
Wearing nothing but a button and a bow, wo wo,
The outfit was meant to reveal as much skin as possible and create a sexy image.
Singing, 'I'm a hog for you, baby'
The dancer is expressing her desire for a specific person in the audience, who she refers to as 'baby'.
Contributed by Cameron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@philgranito4043
Mickey Baker on guitar...one note solo...brilliant !
@jarirusi
Thanks, Phil. I didn't know who's on guitar.
@philgranito4043
@@jarirusi You're very welcome...cheers.
@gmartinz01
I just learned about this and had to listen to it. I was listening to a youtube clip of Eric Amble, the first guitarist for The Blackhawks talking about this song and the one note solo, and I had to listen to. Way better than Neil Young's one note solos.
@svenzia
@@gmartinz01 Hahaha same here, Good shit!
@lamper2
@@gmartinz01 THAT Eric interview just brought me here!
@holyspacemonkey
One of the greatest songs of all time!
@dougmartin893
Awesome.
@ommogi5700
I listened to a tape of my pawpaw singing this for my granny. Thank you for uploading the song. ❤
@jarirusi
It was my pleasure, glad you liked it :)