The group moved from Mercury to RCA Records in 1958 and eventually broke up in 1964, but they all moved to the U.S. and reunited in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1977. In the 1990s they were inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame. In recent years, the three remaining members have appeared on a PBS special filmed in Atlantic City's Trump's Taj Mahal. The program. "Magic Moments: The Best of '50s Pop" continues to air as part of the fund raising efforts for the Public Broadcasting System.
The Crew-Cuts were
* Rudi Maugeri (January 21, 1931 - May 7, 2004) (baritone)
* John Perkins (born August 28, 1931) (lead)
* Ray Perkins (born November 28, 1932) (bass) (John Perkins' brother)
* Pat Barrett (born September 15, 1933) (1st or high tenor)
You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
The Crew Cuts Lyrics
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You must have been a wonderful child
When you were only startin'
To go to kindergarten
I bet you drove the little boys wild!
An' when it came to winning blue ribbons,
You must have shown the other kids how
As they handed you the prize
I bet you made the cutest bow!
Oh! You must have been a beautiful baby,
'cause baby look at you now
Does your dad appreciate
That you are merely great?
Does your mother realize
You're such a treat for the eyes?
You must have been a beautiful baby,
You must have been a wonderful child
When you were only startin'
To go to kindergarten
I bet you drove the little boys wild!
An' when it came to winning blue ribbons,
You must have shown the other kids how
I can see the judge's eyes
As they handed you the prize
I bet you made the cutest bow!
Oh!, You must have been a beautiful baby,
'cause baby look at you now (she's a cutie!)
Baby look at you now
The song "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby" by The Crew Cuts is a classic piece that highlights the admiration and nostalgia for a person's past beauty and charms. The lyrics depict the idea that the person being addressed was exceptionally beautiful and captivating even from a young age.
In the first verse, the lyrics take us back to the subject's early years, specifically when they were just starting kindergarten. The song suggests that even at this young age, the person's beauty was apparent, so much so that they "drove the little boys wild." This line implies that the person's attractiveness sparked admiration and attention even from their peers.
The second verse continues to emphasize the person's exceptional qualities, this time shifting focus to their talent for winning blue ribbons. The lyrics suggest that the person not only excelled at winning the ribbons but also stood out among the other children, showing them how it was done. The image of the judge's eyes and the mention of the person making a cute bow further supports the idea of their youthful beauty and charm.
The bridge section of the song questions the person's family's awareness of their beauty and talent. It wonders if the person's dad truly appreciates how great they are, while also pondering if their mother realizes what a treat they are for the eyes. This section suggests that the person's beauty and accomplishments may sometimes go unnoticed or underappreciated by their own family.
The final verse repeats the earlier lines, reinforcing the notion that this person must have been exceptionally beautiful as a baby and child, and the repetition of the phrase "baby look at you now" indicates that their beauty has remained or even intensified over time. The closing line of "she's a cutie" offers a direct compliment to the person being addressed, celebrating their enduring attractiveness.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby" are a playful and nostalgic appreciation of someone's past beauty and charm, highlighting their ability to captivate others from a young age and the enduring nature of their attractiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
You must have been a beautiful baby
You were undoubtedly an exceptionally attractive infant
You must have been a wonderful child
You must have been an extraordinary and delightful young person
When you were only startin' to go to kindergarten
Even when you were just beginning your educational journey
I bet you drove the little boys wild!
I am confident that you captivated and flustered the young boys
An' when it came to winning blue ribbons
And when it came to achieving top honors
You must have shown the other kids how
You undoubtedly displayed your superiority to the other children
I can see the judge's eyes
I can vividly imagine the admiration in the judge's eyes
As they handed you the prize
As they presented you with the well-deserved award
I bet you made the cutest bow!
I am certain that you executed the most darling curtsy
Does your dad appreciate that you are merely great?
Does your father truly grasp how truly remarkable you are?
Does your mother realize you're such a treat for the eyes?
Is your mother aware of what a visually appealing delight you are?
Oh!, You must have been a beautiful baby
Oh! Without a doubt, you were an astonishingly attractive infant
'cause baby look at you now (she's a cutie!)
Because my goodness, just look at you now (you are undeniably adorable!)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas William Dunn, John H. Mercer, Harry Warren
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