After signing to Columbia, they concentrated on putting out their first album, which had a considerable Byrds influence and some good original compositions, notably Jim Fair's Ben Franklin's Almanac. It also contained some well done cover versions of songs like Hey Joe, If I Needed Someone, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, We'll Meet Again and She Don't Care About Time. It peaked at No. 192 in the U.S. album charts.
Further 45s followed: another Jim Fair composition from their debut album, I Wanna Meet You, which became a minor hit, and Georgia, which was even less successful.
Gerry Stone was drafted and further line-up changes took place before they began work on a second album. The result was rather bland but a marked advance in terms of production and harmony. Commercially, it was more successful than their first, climbing to No. 156. Meanwhile they enjoyed a minor 45 hit with It Could Be We Are In Love - one of their more inventive singles. Like the follow-up, Up On The Roof, it made the No. 85 spot.
Their third album, Synthesis had strong material and lavish instrumentation but could only manage No. 184 in the album charts. For this release, Dave Carter joined from the recently disbanded Saturday's Children.
In 1969, Carter, Kerley, and Dawson joined with members of Aorta to do an album of Navy public service spots under the moniker Aorta/Cryin' Shames Ensemble. The following year the band called it quits.
Isaac Guillory gave it a go solo and issued at least one 45 (Sidewalks Of America/Steamboat on Atlantic (UK 10442) (UK #) in 1974) and an LP, Isaac Guilloly (Atlantic SD 7307) 1974, in the folky 'singer-songwriter' mould. In the nineties Jim Pilster, who got his nickname because he had a hook instead of a left hand, was still singing for a re-formed The Cryan Shames, for which Tom Doody also makes occasional appearances.
You're Gonna Lose That Girl
The Cryan' Shames Lyrics
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You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl).
If you don't take her out tonight, she's gonna change her mind (she's gonna change her mind)
And I will take her out tonight and I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her kind).
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl).
If you don't treat her right my friend, you're gonna find her gone (you're gonna find her gone)
'Cause I will treat her right and then you'll be the lonely one (you're not the only one).
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl).
I'll make a point of taking her away from you (watch watch you do) yeah
The way you treat her, what else can I do ?
(You're gonna lose that girl)
(You're gonna lose that girl).
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl).
I'll make a point of taking her away from you (watch watch you do) yeah
The way you treat her, what else can I do ?
If you don't take her out tonight, she's gonna change her mind (she's gonna change her mind)
And I will take her out tonight and I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her kind).
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl).
The Cryan' Shames's song "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" is a cover of The Beatles' original song from 1965. The lyrics are essentially a warning to someone that if they don't start treating their girl right, they will lose her to someone who will. The repeated refrain of "you're gonna lose that girl" serves as a warning and a prediction of what will happen if the person doesn't change their behavior. The lyrics suggest that the singer will step in and treat the girl right if the other person doesn't.
The first verse sets the scene- if the person doesn't take the girl out tonight, she will change her mind. The second verse warns that if the person doesn't treat her right, he will find her gone. The refrain is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the message. The bridge is an almost taunting suggestion that the singer will take the girl away and there's nothing the person can do about it- "watch watch you do."
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the importance of treating people right and not taking them for granted. It's also an interesting example of a cover version of a popular song that retains the original's message while adding its own unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna lose that girl (yes yes you're gonna lose that girl)
You're going to lose your romantic partner because of your neglectful behavior towards them
If you don't take her out tonight, she's gonna change her mind (she's gonna change her mind)
If you don't make plans to spend time with her tonight, she will decide to end the relationship with you
And I will take her out tonight and I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her kind)
I will take your partner out tonight and treat them kindly, in order to win them over and potentially start a romantic relationship with them myself
If you don't treat her right my friend, you're gonna find her gone (you're gonna find her gone)
If you continue to mistreat your partner, they will ultimately leave you
'Cause I will treat her right and then you'll be the lonely one (you're not the only one)
I will treat your partner well and then you will experience the pain of loneliness and heartbreak
I'll make a point of taking her away from you (watch watch you do) yeah
I will actively try to win your partner's affections and separate them from you
The way you treat her, what else can I do ?
I feel justified in pursuing your partner because you have treated them poorly
(You're gonna lose that girl)
You will regret losing your romantic partner
You're gonna lose
You are going to experience loss and heartbreak
Contributed by Joshua S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.