"Sixty Minute Man" was banned by many radio stations, and was seen as a novelty record at the time. However, in hindsight it was an important record in several respects: it crossed the boundaries between gospel singing and blues, its lyrics pushed the limits of what was deemed acceptable, and it appealed to many white as well as black listeners, peaking at #17 on the pop charts. Cover versions were made by several white artists including Hardrock Gunter. In later years, the Dominoes' record became a contender for the title of "the first rock and roll record".
Sixty Minute Man
The Dominoes Lyrics
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Look a here girls I'm telling you now
They call me "Lovin' Dan"
I rock 'em, roll 'em all night long
I'm a sixty-minute man
If you don't believe I'm all that I say
Come up and take my hand
When I let you go you'll cry "Oh yes"
There'll be 15 minutes of kissing
Then you'll holler "Please don't stop" (Don't stop !)
There'll be 15 minutes of teasing
And 15 minutes of squeezing
And 15 minutes of blowing my top........
The Dominoes's song Sixty-Minute Man is a classic example of early rock and roll music. The song is sung from the perspective of "Lovin' Dan," who boasts about his sexual prowess and his ability to satisfy women for a full sixty minutes. He claims that no woman can resist him, and he describes in detail the different stages of his lovemaking, from kissing to teasing to squeezing and finally, to the climax.
The lyrics of the song were considered quite risqué for the time, and it is said that many radio stations refused to play it due to its sexual content. However, despite the controversy, the song was a huge hit, and it helped to establish The Dominoes as one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1950s. The song is also notable for its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and the group's tight harmonies.
Overall, Sixty-Minute Man is a fun and energetic song that captures the spirit of early rock and roll. Its lyrics may be a bit suggestive, but they are also playful and humorous, and they showcase the group's musical talent and charisma.
Line by Line Meaning
Sixty-minute man, sixty-minute man
I am a man who can satisfy a woman's desires for a full hour
Look a here girls I'm telling you now
Listen up ladies, I have something important to say
They call me "Lovin' Dan"
I have a reputation for being a skilled lover
I rock 'em, roll 'em all night long
I am skilled in different sexual positions and can perform for a long time
I'm a sixty-minute man
I can last for a full hour in bed
If you don't believe I'm all that I say
If you're skeptical about my abilities
Come up and take my hand
Come with me and I'll prove it to you
When I let you go you'll cry "Oh yes"
You will be so satisfied that you'll cry out in pleasure
"He's a sixty-minute man"
You will refer to me as a skilled and long-lasting lover
There'll be 15 minutes of kissing
I will start with 15 minutes of passionate kissing
Then you'll holler "Please don't stop" (Don't stop !)
You will beg me to continue because you're enjoying it so much
There'll be 15 minutes of teasing
I will then tease you for another 15 minutes to build anticipation
And 15 minutes of squeezing
I will then physically pleasure you for 15 minutes
And 15 minutes of blowing my top........
Finally, I will reach orgasm and satisfy both of us
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Written by: ROSE MARKS, WILLIAM E WARD
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