Formed in 1961, The Essex even… Read Full Bio ↴The Essex were 1) an R&B vocal group.
Formed in 1961, The Essex eventually included Anita Humes, Walter Vickers (guitar), Rodney Taylor (drums), Billy Hill (who went by the name of Billy Proctor) and Rudolph Johnson. Vickers and Taylor started the group while they were with the United States Marine Corps, stationed in Japan.
"Easier Said Than Done", which climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, was performed by four Marines, not including co-writer William Linton, stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. Linton said that the beat was inspired by the sound of multiple teletype machines, noisy mechanical beasts pounding out copy in the base's communications room. In 1962, a demo scored them a recording contract with Roulette Records. Recruiting lead singer Anita Humes, they recorded the song (Roulette 4494) in less than five minutes.
Three months after "Easier Said Than Done" charted in June, The Essex had another top 20 hit with the follow-up song, "A Walkin' Miracle" (Roulette 4515) in September 1963. "She's Got Everything" was another charting song. Their Marine duties made it hard for the group to take advantage of their hits; for example, before long, Johnson was shipped to Okinawa.
The vinyl recordings are collector's items. A "best-of" CD was released by Sequel Records in 1995
The Essex were 2) a little known surf band with a lone masterpiece single "Cemetary Stomp" b/w "Pray for Surf" (1963).
A Walkin' Miracle
The Essex Lyrics
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Just to be part of the smile on someone's face'
Uh-huh-huh, that's my baby, talkin' bout my baby,
And I love him -- he's a walkin miracle,
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
Have you ever seen lovin that really rings a bell,
Kooky and crazy, like Romeo himself
Uh-huh-huh, that's my baby, Talkin bout my baby,
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
(Ooh, ooh)
And you should see cherries do flips, woh, yeah,
When they're picked to be the taste on his lips, who, yeah,
And I know how happy his clothes must be,
Cause that's how I feel when he's close to me (close to me)
Have you ever seen lovin that really rings a bell,
Kooky and crazy like Romeo himself
Uh-huh-huh, that's my baby, Talkin bout my baby,
And I love him -- he's a walkin miracle,
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
(Ooh, ooh)
(Fade)
From: "Roy T. O'Conner"
The lyrics to The Essex's song "Walkin' Miracle" are a celebration of love and the miraculous nature of the singer's partner. The song begins by describing the feeling of seeing sunshine pouring out of space just to be a part of someone's smile, which is a metaphor for the powerful impact the singer's partner has on their life. The chorus declares that this person is a "walkin' miracle," implying that their love is so extraordinary that it defies explanation.
The second verse continues the theme of the miraculous nature of love, describing it as "kooky and crazy" like Romeo himself. The singer is clearly deeply in love with their partner, and they believe that their love is one of the most powerful and amazing things in the world. The bridge of the song provides a playful image of cherries doing flips and being happy to be the taste on the singer's partner's lips, which reinforces the idea that everything is better with the presence of their love.
Overall, "Walkin' Miracle" is a joyous celebration of love and the way it can transform our lives. The lyrics are full of fun and playful images that reinforce the idea that the singer's partner is a truly extraordinary person, and their love is something to be celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen sunshine come pourin'out of space
Just to be part of the smile on someone's face'
Uh-huh-huh, that's my baby, talkin' bout my baby,
And I love him -- he's a walkin miracle,
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
Have you ever witnessed something so pure and magical that it seemed like it came straight from the heavens? That's how I feel about my baby, he radiates joy and makes others happy just by being present. He truly is a miraculous gift in my life.
Have you ever seen lovin that really rings a bell,
Kooky and crazy, like Romeo himself
Uh-huh-huh, that's my baby, Talkin bout my baby,
And I love him -- he's a walkin miracle,
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
Have you ever experienced a love story that feels like it's straight out of a Shakespearean play? That's how I feel about my baby, our love is wild and crazy but it also feels deep and true like a love that can stand the test of time. He is truly a miracle to me.
(Ooh, ooh)
And you should see cherries do flips, woh, yeah,
When they're picked to be the taste on his lips, who, yeah,
And I know how happy his clothes must be,
Cause that's how I feel when he's close to me (close to me)
I love how my baby's energy is so contagious that even objects around him seem to come to life. Whenever he tastes something sweet like cherries, it's as if they're doing flips of joy in his mouth. And I imagine even his clothes must feel happy to be close to him, just as I feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and contentment when he's near.
Have you ever seen lovin that really rings a bell,
Kooky and crazy like Romeo himself
Uh-huh-huh, that's my baby, Talkin bout my baby,
And I love him -- he's a walkin miracle,
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
Just like before, our love story is one for the ages. It's a love that feels kooky and crazy yet genuine and authentic. And just like before, my baby is truly a miracle to me.
(Ooh, ooh) he's a walkin miracle.
(Ooh, ooh)
(Fade)
In the end, my baby truly is a miracle. His energy, love, and presence in my life are all gifts that I cherish deeply. The song fades out, but my love for him will never fade away.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM R LEVY, GEORGE DAVID WEISS, HUGO E PERETTI, LUIGI CREATORE
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@jenetlee5624
Another great song. I loved their songs when I was 12-13 yrs old. I'm 70 now and I still love them.😍
@WendyKS93
As much as I love "Easier Said Than Done" by this great group, I love this song even more.
@ChrisHansonCanada
The only song in history with lyrics about cherries doing flips.
@mariopacheco3925
So many childhood memories with these songs. Every now and then I'll go down memory lane.
@jlgood50
A great hit from back in the day, performed by U.S. Marines. Semper Fi to my sister & brothers who made this great record while on active duty.
@FriendofDorothy
The Essex sounded magical on my little black transistor radio when I was a kid. She had a wonderful voice. They were on Roulette Records, a pink label as I recall, same label as Lou Christie, Tommy James & the Shondells, and the '70s dance music group Ecstasy, Passion, and Pain. I played "Easier Said Than Done" to death, loved it! This follow-up single was cute but even as a kid I knew they were just doing a copy-cat single of their #1 hit. That was very common in those days.
@trixier6505
Loved this group, especially Easier Said Than Done.
@RobertWalton2014
I really like the beat of this song, and the singing is great too!
@jackjohnson7396
Good song. 🎶 👍 🇺🇸
@schizoidboy
I know that many people can make a life out of serving in the military, but it is amazing when they can make a singing group while still in the service.