The Beinz began their professional career with a devoted local fanbase, recording covers of songs by Them, The Yardbirds, The Who and Bob Dylan. The group was also the first to record "The Pied Piper," which later became a #1 hit for Crispian St. Peters. The group had a reputation as masters of song interpretation.
They signed to Capitol Records in 1967 and released their only Billboard Top 40 hit, "Nobody but Me" (first recorded by the Isley Brothers, who wrote it). "Nobody" peaked at #8 in January 1968. An album, Evolutions, followed. The Beinz' next single, "Turn On Your Love Light," flopped in the US (peaking at #80) but shot to #1 (for six weeks) in Japan and a tour followed. "Turn On Your Love Light" (a hit for Bobby Bland in 1962, and later covered by several artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis) featured "It's Fun To Be Clean", a snappy tune reminiscent of the Beatles' Penny Lane, as the B-side. Later in 1968, Capitol released the single "Hold on Baby" only in Japan where it also hit the top of the charts. Despite their Nipponese success, the Human Beinz broke up soon thereafter.
REVIVAL
In 2004, Quentin Tarantino used "Nobody But Me" on the soundtrack for his film Kill Bill: Vol. 1; also, the tune is featured on two compilation CDs: "ESPN's The Greatest Crowd-Rockin' Anthems Of All Time" and "J&R's Music World Presents Rock And Roll's Greatest Hits Of All Time"). The song made yet another appearance in Martin Scorcese's 2006 film The Departed.
Currently, a group of four musicians (none of them original memebers) tour as the Human Beinz, having bought the rights to the name. The "new" Beinz play county fairs and other smaller venues in the Midwest and Northeast.
Nobody But Me
The Human Beinz Lyrics
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Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no
Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do
Nobody can do the (Skate) like I do
Nobody can do (Boogaloo) like I do
Nobody can do (Philly) like I do
I'm gonna skate right through
Ain't nobody do it but me
Nobody but me
Yeah, I'm gonna spin, I do
Ain't nobody do it but me, babe
(Nobody but me)
Well, let me tell you nobody
Nobody but me
Let me tell you, nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody)
No-no, no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no
Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no
Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do
Nobody can do the (Skate) like I do
Nobody can do (Boogaloo) like I do
Nobody can do (Philly) like I do
Ooh, yeah
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
The Human Beinz's song Nobody But Me is a funky, upbeat track that celebrates the singer's unique dance moves. The lyrics speak to the singer's confidence and prowess on the dance floor, as he proclaims that "nobody" can do the dances he does quite like he can. The refrain, "Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do, Nobody can do the (Skate) like I do, Nobody can do (Boogaloo) like I do, Nobody can do (Philly) like I do," emphasizes the singer's individuality and the fact that he truly is one-of-a-kind.
The repetition of the word "nobody" throughout the song serves an important purpose, helping to drill home the idea that the singer truly is unparalleled in his dancing skills. The use of repetitive, catchy hooks and phrases is a hallmark of funk music, and it's clear that The Human Beinz were well-versed in this style. Overall, Nobody But Me is a lighthearted, fun song that celebrates the joy of dance and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
No-no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no
I am the only one who can do the dance moves (Shing-a-ling), (Skate), (Boogaloo), and (Philly).
Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no
I am confident in my ability to perform these dance moves.
Well, don't you know
I'm gonna skate right through
Ain't nobody do it but me
Nobody but me
I am going to effortlessly perform the (Skate) dance move and no one else can do it like me.
Yeah, I'm gonna spin, I do
Ain't nobody do it but me, babe
(Nobody but me)
Well, let me tell you nobody
Nobody but me
I can spin really well and it's a move that only I can do. I want to make sure everyone knows that no one else can do it like me.
Let me tell you, nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
I am reinforcing the fact that there is no one else who can perform these dance moves as well as I can.
Ooh, yeah
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
I am proud of my dancing abilities and I am the only one who can do these moves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@by-green4326
No-no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no
Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do
Nobody can do the (Skate) like I do Nobody can do (Boogaloo) like I do Nobody can do (Philly) like I do
Well, don't you know
I'm gonna skate right through
Ain't nobody do it but me
Nobody but me
Yeah, I'm gonna spin,
I do Ain't nobody do it but me, babe (Nobody but me)
Well, let me tell you nobody
Nobody but me
Let me tell you, nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody) nobody
(Nobody)
No-no, no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no
Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do
Nobody can do the (Skate) like I do Nobody can do (Boogaloo) like I do Nobody can do (Philly) like I do
Ooh, yeah
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
Nobody, nobody
@sanchez12344321
Love this track. Still holds its own in 2023
@BeSmarterFaster
The BASSIST makes this song the catchy hit that it is. Wonderful playing.
@1234uz
He is Mel Pachuta a great guy who ended up working for in the 1990's when he was company president of a Financial services Company . We bith played Bass back then in different bands .
@1234uz
Their LIVE Act of this song was action packed with a Guitar Battle between The Bass and Lead Player swinging the Guitars over each others heads
@BeSmarterFaster
@1234uz That must have been cool to watch. When and where did you see them perform?
@1234uz
@Matt DiMaio They performed at our local Teen Club back as art of their Tour to Promote the Song .From the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia ( The Upper Ohio Valley ) not far from their Home Town of Youngstown Ohio
@robert11751
i agree the bass drives this song along
@ronnieharms4332
Oh . . the memories. Still sounds great! I was 15 when this song came out. 60's had the best music.
@travelerforever8849
evergreen songs
@Rvns556
That’s awesome. Born in 97 & have been fascinated with everything 60s esp history wise and the counter culture.
Would love to have been in my late teens/early adult through the 60s.