History
The Spotnicks originated from "Rock-Teddy and The Blue Caps", a group formed in 1957 in Gothenburg by guitarist Bo Winberg (born 27 March 1939), with Bo Starander (born 11 March 1942) (rhythm guitar), and Björn Thelin (born 27 June 1942) (bass guitar). In 1958 they added Ove Johansson (drums), changed their name to "The Frazers", and began playing regularly in local clubs. They signed a recording contract in 1961, and changed their name to "The Spotnicks", a play on the Russian satellite Sputnik as suggested by their manager, Roland Ferneborg. Starander was later known as Bob Lander.
They soon became the first Swedish group to have significant international success, in a similar style to The Shadows and The Ventures. They toured Europe, and one of their early records, "Orange Blossom Special", became their first big international hit, making the Top 30 in the UK Singles Chart in 1962 on the Oriole label, and reaching # 1 in Australia. Around this time they began wearing their trademark "space suits" on stage. They recorded their first album, The Spotnicks in London - Out-a-Space, in 1962. Further hits included "Rocket Man" (no relation to the Elton John song), and "Hava Nagila" (their biggest UK hit, where it made # 13). Winberg also recorded solo, credited as "The Shy Ones".
In 1963, "Amapola" became one of their most successful singles in their home country, staying at # 1 in Sweden for eight weeks. They appeared in the movie Just For Fun, continued to tour widely, and recorded their second album, The Spotnicks in Paris. That year, drummer Ove Johansson left and was replaced by an Englishman, Derek Skinner. Two years later, Skinner was replaced briefly by Jimmy Nicol, who had previously toured with The Beatles while Ringo Starr recovered from having his tonsils removed.
In 1964 and 1965, The Spotnicks expanded their popularity in Germany and Japan, reaching # 1 in Japan in 1966 with "Karelia". Elsewhere, however, they became less successful as popular music tastes changed. The group—having undergone many personnel changes—split up in 1970 after releasing their fifteenth album, The Spotnicks Back in The Race. Yet the band was still popular in Japan and it soon reformed under Winberg's control in 1971 at the request of a Japanese record label.[2]
Winberg has continued to lead versions of The Spotnicks, occasionally including Lander and/or Thelin, on tour and in recordings since then.
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The Spotnicks Lyrics
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And let's get together tonight
I got some money in my jeans
And I'm really gonna spend it right
Been a-doin' my homework all week long
now the house is empty the folks are gone
C'mon everybody
Well my baby's number one
And the house'll be shakin'
From my bare feet slapping the floor
When you hear that music you can't sit still
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
C'mon everybody
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
If the folks come home I'm afraid they gonna have my hide
There'll be no more movies for a week or two
No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew
Who cares C'mon everybody
The Spotnicks's song "C'mon Everybody" is a classic rock and roll anthem that encourages listeners to come together and have a good time. The lyrics start with a call to action, urging everyone to meet up and celebrate. The singer has some money to spend and is ready to let loose. They've been working hard all week, but now is the time to party. The house is empty and there's no one around to tell them what to do.
The song then turns to the singer's love interest. They mention that their partner is number one, but they're still going to dance with three or four other people. The music is too good to sit still, and even if someone in the family isn't into rock and roll, there's someone else who will be. This is a song of rebellion; the young protagonist is looking to break free, to enjoy life as they see fit.
Finally, the song acknowledges the risks involved. The singer is aware that they could get into trouble if their parents catch them partying. They might lose privileges like going to the movies or hanging out with friends. But ultimately, they don't care. They want to have fun and they want you to join them.
Overall, "C'mon Everybody" is an upbeat, high-energy track that celebrates youth and rebellion. It's an invitation to let loose and enjoy the good times while they last.
Line by Line Meaning
Well c'mon everybody
Let's all come together and have some fun
And let's get together tonight
Let's hang out tonight
I got some money in my jeans
I have some money in my pockets
And I'm really gonna spend it right
I'm going to spend it in a fun and exciting way
Been a-doin' my homework all week long
I've been studying for school all week
now the house is empty the folks are gone
Now that my parents are out of town and the house is empty
C'mon everybody
Let's all hang out together
Well my baby's number one
My significant other is most important to me
But I'm gonna dance with three or four
I'm going to dance with a few other people as well
And the house'll be shakin'
The house will be loud and exciting
From my bare feet slapping the floor
Because I'm dancing so hard
When you hear that music you can't sit still
The music is so good that it makes you want to dance
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
If one person won't dance, someone else will
C'mon everybody
Let's all hang out together and dance
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
We'll have a great party, but we need to make sure no one interrupts us
If the folks come home I'm afraid they gonna have my hide
If my parents come home and catch us partying, I'll be in trouble
There'll be no more movies for a week or two
My parents will probably punish me by taking away things like movies for a week or two
No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew
I won't be able to hang out with my regular group of friends
Who cares C'mon everybody
But who cares, let's all hang out and have fun anyway!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY CAPEHART, EDDIE COCHRAN
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