Guitarist Terry Sylvester left the group in the late 60s, and he joined another seminal Britsh rock act, The Hollies, as a replacement for the departing Graham Nash. The Swinging Blue Jeans, with some original members, soldiered on through the decades. A version of the group, with singer-songwriter and guitarist Ray Ennis remaining, continues to tour to this day.
Good Golly Miss Molly
The Swinging Blue Jeans Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Yeah you sure like to ball
Well good golly, miss Molly
Yeah you sure like to ball
When you're shakin'
And a shoutin'
Can you hear your mama call
To the early, early night
When I caught miss Molly rocking
At the house of blue light, Oooh
Good golly, miss Molly
Yeah you sure like to ball
When you're
Rocking and a rolling
Can you hear your mama call
Well now Mama, papa told me, son
You better watch your step
What I knew about miss Molly
Got to watch my daddy myself
Good golly, miss Molly
Yeah you sure like to ball
Well good golly, miss Molly
Yeah you sure like to ball
When you're shakin'
And a shoutin'
Can you hear your mama call
Wah
Well from the early, early morning
To the early, early night
When I caught miss Molly rocking
At the house of blue light, Oooh
Good golly, miss Molly
Yeah you sure like to ball
When you're
Rocking and a rolling
Can you hear your mama call
Yeah good golly, miss Molly
Ah good golly, miss Molly, Oooh
Oh good golly, miss Molly
Yeah you sure like to ball
When you're shakin'
And a shoutin'
Can you hear your mama call
"Good Golly, Miss Molly" is a classic rock and roll song that was originally performed by Little Richard in 1956. The Swinging Blue Jeans covered the song in 1963, and it remains one of their most popular hits. The song is about a woman named Miss Molly who loves to dance and party. The lyrics describe her energetic movements and her love of the nightlife.
The song starts off with the chorus "Good golly, miss Molly/Yeah you sure like to ball." The word "ball" here is used as a slang term for partying and having a good time. The next line, "When you're shakin' and a shoutin'/Can you hear your mama call," suggests that Miss Molly is so focused on dancing and having fun that she is oblivious to other things happening around her, like her mother calling out to her.
The second verse highlights the energy and excitement of the dancefloor, as the singer watches Miss Molly "rocking at the house of blue light." The term "blue light" was slang for a dance club or bar that stayed open late into the night. The third and final verse mentions the singer's parents warning him to be careful around Miss Molly, indicating that she may have a reputation for being wild and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Good golly, miss Molly
Wow, Miss Molly, you really enjoy dancing and having a good time!
Yeah you sure like to ball
Yes, you definitely enjoy dancing and partying!
Well good golly, miss Molly
Well, Miss Molly, you really are a fun-loving person!
When you're shakin' And a shoutin' Can you hear your mama call
When you're dancing and having lots of fun, can you still hear your mother calling for you?
Well from the early, early morning To the early, early night When I caught miss Molly rocking At the house of blue light, Oooh
From the early morning until late at night, I saw Miss Molly shaking and dancing at the blue light house!
When you're Rocking and a rolling Can you hear your mama call
When you're dancing and having lots of fun, can you still hear your mother calling for you?
Well now Mama, papa told me, son You better watch your step What I knew about miss Molly Got to watch my daddy myself
My parents warned me to be careful around Miss Molly, but I had to look out for myself.
Wah
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah good golly, miss Molly
Yes, Miss Molly, you really know how to have fun!
Ah good golly, miss Molly, Oooh
Wow, Miss Molly, you really are a blast!
Oh good golly, miss Molly Yeah you sure like to ball When you're shakin' And a shoutin' Can you hear your mama call
Wow, Miss Molly, you really do love to dance and party! When you're having so much fun, can you even hear your mother calling for you?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John S. Marascalco, Robert Alexander Blackwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@philipnorris6542
1964 is the first year whose hits I can remember first-hand. I thought this was great then and I still think it's great now.
@louiskay6679
I was 14 yrs old then that was 58 yrs ago, what a great song
@IsaacAsimov1992
The most underrated band in the British Invasion. They could have been anything.
@viggozing598
Yes, they could have been anything IF they hadn't turned down being managed by Brian Epstein and an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Both huge mistakes...
@QueenFan12
@@viggozing598 At least they didn't end up like the beatles: suing each other and ruining their friendships, not to mention being famous for your whole entire life and missing out on normal civilian life
@paulmeaden5731
Not really. One hit wonder, then managed to make this cover sounds exactly the same as that
@bubu345
Hippy shake the best ever... Sorry Beatles
@adrinathegreat3095
The best cover version of the little richard classic, kick ass Guitar break
@giuseppecarlobuttarazzi9300
Sono un Beatlesiano e per loro somigliavano ai 4 di Liverpool x il timbro di voce. Mi piacciono molto ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍
@rogersayer9995
Great Merseybeat Sound - saw them last in the late 80's in Chippenham Wiltshire