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The Viscounts were a British pop group from London. Its members had formerly been part of a TV ensemble called Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang. They quit the group and formed The Viscounts in Late April 1958, playing local shows and eventually attracting the attention of manager Larry Parnes. He got them billed to better venues and signed them to Pye Records in 1960.
Their cover version of Ray Smith's hit single "Rockin' Little Angel" became a hit in Australia, and their cover of "Shortnin' Bread" hit number 16 in November that year in the UK Singles Chart.[1] In addition to recording rock/pop numbers, they also did some trad jazz, covering Paul Whiteman for a compilation album. In 1961 their single cover version of "Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" reached number 21 in the UK chart, spending ten weeks in the listings.[2] The group toured with Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran, as well as sharing a stage with The Beatles in 1963 opening for Chris Montez. In 1964, they moved to Columbia Records, but none of their three following singles charted.
Bandmember Gordon Mills' success as a songwriter soon convinced him to move on, and the group broke up in 1965; soon after, Mills wrote "It's Not Unusual" for Tom Jones. Don Paul became a record producer, and Ronnie Wells went into the restaurant business. Wells died in 2013. Their complete recorded output on Pye Records was reissued on CD in 2001 on Castle Records.
Members
Don Paul (born Donald Paul, January 2, 1937, Oldham, Lancashire, England)
Ronnie Wells (born Ronald Cresswell, August 25, 1939, Farnborough, Hampshire, England - died 22 September 2013)
Gordon Mills
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The Viscounts were an American pop group from New Jersey, formed in 1958. They had one hit single, with Earle Hagen's instrumental classic "Harlem Nocturne" in 1959, which peaked at #52 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1960; it was re-released in 1965 and hit #39 the second time around.[1] The single and album of the same title were originally recorded for the Madison record label, then both were reissued in 1965 on the Amy label, the Lp having a slightly different track listing than the Madison release.
Members
Harry Haller - saxophone
Bobby Spievak - guitar
Joe Spievak - bass guitar
Larry Vecchio - electronic organ
Clark Smith - drums
Ain't She Sweet
The Viscounts Lyrics
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Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
Ain't she nice? Look her over once or twice.
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she nice?
Just cast an eye in her direction, oh me oh my, ain't that perfection?
Oh I repeat, well, don't you think that's kinda neat?
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
Ain't she nice? Look her over once or twice.
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she nice?
Just cast an eye in her direction, oh me oh my, ain't that perfection?
Oh I repeat, well, don't you think that's kinda neat?
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
Oh I repeat, well, don't you think that's kinda neat?
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
Oh I repeat, well, don't you think that's kinda neat?
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
The Viscounts's song "Ain't She Sweet" is a classic love song that was originally written in 1927 by Milton Ager for the Broadway musical "George White's Scandals." The song has been covered by various artists and has become a popular tune to dance to. In this song, the singer is admiring a girl who is walking down the street and is asking the listener if they also find her sweet and nice. They express their admiration for her, noting how perfect she seems and ask if the listener thinks that's neat. The chorus repeats these questions, emphasizing the beauty and sweetness of the girl.
The song's charming melody and playful lyrics evoke an innocent and romantic sentiment, capturing the feelings of infatuation and admiration. The singer's use of the phrase "very confidentially" adds to the secretive and intimate tone of the song, almost as if they are sharing a secret with the listener. The use of repetition in the chorus is catchy and memorable, making the song an easy one to sing along to.
The song has become a timeless classic, used in various films and TV shows throughout the years. Its popularity has lasted throughout generations, and it continues to be a beloved song to this day. Its simple and catchy melody has made it an easy song to cover, and various artists have recorded their own versions of the song such as The Beatles, Chet Atkins, and Nat King Cole, among others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't she sweet? See her walking down that street.
Do you not agree that the girl walking down the street is absolutely charming and delightful?
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
I am asking you privately, do you not find her delightful?
Ain't she nice? Look her over once or twice.
Do you not think she is attractive? Take a closer look and see for yourself.
Just cast an eye in her direction, oh me oh my, ain't that perfection?
If you simply observe her, you will see that she is flawless in many ways.
Oh I repeat, well, don't you think that's kinda neat?
I am emphasizing again that she is sweet and asking if you also find it interesting.
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
I am asking you again to keep it a secret, do you not find her charming?
Oh I repeat, well, don't you think that's kinda neat?
Again, I am repeating that she is sweet and wondering if you also acknowledge that it is quite interesting.
Yes I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
I am reaffirming that I am keeping it a secret and asking once more if you agree that she is charming.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Yellen, Milton Ager
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