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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
Five Foot Two Eyes Of Blue
The Viscounts Lyrics
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But oh, what those five foot could do
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose
Never had no other beaus
Has anybody seen my girl?
Now if you run into a
Five foot two, covered with fur
Betcha' life it isn't here
But could she love, could she woo?
Could she, could she, could she coo?
Has anybody seen my girl?
Five foot two, eyes of blue
But oh, what those five foot could do
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose
Never had no other beaus
Has anybody seen my girl?
Now if you run into a
Five foot two, covered with fur
Diamond rings and all those things
Betcha' life it isn't here
But could she love, could she woo?
Could she, could she, could she coo?
The Viscounts’s song “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue” has a playful and catchy melody that resonated with audiences since its release in 1925. The song talks about a girl who stands at five feet two inches tall, with blue eyes that captivate her admirer. The lyricist acknowledges her petite frame but emphasizes that her height does not diminish her capabilities. The second line says, “But oh, what those five-foot could do,” implying that her height does not limit her ability to charm and win over people.
The song’s central theme is about the search for this girl, who seemingly disappeared out of sight. The singer describes how the girl has a turned-up nose and turned-down hose, indicating that she has self-respect and standards for herself. She is portrayed as a modest person, saying that she’s “never had no other beaus.” This tells us that the girl is diligent and committed to her relationships, which could be a possible reason why the singer is keen to find her.
The lyrics mention that if anyone finds a girl who is five-foot-two, covered with fur, and adorned with diamond rings, she is not the sought-after girl. The singer then wonders if the girl he’s looking for can love and woo him. The catchy and upbeat melody of the song coupled with the cute, playful lyrics about love and admiration have made it a classic over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Five foot two, eyes of blue
The girl in question is short and has blue eyes
But oh, what those five foot could do
Despite her height, the girl is still quite impressive
Has anybody seen my girl?
The singer is looking for his girl and asking if anyone has seen her
Turned up nose, turned down hose
The girl has a nose that curves upwards, and wears her stockings rolled down
Never had no other beaus
The girl has had no other boyfriends
Now if you run into a five foot two, covered with fur
If you happen to come across a short, hairy person
Diamond rings and all those things, betcha' life it isn't here
The person the singer is referring to probably doesn't have expensive jewelry or possessions
But could she love, could she woo? Could she, could she, could she coo?
Regardless of her appearance, the artist still wonders if the girl he's looking for is capable of love and affection
Five foot two, eyes of blue
Restating the physical characteristics of the girl in question
But oh, what those five foot could do
The girl, despite being short, is still quite impressive in the artist's eyes
Has anybody seen my girl?
Once again, the singer is asking if anyone has seen his girl
Turned up nose, turned down hose
Repeating the description of the girl's nose and stockings
Never had no other beaus
Reiterating that the girl has never had any other boyfriends so this would be a unique finding
Now if you run into a five foot two, covered with fur
Once again stating what to look for
Diamond rings and all those things, betcha' life it isn't here
Repeating that the girl is unlikely to have any valuable possessions
But could she love, could she woo? Could she, could she, could she coo?
The artist is still curious about the girl's capacity for emotion and affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY HENDERSON, SAM M. LEWIS, JOE YOUNG
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