Roe was raised in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Brown High School and was part of band. Greatly influenced by the sounds of the late Buddy Holly, Tommy Roe developed a unique style that, combined with his All-American clean-cut image, made him a popular musical performer throughout the 1960s. In April of 1961 he became a father to daughter Cynthia; he has 3 grandchildren.
Roe had a Billboard No.1 hit record hit in the United States and in Australia in 1962 with the song, "Sheila" and the following year scored two Top 10 hits with "Everybody" and the critically acclaimed "The Folk Singer" written by Merle Kilgore. Following the enormously successful tour of the United Kingdom by friend Roy Orbison, Tommy Roe toured there and then moved to England where he lived for several years. In 1965, he and Jerry Lee Lewis combined with Orbison to create an LP for the Pickwick International label. During the 1960s, he had several more top forty hits. In 1969, his song "Dizzy" went to No.1 on the UK Singles Chart as well as to Billboard's No.1 in the USA. His final Top 40 single was "Jam Up and Jelly Tight" in 1970.
A resident of Beverly Hills, California, Roe is married to Josette Banzet, an actress from France who won a Golden Globe Award for best supporting for her performance in the 1976 television mini-series, Rich Man, Poor Man. His daughter Cynthia still resides in Georgia with her family.
In 1986, Tommy Roe was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and his pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Although his style of music declined in popularity with the 1970s mass market, Tommy Roe maintained a following and continued to perform at a variety of concert venues, sometimes with sixties nostalgia rock and rollers such as Freddy Cannon and Bobby Vee.
Partial discography (singles)
* "Sheila" (1962)
* "Everybody" (1963)
* "The Folk Singer" (1963)
* "Sweet Pea" (1966)
* "Hooray for Hazel" (1966)
* "Dizzy" (1969)
* "Jack And Jill" (1969)
* "Jam Up and Jelly Tight" (1970)
Dizzy
Tommy Roe Lyrics
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I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy
First time that I saw you, girl, I knew that I just had to make you mine
But it's so hard to talk to you with fellas hanging round you all the time
But you keep playing hard to get
I'm going around in circles all the time
Dizzy
I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy
I finally got to talk to you and I told you just exactly how I felt
Then I held you close to me and kissed you and my heart began to melt
Girl, you've got control of me
'Cause I'm so dizzy I can't see
I need to call a doctor for some help
Dizzy
I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy
My head is spinning
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
And it's you, girl, making it spin
You're making me dizzy
You're making me dizzy
The song "Dizzy" by Tommy Roe is about a man who is head-over-heels in love with a girl who is playing hard to get. The singer is so mesmerized by her that he feels dizzy and like he's constantly going around in circles. The opening line, "I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning," sets the tone for the song and describes the singer's feeling of being overwhelmed by his feelings for this girl. He compares this feeling to a whirlpool that never ends.
The singer admits that he had a hard time approaching the girl because there were always other guys around her. He knew from the moment he saw her that he had to make her his, but it took a while to get her to notice him. When he finally got to talk to her and express his feelings, he held her close and kissed her, and that's when he knew he was truly in love with her.
Throughout the song, the singer says that she's the one making him dizzy. He feels like he's lost control of himself and needs to call a doctor for help. It's clear that this girl has an incredible hold over him and he's willing to do anything to be with her.
Overall, "Dizzy" is a catchy and upbeat song that perfectly captures the feeling of being head-over-heels in love with someone who is playing hard to get. Its memorable melody and relatable lyrics have made it a beloved hit for over 50 years.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so dizzy, my head is spinning
I'm feeling disoriented and overwhelmed
Like a whirlpool, it never ends
My confusion is constant
And it's you, girl, making it spin
Your presence in my life is causing my dizzying feelings
You're making me dizzy
You are the source of my confusion and disorientation
First time that I saw you, girl, I knew that I just had to make you mine
I was immediately attracted to you and wanted to pursue a relationship
But it's so hard to talk to you with fellas hanging round you all the time
I find it difficult to express my feelings for you because other guys are always around you
I want you for my sweet pet
I desire you as my companion and lover
But you keep playing hard to get
You are resistant to my advances and seem uninterested
I'm going around in circles all the time
I feel stuck and unable to break through to you
I finally got to talk to you and I told you just exactly how I felt
I managed to express my feelings to you honestly and openly
Then I held you close to me and kissed you and my heart began to melt
When we became intimate, my emotions overwhelmed me
Girl, you've got control of me
You have power over my emotions
'Cause I'm so dizzy I can't see
I am so emotionally overwhelmed that I cannot think clearly
I need to call a doctor for some help
I am in need of guidance and support to deal with my intense feelings
My head is spinning
I am experiencing an intense emotional response
You're making me dizzy
Your effect on me is overwhelming and confusing
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Freddy Weller, Tommy Roe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wms1650
@Evan Moyer Everything is wonderful and exciting when one is experiencing puberty.
This is true for every person.
Watermelons are sweeter, peaches juceir.
First kiss, first touch, first smell.......first love.
Just memories now.
Just jaded old people knowing their lives are nothing but an existence of delaying death.
Remember when we were young and the lyrics of songs spoke truth that would never apply us?
When I'm 64
One day closer to death
When your seeds are dried up
Anyway just a thought Evan Moyer.
@frankfields2071
In 1961 I was 15 and met a girl who was 13 we went to party's and danced to Motown and in high school still with this girl we watched Dick Clark on American bandstand and all those people dancing to the 60s music, those days were golden and in 1965 i married that girl and we just celebrated 57 years together and sill dance to the slow music of that era in our 70s
@sweetandlovely5721
Music is good for the soul. It also brings out the best in most people. So glad you found your soulmate,
through dance and music.
Everything happens for a reason. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@martincruiz7976
Congratulations. You have definitely stayed committed to one another, a quality not so common these days of everything disposable.
@anglosaxon244
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@zuleiderezendemirand
Que lindo! Parabéns para vocês!
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@byronrudrow7938
Yes kids, that’s your Grandma...............and she’s way cooler then you’ll ever be!👍🤣👍
@tammystoa3946
Right!
@susanhorton9492
right on !
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