Wayne Cochran (Thomaston, Georgia, U.S., 1939 – November 21, 2017) was an A… Read Full Bio ↴Wayne Cochran (Thomaston, Georgia, U.S., 1939 – November 21, 2017) was an American soul singer, known for his outlandish outfits and white pompadour hairstyle. He is sometimes referred to as The White Knight of Soul.

Influenced by the country and rhythm and blues music he heard on the radio, Cochran fronted his first band - a group called the Rockin' Capris - as a teenager, and eventually left high school to pursue music as a full-time career. He relocated to Macon, Georgia, where he befriended the soul singer Otis Redding (playing bass guitar on Redding's early recording of "Shout Bamalama" and its B-side, "Fat Girl") and recorded his first single, "The Coo", which attracted the attention of King Records, who signed him to a record deal. Cochran became close friends with King labelmate James Brown, whose stage show and road band influenced his own performing style and inspired him to assemble his own soul revue, the C. C. Riders, which occasionally featured as many as 14 musicians plus two female backing vocalists, the Sheer Delights.

Although his single recordings for King (including "Goin' Back To Miami", a song which became a signature tune for the singer) were not commercially successful beyond local markets in the south, Cochran's energetic performances, rigorous touring schedule and appearances on television talk shows such as The Jackie Gleason Show helped to make the C. C. Riders a popular attraction. In the mid-1960s, Cochran made Las Vegas his base of operations and played residencies at several hotels, casinos and theatres. During this time, he met and befriended Elvis Presley, who borrowed elements of Cochran's revue for his own Las Vegas period, adopting jump suits similar to Cochran's wardrobe and adding the song "C. C. Rider" to his set list.

Cochran recorded an album for Chess Records entitled Wayne Cochran! in 1967, which featured the blue-eyed soul and rhythm and blues style he had perfected on the road with his revue, but backed by session musicians for most of the cuts instead of his touring band. This was followed by a return to King and two further LPs, Alive & Well & Living... In A Bitch of A World and the instrumental High & Ridin', both in 1970. These albums saw the C. C. Riders' guitarist and musical director, Charles Brent, take an important creative role, and featured a jazz-influenced sound comparable to the Chicago Transit Authority or Blood, Sweat & Tears. Cochran also recorded a "live" album (actually a "live in the studio" record) for King sometime between 1967 and 1969, although this would go unreleased until it was included in an Ace Records compilation, Goin' Back To Miami: The Soul Sides 1965-1970, in 2014.

Cochran would record a final album, Cochran, for Epic Records in 1972, and continued to tour and make appearances on television. Cochran retired from music to become a minister and evangelist in Miami, Florida.

Wayne Cochran died on November 21, 2017 in Miami Florida.

Cochran is best known today for writing the song "Last Kiss", which he performed with the C.C. Riders. Although it was not a success for him, a contemporary cover by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers and a much later take by Pearl Jam became hits. Cochran and his revue also influenced Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi's Blues Brothers musical venture; Cochran is referenced in the 1980 film featuring the Blues Brothers characters and a cover of his song "Going Back To Miami" is featured on the live album Made In America.

Album discography
Wayne Cochran! 1967; Chess Records
Alive & Well & Living....In A Bitch Of A World 1970; King Records
High & Ridin' 1970; King Records
Cochran 1972; Epic Records
The White Knight of Soul 1959-72: Get Down With It! 2005; Raven Records
Love Strikes Again 2010; Jukebox Entertainment
Goin' Back To Miami: The Soul Sides 1965-1970 2014; Ace Records

Get Ready
Wayne Cochran Lyrics

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I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
(it's alright)
Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real
I say that you do
(you're outta sight)
So fee fi fo fum

Look out baby 'cause here I come

And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
I'm on my way

If you wanna play hide and seek with love let me remind you
(it's alright)
The loving you're gonna miss and the time it takes to find you
(it's outta sight)
So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum

Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
I'm on my way

All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it
(be alright)
I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
(be outta sight)
So twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum

Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come.
I'm on my way.
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy

Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wayne Cochran's song "Get Ready" are all about the singer's desire to be with the person he loves. He begins by saying that he has never met a girl who makes him feel the way that she does and that she makes his dreams real. He also mentions that he is going to try to make love to her, indicating that this is a romantic song. The chorus repeats the phrase "so get ready" several times, implying that the singer is about to make his move and start a romantic relationship with this person.

The verses of the song employ a lot of nonsense syllables, which might seem like filler at first, but are actually an important part of the song's structure. These words, like "fee fi fo fum" and "fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum," act as placeholders for actual lyrics. They create a sense of playfulness and fun, which fits with the lighthearted nature of the song.

Overall, "Get Ready" is a classic love song with a catchy melody and a fun, upbeat feel. The lyrics are simple, but effective in conveying the singer's feelings of desire for the person he loves. The use of nonsense syllables adds an element of humor and playfulness to the song, making it a memorable and enjoyable listen.

Line by Line Meaning

I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do (it's alright)
I have never felt this way before about anyone, and it's okay with me

Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real I say that you do (you're outta sight)
When people ask me about my dreams, I tell them that you are the reason behind them and you are amazing

So fee fi fo fum Look out baby 'cause here I come And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready So get ready I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready So get ready here I come I'm on my way
I am about to sweep you off of your feet with my genuine love, so brace yourself because here I come to shower it on you

If you wanna play hide and seek with love let me remind you (it's alright) The loving you're gonna miss and the time it takes to find you (it's outta sight) So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum Look out baby 'cause here I come And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready So get ready I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready So get ready here I come I'm on my way
If you want to avoid love, remember that you will miss out on the love you truly deserve and it will be a huge waste of time. So be aware because I am coming for you with true love that you ought to get ready for

All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it (be alright) I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it (be outta sight) So twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum Look out baby 'cause here I come And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready So get ready I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready So get ready here I come. I'm on my way.
I know my friends may also be interested in you, but I hope I will get to you before they do because I already have a plan to win you over with my pure love. To put it simply, get ready for me because I am already coming

Get ready 'cause here I come, boy Get ready 'cause here I come, boy Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
Get ready for a surge of real love because I am already on my way, boy!

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.

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