DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HISTORY . . .

Betty and Dupree
done by Chuck Willis, Ian and Sylvia, others

Betty told Dupree, "I want a diamond ring."
Dupree told Betty, "l'Il give you most anything."

He said, "Lie down, little Betty, see what tomorrow brings,"
It may bring sunshine, may bring you that diamond ring."

Then he got his pistol, went to the jewelry store,
Killed a policeman and he wounded four or five more.

Then he went to the post office to get the evening mail
Sheriff caught poor Dupree and put him in that old Atlanta jail.

Dupree's mother said to Betty, "Looka' here what you done done."
"Made my boy rob and steal, now he is gonna be hung"

Betty went to the jailhouse, she could not see Dupree
She told the jailer, "Tell him these words for me."

"I come to see you, baby, I could not see your face."
"You know I love you, but I cannot take your place."

Sail on, sail on, sail on, Dupree, sail on.
You don't mind sailing, you'll be gone so doggone long.

Betty and Dupree
Traditional

Dupree was a bandit; he was so brave and bol';
He stoled a diamond ring for some of Betty's jelly roll

Betty tol' Dupree, "I want a diamond ring."
Dupree tol' Betty, "I'll give you anything."

"Michigan water taste like cherry wine,
The reason I know: Betty drink it all the time.

"I'm going away to the end of the railroad track
Nothing but sweet Betty can bring me back

Dupree tol' the lawyer, "Clear me if you can
For I have money to back me, sure as I'm a man

The lawyer tol' Dupree, You are a very brave man
But I think you will go to jail and hang"

Dupree tol' the judge, "I am not so brave and bol'
But all I wanted was Betty's jelly roll

The judge tol' Dupree, "Jelly roll's gonna be your ruin
"No, no, judge, for that is what I done quit doing"

The judge tol' Dupree, "I believe you quit too late
Because it is already your fate

The Orlons were one of the Philadelphia groups recorded in a man's basement, and then peddled (successfully) to the big labels to get the 45 pressed--damned if i can remember that guy's name . . .

South Street

Where do all the hippist meet? (South Street, South Street)
Where the dancin is elite (South Street, South Street)
Side by side we're loose and neat
When we're stompin down the street
Hurry down, baby she's the hippist street in town!(Oh baby)

Meet me, on South Street, oh yeah, hurry on down
Come on now, meet me on South Street
The hippist street in town
Well you take West Street, East Street, North Avenue
(Cause I know) South Street's the best street
To have a ball with you

Do you hear that groovy beat? (South Street, South Street)
Don't it make you move your feet? (South Street, South Street)
Everybody gathers round
Cause they dig that crazy sound
Now hurry down, baby she's the hippist street in town

(Oh baby) Meet me on South Street, (come on) oh yeah, hurry on down
Come on now, meet me on South Street, the hippist street in town
(Well you take) West Street, East Street, North Avenue
(Cause I know) South Street's the best street
To have a ball with you

The Penguins - Earth Angel
recorded in a garage.

oh, oh, oh, oh, wah-ah-ah, oh, oh, oh, oh

Earth angel, earth angel
Will you be mine?
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you

Earth angel, earth angel
The one I adore
Love you forever and ever more
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you

I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your love-loveliness
I hoped and I pray that someday
I'll be the vision of your hap-happiness oh, oh, oh, OH!

Earth angel, earth angel
Please be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you-ou-ou

I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your loveliness
I hope and pray that someday
That I'll be the vision of your happiness

oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh , oh, oh, oh

Earth angel, earth angel
Please be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you-ou (you, you, you)

Jerry Butler
He Will Break Your Heart
(Curtis Mayfield, Calvin Carter and Jerry Butler)

He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

Fare thee well, I know you're leavin'
(I know you're leavin')
For the new love that you've found
The handsome guy that you've been dating, whoa
I got a feelin' he's gonna put you down 'cause

He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

He uses all the great quotations
Says the things I wish I could say
Whoa, but he's has so many rehearsals
Girl, to him it's just another play but wait

When the final act is over
And you're left standing all alone
When he takes his bow and makes his exit
Girl, I'll be there to take you home

He don't love you (and he never will) like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
Oh, he don't love you, girl, like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

Whoa, he don't love you

Since I Met You Baby
(Ivory Joe Hunter)

Since I met you baby
My whole life has changed
Since I met you baby
My whole life has changed
And everybody tells me
That I am not the same

I don't need nobody
To tell my troubles to
I don't need nobody
To tell my troubles to
'Cause since I met you baby
All I need is you


Since I met you baby
I'm a happy man
Since I met you baby
I'm a happy man
I'm gonna try to please you
In every way I can

Dinah Washington - Love Walked In

Love walked right in and drove the shadows away
Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know
That love said "Hello" though not a word was spoken

One look and I forgot the gloom of the past
One look and I had found my future at last
One look and I had found a world completely new
When love walked in with you

Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean
Ruth Brown

I said mama he treats your daughter mean
Oh I said mama he treats your daughter mean
Well he's the meanest man I've ever seen

I said mama this man is lazy
Almost drive me crazy
Mama he takes all my money
Makes me call him honey

I've stood all that I can stand
Said what's the matter with this man

I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
Oh I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
Well he's the meanest man I've ever seen
Help me now!

I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
Oh I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
Well he's the meanest man I've ever seen

Oh I said mama I'm so disgusted
He just can't be trusted
Mama he makes me squeeze him
Oh tell mama my squeezes just don't please him

I've stood all I can stand
Gonna pack my bags and leave this man

I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
Oh I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
He's the meanest man I've ever seen
Lord, No, Now!

Got to find a good man
Oh I said mama I'm tired of this man of mine
I got to find me a good man baby
Find me a good man now
Find me a good man baby
I got to find me a good man-Oh Yes!
I got to find me a good man now
I need a good man
One that's gonna treat me right
And oh one that's gonna come home at night
I don't want a man that wants to fuss and fight
Oh I said mama... mama... he treats... your daughter... mean...

Oh I said mama he treats your daughter so mean
Well he's the meanest man I've ever seen
Oh, No, So Mean!

Say Man

(alternate lines spoken by bo diddley and jerome green):
Say man,
What's that boy?
I want to tell you 'bout your girlfriend,
What about my girl?
Well, you don't look strong enough to take the message,
I'm strong enough,
I might hurt your feelings,
My feelings are already hurt by being here with you,
Well, i was walking down the street with your girl the other day,
Ah-ha,
And the wind was blowin' real hard,
Is that right?
And the wind blew her hair into my face,
Ah-ha,
You know what else happened?
What happened?
The wind blew her hair into her face,
Yeh?
And we went a little further; you wanna hear the rest of it?
I might as well,
The wind blew her hair into the street!
Ok; since you told me about my girl, i'm gonna tell you about yours. i was walking down the street with your girl,
Yes?
I took her home, for a drink, you know,
Took her home?
Yeh, jus' for a drink,
Oh,
But that chick looked so ugly, she had to sneak up on the glass to get a drink of water!
You've got the nerve to call somebody ugly; why you so ugly the stork that brought you in the world oughta be arrested!
That's alright; my momma didn't have to put a sheet on my head so sleep could slip up on me!
Look-a here!
What's that?
Where are you from?
South america,
What's that?
South america,
You don't look like no south american to me,
I'm still from south america,
What part?
South texas!
Where are your workin' boots at?
I've got 'em on,
Those aren't no boots you got on; those broguettes!
Hey, look-a here!
What's that?
I've bin tryin' to figure out what you is,
I already figured out what you is!
What's that?
You that thing i throw peanuts at!
Look-a here!
What's that?
You should be ashamed of yourself,
Why?
Calling people ugly,
I didn't call you ugly,
What you say?
I said you was ruined, that's all!
You know somethin'?
What?
You look like you've bin whooped with a ugly-stick!
Hey! i ain't got nothin' to do with it, but i beat the fellah right...!

Searching for My Love - Bobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces


Searchin', searchin' for my baby, yes I am
Searchin', searchin' for my baby, yes I am

Searchin', searchin' for my baby
I'm searchin', searchin' for my love
I'm searchin' for the one I adore
If I find her you know I will
I'll never, never let her go no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
I'll never, never let her go, now, baby

I love you, I need you
I need you by my side
For my love, for my true love
I'll never, never never hide, now, baby, no, no, no, no
I'll never, never never hide, no no

I wonder I wonder why
You had to leave me this way
I'm sorry, darling that I made you cry
Forgive me, love, for the things I've done to you
Come along, come along
Come along, give me one more try

Searchin', baby
I'm searchin', searchin' for my love
I'm searchin' for the one I adore
And if I find her
I'll never, never let her go, no no
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
I'll never, never let her go

Searchin', searchin' for my baby
(repeat and fade)

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I used to sing that song to my ex!

I have XM radio in my car. When I went to South Carolina a few weeks ago, I listened to 8 1/2 hours of 1950's music!

WPLJ - The Four Deuces

Well, WPLJ, sure tastes good to me
WPLJ, won't you take a drink with me
It's a good good wine
Really makes you feel so fine
(so fine, so fine, so fine)

Well, I went to the store
When they opened up the door
I said, please, please, please
Give me some more

Chorus
White port and lemon juice
White port and lemon juice
White port and lemon juice
Ooh, what it'll do to you

Well, the W is white
The P is the port
L is the lemon
And J is the juice

[chorus]

You take the bottle
You take the can
Shake "em up fine
You got a good good wine

[chorus]

I feel so good
I feel so fine
I got plenty lovin'
and I got plenty wine

[chorus]

In the Still of the Night
Five Satins

In the still of the night
I held you
Held you tight
'Cause I love
Love you so
Promise I'll never
Let you go
In the still of the night

I remember
That night in May
The stars were bright above
I'll hope and I'll pray
To keep your precious love
Well before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
(In the still of the night)

So before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
(In the still of the night)
In the still of the night

Crying In the Chapel
The Orioles

You saw me crying in the chapel
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
I am happy with the Lord

Just a plain and simple chapel
Where all good people go to pray
I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day

I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
No way on earth to find peace of mind

Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord

You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
No way on earth to find peace of mind

Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Then your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find a way

Sincerely
The Moonglows

Sincerely, oh yes, sincerely
'cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine

Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that fella so
He doesn't want me
But I'll never never never never let him go!

Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine

Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that fella so
He doesn't want me
But I'll never never never never let him go!

Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine

Please say you'll be mine

Couple from The Fleetwoods:


Come Softly To Me

Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
Mm dooby do

Come softly, darling
Come softly, darling
Come softly, darling
Come softly, darling

Come softly, darling
Come to me, stay
You're my obsession
For ever and a day

I want, want you to know
I love, I love you so
Please hold, hold me so tight
All through, all through the night ...

Speak softly, darling
Hear what I say
I love you always
Always, always

I've waited, waited so long
For your kisses and your love
Please come, come to me
From up, from up above

Come softly, darling
Come softly, darling
I need, need you so much
Wanna feel your warm touch

Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm

Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm



Mr. Blue

Our guardian star lost all his glow
The day that I lost you
He lost all his glitter the day you said No
And his silver turned to blue
Like him, I am doubtful that your love is true
But if you decide to call on me
Ask for Mr. Blue

I'm Mr. Blue wah a wah ooh
When you say you love me ah, Mr. Blue
Then prove it by goin' out on the sly
Provin' your love isn't true
Call me Mr. Blue

I'm Mr. Blue wah a wah ooh
When you say you're sorry ah, Mr. Blue
Then turn around, head for the lights of town
Hurtin' me through and through
Call me Mr. Blue

I stay at home at night ...
I stay at home
Right by the phone at night ...
Right by the phone
But you won't call
And I I won't hurt my pride ...
Call me Mr. ...

I won't tell you wah a wah ooh
While you paint the town
A bright red to turn it upside down
I'm paintin' it too
But I'm paintin' it blue
Call me Mr. Blue wah a wah ooh
Call me Mr. Blue wah a wah ooh

Call me Mr. Blue ...



There's some real heavy-duty, authentic sock-hop slow-dance memories there ... if you're old enough :wink:

All In The Game
Many a tear has to fall,
But it's all in the game.
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love.
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim,
But these things your hearts can rise above.

Once in awhile he won't call,
But it's all
In the game.
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet.
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips,
And your hearts will fly away.

Cliff Richard

Hello Stranger
Barbara Lewis

(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby)
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop)

Hello, stranger
(ooh) It seems so good to see you back again
How long has it been?
(ooh, seems like a mighty long time)
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh)
It seems like a mighty long time

Oh-uh-oh, I my, my, my, m
I'm so glad
You stopped by to say "hello" to me
Remember that's the way it used to be
Ooh, it seems like a mighty long time
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh)
It seems like a mighty long time


Oh-ahh-uh-oh
If you're not gonna stay
(ooh) Please don't treat me like you did before
Because I still love you so, although
It seems like a mighty long time
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh
It seems like a mighty long time

Some enchanted evening
You may see a stranger,
you may see a stranger
Across a crowded room
And somehow you know,
You know even then
That somewhere you'll see her
Again and again.

Some enchanted evening
Someone may be laughin',
You may hear her laughin'
Across a crowded room
And night after night,
As strange as it seems
The sound of her laughter
Will sing in your dreams.

Who can explain it?
Who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons,
Wise men never try.

Some enchanted evening
When you find your true love,
When you feel her call you
Across a crowded room,
Then fly to her side,
And make her your own
For all through your life you
May dream all alone.

Once you have found her,
Never let her go.
Once you have found her,
Never let her go





wow.

Little Darlin' - the Gladiolas

Eye, yi-eye-eye-eye
Yi-eye-eye-eye
Ya-ya-ya-ahh

Little darlin', oh, little darlin'
Oh-oh-oh where a-are you?
My love-a, I was wrong-a (la-la-la-la-la-la)
To-oo try to lo-ove two
A-hoopa, a-hoopa, hoopa
Kno-ow well-a that my love-a (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Wa-as just fo-or you, oh only-ee-ee-ee you

SPOKEN: My darlin', I NEED you (la-la-la-la-la-la) to call my own and NEVER do wrong. To
hold in mine your little hand (la-la-la-la-la-la). I'll know too soon that ALL is so grand. Please,
hold my hand

My dear-a I-I was wrong-a
To-oo try to lo-ove two
A-hoopa, a-hoopa, hoopa
Know well that my love-a (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Wa-as just for you, oh only-ee-ee-ee you

Shirley and Lee - Let the Good Times Roll

Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby let me thrill your soul..
Come on baby let the good times roll..
Roll all night long...

Come on baby yes this is this...
This is the something I just can't miss..
Come on baby let the good times roll..
Roll all night long...

Come on baby while the thrill is on..
Come on baby lets have some fun..
Come on baby let the good times roll..
Roll all night long...

Come on baby just close the door..
Come on baby lets rock some more...
Come on baby let the good times roll..
Roll all night long...

Feels so good...
When your home..
Come on baby..
Rock me all night long..

Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby let me thrill your soul..
Come on baby let the good times roll..
Roll all night long...

Feels so good...
When your home..
Come on baby..
Rock me all night long..

Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby let me thrill your soul..
Come on baby let the good times roll..
Roll all night long...