WHO SLAPPED JOHN? As recorded by Gene Vincent (From the 1956 Album BLUEJEAN BOP!) [Verse 1] N.C. Well I heard John say man she’s my gal N.C. I heard another say man she my pal Well John jumped up then he screamed Well-she’s my gal man and that I mean [Chorus] Well who-who who slapped John? Who-who who slapped John? Baby who slapped John when the lights went low-oh? Who-who who slapped John? [Guitar Solo] (Jump...go cats go all you cats cool it etc.) [Verse 2] Well the lights went on then went off John got slapped tryin’ to hold his own [Chorus] Well who-who who slapped John? Who-who who slapped John? Baby who slapped John when the lights went low-oh? Who-who who slapped John? (Jump...more of Dickie’s adlibs) [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] Well I heard John say man she’s my gal N.C. I heard another say man she my pal Well John jumped up then he screamed She’s may gal man and that I mean [Chorus] Well who-who who slapped John? Who-who who slapped John? Baby who slapped John when the lights were low-oh? Who-who who slapped John? (Jump...go-go-go John go etc.) [Guitar Solo] [Verse 4] Well the lights went on then went off John got slapped tryin’ to hold his own [Chorus] Well who-who who slapped John? Who-who who slapped John? Baby who slapped John when the lights went low-oh? Who-who who slapped John?

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson raconte une scène de tension amicale où John défend sa relation avec une fille, suscitant des jalousies et des provocations. Alors que les lumières s'éteignent et s'allument, il se retrouve dans une situation délicate, essayant de maintenir sa position face aux autres qui revendiquent également ses sentiments. La répétition de la question sur l'identité de la personne qui a "administé une claque à John" souligne l'absurdité et l'humour de la situation, illustrant les rivalités amicales qui peuvent surgir dans un contexte de flirt. C'est un moment de légèreté qui capte l'esprit des années 50, rempli de cette joie désinvolte et énergique.