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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

422-Eddie Cochran-Somethin’ Else.

1959-Number 22 single.

Best Bit-At 1.49. The moral of the song. If you work hard you can achieve.

Eddie Ray Cochran was born on October 3rd, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States, he died on April 17th, 1960, in Bath, Somerset, England, at the age of 21. During his lifetime he released just one studio Album, the 1957 release ‘Singin’ to My Baby.’ After his death there have been 26 official compilations issued, plus three live Albums. During his lifetime he released 15 singles, three of which charted on Billboard, and five which reached the UK top 40. Since his death a further five singles have charted in the UK, including the 1960 posthumous Number 1 ‘Three Steps to Heaven.’

Eddie Cochran (see also best songs 50) was one of the most important figures in the development of Rockabilly, Rock N’ Roll,’ and Rock music in general, with his experimentation with multi tracking recording, distortion techniques, and overdubbing, dating back to as early as 1955. Cochran portrayed the image that every young male 1950’s Rocker craved, with his portrayal of a sharply dressed, handsome young man, with a rebellious attitude.

‘Somethin’ Else was co-written by Bob Cochran (Eddie’s brother) and Sharon Sheeley, at the time of Eddie Cochran’s death she was ‘unofficially engaged’ to him, the song was produced by Eddie Cochran. Sharon Sheeley was born on April 4th, 1940, in Newport Beach, California, United States, she died on May 17th, 2002 from a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 62. Her other writing credits include ‘Poor Little Fool’ recorded by Ricky Nelson, (1940-1985) when the song made Number 1 on Billboard in 1958 Sheeley at the age of 18 became the youngest woman to write an American Number 1 hit. Sheeley also found great success as a songwriter when teaming up with fellow female American songwriter Jackie De Shannon (see also best songs 573.)

‘Somethin’ Else has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, notable covers include a live version from Johnny Hallyday (1943-2017) whose rendition topped the chart in France in 1962, and a version by the Sex Pistols with Sid Vicious (1957-1979) on lead vocals, which reached Number 3 in the UK in 1979.

‘Never thought I’d do this before, but here I am a-knockin’ on her door. My car’s out front and it’s all mine, just a ’41 Ford, not a ’59. I got that girl and I’m a-thinkin’ to myself, she’s sure fine lookin’ man, wow she’s something else.’