Biography:
The Cadillacs an American doo-wop group from Harlem, New York were formed in 1953 and are noted for their 1955 hit "Speedoo".
The group came together as The Carnations, with lead vocalist Earl "Speedo" Carroll (November 2, 1937 – November 25, 2012), Bobby Phillips, Lavern Drake (bass vocalist), and Gus Willingham. As the group moved into the recording studios, James "Poppa" Clark was added as a fifth member, and the name "The Cadillacs" was given to them.
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Speedoo chords
The Cadillacs 1955 (Navarro, Esther)
Capo I
D
(Bom-bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
D
Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm
G
Now, they often call me Speedo
D
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm
G
Known for meeting brand new fellas
D
And taking other folk's girl
Well now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wasting time
Umm-hm-hm
G
Well, they often call me Speedo
D
'Cause I don't believe in wasting time
Umm-hm-hm
G
Well, I'm known some pretty women
D
And that's caused them to change their minds
Umm-hm-hm
D
Well now, some may call me, Joe
Some may call me, Moe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
D
Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm
G
Now, they often call me Speedo
D
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm
(sax & instrumental & clapping & chorus)
D
Well now, some may call me, Moe
Some may call me, Joe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
D
Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm
G
Now, they often call me Speedo
D
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm
G
And now they got to call me Speedo
D
Till they call off making pretty girls
D
Umm-hm-hm
Um-hm-hm-hm
Hm-hm-hm-hm
Hm-hm-hm-hm . . .
Set8
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# This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
# song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#-------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Speedoo chords
The Cadillacs 1955 (Navarro, Esther)
Capo I
D
(Bom-bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
(Bom-bom-bom)
(Ba-ba-do-do-do)
D
Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm
G
Now, they often call me Speedo
D
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm
G
Known for meeting brand new fellas
D
And taking other folk's girl
Well now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wasting time
Umm-hm-hm
G
Well, they often call me Speedo
D
'Cause I don't believe in wasting time
Umm-hm-hm
G
Well, I'm known some pretty women
D
And that's caused them to change their minds
Umm-hm-hm
D
Well now, some may call me, Joe
Some may call me, Moe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
D
Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm
G
Now, they often call me Speedo
D
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm
(sax & instrumental & clapping & chorus)
D
Well now, some may call me, Moe
Some may call me, Joe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
D
Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm
G
Now, they often call me Speedo
D
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm
G
And now they got to call me Speedo
D
Till they call off making pretty girls
D
Umm-hm-hm
Um-hm-hm-hm
Hm-hm-hm-hm
Hm-hm-hm-hm . . .
Set8
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