The pied piper
Eddie Cochran · Other Songs - Eddie Cochran
Why their main street mama's hangin' around
They followed me back to Tennessee
They picked up on my rock 'n' roll beat, yeah
Hey the pied-pied piper sings his song
Now all of you chicks better move along
Get some life, oh baby, in your bones
Tennessee, well I'm a-bringin' 'em home
Hey we know that the old folks hang too low
To get out here and do the rock 'n' roll
They're just a little stubborn, settin' their way
But they're a-gonna dig this beat some day
Hey the pied-pied piper's ramblin' 'round
Cleanin' them chicks out of every town
And man them chicks are diggin' that sound
Pickin' 'em up, lawdy, puttin' 'em down
The Pied Piper
Eddie Cochran's 'The Pied Piper' stands as a quintessential example of his energetic rock and roll style, capturing the raw, rebellious spirit that defined his recordings in the mid-1950s. The track showcases Cochran's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a gritty, raspy tone that cut through the driving rhythm of the band. While the song does not feature a traditional narrative structure, its title and themes evoke the folklore of the Pied Piper, a motif Cochran often wove into his music to explore themes of temptation and the call to adventure. Recorded during the height of his career, the song reflects the era's fascination with classic storytelling reimagined through a modern, electric lens. It remains a staple of his discography, representing the transition from his earlier, more blues-influenced work to the polished rock sound that would cement his legacy. The recording captures the immediacy of live performance, with tight instrumentation and a driving beat that propelled the track into the hearts of fans and critics alike.