Eddie Cochran - Something else

"Somethin' Else" is a song by the rockabilly musician Eddie Cochran, co-written by his girlfriend Sharon Sheeley and his elder brother Bob Cochran, and released in 1959. It has been covered by a wide range of artists, including the Johnny Hallyday and Sex Pistols.

Original version
Bob Cochran, Eddie's brother, and Sharon Sheeley share the song writing credit along with Eddie. The first-person lyrics describe how the singer wants a convertible car he can not afford, and a girl who he fears will not go out with him. But in the end, by saving money, he is able to buy an older car, and works up the confidence to ask the girl out.

Musicians on the session were: Vocals/Guitar: Eddie Cochran, Drums: Gene Reggio, Electric Bass: Don Myers. The song peaked at No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart,[1] and reached No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.

A look a-there, here she comes.
There comes that girl again.
Wanted to date her since I don’t know when.
But she don’t notice me when I pass.
She goes with all the guys from outta my class.
But that can’t stop me from a-thinkin’ to myself:
She’s sure fine lookin’, man. She’s somethin’ else.

Hey, look a-there, across the street.
There’s a car made just for me.
To own that car would be a luxery.
But right now I can’t afford the gas.
A brand new convertible is outta my class.
But that can’t stop me from a-thinkin’ to myself:
That car’s fine lookin’, man. It’s somethin’ else.

Hey, look a-here, just wait and see.
Worked hard and saved my dough.
I’ll buy that car that I been wanting so.
Get me that girl and we’ll go ridin’ around.
We’ll look real sharp with the flight top down.
I keep right on a-dreamin’ and a-thinkin’ to myself:
When it all comes true, man, wow, that’s somethin’ else.

Look a-there, what’s all this?
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 somethin’ else.