Big Man
The Four Preps
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I was a big man yesterday but boy you oughta see me now Well I talked big yesterday, but boy you oughta see me now I bragged too long that your love was strong There'd never be another guy But you said more when you whispered your goodbye I was a big man yesterday but boy you oughta see me now I said that I was through with you I didn't need you anyhow I said I didn't need you then But boy you oughta see me now Those bragging words that you were mine Of that there was no doubt So empty now that half my life's walked out Half my life left me yesterday And boy you oughta see me now If you will just forgive me dear I'll never break another vow I broke so many yesterday And boy you oughta see me now I couldn't see it yesterday But now I know it's true The only thing that made me big was you I was a big man yesterday but boy you oughta see me now If you could only see me now You should see me now
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Written by: BRUCE G BELLAND, GLEN LARSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Big Man" is a song by The Four Preps, a popular quartet from the late 1950s to mid 1960s. The song was released via Capitol Records in 1958.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Big Man" climbed the charts rapidly and became a top 3 hit on Billboard Top 100 chart.
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SigningThe Four Preps were signed to Capitol Records after performing at a Hollywood dinner party, unaware that amongst the audience were executives from the recording company.
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Album"Big Man" features in the album named "The Four Preps on Campus", which was released in 1961.
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Songwriters"Big Man" was composed by Glen Larson and Bruce Belland. Larson later gained fame as a creator and producer in the television industry, responsible for shows like "Knight Rider" and "Battlestar Galactica".
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Popularity"Big Man" remained one of The Four Preps' most requested songs in concerts and performances, even decades after its first release.
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Group StructureThe Four Preps started as a quartet comprising of Bruce Belland, Ed Cobb, Marv Inabnett, and Glen Larson. All members were involved in vocals, with Ed Cobb also playing the piano.
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Musical StyleSimilar to many of their songs, "Big Man" framed The Four Preps' signature style, marked by their soothing vocal harmonies and catchy pop tunes.
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Cover VersionIn 1960, popular singer Cliff Richard and The Shadows, a British band, released a cover version of "Big Man".
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RecognitionDespite the many hits that The Four Preps had during their career, "Big Man" remains one of their best-remembered songs. It is often considered a classic in the genre of harmonized pop music of its time.
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