Ronnie Hawkins (the Hawk)is a legend in his own mind.LOL He brought his music to TORONTO ONTARIO ( old T.O.) and set up shop at Le Coq D'or on Yonge Street.His star is on the Canadian Walk of Fame is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
country music
Story behind the song
Ronnie Hawkins brought Rock and Roll ( country/ rockabilly) to Canada in the late 50's and has been a mainstay for over 40 years. His band ( The Hawks) has been a spawning ground for many great musicians including THE BAND.
Lyrics
From Arkansas in ’58
Found his fame in “40 Days”
Brought rock and roll to old T.O.
He shook downtown with his mojo
Le Coq d’Or was his favorite beat
Made him the mayor of old Yonge street
Say “Who do you Love” “Odessa” babe
Ronnie romped and stomped across the stage
Loved “ Ruby Baby” and miss “ Mary Lou”
He moon-walked before that Armstrong dude
Le Coq d’Or was his favorite beat
Made him the mayor of ol’ Yonge street
He played hard and partied hearty
Can’t keep up then you’re dismissed smartly
Stick with him hit the big time
Be a rock and roll legend on down the line
Le Coq d’Or was his favorite beat
Made him the mayor of ol’ Yonge street.
BRIDGE: When they added to the rockabilly hall of fame
They did not forget that Hawkins name
“ In Days Gone By” built The Band for you.
Sang “Bo Diddley” a time or two
Rompin’ Ronnie the Hawk still soars
Now just a little closer to the floor
Le Coq d’Or was his favorite beat
Made him the mayor of ol’ Yonge street
END: When they added to the rockabilly hall of fame
They did not forget that Hawkins name
Le Coq d’Or was his favorite beat
Made him the mayor of ol’ Yonge street
Repeat The Mayor of Old Yonge Street (in Unison)