Little Feat is an American band who have mixed blues, R&B, country and rock… Read Full Bio ↴Little Feat is an American band who have mixed blues, R&B, country and rock and roll styles together since they formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, and are known for their eclectic blend of many forms of music. They were founded by the brilliant songwriter/singer Lowell George (who died in 1979), keyboardist Bill Payne, and drummer Richie Hayward (who passed away in 2010). The blend of California cool and New Orleans funk produced by George's slide guitar, Payne's virtuoso keyboards and Hayward's melodic and driving drums gave the George-era Little Feat a sound unique in rock and roll.
Lowell George met Bill Payne when George was a member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Payne had auditioned for the Mothers, but had not joined. They formed Little Feat along with former Mothers' bassist Roy Estrada and drummer Richie Hayward from George's previous band, the Factory. The name of the band came from a comment made by Mothers' drummer Jimmy Carl Black about Lowell's "little feet." The spelling of "feat" was an homage to The Beatles.
Their first two albums received nearly universal critical acclaim, and "Willin'" became a standard, subsequently popularized by its inclusion on Linda Ronstadt's album Heart Like a Wheel.
While touring in support of his solo album in June 1979, at the age of 34, George collapsed in his hotel room in Arlington, Virginia. The surviving members finished and released the Little Feat album "Down on the Farm" before disbanding.
The surviving former members of Little Feat reformed in 1987 when Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward and Bill Payne added songwriter/vocalist Craig Fuller, formerly from the band Pure Prairie League (who also provided some rhythm guitar), and Fred Tackett on guitar, mandolin and trumpet.
With a seemingly constant tour schedule, Little Feat is easily one of the hardest-working and enduring bands in the industry today. With a history that spans more than 30 years, Little Feat is regarded by many rock music critics as a "band's band", and as one of the greatest rock bands in American rock music history. Best known for their combination of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie, they craftily blend folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz to create a unique style all their own, garnering a faithful grass-roots following. Simply put, Little Feat's sound transcends traditional music boundaries and they offer fans an unforgettable live performance.
Richie Hayward became the second founding member of the band to die, passing from pneumonia and other complications of lung disease on August 18, 2010.
Lowell George met Bill Payne when George was a member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Payne had auditioned for the Mothers, but had not joined. They formed Little Feat along with former Mothers' bassist Roy Estrada and drummer Richie Hayward from George's previous band, the Factory. The name of the band came from a comment made by Mothers' drummer Jimmy Carl Black about Lowell's "little feet." The spelling of "feat" was an homage to The Beatles.
Their first two albums received nearly universal critical acclaim, and "Willin'" became a standard, subsequently popularized by its inclusion on Linda Ronstadt's album Heart Like a Wheel.
While touring in support of his solo album in June 1979, at the age of 34, George collapsed in his hotel room in Arlington, Virginia. The surviving members finished and released the Little Feat album "Down on the Farm" before disbanding.
The surviving former members of Little Feat reformed in 1987 when Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward and Bill Payne added songwriter/vocalist Craig Fuller, formerly from the band Pure Prairie League (who also provided some rhythm guitar), and Fred Tackett on guitar, mandolin and trumpet.
With a seemingly constant tour schedule, Little Feat is easily one of the hardest-working and enduring bands in the industry today. With a history that spans more than 30 years, Little Feat is regarded by many rock music critics as a "band's band", and as one of the greatest rock bands in American rock music history. Best known for their combination of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie, they craftily blend folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz to create a unique style all their own, garnering a faithful grass-roots following. Simply put, Little Feat's sound transcends traditional music boundaries and they offer fans an unforgettable live performance.
Richie Hayward became the second founding member of the band to die, passing from pneumonia and other complications of lung disease on August 18, 2010.
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Little Feat Lyrics
A Apolitical Blues Well my telephone was ringing And they told me it…
Be One Now Well, I see you so far away In my memory…
Brides of Jesus Matthew stood by the wall and watched his love below…
Business as Usual Come home last night wishin' I could unwind Turned on…
Cajun Girl Serious blue eyes so pale and so shy Look closer 'cause…
Cat Fever Livin' in strange dreams Takin' prescribed medication Where …
Changin' Luck There's a feelin' in the sky tonight Tough as nails…
China White Lowell George I said blow away, blow away This cruel realit…
Cold Cold Cold / Tripe Face Boogie Cold, cold, cold Cold, cold, cold Freezing, it was freezing …
Cold, Cold, Cold Cold, cold, cold Cold, cold, cold Freezing it was freezing i…
Crack in Your Door Lowell George I don't even know what I did wrong But her…
Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie Growled out his commands And …
Daily Grind Barrère-Fuller-Payne Movin' round the grand design Getti…
Day or Night Day or Night -- B. Payne, Tate You can say what you…
Day Or Night (Live) You can say what you want People runnin', talkin', it's all…
Dixie Chicken I've seen the bright lights of Memphis And the Commodore…
Down Below the Borderline A side shot from south of the border Was a…
Down on the Farm They all asked about you Down on the farm The cows asked,…
Down the Road Lowell George I gave you high steppin' slippers But you sti…
Easy to Slip It's so easy to slip It's so easy to fall…
Fat Man in the Bathtub Spotcheck Billy got down on his hands and knees He said…
Feats Don't Fail Me Now -- Barrere, George, Martin Your daddy says I'm no good Your…
Feel The Groove Don't you know It's the way you go You can…
Feelin's All Gone Fuller Well you know you're kinda cold-blooded To come b…
Fool Yourself Look out child your bound to change, You can't ever stay…
Front Page News Don't it always seem to hit you Rght when you think…
Got No Shadow Take yourself you who love no one else I can…
Gringo Gringo, Southern California bound Gringo, take a stop and lo…
Hamburger Midnight Square knees was asking for a reason How can I go…
Hangin' on to the Good Times Hey old friend, it's been such a long time Since…
Hate to Lose Your Lovin' Last night I sat my baby right down And said the…
Hi Roller Hi roller and a lowball jack Stuck outside trying to truck…
I've Been the One (To the one I've been missing) (To the one I've been…
Juliette Don't sing sad songs Juliette 'Cause I heard you've been…
Keepin' Up With the Joneses Keepin' up with the Joneses is killing me Go on…
Kiss It Off One so sad, feeling's painful You can't deny, there is…
Kokomo Now, anybody ever seen her, they call her Miss Demeanor…
Let It Roll Rollin' down highway 95 Sailin' through her hometown country…
Listen To Your Heart Lookin' out on the evening light You see the lightnin'…
Lonesome Whistle I was ridin' No. 9 Heading south from Carolina I heard that…
Long Distance Love "Ah, hello. Give me missing persons" They said "What is it…
Long Time Till I Get Over You Baby what's wrong with you Have to tell ya it…
Mercenary Territory Is it the lies? Is it the style? It's a…
Missin' You Missin' You, I'm missin' you All those lovely things you…
New Delhi Freight Train Some people think that I must be crazy But my real…
Oh Atlanta They got a place down Kentucky Right down near Ohio…
Old Folks Boogie Off our rockers, actin' crazy With the right medication we w…
On Your Way Down Somewheres is sunset Since it began, it hasn't changed yet P…
One Clear Moment I see you lookin' 'round searchin' for some good times…
One Love Stand Hello! ebkkbfd interesting ebkkbfd site! I'm really like it!…
Over the Edge Well, I just don't know what to do and I…
Perfect Imperfection There's a girl standin' on a corner Watchin' love walk…
Rad Gumbo If you walk in right off the street You can take…
Red Streamliner music by Bill Payne -- lyrics by Bill Payne and Fran…
Representing the Mambo Bill Payne, Neon Park, Fred Tackett, Paul Barrere Gretta's …
Rock and Roll Doctor George-Martin There was a woman in Georgia, didn't feel j…
Rocket in My Pocket Rocket in My Pocket -- L. George My baby called me up She…
Roll Um Easy Whoa I am just a vagabond, a drifter on the…
Romance Dance Me and you, nothing to do What am I gonna do…
Sailin' Shoes -- Lowell George Lady in a turban, cocaine tree Does a danc…
Silver Screen Barrère-Payne-Tackett Every night she sits there TV blast…
Six Feet of Snow Six feet of snow coming through my radio It`s raining in…
Skin It Back Well I'm waitin' for something to take place Something to ta…
Snakes on Everything Someone looking out for me You can step right up…
Somebody's Leavin' Tell me somebody What was it like when you saw…
Spanish Moon Well the night that was high, we got into town Was…
Straight From the Heart It was a mystery, one of a kind No doubt…
Strawberry Flats Ripped off and run out of town Had my guitar…
Takin' My Time I'm just takin' my time so please don't rush me…
Teenage Nervous Breakdown Some contend that rock and roll Is bad for the the…
Teenage Warrior Barrère-Fuller-Payne-Tackett Gettin' it while you can Be…
Texas Rose Cafe Picked up on my phone in Houston Everybody answered, everybo…
Texas Twister The siren song is strong sometimes, on this Texas radio…
The Fan Bill Payne, Lowell George Heard you got an infection Just …
The Ingenue Barrère-Fuller-Payne-Tackett She ain't real friendly for …
Those Feat'll Steer Ya Wrong Sometimes Barrère-Fuller-Hayward-Payne-Tackett I was staring at mys…
Time Loves a Hero Well they say that time loves a hero But only time…
Tripe Face Boogie Tripe Face Boogie -- B. Payne, R. Hayward Well I was buffal…
Trouble She said forever's gonna be like this Class ring promise and…
Truck Stop Girl His tail-lights flickered as he pulled up to the truck…
Two Trains In 1966 I found my love In 1967 I had all…
Voices on the Wind Standing by the ocean watch it tear away the shore Glide…
Wake Up Dreaming Wake Up Dreaming -- Bill Payne, Fran Payne Maybe there's an…
Walkin' All Night Well she was plantin' her feet on the sidewalk Listenin' for…
Willin' I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow…
Woman in Love Barrère-Payne-Tackett Well she's the kind of girl that yo…
Robert Cochran
on Representing the Mambo
Heard this song right before I had to go on a buiness trip to Rio. The progression of the song up the mountainside to the dangerous favelas above the city to the isolated hidden samba clubs make this song a trip you can truly take in your mind to that place.