The Joker
Steve Miller Band Lyrics

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Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah
Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me Maurice
'Cause I speak of the pompatus of love a

People talk about me baby
Say I'm doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong
Well, don't you worry, baby, don't worry

'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home

'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I get my lovin' on the run
Ooh, whoo, ooh, whoo

You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
I really love your peaches
Wanna shake your tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Ooh wee baby, I'll sure show you a good time

'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I sure don't want to hurt no one

Ooh, whoo, ooh, whoo

People keep talkin' about me baby
Say I'm doin' you wrong
Well don't you worry, don't worry, no don't worry mama
'Cause I'm right here at home
You're the cutest thing I ever did see
I really love your peaches
Wanna shake your tree

Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Come on baby now, I'll show you a good time

Overall Meaning

The Steve Miller Band's song The Joker is a light-hearted tune that has become a classic rock staple. The song is about a musician who is widely known and adored by many, but he is also misunderstood and talked about behind his back. He is introduced in a few ways: some call him the space cowboy, some call him the gangster of love, and some call him Maurice because he speaks of the "pompatus of love." The latter phrase is unclear as to its meaning, but some suggest it's a misheard version of "puppetutes," a term from some old doo-wop songs.

Despite the rumors and gossip about him, the musician reassures his lover that he is not doing her wrong, as he is always at home. He describes himself as a picker, grinner, lover, and sinner. He plays his music in the sun, and he is a joker, smoker, and midnight toker. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, but the tone is light and harmless. The musician is simply enjoying his life and the attention he receives, and he wants to share his good vibes with the world.

Overall, The Joker is a song about a joyful and carefree musician who is confident in himself, his music, and his lover. The lyrics are playful, suggestive, and humorous, but the tone is lighthearted and harmless. The song has become a classic rock staple, beloved by generations of fans and often played at parties, weddings, and other celebratory events.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah
I am sometimes referred to as a space cowboy.

Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me a gangster of love.

Some people call me Maurice
I am sometimes called by the name Maurice.

'Cause I speak of the pompatus of love
I am known for discussing the pompatus of love.

People talk about me baby
People often speak about me.

Say I'm doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong
They accuse me of doing you wrong.

Well, don't you worry, baby, don't worry
But don't worry, my love.

'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home
I am currently at home with you, my love.

'Cause I'm a picker
I am a skilled guitar player.

I'm a grinner
I am a happy person.

I'm a lover
I am a passionate lover.

And I'm a sinner
I have also committed some sins.

I play my music in the sun
I enjoy playing my music in the sunlight.

I'm a joker
I enjoy joking around and making people laugh.

I'm a smoker
I am someone who smokes cigarettes.

I'm a midnight toker
I often smoke marijuana late at night.

I get my lovin' on the run
I tend to be a bit of a ladies' man.

You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
I find you to be incredibly attractive.

I really love your peaches
I am particularly fond of your body.

Wanna shake your tree
I would love to have sexual relations with you.

Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
We have a very lovey-dovey relationship.

Ooh wee baby, I'll sure show you a good time
I promise to make our time together enjoyable, my love.

I sure don't want to hurt no one
I don't want to hurt anybody, my love.

People keep talkin' about me baby
People are always talking about me, my love.

Say I'm doin' you wrong
They say that I'm not treating you well.

Well don't you worry, don't worry, no don't worry mama
But please don't worry, my love.

'Cause I'm right here at home
I am here with you.

You're the cutest thing I ever did see
As I said before, you are incredibly attractive.

Come on baby now, I'll show you a good time
Let's have some fun together, my love.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ahmet Ertegun, Eddie Curtis, Steve Miller

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@klyvemurray

3y↑2

@@theodoreritola9758
The fuckwit "producer" known as Mark Ronson has fucking autotuned
John Lennon's vocals!!

Let's get a local house painter to touch up the Mona Lisa!!

Or better still..

Get some studio musicians to re-record the entire Beatles catalogue.
After all, their tracks were recorded on shitty analogue tape!!

Maybe Mark Ronson could adjust the tempo on some of the
'slower' tracks...FFS!!

.

@dheyvao_silva

2y↑23

Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah
Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me Maurice
'Cause I speak of the pompatus of love

People talk about me baby
Say I'm doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong
Well, don't you worry, baby, don't worry
'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home

'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I sure don't want to hurt no one
I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I get my lovin' on the run
Ooh, whoo, ooh, whoo

You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
I really love your peaches
Wanna shake your tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Ooh wee baby, I'll sure show you a good time

'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I get my lovin' on the run
I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I sure don't want to hurt no one
Ooh, whoo, ooh, whoo

People keep talkin' about me baby
Say I'm doin' you wrong
Well don't you worry, don't worry, no don't worry mama
'Cause I'm right here at home
You're the cutest thing I ever did see
I really love your peaches
Wanna shake your tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Come on baby now, I'll show you a good time

All comments from YouTube:

@tintin_bs5826

2w↑188

Thanks NYT, for picking such a well known song for one of your categories.

@MrDoubleG16

2w↑6

purp squad

@Feodoric

2w↑2

💪💪💪

@brenamagdalena11

2w↑4

Right? For once, I actually got purple on my first try. Came here because I haven't listened to this song in forever. Love it.

@MrLala12321

2w↑3

First time I got a purple connection first haha

@shannonemert

2w↑3

I just finished and I had to look this song up. Memories come pouring in.

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@ashleycalmell1563

2w↑371

whose here cuz connections lol <3

@kimberlyreid2485

2w↑8

🙋‍♀️hi, it’s me.

@NoctiiN

2w↑1

not me

@itzzachygaming9939

2w↑8

I have never heard of this song in my life

@dmandos

2w↑3

I am 😂

@linvilleyoung2986

2w↑3

Me LMFAO

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@Lommy9999

2w↑24

NYT Connections made me want to listen.

@Themaddprof

44w↑72

Any 70s child who was anywhere near a radio will smile upon hearing this one.

@euniceveloso2954

23w↑4

True 😅

@skiphouston7392

Amen

@quique7764

4y↑4.5K

This song was so ahead of its time. I think if it was released today it would still smash.

@marcinjankowski4432

4y↑103

I hear it pretty often on the radio lately, was sure it's a 2019/2020 song. Same with Herman's Hermits No milk today.

@quique7764

4y↑38

@@marcinjankowski4432 I was not into this kind of music when I was younger somehow I thought I was betraying my preferred genre as ridiculous as that sounds but a friend played me a remake of this song by Everclear & since then I've loved exploring new & old music.

@grandroofing1604

4y↑46

Timeless

@Luke-tv7rv

4y↑90

Not really the point of your comment but I always assumed it came out in the 90s, so when I found it it was early 70s I was so shocked

@randombotdude2083

4y↑21

It definitely wouldn’t, but I get what ur trying to say. I’d love it, but they just wouldn’t care cuz rock n roll is starting to die.

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@leftylizard9085

3y↑2.2K

What a nice, relaxing song after a long day of living in a society.

@IowanMatthew683

3y↑5

Is that a Mosley reference, good sir?

@sidvicious4760

3y↑24

We live in a society...

@nikm2089

3y↑12

We live in a period

@leslierobertson4734

3y↑1

Amen, bro

@hypehky5326

3y↑7

The best society in the world that is, westernized capitalism

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@ginkevitch

1y↑313

“I really love your peaches, wanna shake your tree” is probably one of the coolest song lyrics I’ve heard in my life

@sheapablo397

1y↑7

I find myself singing this part all the time to myself lol

@jackieguccione94

51w↑13

Sex related?

@KratomFlavoredAdidas

50w↑7

After midnight
We're gonna let it all hang out
After midnight
Gonna shake your tambourine
After midnight, it's gonna be peaches and cream hmm
We're gonna cause talk and suspicion
Give an exhibition
Find out what it is all about

@Musicalfan69420

47w↑5

@@jackieguccione94 likely

@colebedwards251

47w↑7

The Clovers '58 song Lovey Dovey ... Just over a decade before, The Joker...

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@poloniny1000

17w↑240

"The Joker" is one of those songs that never get old.

@readinzession1308

13w

JOE COCKER ANOTHER BAD BOY

@adamrohdin4037

10w↑3

Gold doesnt get old !

@toshaday2547

8w↑1

For real

@dylansmith5214

It gets annoying

@adamrohdin4037

@@dylansmith5214 youre annoying

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@Barcrest

4y↑2.6K

Funny how songs come back into your head at the strangest times.

@frawolfhd1490

4y↑42

Like to me, at 6 am in the morning

@BlindGuardian.Ssj2

4y↑24

Its called getting older

@thisguy8916

3y↑35

Like when you're smokin' some good weed & vibin'

@BlindGuardian.Ssj2

3y↑17

@@thisguy8916 everyday i smoke weed dude hahaha

@thisguy8916

3y↑14

@@BlindGuardian.Ssj2 I remember days in my twenties when I'd be out of cigarettes but still have smoke. I can remember entire summers smokin' & doing stuff like fishing & playing disc golf. Even had certain holes where you knew people smoked & you'd chill out and smoke with whoever else was in the know & would bullshit around for a time. Good times.

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@teresahooks3746

2y↑908

This song took me back to 1977 and laying by the pool in a bikini with a good summer read and my portable radio blasting and drenched in suntan oil and my sister on the lounge chair next to mine . Good memories. We're both grandmother's now and I sang this song with my six year old granddaughter three days ago while baking cookies. Thank you Steve Miller band. Good times then and now.

@Coleswindell562

2y↑11

Hello. How are you doing today? Thanks so much for your love and support 🎸🎶

@michaelmcmillan7458

1y↑10

Lovely story. Thanks for sharing. ❤

@brianfrihart5043

1y↑22

You just made my day. And it was already a good one. Randomly reading this was the cherry on top. Cheers to 1977 and being grandparents, baking cookies with them and passing on great tunes and memories to her. She’ll never forget it.

@jeraldsteve956

1y↑5

thats beautiful

@ultimatemagic2125

1y↑10

Amazing....only the body grows older, the mindset stays young. Keep singing Teresa!

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@lindakambara9005

15w↑40

I'm 73 years old. I woke up this morning with this song in my head. Just had to play it. ❤❤ ❤❤

@Penelopesyoutube

12w

I do that too !! My neighbors love it !!😅

@Cobra44Magnum

19w↑105

Still loving this song after all these decades. Keep on rockin' us, Steve!

@CB3Music

18w↑5

Great music lives forever!

@SUGAR_XYLER

13w↑1

50 year star award 🌟

@scottklocke891

11w

First heard at 14 before I became a midnight toker😂!❤

@debbiestan2578

L8o9koi8oh@@CB3Music

@hamishmcdog48

3y↑371

That lefty bass player was kicking some ass.

@seamus2112ophelan

3y↑15

Sure was, that’s a badass groove

@dr.know-it-all5148

3y↑24

Gerald Johnson

@LocalRetroGamer

3y↑2

There are children here doofus

@hamishmcdog48

3y↑7

They will probably like his playing also so I wouldn’t kick them out.

@passion4purple399

3y↑3

Agreee!!!!!!

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@perspellman

3y↑831

This must be the coolest song of all time. Still it's being played at parties, no matter what age people are, and it's a favorite among troubadours.

@lilpoohbear653

3y↑28

been listening to this song for over 40 years...never gets old

@charliemanning4296

2y↑10

This will never die.love it.40 plus years of this one.memories.

@kevinspy3127

2y↑9

I want to know what parties you go to, coz the parties I did never had any good music

@perspellman

2y↑8

@@kevinspy3127 - Too many poor DJs pumping techno beats. I hang with good folks in Norway, and just about every troubadour I know plays the song.

@coudgeb

2y↑7

Heard this song at 15 and well 30 yrs later it’s still at my top favs

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@reginarhue5769

1y↑282

What I love about my African American parents is that they believed in listening to all kinds of music and not just R&B. Back when I was 10 years old, my parents bought an 8-track of the Steve Miller Band. My brother, sister, and I listened to all of the songs on that 8-Track continuously, but The Joker was our favorite. Kudos to this band for making such awesome music that has transcended time. Here I am, 55 years old, and I thought about this song, and I had to hear it. Thanks to YouTube and technology for allowing us to relive a great part of our childhood through music, movies, and videos.

@RayJackson88

1y↑10

You just had to make it about race...

@dkjazzz

1y↑11

Amen brother ! Music has no color 💥

@mercywilliams2698

1y↑2

Beautiful!

@dntskdnttll

1y↑30

@@RayJackson88Actually, it was about how their parents DIDN’T make it about race. But I’m sure that goes right over the head of someone with the dogwhistle “88” tacked onto the end of the username…. You’re not slick, troll.

@jackieguccione94

51w

Always about color do i say that when i listen to African American music no same story all the time and my best friend is black grow up

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@tuckercoyer3598

2w↑67

POV: You're listening because of the April 13th Connections

@brianmckee2267

2w↑1

Stuck in my head all day now

@pekboldizsar

Yupppp ❤❤❤❤

@user-cc3jt2jo2t

Yep

@DerrickHF

100%

@FinaldontasyJr

Right here! ✋️

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@barbarawood4332

3y↑279

God I miss the '70's. So much brilliant music and we took it all for granted.

@tom.hoffmann6585

3y↑2

Yes Barbara 😁

@TheRetirednavy92

3y↑8

plus we were young

@theodoreritola9758

3y↑5

YEP SURE DID And yes it was the best EVEEEEEER AND i dont give a sht what MILLENINALS Think the fn auto tune puppets

@klyvemurray

3y↑2

@th.burggraf7814

2y↑8

I miss the 70s too. Back then I could eat as much as I wanted without getting fatter. 😀

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@_am.ber_

2y↑697

My dad and I used to sing this song when I was a little girl while making omelets in the kitchen. Maybe not the most appropriate song for a 6 year old to sing, but I loved it. I miss him so much.

@myloveforlifepassioncorder236

2y↑35

My Dad showed me great music like this and in days like today at age 34 I appreciate great music like this. Takes you right back to that moment. So let’s be grateful for those moments.

@user-itsnotwhouthink

2y↑13

I can relate completely. 💖

@_am.ber_

2y↑4

@@user-itsnotwhouthink 🖤

@gormanspacemarine

2y↑3

❤

@_am.ber_

2y↑3

@@gormanspacemarine 🖤

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@eddyvillegas1038

1y↑50

"Really Love your Peaches want to shake your tree". Love this line

@ely_oh

3y↑510

A song released in 1973 that sounded like it's from the 1990s. Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" truly is ahead of its time.

@peter1mckinnon655

2y↑31

truly. till bout 5yrs ago I thought I swore it was a late 90's hit

@tacticalenough6334

2y↑6

@@peter1mckinnon655 wow. Yeah that’s me right now.

@matthewhill222

2y↑6

thanks for making me feel old people...LOL

@twoicecreams.

2y↑10

I thought that it was Sublime at first!

@markcf83

2y↑3

Released in 1990 and made number one in the UK.

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@alexandradixon3775

3y↑98

four dudes, standing there, making great music. no choreography, no rehearsed dance moves, just - fabulous.

@bisounours7377

1y↑1

Comme quoi on peut faire de la bonne musique sans en faire trop.

@Marklovesdrama

1y↑2

There is something more personal about someone just singing / playing.

@lisarichards6687

1y↑4

TALENT!!! Not all the theatrics, flash & glitter, (auto tune!).. Pure God-given talent!

@bignah139

1y↑28

One of the many reasons why I’m so appreciative of Atlantic City NJ in the early 70’s not having a black radio station. I was open to SO MANY artist that widened and deepened my musical palate. Steve Miller, Steely Dan, Manfred Mann, Starlight Vocal Band, The Bee Gees, Aerosmith, Barry Manilow, Blue Oyster Cult, Boston, 10cc, Pablo Cruise etc etc so very grateful for my non biased upbringings. I’m a better man, singer songwriter for it.
I love music !!!! ✌🏿✊🏿🙏🏿🖤

@RTS907

12w↑1

I love your choices in music 🎼! 💕

@booyakabooyakasha

4w↑1

Bro, you're lucky to be able to enjoy these genres. Coz you have great taste my friend!!

@sls1776

1y↑166

My parents played this song when I was a kid and I absolutely love it. I'm 34 and my 3 girls get listen to Steve Miller on our car rides or when I'm cooking. Keep on playing the good tunes and passing along the music legends. ❤

@Coleswindell562

Hello. How are you doing today? Thank you so much for your love and support ❤🎸

@michellewatters1386

41w↑2

Wel I listend when I was 16, I'm now 65 😅🎉

@michellewatters1386

39w↑2

Great education for the kids, Every now or then I let my son hear a blast from the past.

@Maldoror200

33w

@michellewatters1386 ..Hmmm.., Beautiful inside, & no doubt, without as well..🎵✌️😉

@nicpunish3958

4y↑162

Wasn’t even born when this song was made yet feels like a forever song.

@aaryan4323

4y↑263

Fire Force bought me here! Not disappointed.

@edgarrangel9838

4y↑16

I was looking for this comment. Joker #1

@MauEs22

4y↑10

@Guadalupe Blanco the character named Joker sang some parts of the song.

@edgarrangel9838

4y↑9

@Guadalupe Blanco There's a character in Fire Force named Joker and he was singing parts of this song in the most recent episode.

@giacomop4486

4y↑5

Yeap
me too

@leni6555

4y↑2

Samee XD

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@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs

6w↑12

50 years and still a classic tune

@harro16

1y↑59

Still a fantastic toon, 50 years on. 💜💜💜

@concorde2003

1y↑8

Tune.

@MrJackrockerman

50w

Cartoon?

@qmoorman

4y↑465

Why is this song so good. Makes me feel like I loved another life I'm the 70s.

@aprillee1594

3y↑6

That is the result of using Google Voice Text for comments.

@dgh25

3y↑1

What?

@lds251

3y↑2

We all did....

@justindickens3786

3y↑1

@Quentin Moorman Check out what I posted. It may help explain that why attraction.

@lol-zp1ps

3y↑7

Because music now is trash. And before any boomer comments I'm 30

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@johnhares4770

4y↑26

The bass player. Needs to be the rock n roll hall of fame. And Steve Miller

@UBZUKki

4y↑1

No doubt

@shanghaibricks3300

4y↑1

Keep on rockin' me Baby.

@Mr.White10-65

3y↑1

They were inducted in 2016. Gerald Johnson is his name.

@ryescott7263

2y↑64

Song isn't going anywhere, it'll always be a classic

@dannytass9138

16w↑14

One of the most underrated singer and guitar players of all time,

@sirdragonpm

4y↑372

Takes me back to the 70s when music was so good.. Thank you Steve

@frederikjensen193

4y↑12

Wow someone who actually remembers the 70's, impressive. I cant even remember what day it is.

@FU05241960

4y↑5

If you can remember it you weren't there.

@x00p3

4y↑3

@@frederikjensen193 Joe Biden?

@bobpierce115

4y↑5

@@FU05241960 That's not necessarily true. I was 12-22 years old, and remember them QUITE well, thank you very much.

@ruok6506

4y↑4

Music will always be good what you hear on the radio isnt always the best so just explore it

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@prathameshacharya9739

3y↑82

That guitar whistle is just on point!

@KRGraphicsCG

29w↑2

That's what it's called? It sounds AWESOME

@girlthewonderdog8763

30w↑11

...STEVE MILLER MUST BE IN HIS 80'S...WOW !!!

@stellacarrier8341

1y↑35

The Joker by Steve Miller Band is a superb classic rock love song, the smooth vocals and alluring music flow together seamlessly

@narigon3942

2y↑74

On the morning of January 7th, 1974, when I arrived into this world, in Los Angeles, this was the #1 hit! 🃏 🎸 🎭

@scottradien2337

1y↑2

It’s 04/13/2023. And happy birthday ❤

@allen73RMX

48w↑1

i was born with the joker album in october 1973 album, only 3 months before you !

@DonTheMoron716

36w↑1

My birthday is also 1/07/1974! My father was also born on January 7th!

@michaelzills6963

10w

Jan 12, 1974 ya beat me

@susanbelton6283

32w↑132

I just saw Steve miller in concert tonight. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. He turns 80 next month and he sounds as good as ever. This song was definitely a highlight of the night.

@autumnsmom1117

32w↑5

Have always enjoyed Steve Miller and The Band. I'm glad you had an enjoyable time.

@thomasburk9643

31w↑3

I just seen him last week in Berkeley... It was beyond great

@kss8866

30w↑1

Where

@ST-xx9rt

30w

I was lucky enough to be a teen in the 70's. Saw the at summer fest in Milwaukee 2-3 years in a row. The most consistent stag show of any band at the time. Wish the had more live albums. Grand funk railroad, dr. Hook, many great and affordable shows in those days

@petercontomanolis848

30w↑3

Saw him a few weeks ago, at Jones beach ny venue, just awesome

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@jaelynnoliphant5506

4y↑142

the whistle with the guitar is
i m m a c u l a t e ...hits different everytime

@aaryhanasingh

so sexy

@1nation919

Who is the main singer here??

@nyelaadams3749

@@1nation919 Steve miller

@juleenrustan3804

@@1nation919 Steve Miller

@trylius

frrr

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@user-ce8rh4qk8l

2w↑6

This is gonna be on tomorrow's connections, heed my words

@MrJamieMurph4141969

9w↑3

Happy belated 50th anniversary to this song, it was released in January 1974! It’s leap year day 2024 as I post this comment. This song made the top ten songs of 1974, In addition to “Sweet Home Alabama”(Lynryd Sknryd), “I can Help”(Billy Swan), “Bennie and the Jets,”(Elton John), and Grand Funks cover version of Loco motion. May this song live in for another 50 years!!!

@hotfightinghistory9224

2y↑36

I've heard this song hundreds of times in my 45 years of life, and this is the first time I've seen Steve's face :)

@galilalexandro4392

3y↑109

One of the greatest songs ever

@Mark-td5ux

52w↑10

This man is down home funk incarnate.

@brianjackson6472

1y↑8

Love that slide man

@gormanspacemarine

2y↑26

The most inconspicuous rock n roller ever. This guy should have been HEAPS more famous than he ever was. A real icon in my book of fame.

@wylierichardson-tu6zs

11w

Well, his 'greatest hits' album has sold pretty well over the years. His tunes are often used in TV ads. He is pretty far from 'anonymous'.

@irocket100xs

3y↑57

Steve Miller was 15 when he had his 1st performance with the band and they started for none other than Chuck Berry for $50. He told Dan Rathers he was so excited to open for Chuck Berry he would have done it for free. Imagine Miller for Berry, what a combo.

@SJSUPhil

28w↑22

Happy 80th Birthday Steve. You're an amazing musician. 🎸 Keep rockin'!

@hernansalcedo1

27w↑3

Happy birthday Steve Miller even though it's one day after your birthday 🎂!!!!!! Your tune THE JOKER is amazingly GOOD!!!!!! And is the happy ending of Mike Myers Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake THE LOVE GURU movie. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

@nonondriessen

26w↑3

Thank you for mentioning this. I'm happy to read he's still rocking.

@Indyla96

2w↑15

Ny times connections brought me here lol

@lindaway5889

4y↑108

I was a teenager in the 70's. My mom and dad hated the music, but I loved it. It was and still is a lot of fun to listen to. It brings back great memories, too. Thanks, Steve Miller!

@vanpearsall7925

3y↑4

Go1976

@Coleswindell562

2y↑1

Hello. How are you doing today? Thank you so much for your love and support🎸🎶❤️

@paulintro2568

1y↑1

Me to my parents hated rock but loved chet Atkins n the likes go figure? Ma still kicking @ 90 I jam this she loves it now 😅

@JeremiahLVB

2y↑12

Blues Skies and Golden Sunshine— all along the Way.

@Carlparishhonda

1y↑4

This brings me memories of the early 1970s. The 1950s, 60s and 1970s are my favorites decades growing up in Chicago.

@Coleswindell562

Hello. How are you doing today? Thank you so much for your love and support ❤🎸

@Larry-qz3es

6w↑19

2024 and I still groovin to this tune.

@elgatoconmota1320

3y↑62

I like the way he stares at the camera like "yea u like what u see baby?" Haha when he does those sound effects on the guitar with his sliding pinky

@bethanymiller1733

3y↑3

😂😂😂🤣🤣

@LeahInAnotherLife

3y↑1

🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for pointing that out!

@elgatoconmota1320

@@LeahInAnotherLife lmaoo am i really the only one who noticed that??

@dr.know-it-all5148

He wrote and played this song for many many years before became a hit

@waynemacomson6448

Private viewings

@terrycater4716

2y↑9

THE BASS PLAYER IS REALLY GREAT. NOT ONLY IS HE A LEFTY, BUT HE IS PLAYING THE BASS UPSIDE DOWN AND HE ALSO HASN’T CHANGED THE STRINGS AROUND EITHER

@cynthiacupler8005

1y↑3

So proud to say, that my Son Thomas,did Spotlight for, Steve Miller,at Red Rocks, Morrison Colorado.❤

@cynthiacupler8005

46w

@Greg Normal Hi Greg, well I do like The Steve Miller band, but no I'm not a fan. I like John Forgerty.😁

@leahplyler

1y↑5

This is the sexiest song I've ever heard!!! Love it!!!

@richardromero2707

4y↑18

Back in the 70s me and my friends use to ride around drinking beer smoking weed listening to Steve Miller, let me go back

@brdobie

4y↑85

Video quality looking better than ever!

@sammas3900

1y↑21

I was searching for this song for years and I've finally found it. I remember hearing it on the radio when I was little and maybe even guitar hero. I'm glad I found it

@mccallosone4903

23w

shouldve asked anyone over 35

@narigon3942

16w↑8

THE song that was the #1 hit in the country, on January 7, 50 years ago, when I arrived into this world. A rainy morning in Los Angeles, California. Thank you SM for your music!
🃏 🎸 🎶 ☀️ 🍑 🍑

@jameslye9350

3y↑29

The everlasting guitar whistle...Never to be equaled...Rock on

@ginaiozzo793

AMAZING SONG. BRINGS BACK WONDER MEMORIES 🤘🤘🤘

@jameslye9350

No argument from me. These were very special wonderful memories and shock of shocks I did inhale. Thanks and keep rockin'

@dheyvao_silva

2y↑23

@acucenafreitas2892

52w↑2

A very important part of a song... lyrics❤

@markbuckley5397

46w↑15

I saw Steve Miller, the greatest missing band on my concert resume, on the water in Southie, circa 2004. He had the entire original cast on stage, including the crazy old hippie who banged on bongos and shook his tambourine and howled at the appropriate moment. I love that guy. The entire evening was one of unbridled spiritual joy. It is one of the great memories of my life. Thank you, Steve Miller. Dance dance dance, just like your grandpa. He lived to 92, and then some.

@yessir5510

50w↑5

Steve Miller rocked the 70’s… The younger generations will never know the thrill of music coming at you over the radio…

@PHXkeii

4y↑151

I’m a midnight thinker
I’m a smoker
Joker da..

@freshmemedoinker7690

4y↑1

GOAT

@palashkuche2278

3y↑1

I see you came from "There" as well

@MrLuminouso

3y↑1

midnight toker....you know marijuana...come on??? it was the 70s' man!!!! might've been before my time but from observation it was great times.... much better than today's demographic of society across the globe....

@andreelg9332

midnight toker*

@TheBlackLodger

4y↑303

When you bring me out, can you introduce me as Joker?

@ominousonyx

4y↑16

this song ironicly came on while i was on my way to see Joker

@leahdorothy

4y↑13

can you guys stop making every damn comment section about that movie

@FU05241960

Here's another Joker song for yous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsW28Gz27ZE

@thinnerclover7669

4y↑2

L no

@johnspinelli9396

4y↑4

I'm surprised they didn't add this song in the movie

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@AubMar

14w↑4

CLASSIC, one of the BEST, nobody else could do it like this, Its his track. Thanks Steve!

@deathboy126

46w↑5

Nikola Jokic: Cause I'm a Joker, I'm a smoker, I'm an NBA Champion

@peregrinefalcon54

46w

Hahaha 😄🏆

@christianmprost98

4y↑19

This style and attitude needs to make a comeback.

@jjsteel43

I agree

@carnisa8492

4y↑2.4K

No Nudity
No Drugs
No Cars
No Diamonds
No Expensive Watches

This is my current life situation, please help .

@dsgaming731

4y↑45

Lmao

@angelr.7754

4y↑90

My man. Dude. what is there to complain? Keep on rocking on, because whatever it is you are looking for you will find. Listen to the jams while you're still breathing and keep your faith until the end.

@ryantaylor7104

4y↑15

U suck

@byronbenguche

4y↑15

Ok boomer

@ThaHandyMan

4y↑37

You only need drugs 😁

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@WilliamMarkovitch-qk4ej

43w↑1

Steve Miller band lived!!!!!!!!and lived.
Pure 1970s.

@bennyjacobo1977

44w↑1

Man Steve Miller it still on top of world

@dwaynewladyka577

4y↑40

I'm a longtime fan of the Steve Miller Band. I saw them twice live.

@gijo777

4y↑1

Same

@gijo777

4y↑3

I saw him in lake Tahoe twice and the area has very high altitude so Steve struggled to sing and he had to go back stage and use an oxygen machine. This was this year and last year and I don't know if he was struggling due to the altitude but I hope that's all it is because I don't want him to completely lose his voice.

@rochlukas7991

4y↑1

You guys are so lucky to lived these good years I was born in 1998 and it look way better back then

@gijo777

4y↑3

@@rochlukas7991 I was born 2003 lol

@shinyoneincarnate5565

4y↑2

Saw Steve, in the late 1970s, play outside for about 45 people in the city of his birth, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Steve was really stoked, & came back for a total of 17 on-cores. The Milwaukee Journal reported Steve had played in every city, he had ever lived in, (Dallas, Madison, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, & now Milwaukee. Steve received "The Key to the City" from each mayor in those places. Steve excitedly called his mom to tell her about this. (She lived in Milwaukee at the time). One of the BEST concerts in my memory of multitudes.

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@justasmalltowngirl9430

3y↑14

I miss my dad goofing around singing this song and others, dancing around the house.
This song is bittersweet memories for me.

@DawnPlyler

38w↑2

I think this is one of the sexiest songs ever written!

@richardappiah8815

39w↑14

I am too old now, but this classic track still remains one hell of a track. Steve and the gang keep on trucking. We are going to rock on !!

@mars-lpv3458

3y↑59

Makes me happy every time I hear it. . Pure magic.

@flintsky7706

3y↑324

Steve Miller looks nothing like how his voice sounds..

@ryancannon4110

3y↑11

@Flint Sky His voice reminds me of Owen Wilson from the early 2000s.

@dr.know-it-all5148

3y↑8

yea he forgot to say he likes hamburgers and ice cream shakes

@bangbangcabrera

3y↑16

@@GroovySquiddo funny, i was picturing a long haired dude with a beard

@galilalexandro4392

3y↑13

I actually expected him looking like this

@LibertyPatriot-zu6py

3y↑5

I agree! I never knew what he looked like back in the day, now he looks like the character “gopher smith” on the tv show (The Love Boat) 😂

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@christianvictor827

39w↑4

Steve Miller: "Some call me the gangster of love."
Rest of Steve Miller Band: "Nobody calls him that."

@rkd80

2w↑10

Nyt connections brought me here.

@johnselwynjones2506

3y↑44

Can’t believe how long ago this was. Got up this morning and just had to play it. Still the original vinyl I bought at the time. It’s set me up for the day. Thanks Steve 👍

@amberhall8613

3y↑207

2021 and still loving this song. It came about around 20 years before I was even born!❤️💕

@nikavelithawhitepantha333

3y↑4

Its definitely 1 of my favorites glad to see this song still continuing thru the generations. #ATC333 #KARMA #Yellow_Jacket_333 #Nikaveli_ThaWhitePantha_333

@johannespontasch1135

2y↑3

How about 40 years, times ha

@Coleswindell562

2y↑1

Hello. How are you doing today? Thanks so much for your love and support 🎸🎶

@SwitchShmup

47w

2023

@eliasperez9975

43w

I was a teen when this song came out and it was great to listen to.

@phoebelyn.13

47w↑5

This is my mom & my dad's song, 23 year's later & they still kind love each other!

@livviepayne8849

8w↑134

Still listening in 2024. 😊

@albertoalcazarrodriguez6673

5w↑4

Love you❤

@robertmangum8598

5w↑4

Me too nothing like classic rock I grew up on this shit

@USA24541

5w↑7

It’s only been 51 years, still sounds great.

@marysalisbury9270

5w↑2

Me too😂

@bulldawg7232

Me too. And now we know this guy obviously has Narstisic Personality Disorder

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@d.brownjr.4845

3y↑5

Brings back so many memories, it makes me wanna get in the old 71 ford truck. Find a old dirt road with the cooler in the back, go to the creek. Have a blast with my old friends. Being 55 now looking back. That was fun. Wet my hair back put shades on just call me the breeze.

@user-hr1cb6wx9d

3y↑37

I’m 16 years old and this is definitely my favorite song of all time. I just find the song so relatable and no matter how much I listen to it, it never gets old. Thank you Steve Miller Band!

@daghaslemo8881

3y↑3

Good to hear. I am 68 and from Norway. Been one of my favourite songs for decades!

@vdkylo7251

3y↑2

@@daghaslemo8881 You are a true fan!

@LuckyTown77

3y↑4

I think I was 15 when this song hit. A girl in our school was kicked out of class for singing the "love your peaches" part in class to a teacher. Still funny.

@joana6191

3y↑2

You have a great taste for music!

@eliasperez9975

43w

@@LuckyTown77 I tip my hat to the girls who got suspended for singing such a great song.

@ricou3773

1y↑7

The voice of the singer & the moaning of his guitar mingle in a most delicate fashion

@annstanley6201

44w↑4

Cheeky, fun, original... Great singalong by hugely underrated musician 💜🙋🏼‍♀️🦘

@alanrogs3990

2y↑4

That pocket on the bass player's turtleneck really completes the look.

@TREEHUGGAH1

4y↑48

MUCH RESPECT and thank you steve miller.

@fuzzy8593

2y↑5

My first girlfriend (when I was 16) introduced me to The Steve Miller Band and this album in 1997. This was our song for sure. We may have taken separate paths in life but I still appreciate her for sharing this with me. Thank you Becky.

@andrewyachovitz6749

51w↑11

One of the best songs ever made 🔥🤙

@Deedee-ee1sg

4y↑22

So good to hear this again after many years! Always loved this song! Gotta love a bit of STEVE MILLER.

@Coleswindell562

2y↑1

Hello. How are you doing today? Thanks so much for your love and support 🎸🎶

@billyparks775

3y↑15

This song takes me back to playing Lego rock band on the wii, the nostalgia is real, have a blessed day everyone ❤️

@jacobcastillo277

makes me want my Bruno mauriseo jacket back

@UBZUKki

1y↑15

One of the coolest pieces of music ever....
Love it.💥💥💥💥💥💥

@michaelulbricht9438

3y↑20

Some songs are classics when you first hear them; this is one of them. Moved Steve to superstar status & rightly so!

@juliancamilotorresblanco8306

4y↑41

Esta canción es una cura para el alma. Ha salvado vidas, mi vida...........

@simontemplar404

51w↑7

I had forgotten how magnificent Steve Miller's songs are. Look for the ballads on his earlier records if you want a chill Sunday morning. A++

@neilpeace7734

2y↑13

I remember how popular the song was at the time but you can see they are all polished and stylish performers with bags of charisma too. I agree this is a timeless classic and very easy to listen to. 🙂

@neilpeace7734

Ha, as if by wiki magic ... "a song by the Steve Miller Band from their 1973 album The Joker. Released as a single in October 1973, the song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1974 and reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands. More than 16 years later, in September 1990, "The Joker" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks after being used in "Great Deal", a Hugh Johnson-directed television advertisement for Levi's, thus holding the record for the longest gap between transatlantic chart-toppers .... English musician Fatboy Slim covered "The Joker" and released it as a single on February 28, 2005.[3] This version reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart and number 29 in Ireland.[4][5] " So there we go.