In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Bring It On Down To My House
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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(Come on now, bring it on down to my house, boys, right)
Bring it on down to my house honey, there ain't nobody home but me
Bring it on down to my house honey, I need your company
Tom cat sittin' on the railroad track
Well he hollered at the Mama cat, she answered back
(Oh, yes)
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
Bring it on down to my house honey, I need your company
My gal Sal, she makes good pie
I eat so much I could nearly die
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
(yes)
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
Bring it on down to my house honey, I need your company
Say old man, can ya play the fiddle
Yes, by crackies I can play a little
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
(yeah)
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
Bring it on down to my house honey, I need your company
Bot-do, noddleaten do, sh'bodleaten do, whoa
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
Oh yes babe, aint' nobody home but me
The lyrics of "Bring It on Down to My House" by Asleep at the Wheel and Willie Nelson are a light-hearted invitation to a good time. The singer asks the listener to bring themselves and whatever else they have to the singer's house because there is no one else there, and the singer requires some company. The lyrics also include some playful lines, such as a Tom cat hollering at a Mama cat, and an old man playing the fiddle. The tone of the song is fun and carefree, and the repetition of the phrase "Bring it on down to my house honey" emphasizes the central theme of the song.
The lyrics can be interpreted as the singer being lonely and seeking companionship. The playful lines about the cat and the fiddle are a nod to the idea that entertainment can be found in unexpected places, and that even simple pleasures can bring joy to someone who is feeling alone. The invitation to "bring it on down" can also be seen as a gesture of generosity, as the singer is asking others to share their company and whatever else they have with them.
Overall, "Bring It on Down to My House" is a lighthearted song that emphasizes the importance of companionship and the joy that can come from sharing a good time with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring it on down to my house honey, there ain't nobody home but me
Inviting someone over to his house when he is the only one there
Bring it on down to my house honey, I need your company
Requesting someone to keep him company
Tom cat sittin' on the railroad track
Well he hollered at the Mama cat, she answered back
Describing a playful interaction between cats
My gal Sal, she makes good pie
I eat so much I could nearly die
Talking about his love for his girlfriend's baking skills
Say old man, can ya play the fiddle
Yes, by crackies I can play a little
Asking an old man if he can play the fiddle, and the man confirming he can play a little
Bot-do, noddleaten do, sh'bodleaten do, whoa
A nonsensical phrase used to express excitement or enthusiasm
Bring it on down to my house honey, ain't nobody home but me
Repeating the invitation to come over
Oh yes babe, aint' nobody home but me
Reaffirming that there is no one else at home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB WILLS, JAMES ROBERT BOB WILLS
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