While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."
The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."
I`m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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Me and the boys are going to stay out late
I can't help it, it's in my bones
We'll be jammin' all night long
Gonna play up a storm, yes ma'am
We're goin' to have us a champagne jam
We're goin' to have us a champagne jam
Bring out the guitars
And let's play some blues
Don't want no whiskey
Give me some high class booze
Champ-champagne, thank you ma'am
We're going have us a champagne jam
We're going to have us a champagne jam, yeah
So let's have some first-class fun
Everybody gonna play some
Let's raise a ruckus, let's tie one on
Bring out a bottle of Dom Perignon
If they throw us in jail, we don't give a damn
Were goin' to have us a Champagne jam
So pour me some Champagne
Thank you ma'am, thank you ma'am
Were goin' to have us a Champagne jam
Were goin' to have us a Champagne jam
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What do you say, whatchoo say, woo, hoo
Thank you ma'am
The lyrics to Atlanta Rhythm Section's "Champagne Jam" describe the desire to go out and have a good time playing music, drinking champagne, and not caring about the consequences. The singer is asking their mother for leniency, as they and their friends plan to stay out late to "jam all night long." The song is about the joy and freedom of making music and enjoying the finer things in life, such as high-end champagne.
The lyrics evoke a sense of rebellion and defiance, as the singer declares that they will play music and drink champagne, even if it means getting in trouble with the law. The line "if they throw us in jail, we don't give a damn" suggests that the singer is willing to face consequences in pursuit of having a good time. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of the blues, as the singer asks for guitars to play some blues music instead of whiskey.
Overall, "Champagne Jam" is a celebration of the joys of music and the pleasures of life. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose, have fun, and not worry about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, Mama, give me a break
Asking someone for permission to have a wild night out
Me and the boys are going to stay out late
Planning to party all night with friends
I can't help it, it's in my bones
Expressing the love of music and partying innate to one's personality
We'll be jammin' all night long
Intending to play music continually for hours on end
Gonna play up a storm, yes ma'am
Promising to create a lively, fun atmosphere with music and celebration
We're goin' to have us a champagne jam
Organizing a fancy, high-class party with sparkling champagne as the drink of choice
Bring out the guitars
Asking to bring musical instruments to play together
And let's play some blues
Suggesting to play a genre of music known for its soulful and melodic sound
Don't want no whiskey
Preferring champagne over whiskey as the drink of choice for the evening
Give me some high class booze
Desiring a luxurious, high-quality beverage to fit the fancy nature of the party
Champ-champagne, thank you ma'am
Exclaiming with joy and gratitude for the preferred drink of the night
So let's have some first-class fun
Encouraging everyone to have a great time in a fancy and classy manner
Everybody gonna play some
Inviting everyone to participate in the music and celebration
Let's raise a ruckus, let's tie one on
Proposing to make noise and party hard, possibly with alcohol involved
Bring out a bottle of Dom Perignon
Requesting a specific and fancy brand of champagne to enjoy
If they throw us in jail, we don't give a damn
Not caring about consequences and willing to have a wild and fun night no matter what
Were goin' to have us a Champagne jam
Repeating the plan for a luxurious and joyful party
So pour me some Champagne
Asking for more champagne to drink and enjoy
Thank you ma'am, thank you ma'am
Expressing gratitude for being able to have a fanciful evening
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Exclaiming with excitement and energy about the party
What do you say, whatchoo say, woo, hoo
Asking rhetorically and cheering on the party and the people involved
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BUDDY BUIE, J COBB, ROBERT NIX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nick Teeter
1978 High School ARS, Boston, Frampton
I wore the grooves off this album
Listening to it today and it seems so prophetic
"I picked up the paper this morning and read all the daily blues
The world is one big tragedy, I wonder what I can do?
About all the pain and injustice, about of all of the sorrow?
We're living in a danger zone, where will all live tomorrow ?
Well I'm not gonna let it bother me tonite.....
Life on the street is a jungle, I struggle to keep up the pace
I just can't beat that old dog eat dog, the rats keep winning the rat race...
Well I'm not gonna let it bother me tonite.....
1978 2019 not much has changed, it's still the same BS
I'd rather be back in 78 , life seemed to be so much simpler...
Southern Rocker
Check out my new, improved uploads of this album added yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yITsLi9G2eQ&list=PLz6cAheObZcgMJjbZLtwiChcNp5jLNYEt
Derek Moody
How can I set up a phone interview with one of the original members of A.R.S. on my 19 year running syndicated FM radio show? ( based in Ashland Oregon)
Southern Rocker
@Derek Moody Hi Derek, They are currently touring the casino circuit. You should contact their management: Bruce Houghton bruce at skylineonline.com atlantarhythmsection.com
Jeff Smith
Thanks rocker 70s great times.
🌐~Sugar Xyler
\\ 👠 //
Anthony Jenkins
True is true
Joan 👍:‑X
One of those classic songs that when you hear it you are automatically taken back to a time that makes things seem so much better
john priest
Takes me back to being 10 years old! So much of a better time!
cedric morelle
Yeahhhh!!!👍😉
musicbearun
66 years old and still digging this song. What an awesome group!!