Alan Mirikitani has written songs for Lonnie Brooks, Tinsley Ellis and Ruth Brown, who won a Grammy with his song "Too Little, Too Late." He also delivered several songs to films and TV shows.
Raw, their latest album, is a masterpiece. "Road to Ruin" is a little reminiscent of the boogie of ZZ Top. "Cross the Water" (with Kellie Rucker) and "Just For Fun" are ballads and "Stop Talkin' That Way" is a Texas Blues in the tradition of Steve Ray Vaughan.
"At Ten She's Two" is rock 'n' roll, "Chicken Head" and "It's Hard to Please a Woman" are rock songs and "What's Come Over You" reminds me of the swamp blues like Slim Harpo did and last but not least a gospel tune, "Mary Don't You Weep."
BB Chung King & The Buddaheads
BB Chung King & The Buddaheads are back on the LA scene after returning from a tour of Asia and the U.S. Taking a year and a half off, Alan Mirikitani (aka BB Chung King) established his own 24 track recording studio “Dawghouse Studios” in Burbank California.
BB’s music is a mix of roots rock with a blues base. BB has always claimed blues to be his first love, but comes from a generation that loves to rock. Their first CD “Blues Had A Baby”, was released in 1994 on RCA/BMB and received generous support from radio fans. If you have to categorize the music, it is somewhere between newer artists Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Blues Travelers. But make no mistake, BB Chung King & The Buddaheads are the original LA version!
BB keeps quite busy with the Buddaheads, but also finds time to write, record and produce music for other artists. BB has written songs for blues legends such as Lonnie Brooks, Tinsley Ellis and recently helped Ruth Brown receive a Grammy for her performance of his song “Too Little, Too Late”. Then he produced, wrote, engineered and played on B.J. Sharp’s Grammy nominated CD “Never Felt No Blues”. Her CD reached number 4 in the charts in Europe, without being issued there!
You can also hear the Buddaheads paying tribute to Lowell George. Together with Eddie Money, they perform the title track to the tribute album titled “Rock and Roll Doctor” (a song which appears as a bonus track on the Buddaheads “Live Japan” CD).
“Play Hard”, the third full length album, was released in Japan by Kiagan Records. Here in the US, the band is negotiating a new contract and distribution deal. To please the demand of the rest of their fans around the world, they have added some recent songs and the now re-titled, selfmanufactured limited edition CD “In The Mirror”, is available and will no doubt become a collectors item.
“Go For Broke” is a breathtaking collection of Rockin’ Blues and power packed ballads. “More great Buddaheads music” you say? Yeap. These songs, and many of their other of their tunes can be heard.
Website: Welcome to Buddaheads dot com
RIP Alan Mirikitani
The blues lost another great blues/rock guitar player when Alan Mirikitani died of a heart attack in the recording studio last weekend.
Alan was known to many as BB Chung King, and his band BB Chung King & The Screaming Buddaheads has been a fixture in the LA Area since the 1980s when I can remember first seeing them.
I’ve seen Alan many times as he has played Arcadia Blues Club which is fairly nearby.
Alan was always a gentleman to me and the other blues players in the area. When I was young and new to the area we used to converse via email periodically and he was always helpful.
Alan will surely be missed in my area, and likely in yours as well. So today I pay a tribute to Alan and if you’ve never heard his music I hope you’ll take some time to listen.
For Too Long
B.B. Chung King & The Buddaheads Lyrics
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Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
Lay up in my bed
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
Wake up and I flex
My racks up never resting
My Grillz In getting head
Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
Lay up in my bed
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
Wake up and I flex
My racks up never resting
My Grillz In getting head
I been stunting since I been broke
Met a White bitch on the road
Best believe that she choke
Squad call her Becky on the low
Look me at me now she gon bend over
She also claim that she been sober
Or maybe she ask for the coca
Wtvr sipping Moët with my soda
Flipping these gigs like it's Yola
Yolo Bitch I'm like Luke
Cheese is like Yoda Griffy's obiwan
Tell me who's A crew that stronger
Like Name me one
Uhh I'll wait
Flight too long put a bed on the jet
Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
Lay up in my bed
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
Wake up and I flex
My racks up never resting
My Grillz In getting head
Flight too long put a bed on the jet
Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
Lay up in my bed
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
Wake up and I flex
My racks up never resting
My Grillz In getting head
Walk in the spot tip toe
Got hella the sauce
Lookin at me Nono look at your mans
Yu do the most But yu can't disregard
I'm everything yu want
Baby got fresh white t
Baby got them iced out teeth
What does she want more then me
Ugh nuthin'
Move right quick get to stepping
Yeah yeah
What I be Rolling yu can just smell it
Yeah yeah
Hang with some felons they fuck up ur credit
Yeah yeah
Bust in her mouth like a gusher
She said yeah like I was Usher
Fuck it, yeah
She be my maid and her mans be my butler
Flight too long put a bed on the jet
Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
Lay up in my bed
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
Wake up and I flex
My racks up never resting
My Grillz In getting head
Flight too long put a bed on the jet
Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
Lay up in my bed
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
Wake up and I flex
My racks up never resting
My Grillz In getting head
The song "For Too Long" by B.B. Chung King & The Buddaheads primarily speaks about living a lavish lifestyle and enjoying the luxuries that come with it. The first stanza of the song highlights how extravagant the artist's life is, where he puts a bed on the jet due to the long flights, wears a beanie on his head due to his "frozen" teeth, and has a duvet on his neck due to his "froze" chain. The artist shows off his wealth, which includes his racks of money, his grillz, and his Moet champagne. He also mentions stunting since he was broke and meeting a white woman on the road who chokes. The artist is convinced that there is no one that can match his strength in being an artist.
In the second stanza, the artist boasts about his fashion and how good he looks in the freshest white gear and iced-out teeth. He declares that there is no need for the woman to search for another man because he has everything she could ever want. The artist's confidence shows in the line, "I'm everything you want," as he surely believes that he is the answer to her prayers. He also mentions hanging out with felons who mess with his credit, implying that he can afford to have such people in his circle without getting caught up in their activities.
The bridge of the song reiterates the artist's confidence as he talks about his possessions and how they make him a desirable man. Overall, the song is a celebration of a lavish lifestyle and an acknowledgment of the artist's wealth and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Flight too long put a bed on the jet
After traveling for a long time, I put a bed on my private plane to ease my travel.
Teeth so cold need a beanie on my head
It's so cold that my teeth are chattering, and I need a beanie to cover my head and stay warm.
Chain so froze need duvet on my neck
My chain is so cold because of the weather that I need a duvet to cover my neck and warm it up.
Lay up in my bed
I'm tired and ready to sleep, so I'm lying down in my bed.
I'm going to bed and I'm flexing
I'm going to sleep, but even in my sleep, I'm still flexing and showing off my wealth.
Wake up and I flex
Even when I wake up, the first thing I do is flex and show off my wealth.
My racks up never resting
I'm constantly making money and accumulating wealth, and my financial success never rests.
My Grillz In getting head
My gold teeth (Grillz) are attracting attention from others, and people are admiring and paying attention to me because of them.
I been stunting since I been broke
Even when I was poor, I was still trying to show off my wealth and status (stunting).
Met a White bitch on the road
I met a white girl while traveling.
Best believe that she choke
She was so surprised and impressed by my wealth that it took her breath away.
Squad call her Becky on the low
My friends secretly call her 'Becky,' which is a term used to describe a stereotypical white girl.
Look me at me now she gon bend over
She's now attracted to me because of my wealth and is willing to do anything to be with me.
She also claim that she been sober
She's saying that she hasn't been drinking (or doing drugs), but it's possible that she's lying.
Or maybe she ask for the coca
She could be asking for cocaine or something similar.
Wtvr sipping Moët with my soda
I'm drinking Moët & Chandon champagne with my soda, indicating my luxurious lifestyle.
Flipping these gigs like it's Yola
I'm making money by selling drugs and other illicit activities.
Yolo Bitch I'm like Luke
I'm like Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, living my life to the fullest because 'you only live once.'
Cheese is like Yoda Griffy's obiwan
The money I'm making is like Yoda, wise and powerful, and my friends are supporting me like my mentors Obi-Wan and Griffy.
Tell me who's A crew that stronger
Challenge anyone to show a crew that's more powerful than mine.
Uhh I'll wait
I'm confident that no one can come up with a crew more powerful than mine and am waiting for someone to try and prove me wrong.
Walk in the spot tip toe
I'm walking into a room quietly and carefully, probably to make a grand entrance.
Got hella the sauce
I have a lot of style and elegance, and everyone can see it.
Lookin at me Nono look at your mans
Everyone is looking at me, not at their own partners, because I'm the center of attention.
Yu do the most But yu can't disregard
People might be jealous of me and try to diminish my success, but they can't deny it.
I'm everything yu want
Whether it's wealth, power, or status, I have everything that people desire.
Baby got fresh white t
The girl I'm with is wearing a fresh white t-shirt.
Baby got them iced out teeth
The girl I'm with has expensive dental work, likely diamond-encrusted teeth.
What does she want more then me
She's with me because I have everything she wants, and she can't imagine anyone else being better.
Ugh nuthin'
There's nothing else she wants or needs other than me and what I can provide for her.
Move right quick get to stepping
If someone doesn't like my personality or success, I tell them to leave and move on quickly.
What I be Rolling yu can just smell it
I'm smoking something that smells strong and stands out, likely marijuana or another type of drug.
Hang with some felons they fuck up ur credit
I hang out with people who have criminal backgrounds, and their influence can negatively affect my reputation and finances.
Bust in her mouth like a gusher
I ejaculate in her mouth and it flows out like a gusher.
She said yeah like I was Usher
She's excited and enthusiastic about being with me, just like how fans would react to singer Usher.
Fuck it, yeah
I'm letting loose and not caring about anything else, likely because of my money and success.
She be my maid and her mans be my butler
She's willing to do anything for me, even if it means her partner has to act subservient to me.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Justin Villeneuve
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mmmousemaid
One of my favourite blues songs. I am surprised it is not done by more blues artists.
@delboyrams363
Amazing beautiful song
This guy is the real deal true blues
Rip BB CHUNG KING
your music lives for ever
Love from IRELAND
@willcrouch8484
R.I.P. Allen. You were a solid Musician and performer. You deserved much more success than you received. The honest to God best guitar player i ever worked with. I used to do your sound at the Sunset Club and been a fan ever since. I cant believe your not here anymore. I cant say enough about you. Your music will be blarring through me n my speakers for the world to hear what they missed. So glad i crossed paths w you n Frank. Dammit all.
@delboyrams363
Well said..he was amazing beautiful song amazing playing. Deserved far more success and exposure .I love his music
@fonglingblues
🎸🙏🎙️
@drummingface
Loved recording this one!
@clyderaw
I would buy this song if I could find it on iTunes
@richardwolter2368
Muito bom...
@emesvideo
Oh yeah, greetings from Poland, the music is unbelievable deep in emotions.
@albertorigotti5115
Well done mister buddah