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1) Bacon Fat was an American blues band noted for a dual-harmonica-driven Chicago blues sound.
2) Bacon Fat was a Belgian blues-rock band.
1) Bacon Fat, originally the Southside Blues Band, was an American blues band based in Los Angeles noted for a dual-harmonica-driven Chicago blues sound.
Following the breakup of the Dirty Blues Band in 1968, Rod Piazza and George "Harmonica" Smith, whom Piazza credits with putting him "straight on the chromatic harp," formed the Southside Blues Band. The band toured with Big Mama Thornton and, in 1969, released "George Smith Of The Blues" (or, "... Of The Blues", as it appeared on the album cover) as 'George "Harmonica" Smith & His Blues Band.' Originally released on World Pacific, the album was reissued in 1974 by ABC/Bluesway (BLS 6029), and in Germany in 1987 on Crosscut (CCR 1015). Smith's "Juicy Harmonica" from this album is regarded as a chromatic harmonica classic; indeed, Piazza covered "Juicy Harmonica" on "Grease One For Me."
Recorded on February 27 and 28, 1969 in Hollywood, personnel on "... Of The Blues" are listed as Smith and "Lightnin' Rod" (Piazza) on harmonicas; Richard Davis, trumpet ; Jim Wynn and Ed Davis, saxes; Robert Schedel, piano; Marshall Hooks and Arthur Adams, guitars; and Curtis Tillman, bass. The drummer is not listed.
Shortly after the release of "...Of The Blues", British producer Mike Vernon persuaded the band to move to Blue Horizon and to change their name. The band renamed themselves Bacon Fat, the title of an Andre Williams recording. The lineup of the band at this time, in addition to Smith and Piazza, were Buddy Reed, guitar; Gregg Schaefer, guitar; Jerry Smith, bass; Dick Innes, drums; and J. D. Nicholson, piano.
Vernon decided to first record an already-scheduled gig opening for, and backing up Pee Wee Crayton, November 16, 1969, at the "Bar Paradise A Go Go" (widely known as "Small's"), a club at E53rd St and Avalon Blvd in South-Central LA. These tracks were subsequently released in 1986 by Blue Moon as "Live at Small's Paradise" (BMLP 1.029).
The following day, November 17, 1969, was spent at the Eldorado Recording Studio in Hollywood, recording tracks for Bacon Fat's first album, "Grease One For Me". On the 18th, Bacon Fat, plus guitarists Pee Wee Crayton and Marshall Hooks recorded 8 tracks that were released as "No Time For Jive" under "George Smith." Smith appears on only one track of "Grease One For Me"; Piazza does not appear at all on "No Time For Jive". Mike Vernon, the producer of both albums, maintains that the segregation of Smith and Piazza on these releases was coincidence and, in hindsight, it was probably a mistake to lose the dual-harp format that had made Southside/Bacon Fat successful in the first place.
Both "Grease One For Me" and "No Time For Jive" are long discontinued, but the tracks are available on "The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions" released under "George Smith & Bacon Fat" by Sony/BMG Europe (catalog 8287-68873724)
A tour of Europe to promote both "Grease One For Me" and "No Time For Jive", originally planned for May, was delayed until November, 1970. While in the UK, Bacon Fat recorded the tracks for their second album. The sale of the Blue Horizon label to Polydor by CBS delayed the release of "Tough Dude" until March, 1971, allowing the excitement generated by the tour to fade.
Bacon Fat broke up sometime in 1971.
2) Bacon Fat was a Belgian blues-rock band that released the albums Boogielicious Baby (2004) and Reinventing the Mojo (2007).
Evil
Bacon Fat Lyrics
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Grab your telephone, something just ain't right
That's evil, evil is goin' on wrong
I am warnin' ya brother, you better watch your happy home
Well, long way from home and, can't sleep at all
You know another mule is, kickin' in your stall
That's evil, evil is goin' on wrong
"You better catch him, 'cause somethin's wrong, in your home"
Well, if ya call her on the telephone, and she answers awful slow
Grab the first train smokin', if you have to hobo
That's evil, evil is goin' on wrong
I am warnin' ya brother, you better watch your happy home
If you make it to your house, knock on the front door
Run around to the back, you'll catch him, just before he go
That's evil, evil is goin' on
I am warnin' ya brother, you better watch your happy home
The "Evil" in Bacon Fat's song is referring to infidelity. The song warns the listener about the dangers of infidelity and the consequences it can have on a relationship. The lyrics talk about being away from home and feeling like something is not right, and the danger that another person may be trying to lure away the listener's significant other.
The song suggests that if the listener suspects that their partner is cheating, they should take action and investigate what is going on, rather than ignoring their gut feeling. The lyrics suggest calling the partner, and if they answer slowly, it implies they may be hiding something. In this situation, the listener should catch the next train home and investigate what is going on.
The song implies that these actions are necessary to protect one's "happy home." The listener is warned about the danger of infidelity and how it can destroy trust and happiness in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that it is better to take action and confront the truth than to keep living in ignorance.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're a long way from home, can't sleep at night
If you're in an unfamiliar place and experiencing insomnia
Grab your telephone, something just ain't right
If you sense something is amiss, pick up your phone and try to figure out what's wrong
That's evil, evil is goin' on wrong
The situation is sinister and something bad is happening
I am warnin' ya brother, you better watch your happy home
Be careful and take measures to protect your home and everything that you hold dear
You know another mule is, kickin' in your stall
Someone else is invading your personal space or interfering in your affairs
You better catch him, 'cause somethin's wrong, in your home
Take action against the intruder, because they pose a threat to your safety and security
If ya call her on the telephone, and she answers awful slow
If the person you call answers the phone with delay and not in their usual manner
Grab the first train smokin', if you have to hobo
Travel to your home as quickly as possible, even if you have to hitchhike or take public transportation
If you make it to your house, knock on the front door
If you reach your home, try the front door to see if anyone is home
Run around to the back, you'll catch him, just before he go
Go to the back of the house, where you may find an intruder who is trying to leave, and apprehend them before they do
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.