Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.
In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.
In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.
Simple Man
Bad Company Lyrics
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Oh it ain't easy
I am just a simple man, working with my hands
Oh believe me
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
Oh you can't fake it
Freedom is the only song, sings a song for me
Oh we're gonna make it
I am just a simple man, trying to be me
Oh it ain't easy
I am just a simple man, trying to be free
Oh believe me
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
Oh you can't fake it
Freedom is the only song, sings a song for me
Oh we're gonna make it
I am just a simple man, working on the land
Oh it ain't easy
I'm just a simple man, working with my hands
Oh baby, believe me
I'm just a simple man, yeah yeah
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
I'm just a simple man, yeah
In "Simple Man," Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers sings about his desire for freedom and simplicity. The song is about a man who is content with his simple life and the hard work he does on the land. He values his freedom above all else and believes that it is the only thing that truly matters.
The lyrics hint at a certain sense of hardship, acknowledging the difficulty of working on the land or with your hands. This struggle is reflected in the repetition of the lines "Oh it ain't easy" and "Oh believe me." Despite the challenges, the singer remains determined to live a simple life with the freedom to be himself.
This song has resonated with listeners for decades since its initial release in 1976. It's a call for a return to the core values of hard work, freedom and simplicity. It's a reminder that in a world that is constantly changing, sometimes the most important things are the ones that remain the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I am just a simple man, working on the land
I am a humble person who works hard in agriculture.
Oh it ain't easy
It is not a simple task to work the land.
I am just a simple man, working with my hands
I am an ordinary person who earns a living through manual labor.
Oh believe me
Trust me, it is true.
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
My highest priority and most valuable possession is my freedom.
Oh you can't fake it
It cannot be pretended or imitated.
Freedom is the only song, sings a song for me
Only freedom has the ability to emotionally move me.
Oh we're gonna make it
We will succeed in our pursuit of freedom.
I am just a simple man, trying to be me
I am attempting to live my life as my true self.
I am just a simple man, trying to be free
I am making an effort to obtain my freedom.
I'm just a simple man, yeah yeah
I am just an ordinary person, and that is okay.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICK RALPHS
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I am just a simple man, working on the land
Oh it ain't easy
I am just a simple man, working with my hands
Oh believe me
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
Oh you can't fake it
Freedom is the only song, sings a song for me
Oh we're gonna make it
I am just a simple man, trying to be me
Oh it ain't easy
I am just a simple man, trying to be free
Oh believe me
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
Oh you can't fake it
Freedom is the only song, sings a song for me
Oh we're gonna make it
I am just a simple man, working on the land
Oh it ain't easy
I'm just a simple man, working with my hands
Oh baby, believe me
I'm just a simple man, yeah yeah
Freedom is the only thing means a damn to me
I'm just a simple man, yeah
@robertkasprzak4508
I grew up in the 70's working on cars and listening to Bad Company doesn't get any better than that!!!!!!
@daj61
I'm 51 and I hear this all the time. "you are stuck in the 70's" I just keep responding thank God. What these young people are listening to today is total shit. I will happily remain stuck in the 70's.
@davids58
and 60s!
@davechalmers7175
And I will be right there with you .
@mcdatacomm155
Yes sir.... in our day. But I am now 61 and I like a lot of new music.... Check out these ol school hard rock songs.... You'll like them > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueRm3WgSNRA ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYG3BPvFOgs
@symptomoftheuniverse1261
Couldn't agree more. I'm a youngster too. All this autotune and stupid lyrics and beats. What the fuck happened to music?
@iggyignas6990
I'm right there with you I'm 62
@stevenpink641
This is the gold standard of rock vocals.
@idessaoutlaw
🌴YOU NAILED IT 😎👌 PERFECTION 🌴
@robhenderson2667
Yes sir!