The band was originally formed in 1989 by leader Scott Morris. He and Kurt Sodergren are the two "original" members, with the rest of the band joining later on. The band concentrated on the swing of the 1940s and '50s, playing clubs and lounges in their early years.
The band launched two CDs, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Watchu' Want for Christmas? under their own label (Big Bad Records) before getting their big break when their songs "You & Me & The Bottle Makes Three Tonight (Baby)" and "Go Daddy-O" were featured in the 1996 comedy Swingers.
From there they were signed by Capitol Records. With Capitol the band released Americana Deluxe (also known as a second Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) and This Beautiful Life. The band has continued their tours, performances and album releases Save My Soul, Live, and Everything You Want For Christmas, with one high point being their appearance at the 1999 Super Bowl half-time show.
Over the last few years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has experienced great success playing on the Pops programs of American Symphony Orchestras and regular US tours.
Most recently, BBVD released a tribute album titled How Big Can You Get?: The Music of Cab Calloway. As part of the live concerts promoting this recent album, the band continues to perform new material, including the track "5-10-15 Times I Love You" which frontman Scotty Morris says will be recorded as part of a new album in early 2011.
Band Members:
* Scott Morris "Scotty" (vocals and guitar) - core member
* Kurt Sodergren (drums and percussion) - core member
* Dirk Shumaker (string bass) - core member
* Andrew Rowley "Andy" (baritone saxophone) - core member
* Glen Marehevka "The Kid" (trumpet) - core member
* Karl Hunter (saxophone and clarinet) - core member
* Joshua Levy "Josh" (piano) - core member
* Tony Bonsera (lead trumpet)
* Alex Henderson (trombone) (also part of The Brian Setzer Orchestra)
** Ron Blake (former lead trumpet) left Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to go on tour with Green Day.
13 Women
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Lyrics
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Last night I was dreamin'
Dreamed about the H-Bomb
Well the bomb went off and I looked around
And I was the only man left on the ground
13 women and only one man in town
Well, as funny as it may be
The only livin' man in town was me
There was 13 women and only one man in town
I had 2 gals every morning
Seein' that I was well fed
And believa you me, one sweetened my tea
While another one buttered my bread
2 gals made me money
And 2 gals made me my clothes
And another sweet thing bought me a diamond ring
About a-forty carats I suppose
13 women and only one man in town
There was 13 women and only one man in town
Well, it's something I can't forget
'Cause maybe those 13 women yet...
There were 13 women and only one man in town
(semi-maniacal laughter)
I had 3 gals doin' the mambo
3 gals ballin' the jack
And all-a those gals really did their best
They were all alive and stacked
I thought I was in Heaven
And all these angels were mine
But the alarm went off, I had to hit the ground
'Cause I had to get to work on time
13 women and only one man in town
A-there was 13 women and only one man in town
Well, I can't tell where I've been
'Cause I'm thinkin' I might go back again
To the 13 women and only one man in town
13 women and only one man in town
There was 13 women and only one man in town
Oh!
13 Women and me the only man in town
The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's "13 Women" is a fun and whimsical song that tells a story of a man who dreams about a nuclear bomb going off and subsequently finding himself as the only man left with thirteen women in town. The song has a jazzy swing beat that accompanies the playful lyrics. The man revels in the fact that he is the only man alive in town and has thirteen women tending to his every need, from cooking and cleaning to making clothes and even buying him a diamond ring. He feels like he is in heaven but has to wake up to go to work, hoping to return to the town of thirteen women once again.
The lyrics of the song are satirical and tongue-in-cheek. The song plays off the male fantasy of having multiple women at his beck and call while poking fun at the absurdity of the idea. In reality, such a scenario is implausible, but the song takes liberties in creating an entertaining story.
The song was released in 1998 as part of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's album "Americana Deluxe." It was notably featured in the soundtrack of the 1999 film "The Bachelor," starring Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger. The song's upbeat and catchy tune has made it a popular choice for swing dancing and is often played at swing dance events.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh!
Exclamation of surprise or excitement
Last night I was dreamin', dreamed about the H-Bomb
The singer had a dream about a nuclear explosion
Well the bomb went off and I looked around, and I was the only man left on the ground
In the dream, the singer survived the explosion and was the only person remaining
13 women and only one man in town, there was 13 women and only one man in town, well, as funny as it may be, the only livin' man in town was me, there was 13 women and only one man in town
Upon waking from the dream, the artist sings about being the only man left in a town of 13 women
I had 2 gals every morning, seein' that I was well fed, and believa you me, one sweetened my tea, while another one buttered my bread
Two of the women took care of the artist's breakfast, with one sweetening his tea and the other buttering his bread
2 gals made me money and 2 gals made me my clothes, and another sweet thing bought me a diamond ring, about a-forty carats I suppose
Two of the women helped the singer make money and two others made his clothes, while another gave him a large diamond ring
13 women and only one man in town, there was 13 women and only one man in town, well, it's something I can't forget, 'cause maybe those 13 women yet...there were 13 women and only one man in town
The singer can't forget about the 13 women and wonders if he'll see them again
(semi-maniacal laughter)
The artist laughs in a crazed or intense manner
I had 3 gals doin' the mambo, 3 gals ballin' the jack, and all-a those gals really did their best, they were all alive and stacked
Three of the women danced while three others played a game, and all of them were attractive and skilled
I thought I was in Heaven, and all these angels were mine, but the alarm went off, I had to hit the ground, 'cause I had to get to work on time
The artist felt like he was in paradise surrounded by the attractive women, but had to wake up for work
13 women and only one man in town, a-there was 13 women and only one man in town, well, I can't tell where I've been, 'cause I'm thinkin' I might go back again, to the 13 women and only one man in town
The singer can't stop thinking about the dream and the 13 women, and considers going back to them
13 women and only one man in town, there was 13 women and only one man in town, oh!
Repeat of the chorus to end the song
Contributed by Isabella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cneuhauser1
To put this to rest (for many of you) IT IS BBVD! They performed this MANY times back in the mid-late 90's. After that I think it dropped off their set list. And the vocalist, though I don't know his name... is/was their bass player!
Kage Kuro
Good song, also at the end around 4:10 it has the rythm of Edward Grieg In The Hall of the Mountain King...like exactly, just different instruments.
Leo
very cool i remember hearing this in fallout!
Kitty Kat
The Frog Princess is the closest I've seen to something like that. It's a neat idea.
H.J. Fleischmann
they should make a cartoon based in new orlleans about voodoo magic
Tammie
Why does the singer sound different from whom I'm use too? His laugh is awesome
drummarr61
Not bad,missing the depth of voice that gave the original its vibe.
jlprtr
Pretty good update to Bill Haley and The Comets original 50's version.
Sean Purnell
Is there anywhere to download this song?
andres cevallos
como se llama este album