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.
Last Night
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Lyrics
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You told me secrets that
You've never told a soul
You were so nervous and
Yet oh so comfortable
As we explored your image of love
I drank your wine
As you tasted mine
You felt my body slip
Into your soul
I heard you moan
I almost cried 'cause it was so beautiful
Last night
I was inside of you
Last night
While making love to you
I saw the sun, the moon
The mountains and the rivers
I saw heaven when I made sweet love to you
Last night, there was no planning it
It was so special and
So very innocent
We talked of memories
Our favorite fantasies
As we explored our visions of love
And deep into the night
Right by the fireside
You felt my candlelight
In you soul
You felt incredible
I started to explode
I almost cried 'cause it was so beautiful
Last night
I was inside of you
Last night
While making love to you
I saw the sun, the moon
The mountains and the rivers
I saw heaven when I made sweet love to you
Sunlight, red roses
The scent of you, it calms the heart
The sight of you, I fall apart
Moonlight, the things we notice
When we're in love, that's when it comes
And I'm so in love, I'm so in love
Last night
I was inside of you
Last night
While making love to you
I saw the sun, the moon
The mountains and the rivers
I saw heaven when I made sweet love to you
The song “Last Night” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is an intense and romantic narrative of a past experience of intimacy. The song is a detailed recollection of a night when two people made love for the first time. The singer speaks of his partner's openness and vulnerability as they explored their image of love. The lyrics describe the sensory and emotional experience of the night from drinking wine to seeing the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers. The language used in the song is descriptive and evocative, with phrases such as "You felt my body slip / Into your soul" and "I saw heaven when I made sweet love to you." The singer is deeply touched by the night and feels a connection with his partner that goes beyond physical intimacy.
The song captures the essence of a beautiful and memorable moment in someone's life. It is a song about connection, love, and intimacy. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are lost in each other's embrace, where the outside world fades away and they are left with only each other. The song speaks to the universality of love, and how even the most mundane moments can become beautiful and significant when shared with someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night you were so into it
You were really engaged and invested in what we were doing last night
You told me secrets that You've never told a soul
You shared things with me that you've kept to yourself until now
You were so nervous and Yet oh so comfortable
You seemed anxious, but at the same time, you were able to relax around me
As we explored your image of love
We talked about what love means to you and how you see it
I drank your wine As you tasted mine
We shared a drink, and I got to taste what you were drinking, too
I kissed your lips You felt my body slip Into your soul
We were so close that it felt like I was becoming a part of you
I heard you moan I almost cried 'cause it was so beautiful
You made a sound that was so beautiful and intimate that it touched my heart deeply
Last night I was inside of you While making love to you
We had sex and I felt a deep emotional connection with you
I saw the sun, the moon The mountains and the rivers I saw heaven when I made sweet love to you
Having sex with you was so beautiful that it felt like we were in paradise
Last night, there was no planning it It was so special and So very innocent
We didn't plan to be so intimate, but it happened naturally and it was a pure and special experience
We talked of memories Our favorite fantasies As we explored our visions of love
We shared memories and fantasies as we talked about what love means to us
And deep into the night Right by the fireside You felt my candlelight In you soul
We were together late into the night, and we were so close that we felt like we were sharing each other's light
You felt incredible I started to explode I almost cried 'cause it was so beautiful
Being with you was so wonderful that I felt like I was going to burst with emotion at how beautiful it was
Sunlight, red roses The scent of you, it calms the heart The sight of you, I fall apart
You bring so much joy into my life that it feels like basking in sunshine or inhaling the scent of roses
Moonlight, the things we notice When we're in love, that's when it comes And I'm so in love, I'm so in love
When we're in love, even the little things like moonlight seem magical, and I'm so in love with you right now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEITH ANDES, KENNETH B EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheEsperanza243
I love this song. I'm so glad Scotty wrote it. Did you know he actually wrote this based on a true story? Turns out Santa didn't pick his pocket; his wallet was in his apartment. LOL!
Larry Johnson
Maybe that's where my wallet was too!
DC-Tiki
Nice. This is gonna be my own personal Christmas theme for this year to help combat all the awful xmas mall music you get this time of year.
JStryker47
I know! God, I'm so sick of hearing Last Christmas - with that incessant chorus going on and on and on! So freakin' annoying!
Larry Johnson
Gets kinda numbing I know!
HomicidalTeaBreak
Defiantly this years christmas song :D
Larry Johnson
And the next 50 years hopefully!
Larry Johnson
Stay defiant!
Richard Jones
I don't like Big Band music, but I have to say I like this song.
Larry Johnson
Big or small I like 'em all! (in a manner of speaking)