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.
Maddest Kind Of Love
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Lyrics
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Is a love you know is wrong
It burns a hole right through your soul
And cuts you like a knife
The maddest kind of love
Is a love you know won't last
It fills your heart with passion
You know I speak from experience
I live it each day
It's something she does
It's something she'll say
It's the maddest kind of love
The maddest kind of love
Is a love just for the thrill
It doesn't have a conscience
Only lives, for the kill
The maddest kind of love
Is a love you know's a lie
It leaves you feeling empty
To weak too cold to cry
You know I speak from experience
I live it each day
It's something she does
It's something she'll say
It's the maddest kind of love
The lyrics to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's "Maddest Kind of Love" speak of a particular kind of love - one that is wrong, won't last, and burns a hole right through your soul. It's a love that is meant to thrill, to take hold of your heart and fill you with passion, but only for the short term. The love that is being sung about is not a healthy one, but one that leaves you feeling empty, weak, and unable to cry. The chorus repeats that this is the maddest kind of love, a love that the singer knows all too well.
The song speaks of the danger inherent in loving someone who is not right for you, someone who is not interested in a long-term relationship or who is only using you for their own pleasure. It is a warning about the consequences of such a relationship, about the potential emptiness and pain it can bring. The singer knows from experience what this feels like, and the lyrics reflect that lived experience.
Overall, "Maddest Kind of Love" is a cautionary tale about the perils of falling in love with someone who is not right for you. It speaks of the hurt and pain that can come from loving someone who only wants to use you for their own pleasure, and the emptiness that can follow such an experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The maddest kind of love
Refers to a type of love that is intense and overwhelming
Is a love you know is wrong
Despite knowing that the love is wrong, you cannot resist it
It burns a hole right through your soul
It takes a toll on your innermost being, leaving a deep emotional mark
And cuts you like a knife
It causes emotional pain that is sharp and intense
Is a love you know won't last
You have a feeling that the love will not sustain
It fills your heart with passion
It evokes strong feelings of desire and longing
Makes you lie about your past
You start to fabricate stories about your past to make it more appealing to the other person
You know I speak from experience
The artist has gone through this kind of love
I live it each day
The artist is currently experiencing this kind of love
It's something she does
The actions of the loved one drive the artist to this kind of love
It's something she'll say
The words spoken by the loved one add to the intensity of this kind of love
Is a love just for the thrill
A love that is purely enjoyed for the rush of it, without any emotions or future commitments
It doesn't have a conscience
It acts without concern for the repercussions of its actions
Only lives, for the kill
It only exists to fulfill its own desires, without any regard for anyone else
Is a love you know's a lie
You are aware that the love is not real, but you cannot resist it
It leaves you feeling empty
After the initial rush is over, it leaves you with a hollow feeling
To weak too cold to cry
You feel so drained and exhausted that you cannot even muster the energy to cry
It's the maddest kind of love
Reiterates that this kind of love is intense, unpredictable and often harmful
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: SCOTT MORRIS
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