Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing band from Southern California.… Read Full Bio ↴Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing band from Southern California. Their notable singles include "Go Daddy-O" and "You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight". The band went from a regular Wednesday night gig at the Derby in Hollywood, playing for a few hundred people, to playing the Super Bowl XXXIII half-time show in 1999.

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.

Simple Songs
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Lyrics

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I say the simple songs about simple things
Is what makes my baby swing
She's got eyes like an angel, smiles like a devil
Lord you know she's the real thing

So when my baby's not around
The whole world hears my poor heart pound
Singing "Lord, you know, she's the one for me"

When I see that crazy smile
Makes it all well worth while
Love that girl I won't deny
Couldn't hide it if I try

So when my baby's not around
The whole world hears my poor heart pound
Singing "Lord, you know, she's the one for me"

So at the end of the day I can clearly say
"She's the only one for me"
No one else I'd rather see
Nowhere else I'd rather be

Than hanging with my baby tight
Morning, afternoon and night
Love that girl I won't deny
Couldn't hide it if I try

So when my baby's not around
The whole world hears my poor heart pound
Singing "Lord, you know, she's the one for me"

Alright boys let 'em they have it now

So at the end of the day I can clearly say
"She's the only one for me"
No one else I'd rather see
Nowhere else I'd rather be

Than hanging with my baby tight
Morning, afternoon and night
Love that girl I won't deny
Couldn't hide it if I try

So when my baby's not around
The whole world hears my poor heart pound
Singing "Lord, you know, she's the one for me"
Singing "Lord, you know, she's the one for me"
Lord, you know, she's the one for me

Lord, you know, she's the one for me
Ah, she will probably break my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's "Simple Songs" express the simple joys of being in love. The simple songs about simple things make the singer's "baby" swing and the singer believes that she is the only one for him. He describes his love interest as having "eyes like an angel, smiles like a devil," implying that she is both beautiful and mischievous. The absence of the singer's love interest causes him to feel as though everyone else can hear his heart pounding as he sings about how she is the one for him. The singer is so in love that he couldn't hide it if he tried, expressing his complete devotion to his significant other.

Overall, the lyrics of "Simple Songs" express the singer's sheer adoration for his partner, making it clear that he believes that she is the only one for him. The song is simple yet heartfelt, with its message centering around the beauty of the love shared between two people.

Line by Line Meaning

I say the simple songs about simple things
The simple songs about ordinary things

Is what makes my baby swing
These are the songs that make my girlfriend feel happy and carefree

She's got eyes like an angel, smiles like a devil
My girlfriend has beautiful eyes and an alluring smile

Lord you know she's the real thing
She is the genuine article

So when my baby's not around
When my girlfriend is not with me

The whole world hears my poor heart pound
My heart races with anticipation

Singing "Lord, you know, she's the one for me"
I sing that she is the one I love

When I see that crazy smile
When I see her happy smile

Makes it all well worth while
It makes all of my efforts and sacrifices worthwhile

Love that girl I won't deny
I truly love her and won't hide it

Couldn't hide it if I try
I can't even hide my feelings if I wanted to