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.
Some Things
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Lyrics
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That we'd be together forever
But things have changed, now they've rearranged
We are now no longer together
It was the way she spoke, my heart broke
I never thought that I would love again
But then you came along, so I changed my song
And things have changed, and they're only getting better
It was the day you were born, my attention was torn
I no longer only thought of myself
You see, there's half of you and half of me
And that love really set's me free
So now the moral to this tale is if your love should fail
Pick your heart up off the ground
You see, love comes down when you're nowhere around
It's just the way things have got to be
And things have changed, and they're only getting better
The song "Some Things" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is about the journey of love, from heartbreak to a renewed sense of hope. The first verse speaks about a past relationship, where the singer thought that love would last forever. However, things changed and they ended up separated. The second verse reflects on how the singer's heart was initially broken and they never thought they could ever love again. But then, someone else came along, and they changed their tune. The chorus speaks about how change can be a good thing, and in this case, things are getting better.
In the third verse, the singer talks about the day their child was born. This event caused them to shift their focus from themselves to their family. The love they have for their child has set them free and opened them up to new possibilities. The final verse offers advice for anyone who experiences heartbreak - to pick themselves up and know that love can come when they least expect it. The song concludes with the chorus repeating the idea that change is not always bad and things can get better.
Overall, "Some Things" is a timeless song about the ebb and flow of love, with a message that things can always get better.
Line by Line Meaning
On the 8th of November, I remember telling her
On that very day, I committed myself to her and expressed my undying love.
That we'd be together forever
I believed that we would stick together through thick and thin until the end of time.
But things have changed, now they've rearranged
Unfortunately, circumstances have spun out of control and our relationship has suffered.
We are now no longer together
Regrettably, we've parted ways.
It was the way she spoke, my heart broke
Her words hurt me deeply and caused me immense sorrow.
I never thought that I would love again
After losing her, I couldn't fathom the idea of being in love with someone else again.
But then you came along, so I changed my song
Then you entered my life, and my outlook changed, and I saw a chance to love again.
With you, my life would never be the same
I realized that being with you would be a magical, life-changing experience that I'd never have otherwise.
And things have changed, and they're only getting better
Everything is looking up, and the future seems incredibly bright.
It was the day you were born, my attention was torn
When you were born, my focus shifted away from my own self and onto you; everything suddenly became about you.
I no longer only thought of myself
Henceforth, I couldn't think solely about myself like I used to do.
You see, there's half of you and half of me
You are a part of me and I am a part of you, both blood and soul.
And that love really set's me free
Our bond is liberating and brings me a kind of freedom that I've never known before.
So now the moral to this tale is if your love should fail
Thus, the lesson this story imparts is that if your love fails...
Pick your heart up off the ground
...you need to gather the broken pieces of your heart and keep going forward.
You see, love comes down when you're nowhere around
Sometimes, love comes unexpectedly, even if you're not looking for it.
It's just the way things have got to be
It's just the way things work out, mysteriously and without explanation.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: SCOTTY A. MORRIS
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