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.
When It Comes To Love
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Lyrics
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My future seems bright or that's how it seems
When it comes to love I'm in need of advice
I've got it all figured out I've got the world on a string
But baby there's really only one thing
When it comes to love I'm in need of advice
Thinking about how it should be
But that's just me and I'll always be
Alone in my misery
It's like a long, cold walk in a winter beach
Love is a game you cannot teach
When it comes to love I'm in need of advice!
The lyrics of the song "When It Comes To Love" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are about a man who appears to be content with his life and the world around him, but feels lost when it comes to love. He describes himself as a small town guy with a handful of dreams, but his future seems bright. However, he admits that when it comes to love, he is in need of advice. Despite feeling like he has everything else in his life figured out, love remains an elusive concept for him.
The singer further elaborates on the complexities of love by comparing it to a long, cold walk in a winter beach. He suggests that love is a game that cannot be taught, leaving him feeling lost and alone in his misery. Although he looks up to the sky and wonders how love should be, he is unable to find the answers he is seeking. The lyrics suggest that even those who seem to have it all can struggle when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a small town guy with a handful of dreams
I am a man from a small town with a few aspirations for my life.
My future seems bright or that's how it seems
I have optimistic expectations for my future, but I am unsure if they will be fulfilled.
When it comes to love I'm in need of advice
I lack the knowledge or understanding necessary to navigate the complexities of love.
I've got it all figured out I've got the world on a string
I am confident and have control over my life and my future endeavors.
But baby there's really only one thing
However, there is one particular matter that I struggle with.
When it comes to love I'm in need of advice
I require guidance with regard to love and romantic relationships.
But when I look to the sky, I nearly die
When I contemplate my life and my future, I become overwhelmed with despair or helplessness.
Thinking about how it should be
I am envisioning my life, specifically my romantic life, as it is meant to be.
But that's just me and I'll always be
However, this is just my perspective and I recognize that it may not necessarily align with reality.
Alone in my misery
I am isolated in my sadness and despair.
It's like a long, cold walk in a winter beach
Trying to navigate the complexities of love is similar to a treacherous and lonely journey.
Love is a game you cannot teach
The intricacies of love cannot be taught, they must be learned through experience.
When it comes to love I'm in need of advice!
I require help and guidance in order to navigate the difficult terrain of romantic relationships.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: SCOTTY A. MORRIS
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