The "Blues Brothers" are a Grammy Award-nominated American blues and soul r… Read Full Bio ↴The "Blues Brothers" are a Grammy Award-nominated American blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on "Saturday Night Live".

Belushi and Aykroyd, respectively in character as lead vocalist "Joliet" Jake Blues and harpist/vocalist Elwood Blues, fronted the band, which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978, episode of "Saturday Night Live".

The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing their debut album, "Briefcase Full of Blues", in 1978, and subsequently having a Hollywood film, "The Blues Brothers" (and associated soundtrack album, "The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording""), created around its characters in 1980.

1980 also saw the release of their second album "Made in America". It was the last recording the band would make with Belushi's "Jake Blues".

After the death of Belushi in 1982, the "Blues Brothers" have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. The original band reformed in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the original film, "Blues Brothers 2000". It makes regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.

Almost
Blues Brothers Lyrics

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I got everything I need, almost
I got everything I need, almost
But I don't got you
And you're the thing I need the most

I got a car that I bought
Won't get me far
I gotta wish on a star

Tell me mama

I got everything I need, almost
I got everything I need, almost
But I don't got you
And you're the thing I need the most

I got friends who like me
Cause I got lots of dough
The people recognize me
Wherever I go
I don't got trouble gettin' high
But if I don't get you I believe I will die

I got everything I need, almost
I got everything I need, almost
But I don't got you
And you're the thing I need the most

I got everything I need, almost
I got everything I need, almost

I got everything I need, almost
I got everything I need, almost

But I don't got you
And you're the thing I need the most

Overall Meaning

The Blues Brothers' song "Almost" is a soulful and heartfelt ballad about a man who seems to have everything he needs except for the one thing that he desires the most, which is the love of his life. The first verse sets the tone for the entire song as the singer repeats the refrain "I got everything I need, almost" twice before adding that what he lacks is the most important thing of all, which is the love of his life.

In the second verse, the singer emphasizes the things he has that he doesn't need, such as a car that won't get him far, and instead turns his attention to the things he wishes for. The singer appeals to a higher power, wishing on a star, to get what he truly desires.

The third verse reveals that while the singer has plenty of friends and admirers, they are not what he wants. He doesn't have trouble getting high, but the thing he truly craves is the love of his life. The chorus repeats again to emphasize that everything he has is fine but without that love, it all feels incomplete.

"Almost" is a powerful song that explores the universal human experience of wanting and needing love. It also speaks to the idea that having everything doesn't guarantee happiness, and sometimes the things we lack are the most vital. The Blues Brothers deliver an emotive performance that leaves a lasting impact.

Line by Line Meaning

I got everything I need, almost
I have almost everything I need but not quite

But I don't got you
However, I do not have you

And you're the thing I need the most
And you are the one thing that I need above all else

I got a car that I bought
I possess a vehicle that I purchased

Won't get me far
But it won't take me very far

I gotta wish on a star
I need to make a wish upon a star

Tell me mama
Please tell me

I got everything I need, almost
I have almost everything I need but not quite

But I don't got you
However, I do not have you

And you're the thing I need the most
And you are the one thing that I need above all else

I got friends who like me
I have friends who like me

Cause I got lots of dough
Because I have a lot of money

The people recognize me
People recognize me

Wherever I go
Wherever I happen to be

I don't got trouble gettin' high
It's not hard for me to get high

But if I don't get you I believe I will die
But if I don't have you, I think I will die

I got everything I need, almost
I have almost everything I need but not quite

But I don't got you
However, I do not have you

And you're the thing I need the most
And you are the one thing that I need above all else

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DONALD GILBERT WALSH

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Hyper super big bon comme toujours

@linee2009

14y

oh man thank you for posting this video.. xoxoxo

@MadMAx78R

11y

Unfortunately, God loves great music...

@johnnahodil

10y↑4

wished i coulda seen these shows....

@bretterry1347

Tom Scott! wow. He didn't play in the SNL band. Some of the other guys did.

@tiedyebandanachick

14y↑4

Dear Lord: Give us back John Belushi, you can have both Justin Beiber and Ke$ha in return. AMEN!

@javiergc86

12y

Does anyone know a website where to find the chords with the lyrics all together? I've googled it but only get the lyrics :s

@PrinzBackenbart

12y

Where the hell is this from?! I have seen this and some other clips, obviously from the same event - is there any Fan-DVD or something like that? I´d really LOVE to get this real HOT Blues-Brothers-Material in DVD quality!!!

@mtb1775

15y

God Bless Memphis. and Texas..

@bergkamp48

13y

And written by another Canadian, Donnie Walsh...Downchild Blues Band celebrating their 40th.

@MrPetryMusicClass

Elwood’s doing the moonwalk before Michael Jackson did it! Check out 3:30 and wait for it!

@augustocampello497

4y↑1

John forever!

@tubeslut

11y↑1

back when auto tune was just a song you played in the car.

@DeanHeuke

15y

I think he"s still canadian, isn"t he??

@MrBladeFilms

12y

RIP JOHN

@jws1272

11y

Let's throw in Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj, and maybe we can get John, Mr. Fabulous, AND Duck Dunn!!

@SidJustice1

15y

God, when Shaffer had some hair. *lol* Landis (John) said he was supposed to be in the first film but he was under a contract obligation with SNL. So, they ended up replacing him with Murphy Dunne.

@lipranditoys

14y↑1

@CarlSchwamberger Hi. The first song performed by the Blues Brothers at SNL (while not wearing their trademark suit yet) should be King Bee, look for it on Youtube.

@TheRamsesII

10y

didn't that sax player used to be in the SNL band? that sound...

@olafbalzer911

10y↑1

Yes this is Lou Marini and he played in SNL Band from 1976 until 1983 (before Blues Brothers Band). He also played with Frank Zappa, Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Billy Preston, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Elton John and Lew Soloff

@tunefultonyjohnson4100

T Olaf Balzer Also, Lou was in Blood Sweat and Tears!

@jnadle1

+Olaf Balzer And so did Alan Rubin and Tom Malone. They, too, were with the band from 1975 to 1983. Tom still hung around with the band even though Michael Brecker was the new sax player that time.