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.
Sweet Home Chicago
Blues Brothers Lyrics
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Oh baby don't you want to go
Come on
Oh baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago
Come on
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Oh sweet home Chicago
Well, one and one is two
Six and two is eight
Come on baby don't ya make me late
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago
Come on
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago
Six and three is nine
Nine and nine is eighteen
Look there brother baby and see what I've seen
Hidehey
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago
Oh come on
Baby don't you want to go
Come on
Baby don't you want to go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago
The song Sweet Home Chicago by Blues Brothers and Friends is an upbeat blues track that celebrates the city of Chicago. The lyrics are an invitation to the listener to come along and revisit the place they call home. The opening lines, "Oh baby don't you want to go, back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago" sets the tone for the rest of the song. There is a sense of longing and nostalgia in the lyrics as the singer urges their companion to come back to the city they love.
The lyrics also contain playful counting lyrics, "Well, one and one is two, six and two is eight, come on baby don't you make me late," which helps to keep the song light and fun. The singer is so excited to go back to Chicago that they can't afford to be late. The lyrics also reference sights and sounds of the city, "Look there brother baby and see what I've seen," which gives further insight into the singer's love for their home.
Overall, Sweet Home Chicago is an ode to the city of Chicago, with its lively beat and enthusiastic lyrics. The song portrays a sense of homecoming and pride in one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Invitation to join in the journey to Sweet Home Chicago
Oh baby don't you want to go
Asking the baby if they want to come to Sweet Home Chicago
Back to that same old place
Returning to a place that is well known and comfortable
Sweet home Chicago
The destination of the journey, a place of familiarity and belonging
Hidehey
Expressing excitement and encouragement
Well one and one is two
Simple mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses
Six and two is eight
Another simple mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses
Come on baby don't ya make me late
Asking the baby not to delay the journey to Sweet Home Chicago
Six and three is nine
Third mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses
Nine and nine is eighteen
Fourth mathematical expression that serves as a transition between verses
Look there brother baby and see what I've seen
Encouraging the baby to witness the sights and experiences of Sweet Home Chicago
Oh come on
Another invitation to join in the journey
Back to that same old place
Reiteration of the destination
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAJ MAHAL
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DiHeu
I swear, those solos from each instrument gotta make this one of the greatest "jam" of history. Masterpiece.
ATCB
Amazing tune
Shawn Birt
Blues perfection.
Mario Jutic
There are many different versions robert johnson, clapton, etc guitar junior johnson.
But this is perfection.
Every single Player is spot on 👌.
Its like a cooking recipe with the perfect ingredients.
Crissy Heimlich
Im with you there my brutha
StevenC32
You have to give credit to the late great Robert Johnson who recorded this song in 1936. Those guitar notes are hard to play, but Robert Johnson was a gifted Blues Guitarist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Home_Chicago
Tim Cronin
The Blues Brothers was so much more than a movie. It was a showcase for some of the absolute best talent in the blues/funk/R&B world at the time. Not even mentioning the guest appearances in the movie, this band itself is a masterclass. Willie Hall on drums, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Steve Cropper on guitars, Duck Dunn on bass, Lou Marini on saxophone, Tom Malone on trombone, Alan Rubin on trumpet, and George "Murphy" Dunne on keyboards. Beasts, all of them!
Greg
Well said brother !
Fernando ledesma
That's true amen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
connie hodges
Preach 💯 💯 💯