Bryan Adams was already popular in Canada when the release of his third album 'Cuts Like A Knife' in 1983 brought him a large following in the USA. His fourth album, 'Reckless', often referred to as one of the most significant of the 1980s, sold over 4 million copies at the time and continues to sell now. His fifth album 'Into the Fire' went platinum.
'Waking Up The Neighbours', his sixth album in 1991, powered him to international stardom. The single '(Everything I Do) I Do For You' spent 16 weeks at number 1; it broke a UK record that had stood since 1955 and still stands today. Across in the USA it became the second largest selling single to 'We Are The World'. The song was featured in the film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) and for this Mr Adams received his first Academy Award nomination. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
42 film Directors' have used Adams' music as soundtrack - from A Night In Heaven (1983) to Bobby (2007).
Adams was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 20th 1998 and the C.O. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on May 6th 1988 for his contribution to popular music and his philanthropic work. He was also inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998, and more recently inducted into the Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) in April 2006. Notably, Adams refuses to attend the awards; as his manager, Bruce Allen explains: "they turned their back on the biggest thing to come out of Canada"--in reference to the hit '(Everything I Do) I Do For You'.
Adams has been nominated for three Academy Awards for songwriting, and was recently nominated for his fifth Golden Globe (2007) for his songwriting in the film 'Bobby'.
Some trivia:
Bryan Adams shares the same birthday as Ryan Adams, the late Herman Brood and René Froger.
He attended the same high school as Michael J. Fox in Vancouver.
Of his #1 hits only one ('Please Forgive Me') was not written for a motion picture.
Bryan Adams is part Maltese. He Declared this on Tour in 2007 when he visited Malta.
Bryan Adams is also an acclaimed photographer. His works include his book "Made in Canada" http://www.photography.ca/photographer/adams_bryan.html
Bryan Adams also did a major part of the Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron soundtrack
Blues Jam
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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She's the kinda trouble - I like to be in
I wanna be her lover - I wanna be her slave
She's the kinda woman makes me wanna misbehave
She said "I'll give ya what you want boy - but lets make it understood
If ya wanna be bad - ya gotta be good"
She's say's "there'll be no lyin' - no foolin' around
No seven day weekends - no nights on the town"
If yer lookin' for trouble - better get it from me
So get on your knees boy - and do what you should
If you wanna be bad you gotta be good"
Let's make a night - let's make a night
To remember - to remember
From January - from January
To December - to December
Let's make a love - let's make a love
To excite us - to excite us
A memory - a memory
To ignite us - to ignite us
Let's make honey baby - let's make honey baby
Let's make sugar darlin' - let's make sugar darlin'
Sweet surrender - sweet surrender
Let's make a night - let's make a night
To remember - to remember
All life long
The lyrics of Bryan Adams's song "Blues Jam" describe a woman with a naughty reputation and a willingness to engage in sinful behavior. Despite her potentially troublesome nature, the singer desires to be her lover and even her slave. The woman understands that the singer desires something exciting and implores him to be good if he wants to be bad. She sets boundaries for their relationship, indicating a desire for honesty and loyalty. The chorus suggests that the singer wants to make a memorable night or memory with the woman, filled with passion and surrender.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blues Jam" convey both desire and caution. The singer is clearly drawn to the woman's dangerous, liberated vibe, but she also asks him to be responsible as a prerequisite to engaging in any sort of mischief. The chorus then encapsulates this wish for a memorable time without repercussions or regrets, to be cherished for all of life.
Line by Line Meaning
She gotta nasty reputation and a talent for sin
The woman being referred to has a bad reputation and is known to be tempting.
She's the kinda trouble - I like to be in
The person singing has a liking for this kind of trouble caused by the woman.
I wanna be her lover - I wanna be her slave
The person singing wants to be completely devoted to the woman, as her lover and slave.
She's the kinda woman makes me wanna misbehave
The woman's allure is so great to the person singing that he wants to misbehave just to be with her.
She said "I'll give ya what you want boy - but lets make it understood
The woman promises to give the person singing what he wants, but sets boundaries and expectations for their relationship.
If ya wanna be bad - ya gotta be good"
The woman requires the person singing to be good in order to be bad with her.
She's say's "there'll be no lyin' - no foolin' around
The woman makes it clear that there will be no deceit or flirting with others in their relationship.
No seven day weekends - no nights on the town"
The woman also sets expectations for their social life, limiting wild party nights in favor of a more disciplined and responsible lifestyle.
She said "that's the way I want it - that's the way it's gotta be
The woman asserts that this is the only way she wants their relationship to be, and there is no room for negotiation.
If yer lookin' for trouble - better get it from me
The woman challenges the person singing to find trouble only with her, and not look elsewhere.
So get on your knees boy - and do what you should
The woman asserts her dominance over the person singing by asking him to submit to her and do as he's told.
If you wanna be bad you gotta be good"
The woman reiterates her requirement for the person singing to be responsible and obedient in order to indulge in bad behavior with her.
Let's make a night - let's make a night
The song transitions to a new theme, encouraging a night of passion and excitement.
To remember - to remember
The goal of this night is to create a memorable experience.
From January - from January
This memorable experience should last throughout the entire year.
To December - to December
The experience should be lasting and memorable enough to be remembered until the next year.
Let's make a love - let's make a love
The song suggests making intense, passionate love.
To excite us - to excite us
The objective of making love is to excite and arouse them both.
A memory - a memory
The experience should live on as an unforgettable memory.
To ignite us - to ignite us
Making love should light a passionate fire in them both.
Let's make honey baby - let's make honey baby
This line repeats the suggestion to make love, using sweet terms like "honey" and "sugar" to emphasize the passion and intimacy.
Let's make sugar darlin' - let's make sugar darlin'
Similar to the previous line, this suggests a sensual and passionate experience.
Sweet surrender - sweet surrender
The end goal of this experience is to completely surrender to each other, emotionally and physically.
Let's make a night - let's make a night
The song reiterates the suggestion to make this a memorable night between them.
To remember - to remember
The final line emphasizes the importance of making this a night to remember for the rest of their lives.
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ilariasarpe8948
She got a nasty reputation and a talent for sin
She's the kinda trouble i'd like to be in
I wanna be a lover - I wanna be a slave
But she's the kinda women makes me wanna misbehave
So give it what you want boy - let's make it understood
That if ya wanna be bad ya gotta be good
She says there'll be no lying - no foolin' around
No seven day weekends -
no nights on the town
Well that's the way I wast it -
that's the way it's gotta be
If you're looking for trouble better get it from me
So get on your knees boy and do what you should
If ya wanna be bad ya gotta be good
No she makes the laws -
she calls the shots
Do what she wants if you want what she's got
Can't have it both ways - you gotta chose
She can give you the rhythm or she can give you the blues
Oh, if you want sugar better bring it on home
Better keep it in the kitchen cuz that's where it belongs
You gotta make her happy boy
Just take it from me
Or you'll never get none of that tlc
If you're tryin' to get lucky
- better knock on wood
If ya wanna be bad ya gotta be good
@anuragratansurin5165
Don't know why Keith is so underrated although he is damn good guitarists. Just Love this Band...All time Everytime.
@greggamba2997
Bryan Adams, one of the best rockers in the world! I agree ... you are a legend Bryan!
@user-zu1yx3mw1t
Полностью согласна с вами
@user-ts7rb8fr7t
I absolutely love this and the humor he does in it. I just brightens my day. I would love to meet him.
@justanotherhumanbeing7119
I last saw this video a very long time ago, I was very young back then. Glad it's still here and I found it again.
@Navrooopsingh
Same here. Almost 10 years ago.
I have watched bohemian raphsody today thats how i come here.
@MorettiMartha
AMAZINGLY STUNNING PERFORMANCE ! IT KEEPS ME AMUSED ! I NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING IT ! L♥VE !
@florenceg.6818
Thats the way I want it Bryan💅🏾 love love love this song
@donnawalden-rf8jj
Is there anything Bryan can't sing? He's the bomb!
@Kalizzy21
This is awesome, Bryan you are a legend.