Guy is known for his showmanship; for example, he plays with drumsticks and walks into the audience whilst playing, the latter being a gimmick he picked up from a local blues guitarist at an early age (joining or leaping into the audience has also long been common in both American popular and gospel music, as in the earlier work of Big Jay McNeely or the Dixie Hummingbirds).
Guy grew up in Louisiana where he learned to play guitar. In the early 1950s he began performing with bands in Baton Rouge. Soon after moving to Chicago in 1957, Guy fell under the influence of "Mighty" Muddy Waters. In 1958 he won a record contract with Artistic Records after beating the West Side guitarists Magic Sam and Otis Rush in a "Head Cutting Contest" at the Blue Flame Club. Soon afterwards he recorded for the Cobra label.
In the early 1960s, Guy was a session guitarist for Chess Records. He recorded on Junior Wells sessions for Delmark Records under the pseudonym Friendly Chap in 1965 and 1966. His career took off during a blues revival period in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and was sparked by Eric Clapton's request that Guy be part of the '24 nights' all-star blues guitar lineup at London's Royal Albert Hall and Guy's subsequent signing with Silvertone Records.
Buddy's Groove
Buddy Guy Lyrics
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Now listen, ha-ha
Come on
Don't you hear that groove
Oh, Now listen to the fellas now
Let me hear you clap you're hands
Clap you hands out there
Ain't that a, ain't that a groove
Alright, ha-ha-ha.
It sound good
Go ahead
The lyrics of "Buddy's Groove" by Buddy Guy are about the groove or the rhythm of the music. Buddy expresses his admiration for the groove, telling his audience to listen to it and to clap their hands. The song encourages the audience to appreciate the music and how it makes them feel. According to Buddy, the groove is so good that it makes you want to react and respond to it.
The repetition of the phrase "ain't that a groove" emphasizes Buddy's enthusiasm for the music. The song encourages the audience to participate and be part of the music. The call and response technique used in the lyrics creates a fun and engaging atmosphere that captures the essence of the groove. Buddy's use of humor and enthusiasm makes the song enjoyable to listen to, and it encourages the audience to dance and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Wow! Ain't that a groove
This music is sensational and exhilarating!
Now listen, ha-ha
Pay attention, this is some serious music!
Come on
Join in with the rhythm and let loose!
Don't you hear that groove
Can't you feel how amazing this music is?
Oh, Now listen to the fellas now
Listen to the other musicians playing their instruments!
Let me hear you clap you're hands
Show your appreciation and enthusiasm by clapping your hands!
Clap you hands out there
Everyone in the audience should get in on the energy and clap along!
Ain't that a, ain't that a groove
This is such an incredible and infectious groove!
Yeah yeah yeah
I am having an amazing time and I hope you are too!
Alright, ha-ha-ha.
Everything is going so well and I am having a blast!
It sound good
The music is sounding absolutely fantastic and I am thoroughly enjoying it!
Go ahead
Keep playing and let's ride this groove all night long!
Writer(s): GENE BARGE
Contributed by Eli H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.