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.
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Buddy Guy Lyrics
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Did what I could, what I could for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
Worked hard for you my babe
Hard everyday for you my baby
Did what I could, what I could for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did what I could, what I could for you
Worked hard everyday for you are my babe
Worked hard everyday
I worked hard, baby everyday
Did what I could, what I could for you
Did what I could for you, baby
Did what I could for you, baby
Worked hard, I did what I could
Buddy Guy's song "Worry is all I can do" is a classic blues track about a man's efforts in trying to please his partner. The repeated chorus of "Did what I could, what I could for you" emphasizes the singer's dedication to his lover. He acknowledges that he has worked tirelessly for her, stating "worked hard for you my babe, hard everyday for you my baby." However, despite his efforts, he still feels a sense of unease and worry that he may not be enough for her.
The melancholic tone of the song highlights the singer's feelings of inadequacy in his relationship. He fears that despite all that he has done, it still may not be enough to make his partner happy. This anxiety is conveyed through the repetition of the lines "Did what I could, what I could for you" and "Worry is all I can do." The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the singer's psychological state, as if he is trying to convince both himself and his partner that he has given his all.
Overall, "Worry is all I can do" showcases the emotional turmoil and vulnerability of the singer, as he grapples with his own insecurities in trying to please his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
Worked hard for you my babe
I worked tirelessly for you, my love
Hard everyday for you my baby
I put in all my effort each day for you, my darling
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
What I could do, did what I could do
I did what was within my power to do
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
I did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
Worked hard everyday for you are my babe
I worked tirelessly every day for you, my love
I worked hard, baby everyday
I put in all my effort each day, my dear
Did what I could, what I could for you
I did everything possible for you
Did what I could for you, baby
I did everything possible for you, my love
Did what I could for you, baby
I did everything possible for you, my love
Worked hard, I did what I could
I worked tirelessly and did everything I could
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN BETTIS, RICHARD LYNN CARPENTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ryanahern1210
Always loved BB, but I think Buddy is my hero. He's fearless, and plays and acts how he feels it, as if he was alone in a room havin fun.
@TREVORJB101
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@donnawilson4290
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@AndrewVOdom
No “but”… BB was and the king of the blues. Music is not a competition and these are all great artists.
@burnindownthehouse
I saw Buddy Guy last year in October in a small venue in Melbourne, Florida and was blown away. My dad took me. It was my present for my 40th birthday. Holy Shit! Buddy Guy was no young man and he could STILL play that guitar like nobody's business. And he was still hitting those high notes when he sang. He was always such a good singer. What a blues legend. I saw him in Chicago at his club 18 years ago and was blown away. The man's still got it. You're damn right I've got the blues!
@mysandyballs
Never seen dudes enjoy playing the blues as much as this.
@stephenreed1298
Chemistry - the complex emotional or psychological interaction between two people. If this ain't chemistry, I'll eat my shorts. Total admiration and respect between two of the best blues guys ever. Them dudes are having FUN!
@SandieDooley
My hubbie and I was there on Tuesday at Shepherds Bush Empire London, could not believe he did his walkabout, the place was absolutely heaving!!! Great showman!Loved it.
@raymondsemper5161
He must of been on 🔥🎸
@kragker
2 legends jamming, what can you expect but greatness!