Buddy Guy (born George Guy, July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) is an A… Read Full Bio ↴Buddy Guy (born George Guy, July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) is an American blues music and rock music guitarist, as well as a singer. Known as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix and other 1960s blues and rock legends, Guy is considered as an important proponent of Chicago blues made famous by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. He has influenced both widely known and local blues guitarists.

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.

Jam On A Monday Morning
Buddy Guy Lyrics

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Hit it
Wow, hit it one time now
Go ahead on, huh
Hit it, hit it

Now let me get a little bit of I love ya
Hit it, ooh, hit it now, huh
Go ahead on now, huh, hey

Oh, go ahead

Go ahead on, baby
Go ahead on, do what you wanna now
Do it what you wanna, baby

Do any kind of dance
As a little lamb
Go ahead on and do it, baby

Do it now, do it, baby
Do it, baby, do it, baby
Do it, baby

Go ahead, do it, baby
Go on and do it, baby
Do it, baby, do it, baby
Do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it, do it, do it, do it

Alright, huh
Alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Buddy Guy's song "Jam On A Monday Morning" are open to interpretation, but one possible explanation is that it is a call to live life to the fullest and not be afraid to express oneself through dance or other forms of creativity. The repeated phrase "go ahead on" can be seen as a message of encouragement, urging listeners to take risks and pursue their passions without hesitation. The mention of doing "any kind of dance" suggests that the song is not just about physical movement, but also about taking bold, unconventional strides in one's personal and professional life.

The use of repetitive phrases and simple, catchy rhythms in the song create a sense of urgency and excitement, as if urging the listener to join in the jam and let loose. The reference to "Monday morning" may signify the start of a new week, with the implication that taking risks and pursuing one's passions is not just a weekend pursuit, but an everyday philosophy.

Overall, the lyrics of "Jam On A Monday Morning" highlight the importance of living in the moment and embracing creativity in all forms.

Line by Line Meaning

Hit it
Start the music

Wow, hit it one time now
Impressively start playing the music only once now

Go ahead on, huh
Continue playing the music, huh

Hit it, hit it
Play the music, play the music

Now let me get a little bit of I love ya
Allow me to express my affection

Hit it, ooh, hit it now, huh
Play the music admirably now

Go ahead on now, huh, hey
Continue playing the music, hey

Oh, go ahead
Continue, proceed

Go ahead on, baby
Carry on, my dear

Go ahead on, do what you wanna now
Keep going, do as you please now