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.
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Buddy Guy Lyrics
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Everywhere the child went, the lamb, the lamb was sure to go yeah
He followed her to school one day, and broke the teacher's rule
And what a time did they have, that day at school
Task him babe, all right, for bringin' yellow bearskin
So let it to my babe, on my way I've asked
Buddy Guy's song "Mary Had A Little Lamb" is a blues classic that tells the story of a young girl and her lamb. Mary is the singer of the song, and her lamb is a constant companion wherever she goes. The lamb's fur is described as white as snow, which is a common metaphor in literature and music to depict purity and innocence.
Mary and her lamb's misadventures take them to school, where the lamb breaks a teacher's rule by following Mary. The song describes the chaos that ensues, with Mary and the lamb causing a commotion in the classroom. The final lines of the song are a bit cryptic: "Task him babe, all right, for bringin' yellow bearskin, So let it to my babe, on my way I've asked." These lines may refer to a dispute over a bear rug, but it's not entirely clear.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary had a little lamb, his fur was white as snow, yeah
Mary cared for a little lamb, whose coat was pure white in color.
Everywhere the child went, the lamb, the lamb was sure to go yeah
The lamb constantly followed Mary wherever she went, never leaving her side.
He followed her to school one day, and broke the teacher's rule
The lamb disobeyed the teacher by following Mary to school.
And what a time did they have, that day at school
That day at school was filled with excitement and adventure.
Task him babe, all right, for bringin' yellow bearskin
Someone requested a yellow bearskin from the lamb.
So let it to my babe, on my way I've asked
The singer will pass along the message to their loved one about the requested bearskin when they see them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE BRAITH
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@newfreenayshaun6651
I was privileged enough to see Buddy Guy last month, two days before his 87th birthday. I'll tell you now, you can feel this man's heart from at least row 11 and he's still rocking us well! Happy Birthday Buddy Guy!
@stevenseul361
I saw him in 2013 front row. Seen about 200 concerts and this show was the best I've ever seen.
@howardhughes7596
Wow just wow. Just imagine being there. This is why I go to open mike blues every week. The energy of a great performance is such a rush.
@carloseugenio1406
espetacular,buddy é um dos maiores guitarristas da história!
@gastonmonjes2948
Esto tiene mucha polenta mucha energía fuerza!!! Temazo
@sporkfindus4777
Those oddball bends and lightning throw-away licks are what the Stratocaster was made for. You're not deeply imbedded in the music, you're skimming over the top playing whatever you feel. Buddy Guy is the master of that, as was Jeff Beck in the 70s and 80s.
@RobTai
love this comment
@JerryLee..
DAMN! I only heard the SRV version before . . . . This is awesome! Thanks for sharing this!
@juanlopezvillegas1550
Buddy Guy's studio version is one of my favorites without a doubt.
@warleigomes286
Olha esse contra baixo pqp sendo tocado como guitarra incrível