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.
Miss Ida B
Buddy Guy Lyrics
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Have you seen Miss Ida be?
Hello world, yeah
Have you seen Miss Ida be?
She's a coffee colored brown
And she looked something like a Japanese
And I just can't, I just can't hardly keep it in
I love you, Miss Ida be
And I just can't keep, just can't keep it in
I'm in love with you, Miss Ida be, baby
Ever since, ever since you was a kid
Baby, when I'm gone
Who you gonna let walk in and take my place?
When I'm gone, baby yeah
Who you gonna let walk in and take my place?
I hate to even think about, yeah
Another man snoring in my baby's face
The song "Miss Ida B" by Buddy Guy is a classic blues tune that tells the story of a man enamored with a woman named Miss Ida B. The song starts with the singer asking if anyone has seen Miss Ida B, whom he describes as a "coffee colored brown" woman who looks "something like a Japanese." The singer then declares his love for Miss Ida B and how he finds it hard to keep it in, expressing his admiration for her ever since she was a kid.
The lyrics then take a turn as the singer, anticipating what might happen when he is no longer around, asks who Miss Ida B will let take his place. He expresses his disdain for the thought of another man snoring in her face, clearly showing his possessiveness of her. The song ends with the singer pleading with Miss Ida B to hold onto his love, promising that he will always love her.
Overall, the song is a classic example of blues music, with its expression of love, romance, and jealousy. The lyrics are simple but pack a punch, and the melody adds to the overall emotional impact of the song. The singer's raw and powerful voice adds to the authenticity of the song, making it a timeless classic that still resonates with people today.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello world
The singer is addressing the listeners and asking if they have seen Miss Ida B.
Have you seen Miss Ida be?
The singer is asking if the listeners have seen a woman named Miss Ida B.
Hello world, yeah
The singer is still addressing the listeners and showing excitement about Miss Ida B.
She's a coffee colored brown
The singer is describing Miss Ida B's skin color as being like coffee.
And she looked something like a Japanese
The singer is saying that Miss Ida B has similarities in her features to someone of Japanese descent.
I love you, Miss Ida be, yeah
The singer is confessing his love for Miss Ida B.
And I just can't, I just can't hardly keep it in
The singer is expressing how he can't contain his love for Miss Ida B.
I love you, Miss Ida be
The singer is repeating his love for Miss Ida B.
And I just can't keep, just can't keep it in
The singer is reiterating how he can't keep his love for Miss Ida B inside.
I'm in love with you, Miss Ida be, baby
The singer is professing his love for Miss Ida B once again.
Ever since, ever since you was a kid
The singer is saying that he has loved Miss Ida B since she was a child.
Baby, when I'm gone
The singer is speaking to Miss Ida B and addressing her as 'baby'.
Who you gonna let walk in and take my place?
The singer is asking Miss Ida B who she will let replace him in her life when he is gone.
When I'm gone, baby yeah
The singer is repeating his concern about who will replace him when he is gone.
I hate to even think about, yeah
The singer is expressing his distaste for the idea of another man being with Miss Ida B.
Another man snoring in my baby's face
The singer is expressing his disgust with the thought of another man sleeping in the same bed as Miss Ida B.
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Written by: ROOSEVELT SYKES
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@RosuMircea
Hello world
Have you seen Miss Ida be?
Hello world, yeah
Have you seen Miss Ida be?
She's a coffee colored brown
And she looked something like a Japanese
I love you, Miss Ida be, yeah
And I just can't, I just can't hardly keep it in
I love you, Miss Ida be
And I just can't keep, just can't keep it in
I'm in love with you, Miss Ida be, baby
Ever since, ever since you was a kid
Baby, when I'm gone
Who you gonna let walk in and take my place?
When I'm gone, baby yeah
Who you gonna let walk in and take my place?
I hate to even think about, yeah
Another man snoring in my baby's face
@paulowagnersantos207
O magnífico Buddy Guy com seu blues que consegue chegar no fundo de nossas almas. Um grande músico. Obrigado Buddy por compartilhar esse seu talento!!
@HectorGarcia-lq3yb
Buddy Guy, excelente músico guitarrista!!
@MichaelADAddario
Unreal how talented Buddy Guy is. This song further proves his genius. Beautiful!!
@shirylkaplan
I was fortunate enough to be at the right place at the right time and was working at a Restaurant that hosted and sponsored a Blues Festival, in the summer of 2005. Buddy Guy played, along with an amazing line up! In Pinedale, Wyoming of all places!! Unforgettable weekend, will cherish it always.
@marianoe8553
Uno de mi blues preferidos buddy guy transmite todo con la voz y la guitarra
@joefox9765
the way he plays with the oregon makes it sound like its an extension of his guitar. Amazing
@nikitakaem
one of the best blues song i ever heard
@mattgiovanni9681
Simply beautiful....i think i'm in love again......with blues
@NkamilN
Too sexy for my ears...twists your soul so intensively... Buddy guy has got to be one of the most powerful masters of Blues
@coravisser727
this is again awesome of Buddy.Great music.