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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Baby please don't you drive me away
Now, you know I need you, want you by my side
My love for you I'll never hide
Now if you love you will hear my plea
Put me out and that's the end of me
Baby please don't you drive me away
One more thing honey
You know I want you, I love you so
I never, never, never, never, never let you go
Baby, please don't you drive me away, oh yeah
Oh please, please don't you drive me away
Don't you hear me telling you?
Don't drive me away
Let me tell you
You know I need you, want you by my side
My love for you I'll never hide
Won't you love me, won't you hear my plea?
Put me out and that's the end of me
Baby please don't you drive me away
The song "Please Don't Drive Me Away" by Buddy Guy is a plea from the persona to his lover not to leave him. He expresses how much he needs and wants her around, and how he will never hide his love for her. He tells her that if she were to leave, that would be the end of him, and begs her not to drive him away. The repetition of the phrase "baby please don't you drive me away" emphasizes the persona's desperation and vulnerability. He wants his lover to hear his plea and understand how much he loves and needs her.
The song's simple and repetitive structure allows the focus to be on the message rather than the music. Musically, the song is driven by the guitar and the rhythm section, which create a bluesy and soulful sound. The emotional intensity of the persona's delivery, especially in the lines "I never, never, never, never, never let you go" and "oh please, please don't you drive me away" showcases his fear of losing his lover. The song thus serves to highlight the universal experience of love and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby please don't you drive me away
I'm begging you not to push me away or leave me behind.
Now, you know I need you, want you by my side
I can't live without you and I desire your companionship at all times.
My love for you I'll never hide
I will always openly express my affection and adoration for you.
Now if you love you will hear my plea
If you truly love me, you will listen and respond to my request.
Put me out and that's the end of me
If you reject me, it will be the ultimate demise of our relationship.
One more thing honey
Before I finish speaking, there's something else I want to say.
You know I want you, I love you so
I have an intense desire and affection for you.
I never, never, never, never, never let you go
I will never let you go or leave you, no matter how hard it gets.
Oh please, please don't you drive me away
I am earnestly pleading with you to not abandon me or our love.
Don't you hear me telling you?
I am clearly expressing my feelings and needs to you, so please pay attention.
Let me tell you
Allow me to be honest and forthright with you about my heart and desires.
Won't you love me, won't you hear my plea?
Can't you express your love for me and grant me this request?
Baby please don't you drive me away
Once again, I am anxiously asking you to not push me away or abandon me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES MOSE BROWN, JESSE ERWIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@riccardomonti312
Yes baby.
@wilmakobelt3273
Einer der besten Blues Musiker ,das geht unter die Haut.❤❤❤
@tonetone7572
What more can we say about the legend who influenced legions of legendary guitar giants Hendrix, Beck, Page, SRV, Clapton ect..Buddy you have had a long rewarding life deserving of the recognition you've received..out living your contemporaries and friends and other blues rock giants - Magic Sam,Freddie King and Jimi Hendrix.
Had many occasions to sit down with the blues rock psychedelic giant and talk about his music and experiences.Buddy was always warm friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Thank you Buddy for all you've given me decades ago as a young guitar player opening up my eyes, mind and ears wide to things and ideas i never knew existed schooling me making me a better player for the rest of my life and giving all of us guitar players and music lovers sounds and ideas that changed the way we played and enjoyed music for a lifetime. You have been like a father to me and I love you dearly.
Glad you are finally getting off the road at 86 to relax and take care of yourself...man you have put in some miles!!!
@evchaves
Nessa música, Buddy Guy remember B,B, King too.
@jodielangford.6401
Ran in to Buddy's music a few years back Damn where has this guy been. The best blues man still around. Keep them coming Buddy.
@jamestburgess6372
This man is from the heart
@janiceundem4795
Ahhh, Buddy you make us feel so good brother.🥰
@janiceundem4795
Can't wait to see you again st Portland, Oregon blues fest.
@peterweyers2215
Thank you, Buddy, for that great Stuff. I Thank the Lord too, for letting you stay around a little longer... 🙂
@tewodrostesfaye2254
so much love from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Buddy the great inspairation 🐐