Buddy Guy--an idol for other blues guitar players, such as Eric Clapton, an… Read Full Bio ↴Buddy Guy--an idol for other blues guitar players, such as Eric Clapton, and an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix--teams up with Junior Wells--a world famous blues vocalist and harmonica player--to play some of the more powerful blues songs ever written.

There is a long history partnership between these two blues heroes: Buddy Guy recorded on Junior Wells's sessions for Delmark Records under the pseudonym Friendly Chap back in 1965 and 1966.

Silvertone Records captured their latest team work to release "Last Time Around", from the historic final performance of the duo, live and acoustic, at Buddy Guy's world famous Chicago blues mecca, Legends.

Junior's Shuffle
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells Lyrics

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Let your hair down baby, 'n' let's have a natural ball
Let your hair down baby, 'n' let's have a natural ball
'Cause when you ain't happy, it ain't no fun at all

You can't take it with you, that's one thing for sure
You can't take it with you, that's one thing for sure
Ain't nothing wrong with you girl, the T-Bone shuffle can't cure

Have fun while you can, fate's an awful thing

Have fun while you can, fate's an awful thing
You can't tell what might happen, that's why I love to sing

Overall Meaning

Buddy Guy's song "Junior Shuffle" is a blues tune that suggests enjoying life and having fun while one can. The lyrics "Let your hair down baby, 'n' let's have a natural ball, 'Cause when you ain't happy, it ain't no fun at all" encourages listeners to let go of life's stresses, embrace joy, and live in the moment. The song's message reminds people of the importance of laughter, smiles, and happiness in life.

The next few lyrics, "You can't take it with you, that's one thing for sure, Ain't nothing wrong with you, girl, the T-Bone shuffle can't cure," continues the theme of enjoying life. The lyrics suggest that while one can't take worldly possessions with them when they pass on, it's essential to enjoy what one has while they are alive. The T-Bone shuffle being used to cure hearts suggests that music has a way of lightening burdens, making people happy, and helping people forget their problems.

The closing lyrics, "Have fun while you can, fate's an awful thing, You can't tell what might happen, that's why I love to sing," is a declaration of the singer's love for life, regardless of the trying circumstances that might arise. The line, "fate's an awful thing" reminds listeners that nothing lasts forever. We must make the most of our time by staying positive, having fun, and enjoying life's small pleasures. For Buddy Guy, music brings him joy, and it's his way of imparting happiness to his listeners. Therefore, he praises the power of music as his reason for singing.

Line by Line Meaning

Let your hair down baby, 'n' let's have a natural ball
Relax and have a good time with me, don't hold back

'Cause when you ain't happy, it ain't no fun at all
If you're not enjoying yourself, it ruins the experience for us both

You can't take it with you, that's one thing for sure
You can't bring your wealth to the afterlife

Ain't nothing wrong with you girl, the T-Bone shuffle can't cure
There's nothing wrong with you that a good dance can't fix

Have fun while you can, fate's an awful thing
Life is unpredictable, so enjoy yourself while you still can

You can't tell what might happen, that's why I love to sing
Anything can happen, that's why music brings me joy and helps me cope

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: T-BONE WALKER

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