I. Buddy Wayne Knox (July 20, 1933 - February 14, 1999) was an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 rockabilly hit song, "Party Doll".
Knox was born in the tiny farming community of Happy, Texas and as a boy learned to play the guitar. In his teens, he and some high school friends formed a band called the "Rhythm Orchids." After performing on the same 1956 radio show as fellow Texan Roy Orbison and his "Teen Kings" band, Orbison suggested Knox go see record producer Norman Petty at his studio in Clovis, New Mexico.
Knox recorded three songs at Petty's studio, most notably "Party Doll" that later was released on the Roulette label and went to No.1 on the Cash Box magazine music chart in 1957. This success was followed by "Rock Your Little Baby To Sleep", a top 20 hit, and "Hula Love", a top 10 hit. While he never achieved the same level of artistic success, Buddy Knox enjoyed a long career in music. For his pioneering contribution, Knox was elected to the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. "Party Doll" was voted one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
In May 1969, Buddy Knox appeared at Langley Speedway (British Columbia) in Langley, British Columbia, Canada and assisted in handing out trophies to the race winners.
A lifelong user of cigarettes, Buddy Knox died of lung cancer in 1999 in Bremerton, Washington. He is interred in Dreamland Cemetery, in Canyon, Texas.
II. Buddy Knox 'Australia's answer to BB King!
Buddy's fervour for blues has been simmering for years, and finally in 2006, The Buddy Knox Blues Band was born.
"I haven't got the blues..... the blues have got me!"
Winner of the Sydney Blues society 'Blues Challenge 2011'and excited to be goin' to Memphis in 2012!
Winner of Australia's most prestigious 'Chain' Awards music's 'Best New Blues Talent for 2009'
Buddy's Debut Album 'got da blues' Won the 'Newcastle's 2008 Blues Awards 'Album of the Year'.
Finalist for the 'Deadly Awards' Male Artist and Album of the Year 2011
Finalist 'APRA Development Awards 2011' for songwriters 'Buddy's Got The Blues Again'
Buddy's second Album 'Buddy's Blues' song 'Squeaky Chair Blues' music /lyrics make the top Ten Musicoz Awards 2010
Buddy is a funky blues man, and he does more than just play music... he thrills his crowd with great blues guitar on his 335 Gibson and with some stage theatrics tossed in, he does indeed 'smoke ya boots'. Buddy and his band play authentic blues, with a dash of didgeridoo!! Unique and funky!!
The Blues
Buddy's blues influences include all the Kings: Freddie, Albert and BB, Robert Delbert McClinton, with vast blues knowledge of the old blues men and a great respect tor their work.
Buddy and his band have a unique stage presentation, they like to 'go hard' and give audiences their best.
Named 'The Diamond Band' of the weekend" The Wagga Wagga 'Jazz n Blues Festival' 2008
Buddy says he "feels like a man 'bout to light a smoke at a petrol pump'...."
Buddy Knox and his Blues BandBand Members
Buddy Knox Guitar/ Vocals
Teangi Knox Drums/ Harmonies
Fiona Peters Accordian
Gareth Hudson Double Bass, Didgeridoo, Bass / Harmonies
Swingin' Daddy
Buddy Knox Lyrics
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And I love that jive
Just wind me up
And I'll come alive
Throw me a woman
With style and grace
Then stand back, buddy
Kicked off her shoes
And I messed her hair
And I watch a real
Swinging pair
Well, give me a boogie
With a real wild beat
I love a crazy rhythm
'Cause it's my need
Swing me a woman
Who can move about
And I swing it to a rhythm
And I swing it stout
Kicked off her shoes
And I messed her hair
And I watch a real
Swinging pair, hey, bop
I'm not the one
And I won't be found
Running into walls
For a two-step down
But a real cool boogie
Hits the spot
So crank up the band
And let's get hot
Well, I'm a swinging daddy
And I love that jive
Just wind me up
And I'll come alive
Throw me a woman
With style and grace
Then stand back, buddy
And give me space
Kicked off her shoes
And I messed her hair
And I watch a real
Swinging pair
These lyrics to Buddy Knox's song Swingin' Daddy describe a man who loves to dance and groove to the beat of a real wild boogie. He is enthusiastic about the rhythm and is particularly fond of women who can move about with style and grace. He proclaims himself a "swinging daddy" and claims that just winding him up will bring him alive.
The singer's excitement is conveyed through his eagerness to dance and watch others dance. He describes kicking off a woman's shoes and messing up her hair, implying that he is a spontaneous and playful partner. He also wants to "swing it stout," indicating that he enjoys dancing with vigor and strength. Additionally, he asserts that he will not be found two-stepping, implying that he prefers a more unpredictable and robust dance style. Overall, the lyrics to Swingin' Daddy display the singer's love of the swingin' lifestyle and his admiration for the energy and freedom that dancing offers.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I'm a swinging daddy
I am a man who enjoys swinging music and dancing
And I love that jive
I appreciate the lively and upbeat style of music
Just wind me up
Get me excited and energized
And I'll come alive
I become lively and enthusiastic once the music starts playing
Throw me a woman
Provide me with a female dance partner
With style and grace
Who can dance elegantly and with ease
Then stand back, buddy
Step aside and let us dance
And give me space
Allow us to have enough room to dance freely
Kicked off her shoes
She took off her shoes to be more comfortable
And I messed her hair
I played with her hair during the dance
And I watch a real
I observe a genuine and skilled
Swinging pair
Couple who dances to swinging music
Well, give me a boogie
Play me a song with a lively, upbeat tempo
With a real wild beat
With a captivating and exciting rhythm
I love a crazy rhythm
I enjoy dancing to a fast and lively beat
'Cause it's my need
Because this type of music is essential to my happiness
Swing me a woman
Provide me with a female dance partner
Who can move about
Who can dance and move skillfully
And I swing it to a rhythm
I dance in sync with the beat of the music
And I swing it stout
I dance with enthusiasm and energy
I'm not the one
I am not someone who dances a slow and simple two-step
And I won't be found
I do not enjoy dancing to dull music
Running into walls
Bumping into obstacles while dancing
For a two-step down
Just to dance a simple two-step
But a real cool boogie
But a lively and exciting style of music
Hits the spot
Is exactly what I enjoy and prefer
So crank up the band
Play the music loudly and with energy
And let's get hot
Let's dance energetically and enjoy ourselves
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shoreflight
The guitar sounds like a number by Buddy Holly. "Swingin' Daddy got some play in the Philadelphia market. Thanks for posting.
Eli Ortega,Jr
Buddy is on Lead guitar.
Lalo Neltner
Really???wow