He is signed with Concord Records. He had his début self titled album in 1991 which sold 1.5 milllion. In his solo career, his most famous songs are 'I Wonder Why' and 'You're All That Matters To Me'. He has also worked with Elton John, Eric Clapton, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, The Allman Brothers Band and Joe Cocker.
Since then he has married and has a daughter, and recently participated in the BBC TV programme "Just the Two of Us", where he partnered newsreader and TV presenter Penny Smith.
Albums
Curtis Stigers (Arista, 1991)
Time Was (Arista, 1995)
Brighter Days (Columbia, 1999)
Baby Plays Around (Concord Jazz, 2001)
Secret Heart (Concord Jazz, 2002)
You Inspire Me (Concord Jazz, 2003)
I Think It's Going to Rain Today (Concord Jazz, 2005)
Real Emotional (Concord, 2007)
Lost in Dreams (Concord, 2009)
Let's Go Out Tonight (Concord Jazz, 2012)
Hooray for Love (Concord Jazz, 2014)
One More for the Road [live] (Concord Jazz, 2014 [rel. 2017]) with the Danish Radio Big Band
Gentleman (EmArcy, 2020)
travelin' band
Curtis Stigers Lyrics
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Won't you take me down to Memphis on a midnight ride
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Come on come on won't you get me to my room
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Listen to the radio talkin' 'bout the last show
Someone got excited, had to call the state militia
Want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Here we come again on a Saturday night
With your fussin' and your fightin' won't you get me to the rhyme
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Won't you give myself a hand?
The Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers's song Travelin' Band is a tribute to the rock and roll bands of the 1960s who went on tour across the country to connect with fans, make music, and live the rock and roll lifestyle. The lyrics talk about a band traveling across the country on a plane, stopping in Memphis to play a show, staying in hotels, listening to the radio, and encountering different obstacles. The song's chorus is a celebration of being on tour and playing music - "Playin' in a travelin' band, yeah!".
The first verse of the song introduces the band as they are flying over the country in a plane, which is a reference to the well-known rock and roll myth of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll." The second part of the verse references Memphis, which is known as the birthplace of rock and roll. In the second verse, the singer is checking into a hotel and preparing for a show. The third verse references a previous show where someone got overexcited and had to call in the state militia, which could be a reference to a real-life event or a fictional one. The final verse is a call to action for the audience to get up and dance or clap along to the music.
The song shows the excitement and energy of being on a tour and playing music for fans, but also acknowledges the challenges that come along with it, such as being away from home and encountering unexpected obstacles. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has traveled for work or pleasure and experienced the highs and lows of being on the road.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven thirty seven comin' out of the sky
The singer is announcing their arrival by plane
Won't you take me down to Memphis on a midnight ride
The singer is asking for a ride to a hotel in Memphis
I want to move
The singer is eager to keep traveling
Playin' in a travelin' band
The singer is a member of a band that travels for performances
Yeah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land tryin' to get a hand
The singer is touring across the country in search of success
Take me to the hotel baggage gone oh well
The singer is requesting assistance with their luggage at the hotel
Come on come on won't you get me to my room
The singer is asking for help to reach their hotel room
Listen to the radio talkin' 'bout the last show
The singer is reflecting on their previous performance
Someone got excited, had to call the state militia
There was some kind of disturbance at the previous show
Want to move
The singer desires to keep traveling
Here we come again on a Saturday night
The band is preparing for another performance
With your fussin' and your fightin' won't you get me to the rhyme
The singer is facing some issues with the people they're with and want to leave
Won't you give myself a hand?
The singer is requesting applause for their performance
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: John Cameron Fogerty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Seven thirty seven comin' out of the sky
Won't you take me down to Memphis on a midnight ride
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Take me to the hotel baggage gone oh well
Come on come on won't you get me to my room
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Listen to the radio talkin' 'bout the last show
Someone got excited, had to call the state militia
Want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Here we come again on a Saturday night
With your fussin' and your fightin' won't you get me to the rhyme
I want to move
Playin' in a travelin' band
Yeah!
Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, tryin' to get a hand
Playin' in a travelin' band
Won't you give myself a hand?
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Jax: We need you with us bro
Tig: You need your mom more
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Watching SOA in 2020 - who's here?
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A start SOA few weeks ago . Its awesome!!!
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@chrispanossian
Can still see Tig leading the chase!
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@starvinmarvin5590
How perfect is this song for that scene - love it great beat!