Though band leader Dick Brave claims to be canadian, the project actually marks the unlikely evolution of german pop singer Sasha - a frequent guest in the pop charts during the 1990s with hits like I Feel Lonely, If You Believe or Young Deenay's Walk On By.
Sasha Schmitz was born and raised by his single mother in Soest, Germany. His musical career started when he became lead singer of a school band called Junkfood. The group recorded several demo tapes together, but attracted no label interest and the band soon split. At the same time the producers of the German rapper Der Wolf engaged him as background singer for the hit single "Gibt's Doch Gar Nicht", a success improved upon by his first official appearance, on "Wannabe Your Lover", a top 10 collaboration with newcomer Young Deenay.
In 2002 Sasha switched his stage name to Dick Brave and began performing with The Backbeats. Originally conceived as a humorous lark, their success encouraged the group to record a whole album together, and "Dick This!" eventually became the singer's first number 1 record. It also featured a successful remake of 1961's "Take Good Care of My Baby", originally written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and performed by Bobby Vee. In November 2004 the project was discontinued. However, alias Dick Brave's continual presence had earned Sasha an older audience for the first time.
In 2011 Dick Brave and the backbeats stage a comeback with the release of a new album and tour entitles 'Rock Theropy'!
Smokey Joe's Café
Dick Brave & The Backbeats Lyrics
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Just sittin diggin'all the scenes at Smokey Joes's Cafe
A chick came walkin through the door
That I had never seen before
At least I never saw her down at Smokey Joe's Cafe
And I started shakin' the girl sat right down next to me
Her knees were almost touching mine at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Well I could smell her sweet perfume
She smiled at me my heart went boom
Then everybody in the room at Smokey Joe's Cafe
They said "Man be careful that chick belongs to Smokey Joe"
Right behind the counter I saw a man
A chef hat on his head and a knife in his hand
He grabbed me by my collar and began to shout
"You better eat up all your beans boy and clear right on out"
I know I'll never eat again at Smokey Joe's Cafe
And so we'll never meet again at Smokey Joe's Cafe
I'd rather eat my chili beans
At Jim's or Jack's or John's or Gene's
Then take my chances eating down at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Cause I risk my life when Smokey Joe's a crazy fool
Waah-aah at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Waah-aah at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Waah-aah at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The lyrics of Dick Brave & The Backbeats's song Smokey Joe's Café tell a story of a man who is enjoying his meal of beans and his surroundings at Smokey Joe's Café when he spots a beautiful woman who he has never seen before. He is immediately drawn to her and sits next to her. Despite feeling a chill down his spine, he is smitten by her sweet perfume and her smile. However, the other patrons warn him that she belongs to Smokey Joe, the owner of the café. The man gets into trouble with Smokey Joe, who instructs him to finish his meal and leave. In the end, the man decides he'd rather eat at another café than risk his life at Smokey Joe's.
The song uses vivid imagery to depict a popular café and the thrill of encountering a new romantic interest. Through the lyrics, we see the danger and mystery of Smokey Joe, and how he engenders fear in the patrons of the café. The song is also an excellent example of rockabilly music, which Dick Brave & The Backbeats are known for, and it provides a catchy tune that makes the lyrics easily memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
One day while I was eating beans at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The singer was enjoying a meal at the named establishment.
Just sittin diggin'all the scenes at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The singer was people watching at the establishment.
A chick came walkin through the door
An unknown woman entered the establishment.
That I had never seen before
The artist had never seen the woman before.
At least I never saw her down at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The artist had not previously seen the woman at the named establishment.
And I started shakin' the girl sat right down next to me
The singer was excited when the woman sat next to him.
Her knees were almost touching mine at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The singer and the woman were sitting very close to each other.
A chill was running down my spine at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The artist was feeling excited and nervous.
Well I could smell her sweet perfume
The artist noticed the woman's pleasant scent.
She smiled at me my heart went boom
The woman's smile made the artist feel very happy and excited.
Then everybody in the room at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The other people in the establishment noticed the singer and the woman.
They said 'Man be careful that chick belongs to Smokey Joe'
The artist was warned that the woman's romantic partner was dangerous.
Right behind the counter I saw a man
The singer noticed a man standing behind the counter.
A chef hat on his head and a knife in his hand
The man behind the counter was a chef and was holding a knife.
He grabbed me by my collar and began to shout
The chef violently confronted the singer.
'You better eat up all your beans boy and clear right on out'
The chef ordered the artist to finish his food and leave the establishment.
I know I'll never eat again at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The artist decided to never return to the named establishment.
And so we'll never meet again at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The singer believes he will never see the woman again.
I'd rather eat my chili beans
The singer prefers to eat the named food.
At Jim's or Jack's or John's or Gene's
The artist would rather eat at any other establishment except Smokey Joe's Cafe.
Then take my chances eating down at Smokey Joe's Cafe
The artist does not want to risk eating at the named establishment again.
Cause I risk my life when Smokey Joe's a crazy fool
The artist is afraid of the dangerous man named Smokey Joe.
Waah-aah at Smokey Joe's Cafe
An exclamation with no discernible meaning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I L<3VE THIS SONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!