Dixon was born Jay Riggins Jr. in Marshall, Texas. He was influenced by blues, gospel, jazz and country music growing up. His family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1942 and Dixon met his influence Charles Brown there.
Self-dubbed "Mr. Magnificent," Dixon signed a recording contract with Modern Records in 1949, specializing in jump blues and sexualized songs like "Red Cherries", "Wine Wine Wine", "Too Much Jelly Roll" and "Baby Let's Go Down to The Woods".
Dixon switched to the Specialty Records label in 1952, and the Atlantic Records subsidiary Cat Records in 1954. "Hey Bartender" (later covered by The Blues Brothers) and "Hole In The Wall" were hits during this time.
In the 1970s Dixon left the music industry for a quieter life in Texas, though he did occasional tours in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1984 he was commissioned to write "Olympic Blues" for the 1984 Summer Olympics.
In 1993, Dixon received a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. In the mid 1990s, he secured a contract with Alligator Records, releasing the critically-acclaimed album, Wake Up And Live.
Dixon died in Los Angeles in July 2006, at the age of 77, from kidney failure. A public memorial service was held at Grace Chapel, in the grounds of the Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Wine Wine Wine
Floyd Dixon Lyrics
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Make it ???? the shelves are ever doggone time
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Well, a little bit o' wine is never bad
People drink wine to keep from feelin' sad
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Well my grandmother loved wine so much
It even took her off the crutch
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
The lyrics to Floyd Dixon's "Wine Wine Wine" express a deep love for wine and the feelings of joy and contentment it brings. The first verse expresses the simplicity of just wanting the wine, no elaborate flavors or brands needed. The repetition of "give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time" further emphasizes this desire, with the lyrics conveying that the singer feels "so doggone fine" when they get it.
The second verse introduces the idea that wine is a remedy for sadness or pain, with the line "people drink wine to keep from feelin' sad." The singer also notes that just a little bit of wine is never a bad thing, perhaps indicating a lack of concern for the potential negative effects of overindulgence. The third verse tells a personal anecdote about the singer's grandmother, who purportedly loved wine so much that it even helped her off of her crutch.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the vino, number one
Wine is the most important thing to me.
Make it ???? the shelves are ever doggone time
I want the wine to always be available on the shelves.
Give me wine, wine, wine, all the time, time, time
I want wine constantly, all day, every day.
'Cause when I get it, I feel so doggone fine
Wine makes me feel amazing.
Well, a little bit o' wine is never bad
Drinking a small amount of wine is always okay.
People drink wine to keep from feelin' sad
Some people drink wine to feel better and avoid feeling sad.
Well my grandmother loved wine so much
My grandmother was a huge fan of wine.
It even took her off the crutch
Drinking wine helped my grandmother stop using her crutch.
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@calvinsmith2803
A Goddamn Wino!
@billchew450
Manischevitz- thats some rotgut shit!
@MrMusicismagic
... using the word Manishewitz in a song can't be easy ..
@59cadcoupe
A floor filler for sure!