In addition to his own albums, Eaglesmith frequently collaborated with the late Willie P. Bennett, a past member of Eaglesmith's band, who had to step down after a heart attack in spring 2007. Eaglesmith's fans are known as Fredheads because of the similarities to deadheads. He has appeared in several movies, including "The Gift" and "50 Odd Dollars." His band is known as The Flying Squirrels or The Flathead Noodlers. Both bands have the same lineup, but play different styles. The Flathead Noodlers play bluegrass, while the Flying Squirrels play more folk and rock. An early incarnation of the band was known as The Smokin' Losers. When Fred does solo appearances he bills himself as Fred J. Eaglesmith. In addition to the songs, a typical Fred Eaglesmith show includes several lengthy between-song comic monologues by Fred. Topics in the past have included stories about crossing the U.S./Canada border, Newfoundlanders, and some friends from an Indian reserve. Eaglesmith is the owner and president of A Major Label, which publishes his records.
Current band members
* Fred J. Eaglesmith - Guitars, Vocals
* Matt Simpson - Acoustic guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
* Kori Heppner - Drums
* Luke Stackhouse - Bass, Vocals
Former members
* Willie P. Bennett - Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocals
* David Essig - Mandolin, Guitar
* Kevin Komatsu - Drums
* Roger Marin Jr. - Pedal Steel, Guitar, Vocals
* Ralph Schipper - Bass
* Jude Waldman - Drums
* Dan Walsh - Dobro, Guitar, Vocals
* Skip Wamsteeker - Drums
* Washboard Hank - Washboard, Dobro
* Darcy Yates - Bass
Discography
* Fred Eaglesmith (1980)
* The Boy That Just Went Wrong (1983)
* Indiana Road (1987)
* There Ain't No Easy Road (1991)
* Things Is Changin' (1993)
* Paradise Motel (1994)
* Drive-In Movie (1995)
* Lipstick, Lies and Gasoline (1997)
* 50 Odd Dollars (1999)
* Live: Ralph's Last Show (2001)
* Falling Stars and Broken Hearts (2002)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 1' (2002)
* Balin (2003)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 2' (2004)
* Dusty (2004)
* Milly's Cafe (2006)
* Tinderbox (2008)
www.fredeaglesmith.com
Big Hair
Fred Eaglesmith Lyrics
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I'm not really sure
But it makes other people
Stop and look at her
It's not the way she walks
It's not the clothes she wears
My baby's got big hair
When I asked her what that was
She says the higher the hair
The closer to God
Well, I guess there'll always be some things
We ain't gonna share
My baby's got big hair
The other day she's running up on Miller Ridge
She didn't check the sign
She got stuck beneath the bridge
It took the cops an hour
To get her out of there
My baby's got big hair
Well, when I take her picture
Just to get her in
I turn the camera sideways
Use a wild angle lens
It makes people laugh
But she don't seem to care
My baby's got big hair
My baby's got big hair
My baby's got big hair
The song "Big Hair" by Fred Eaglesmith & The Flying Squirrels is a humorous ode to a woman's large hairstyle. The lyrics describe how other people stop and stare at her because of her hair. It's not the way she walks, or the clothes she wears, or anything else about her apart from that hair. She explains that it's her religion, and that the higher the hair, the closer to God. Despite not sharing the same beliefs, the singer accepts her quirks and loves her just the same.
The song also adds a bit of silliness to the description of the big hair when it tells the story of how the woman got stuck beneath a bridge during a run because of her hair. The police had to spend an hour getting her out. The singer also mentions that he has to take her picture with a wide-angle lens, so he can fit all of her big hair into the frame. The song ends with the chorus repeated, emphasizing that his baby has big hair.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and amusing take on the importance that some women place on their hair. It's a fun little ditty that pokes fun at hair trends and reminds us to enjoy the little things in life, like a big, fluffy hairdo.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there's something about my baby
There's an indefinable quality to my partner that stands out to me.
I'm not really sure
I can't quite put my finger on what it is exactly.
But it makes other people Stop and look at her
Whatever it is that makes her stand out catches other people's attention too.
It's not the way she walks
It's not her gait or physical movement.
It's not the clothes she wears
Nor is it her choice of attire that makes her unique.
My baby's got big hair
It's her voluminous hairstyle that sets her apart from the crowd.
She says it's her religion
She considers her hairstyle to be a spiritual practice.
When I asked her what that was
I was curious to learn more about her belief system.
She says the higher the hair
According to her philosophy, the taller the hairstyle,
The closer to God
The closer one can get to divinity.
Well, I guess there'll always be some things
I've had to accept that there are some things,
We ain't gonna share
That she and I won't see eye to eye on or agree upon.
The other day she's running up on Miller Ridge
One day she was jogging along Miller Ridge,
She didn't check the sign
She didn't notice the warning signs.
She got stuck beneath the bridge
Her hair got caught underneath the bridge and she couldn't move.
It took the cops an hour
It required police intervention to free her.
To get her out of there
It was a complicated process to disentangle her hair from the bridge.
My baby's got big hair
Her hairstyle is so big that it can cause practical problems.
Well, when I take her picture
Whenever I try to photograph her,
Just to get her in
In order to fit her into the frame,
I turn the camera sideways
I have to change the orientation of the camera to account for her hair's size.
Use a wide-angle lens
And employ a lens with a wider field of view to capture her fully.
It makes people laugh
This technique is humorous to onlookers.
But she don't seem to care
But my partner doesn't mind.
My baby's got big hair
She still has her characteristic large hairstyle that defines her look.
My baby's got big hair
This phrase is repeated to emphasize the significance of her hairstyle.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Fred Elgersma
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