James Logan - Sax & Vocals
Steve B… Read Full Bio ↴Genre: Blues & Classic Rock
James Logan - Sax & Vocals
Steve Baker - Guitar & Vocals
Tim "Spider" Webb - Drums & Vocals
Milo Duffin - Bass
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Introducing a seasoned quartet of personable stage-hardened Las Vegas locals. They’re fast earning a much deserved reputation as the tightest, most soulful, hard-drivin’, good-time, Chicago-style Blues and R&B bands around.
James Logan, lead vocals and saxophone.
Got his masters degree in the blues at 16 when Junior Wells took him under his wing. Wells tutored James for six months and gigged with his band on the Chicago blues circuit. Appeared on stage at Chicago Fest and the Long Beach Blues Festival. Aside from Junior Wells, James has had the privilege to play with and learn from Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Otis Clay, John Primer, Billy Boy Arnold, and Joe Louis Walker.
Shawn Balding, guitar and vocals.
Born to a musical family, he spent his childhood growing up with his parents’ band rehearsals and recording sessions. When Shawn turned 18, he packed his bags and went to GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology) and graduated with honors. He’s toured the country, recorded on or engineered several CD projects, and worked with Garth Brooks, Hank Williams Jr., Bad Company, Megadeth, Shania Twain, Etta James, Brian Wilson, and Vince Gill to name a few.
Spider Webb, drums.
Early inspiration came from frequenting Chicago blues clubs. His blues boot camp was commanded by Muddy Waters' longtime sideman Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson. He co-founded the Hurricanes, San Diego's premier blues band in the 80's and backed blues masters Smokey Wilson, James Cotton and Otis Rush. Spider was part of the Atlanta blues scene for a decade with Felix & the Cats and toured/recorded with Southern Blues artist Reddog.
Milo Duffin, bass.
Raised in San Diego, he began playing bass at age 11. Moved to Las Vegas in 1974 and played R & B in classic Las Vegas lounges: Mint, Flamingo Hilton, Sahara and the Silver Slipper. In 1987 he joined the Las Vegas Blues Society Board of Directors. In 1992, Milo hooked up with Grammy award-winner James Quill Smith just off the road with John Mayall.
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Help Me
Full Throttle Blues Band Lyrics
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When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
But not like you love your freedom
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
The song Help Me by Full Throttle Blues Band is about falling in love and the conflicting feelings that come with it. The singer expresses that when they get the feeling that they are falling in love again, they know that trouble is on its way. They describe the person they have fallen for as a rambler, gambler and sweet talking ladies man who loves his freedom more than he loves his love. The singer is afraid of falling too fast and worrying about what the future holds and how the past has affected their relationships.
The chorus talks about the fun times the two have shared and how they love their loving but never as much as they love their freedom. The singer asks if the person they have fallen for is going to allow them to fall in love by themselves, as that would be a lonely thing to do as both of them are flirting with each other and hurting each other.
Overall, the song captures the fear and excitement that comes with falling in love, but also the fear of losing oneself in the process. It is a relatable song that describes the vulnerability and apprehension that people feel when it comes to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me I think I'm falling in love again
I am afraid that I am developing deep feelings of love again
When I get that crazy feeling, I know I'm in trouble again
Whenever I experience such wild emotions, I realize that I am heading towards a difficult situation
I'm in trouble 'cause you're a rambler and a gambler
I fear that I will face problems as you have a habit of being restless and taking risks
And a sweet talking ladies man and you love your lovin'
You are fluent in charming women with sweet words and have a strong desire for romantic involvements
But not like you love your freedom
However, your love for freedom and independence is much greater than your love for romantic relationships
Help me I think, I'm falling in love too fast
I believe that I am rushing into love too quickly
It's got me hoping for the future and worrying about the past
I am experiencing a mix of hope for the future and anxiety about the past
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes come down to smoke and ash
Past experiences have taught me that passionate love affairs can end badly
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Although we enjoy romantic relationships, our desire for freedom is stronger than our desire for love
Didn't it feel good we were sitting there talking
Remember how wonderful it felt just to sit and talk together?
Or lying there not talking didn't it feel good
Or even just lying beside each other without speaking, didn't that feel good too?
You dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
I recall the time you danced with a woman with a hole in her stocking
Didn't it feel good, didn't it feel good
Didn't that experience bring back positive memories?
Help me I think I'm falling in love with you
I think I am beginning to fall in love with you
Are you going to let me go there by myself
Will you let me fall in love alone, without reciprocating my feelings?
That's such a lonely thing to do
Leaving me to love you alone like this will be a very lonely experience
Both of us flirting around flirting and flirting hurting too
Both of us are indulging in flirtatious behavior and it is causing both of us emotional pain
We love our lovin' but not like we love our freedom
Even though we enjoy romantic relationships, our desire for independence and freedom is much stronger than our desire for love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLIE DIXON, RALPH BASS, WILLIE WILLIAMSON
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