The group released their self-titled first album in 1994 on Okeh/Epic, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On the strength of the single "Cold Beverage", in part due to MTV rotation, the album nearly went gold. After which, trying to capitalize on the success of the album, the group toured heavily, eventually landing a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. tour.
In 1995 they released their follow up album Coast to Coast Motel. Though it did not sell as well as the first album, it is generally considered among critics as the stronger of the two albums.
On tour following the release of the second album the group nearly broke up, due to bickering about finances. Deciding on a hiatus the three members went their separate ways, working on various side projects.
By October 1997 the group had reconciled their differences and released their third album, Yeah, It's That Easy, which along with their own work, showcased their collaboration with several other bands and musicians, including All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, King's Court, and Dr. John. This soul-influenced album was more similar to their debut album than their previous release.
Soon after G. Love & Special Sauce set out on another world tour, returning to Philadelphia in 1999 for the release of their fourth album, Philadelphonic. Philadelphonic was followed up with Electric Mile in 2001, an album that shows the wide-ranging influences of the group, incorporating hip-hop, funk, psychedlia, blues, and soul in equal and ambitious measure. Ever the road band, the release of "Electric Mile" was followed by extensive touring.
By 2004 and The Hustle, G. Love (with the help of his bandmates and others) went solo and had eased up a little on the kitchen sink approach, offering instead a cohesive, dry groove reminiscent of his earliest efforts. Hustle was also the first G. Love release under Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records banner; the two had been pals at least since Philadelphonic, which Johnson had been a guest on.
Special Sauce did a series of shows in 2004 with Jack Johnson and fellow Brushfire artist Donavon Frankenreiter, and the trio also found time to issue a brief live EP, titled Some Live Songs.
In the summer 2005, the band was featured (along with the less well known Philly local Chuck Treece of 80's skate-rock band McRad) in an advertisement for the launch of Coca-Cola Zero, featuring the groups own unique version of the noted Coca-Cola advertising song I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.
G. Love's 2nd electrical solo release Lemonade also included Special Sauce on some tracks. Jack Johnson, Tristan Prettyman, Ben Harper, Jasper, and Blackalicious also contrbuted.
G. Love still continues to tour with the Special Sauce in the meantime.
Nancy
G. Love & Special Sauce Lyrics
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Yeah little Nancy
I'm talking to you girl
I'm talking to Nancy
Baby
How could I bide my time
I knew you weren't even trying
Oh now I'm down in there in the heat babe
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Come on
You know you're making me wait
I said you take my plate
Well you want me as I was
With a different face
And you so sweet
Just like rose or moon scatter
The way I make love
I'm a make you feel better
How can I bide my time
I knew you weren't even trying
Oh now I'm down here in the desert
Oh and I'm crying
Yes I'm crying
Oh I'm crying
Baby I'm crying
The song Nancy by G. Love & Special Sauce is a love song that celebrates the beauty and allure of a girl named Nancy. The singer repeatedly addresses her by her name, expressing his desire for her and how he's been waiting for her. He sings about how sweet and wonderful she is, comparing her to the sweetness of roses and the magic of the moon. However, he also expresses some frustration with her, lamenting that she's making him wait and that she doesn't seem to be as invested in the relationship as he is.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby Nancy
Addressing Nancy with affection
Yeah little Nancy
Addressing Nancy with endearment
I'm talking to you girl
Addressing Nancy and initiating conversation
I'm talking to Nancy
Reiterating the addressee's name
Baby
Addressing Nancy with endearment
How could I bide my time
Expressing impatience
I knew you weren't even trying
Accusing Nancy of not putting in effort
Oh now I'm down in there in the heat babe
Being in a difficult situation
Oh, and I'm cooking
Suggesting being in hot circumstances
Yeah yeah yeah
Exclaiming with enthusiasm
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Reiterating exclamation with more enthusiasm
Come on
Encouraging Nancy to engage in conversation or activity
You know you're making me wait
Implying that Nancy is causing delay and impatience
I said you take my plate
Asking Nancy to serve him
Well you want me as I was
Proclaiming Nancy's desire for his past self
With a different face
Imagining a different facade for himself
And you so sweet
Complimenting Nancy's affability
Just like rose or moon scatter
Comparing Nancy's sweetness to natural beauty
The way I make love
Expressing prowess in sexual activity
I'm a make you feel better
Promising to make Nancy happy
How can I bide my time
Repeating impatience
I knew you weren't even trying
Repeating accusation
Oh now I'm down here in the desert
Being miserable and lonely
Oh and I'm crying
Expressing sadness
Yes I'm crying
Reiterating sadness
Oh I'm crying
Emphasizing sadness
Baby I'm crying
Addressing Nancy and sharing emotional state
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON, JEFFREY CLEMENS, JAMES H PRESCOTT
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