Emerging from the Kweskin band with his then wife, Maria Muldaur, he established an impressive reputation in the Boston, Massachusetts area in the 1960s and 1970s, followed by a move to the burgeoning folk, blues and folk-rock explosion in Woodstock, New York. He separated from his wife in 1972. He recorded with such as Bonnie Raitt, Eric Von Schmidt, and Jerry Garcia before stopping to tour or record in the mid 1980s. During this period, he composed scores for film and television, winning an Emmy Award, and produced albums for lesser known musicians such as Lenny Pickett and the Borneo Horns and the Richard Greene String Quartet, emerging after eleven years in 1999 with the critically acclaimed album, The Secret Handshake.
Muldaur continues to record and tour the world. His sister is the actress Diana Muldaur (L.A. Law, McCloud and Star Trek: The Next Generation).
His daughters, Jenni Muldaur and Clare Muldaur are also singer-songwriters.
Chevrolet/ Big Alice
Geoff Muldaur Lyrics
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Buy you a Chevrolet
Buy you a Chevrolet
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin' for you
Buy you a diamond ring
Buy you a diamond ring
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin', yeah
Build you a house and home
Build you a house and home
Build you a house and home
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin' for you
Buy you a Chevrolet
Buy you a Chevrolet
Buy you a Chevrolet
Just do somethin' for you
Just do somethin' for you
The lyrics of Geoff Muldaur's song "Chevrolet" repeat the same three verses with the same refrain, "Just do somethin' for you." The singer is promising to buy his lover a Chevrolet car, a diamond ring, and build her a house and home, all in the name of doing something for her. At first listen, the lyrics may sound like a simple love song, but there is more to it than just that.
The repetition of "Chevrolet" is a nod to the power and allure of consumer culture, portraying expensive items as a measure of love and affection. The singer is promising his lover that he will take care of her and that he has the means to do so. The underlying message, however, is that love and material possessions are often intertwined in our society, and that the promise of material goods is a way to secure affection.
Additionally, the repetition of the verse and the refrain increases the hypnotic nature of the song, drawing the listener in and building a sense of anticipation. The simplicity of the lyrics reflects the desire for simplicity and security in a relationship, while also nodding to the trappings of consumer culture.
Overall, "Chevrolet" is both a love song and a commentary on the relationship between love and material possessions in our culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Buy you a Chevrolet
I want to buy you a Chevrolet as a way of expressing my love and appreciation for you
Buy you a Chevrolet
I truly believe that a Chevrolet is something that can make you happy and I want that for you
Buy you a Chevrolet
I know that buying you a Chevrolet seems like a small gesture, but it's my way of showing you how much you mean to me
Just do somethin' for you
I want to do something that will make you happy, no matter how big or small it may be
Just do somethin' for you
I want to show you how much I care about you and how much you mean to me by doing something to make you smile
Buy you a diamond ring
I want to buy you a symbol of our love that you can wear with pride and always remember how much I care about you
Buy you a diamond ring
I believe that a diamond ring is a timeless and meaningful way to show my love for you
Buy you a diamond ring
I want to make you feel special and loved by buying you something beautiful and extravagant
Build you a house and home
I want to create a safe and comfortable home for us where we can build our future and grow old together
Build you a house and home
I want to provide for you and give you a stable and permanent place to call home
Buy you a Chevrolet
I believe that a Chevrolet represents freedom and adventure and I want you to experience that
Buy you a Chevrolet
I want to give you a gift that will allow you to explore the world and create unforgettable memories
Buy you a Chevrolet
I want to share my love for automobiles with you and give you a gift that will last a lifetime
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ED YOUNG, LONNY YOUNG
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