One could say that this story starts with two cousins, Owen and Landon, picking up their guitars one summer after another, recording primitive EPs on their grandfathersβ tape deck. The two piece acoustic outfit would go on to make approximately four EPs ranging in styles and audible fuzz. The duo even made a stab at the punk-rock scene, recording an album tentatively titled, Punk Made Right, which featured a gnarled drum kit (comprised of a snare, crash, and high-hat) and an acoustic guitar which ran through a distortion pedal. The duo agreed upon a name, Seventy Times Seven, to pay admiration to the long island rock band Brand New (which was a track featured on their debut album, My Favourite Weapon).
It wasnβt long before the cousinsβ summer project faded away with the growing responsibilities of High School and the world of academia. Both cousins departed on their own musical ventures, Landon with Brown Lovinβ (an oldies cover band) as well as a techno-scream project coined Jimmy and The Twins, and Owen with a number of High School bands: The Misunderstood, The Ellie Scotland Band, Fyx, and O nO! (a three-piece indie rock group that flourished during the last year of school but faded away with the summer before university.)
Meanwhile, a certain skinny drummer boy was plotting his way to fame through the field of psychology within the confines of Ottawa U. During this time, βDrummer Boyβ, also lovably known as Sebastien, started jamming with a three-piece commercial rock group named, Land on Water who were recording and planning their conquest of the Ottawa radio waves
When it came time for the cousins to choose a post-secondary course, both of them realized they needed a good long break from school as well as a change of scenery and were drawn to the bright lights of downtown Ottawa, and more particularly, James St. Owen quickly found work at a coffee shop after a short, hellish stint at a call center. Landon, on the other hand, would go through a great number of jobs before settling down in the deli of Johnny Farinaβs. And here in lies the great coincidence. For who knew that also within those great brick walls was the one and only lovable drummer boy, Seb, working his ass off in order to pursue his heart of music. It wasnβt long afterwards that Landon and Seb began to forge a friendship over slicing cold cuts and forming goat cheese pucks. Sebastien began to open up to Landon about his dreams and his desire to start another musical endeavour outside of Land on Water. Landon than experienced a brilliant light bulb moment and introduced the idea of them teaming up with Owen, who had a number of riffs on the hot stove ready to be chiselled, grizzled, and forged into song.
And so it was.
The three comrades met up, jammed, and decided that the chemistry was βsimply undeniableβ. It was only a few months afterwards that J&B had a short but solid repertoire of songs and decided to contact Chris Ferris, who previously worked with Land on Water. It was at this juncture that the band, with the great help of Chris and Tim Greencorn from Little Chicago Studios, recorded an EP which featured a diverse collection of songs that were all from the heart and held their ground against doubt.
CONTACT: jamesandblackburn@gmail.com
Soul Man
James and Blackburn Lyrics
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Good loving, I got a truck load
And when you get it, you got something
Don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
[Chorus]
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
That ain't all
Got what I got, the hard way
And I'll got make better, each and every day
So honey, I said don't you fret
Cause you ain't seen nothing yet
[Chorus]
I was brought up on a side street, listen now
I learned how to love before I could eat
I was educated, good stock
But when I start lovin' I can't stop
[Chorus]
Well grab the rope,
And I'll pull you in
Give you hope,
And be your only boyfriend ya (ya) ya (ya) help!
[Chorus]
The song "Soul Man" by James and Blackburn is about the singer proclaiming himself as a soul man and promising his lover that he has a truckload of good loving to offer. He assures her not to worry because he is coming to fulfill her needs. He talks about his struggles to get what he has achieved and reassures his lover that things will get better with time. He boasts of being brought up with love and education from "good stock." The song ends with the singer pulling his lover in and giving her hope as he proclaims himself as her only boyfriend.
The song "Soul Man" was first released in 1967 as a single by Sam & Dave, a Stax Records' soul music duo. It was written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, who were prominent songwriters at Stax Records. The song was a huge hit and peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming to you, on a dusty road
I am making my way towards you, through the rough terrain and obstacles that lie on this path.
Good loving, I got a truck load
I have an abundance of love to give, more than enough to fill a whole truck.
And when you get it, you got something
When you have received my love, you have something truly valuable and special.
Don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
Do not stress or fret, because I am on my way to be with you.
I'm a soul man
I am a man who embodies and radiates soul in all that I do and all that I am.
That ain't all
There is more to me than just being a soulful man; I have other layers and dimensions to my personality.
Got what I got, the hard way
I have acquired my possessions and qualities through perseverance and effort, facing difficulties along the way.
And I'll got make better, each and every day
I continuously strive to improve and be better in all aspects of my life, every single day.
So honey, I said don't you fret
My dear, there is no need for you to worry or be anxious about anything.
Cause you ain't seen nothing yet
You have yet to witness and experience the full extent of my love and all that I can offer you.
I was brought up on a side street, listen now
I grew up in a humble and perhaps overlooked area, but listen carefully to my story.
I learned how to love before I could eat
My first lesson and priority in life was to learn how to love others, even before I learned how to take care of myself.
I was educated, good stock
I received a good education and come from a respectable background.
But when I start lovin' I can't stop
Despite my upbringing and education, my capacity for love is boundless and unrelenting.
Well grab the rope,
Take hold of this metaphorical rope I am offering you,
And I'll pull you in
And I will guide you towards me and pull you closer to me.
Give you hope,
I will provide you with a sense of optimism and possibility,
And be your only boyfriend ya (ya) ya (ya) help!
And I will commit to being your one and only partner, helping and supporting you along the way.
I'm a soul man
I may have said it before, but it bears repeating: I am a man of soul and depth.
I'm a soul man
I am a soulful man who is proud of who I am and what I represent.
I'm a soul man
Through and through, to my core, I am a man of soul.
I'm a soul man
Lastly, let me remind you one more time that I am a man who exudes soul in everything I do and all that I am.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIA DEAN PARKER, RANDLE CATRON, BOOKER T. JR. JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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