Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan (born in March 20, 1951 in Dallas, Texas) is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan (born in March 20, 1951 in Dallas, Texas) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Jimmie Vaughan's style was influenced by Freddie King who gave him personal advice. Also two other blues guitarists, Albert King and B. B. King, were important influences. Johnny "Guitar" Watson was another important early influence (Jimmie says that he and his younger brother Stevie studied Johnny "Guitar" Watson more than any other single guitarist).

Jimmie Vaughan developed his own personal style that is easily recognized. He formed the band The Fabulous Thunderbirds with singer and harpist Kim Wilson, bassist Keith Fergusson, and drummer Mike Buck. (The initial Fabulous Thunderbirds members were all proteges of Austin, Texas blues club owner, Clifford Antone.) The band's first four albums, released between 1979 and 1983, are ranked among the most important 'white blues' recordings. Sadly, since those early albums did not sell well, the band was left out without a recording contract for a couple of years (during the times when Jimmie's younger brother achieved popular success).

The Fabulous Thunderbirds got a new contract in 1986 and made several albums that featured more commercial pop-music sound and production styles. Jimmie left the band in 1989 and made a "duo album" called Family Style with his younger brother, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Before the album was released, Stevie died in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin on August 27, 1990. The album was released a few days after the tragic accident (the listed artist on the album was "Vaughan Brothers"). The album was light blues-influenced rock with Jimmie singing on several tracks.

Vaughan released his first solo album Strange Pleasure in 1994. The album contained a song "Six Strings Down" that was dedicated to the memory of his brother. He has continued his solo career since then. Vaughan's solo albums contain mostly blues-rock material that he writes himself.

In 2001, Vaughan paid an installment on his (and the Fabulous Thunderbirds') huge debt to harmonica swamp blues when he contributed guitar to the Lazy Lester album Blues Stop Knockin'.

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Don't Cha Know
Jimmie Vaughan Lyrics

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Don't cha know?
Oh baby, don't cha know?
Don't cha know?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Don't you know, baby?
I'm telling you
You don't do nothing that I asked you to

Don't cha know?
Oh baby, don't cha know?
Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Spending all the money
In the bank, write hot checks

Don't cha know?
Oh baby, don't cha know?
Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Don't you know, baby?
I'm telling you
I'll do anything that you ask me to

Don't cha know?
Oh baby, don't cha know?
Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Don't cha know?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?
Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Did you know that, baby?
Oh baby, don't cha know?

Overall Meaning

Jimmie Vaughan's song "Don't Cha Know" is a soulful and bluesy plea to a lover to understand and reciprocate the love that the singer is offering. Throughout the song, the singer addresses his lover with the repeated refrain, "Don't cha know?" as if to emphasize the importance of his message. He begs his lover to understand that he does everything she asks of him, and in return, he asks her to reciprocate by not spending all of their money and writing bad checks.

The singer's sense of frustration is palpable as he feels his partner is not on the same page as him. He repeats the lines "Don't you know, baby?" and "I'm telling you" to emphasize his plea for understanding. The emotional depth of the song is underscored by Vaughan's soulful guitar playing and bluesy vocals.

In summary, "Don't Cha Know" is a moving and heartfelt plea for understanding in a relationship. The repeated refrain of "Don't cha know?" highlights the importance of the singer's message, while his soulful singing and guitar playing add depth and emotion to the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't cha know?
Do you understand what I'm saying?

Oh baby, don't cha know?
Hey, I'm talking to you, do you realize what you're doing?

Did you know that, baby?
Are you aware of the consequences of your actions?

Don't you know, baby?
Don't you understand the situation?

I'm telling you
Listen to me, pay attention to what I'm saying

You don't do nothing that I asked you to
You're not following through with what I've requested of you

Spending all the money
You've been spending all of our money

In the bank, write hot checks
You're even writing fraudulent checks to cover your spending

I'll do anything that you ask me to
I'm willing to help you and do anything you need

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Hand Solo

3y↑3

Jimmie is so dialed in when he's in the groove

Keith Randall

13y↑12

Not the best lyrics ever, but what a groove and what a great guitar solo from Mr Vaughan! He sings this beautifully, too. I saw this band in London in 2001 (?) and they were absolutely superb. Best wishes to all blues fans, from the U.K.