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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Positively Meant To Be
Jimmie Vaughan Lyrics
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Hey baby, let me talk to you.
I wanna tell you the truth about the way I feel.
Now you know I love you.
I know it gets crazy sometimes and I’m not at home and then I’m back and then I’m gone
You’re doing your thing and I’m doing my thing and I really love you but I just want to tell you how much.
So scoot a little bit closer, please baby, and let my words put you at ease.
To my heart you have the key
It was you who set me free
When I looked into your eyes
I began to realize
That loving you, it’s plain to see
Was positively meant to be
Solo
There’s no word to deny
Lasting love for you and I
And time will surely show
That our love will grow and grow
Loving you was meant for me
Was positively meant to be
Loving you it’s plain to see
Was positively meant to be
Positively meant to be
The song 'Positively meant to be' by Jimmie Vaughan is a love song about a man expressing his feelings to his partner. In the song, he tells his partner that he loves her and that he understands that their relationship can get crazy sometimes with him being away and back, and her doing her own thing. He wants to reassure her that even though their situation can be tough, he loves her and is committed to their relationship. The line 'To my heart you have the key, it was you who set me free' is a representation of how his partner has helped him understand what true love really means and how it can free him from any troubles.
Vaughan uses the phrase 'Positively meant to be' throughout the song to emphasize how he believes that their love is meant to be, and that it was not just a coincidence that they met each other. The song’s overall meaning is that their love is strong enough to withstand any obstacle, and with time, it will grow even more.
Overall, the song's message is a positive one of love, hope, and commitment, telling the story of two people coming together and, despite their challenges, staying together and growing their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, let me talk to you.
I want to have a sincere conversation with you.
I wanna tell you the truth about the way I feel.
I want to open up to you and be honest about my feelings.
Now you know I love you.
I want to reaffirm my love for you.
I know it gets crazy sometimes and I’m not at home and then I’m back and then I’m gone.
I understand that things can be hectic and unpredictable but I want you to know that I still care for you.
You’re doing your thing and I’m doing my thing and I really love you but I just want to tell you how much.
We may have our own individual lives, but I want to express how much you mean to me.
So scoot a little bit closer, please baby, and let my words put you at ease.
I want to comfort you and make you feel closer to me through my words.
To my heart you have the key
You have the ability to unlock my heart and emotions.
It was you who set me free
You were the one who helped me break free from my emotional barriers and allowed me to love freely.
When I looked into your eyes
Through your gaze, I saw a future filled with love.
I began to realize
Your presence made me aware of a deeper understanding of love.
That loving you, it’s plain to see
It is evident to me that my love for you is strong and everlasting.
Was positively meant to be
Our love was fated to be.
There’s no word to deny
There is no denying the strength of our love.
Lasting love for you and I
Our love will endure and last a lifetime.
And time will surely show
As time goes on, our love will continue to grow and flourish.
That our love will grow and grow
Our love will keep expanding and evolving.
Loving you was meant for me
Our love was meant to be and I feel blessed to have you in my life.
Was positively meant to be
Our love was destined to happen and nothing could have changed that.
Loving you it’s plain to see
My love for you is transparent and obvious.
Was positively meant to be
Our love was meant to be and nothing will stand in its way.
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Johnny Ford
Backing up nearly every Blues, Soul, and R&B legend while cutting your teeth in one of the most legendary house bands ever, creates undeniable great cuts like this. Jimmie Vaughn is a f*cking giant, master, and will surely be considered a roots music legend for eons to come. Jimmie always plays it right and in the pocket.
You can blab about his brother all day long, but Jimmie will always be the quintessential maestro, that knows and owns, exactly how it should be played.
Occasionally he has unleashed and let loose his fire and style...of course with true surprising amazement, but Jimmie's undeniable mark will always be knowing how to be perfectly dynamic, and compliment any song without distracting everyone with his playing. He's the true pocket player that understands the big picture.
For such a great and talented player, Jimmie is a rare bird. Very few first/lead/main guitar players possess his discipline and dedication.
Jimmie is also a master of phrasing. Lightning, Buddy, Freddie King, and T Bone, among so many other great legendary players, all said and promoted the music philosophy that the best note you will ever play is the one you don't, is what proves your virtuosity, with any instrument. Reflecting on all of their body's of work and recordings, I think it's pretty easy to agree with them in that regard. I mean, think of Freddy King's breaks, or T Bone playing a bunch of Sevenths and then a single high E string note, and waiting a half or whole bar before going into his trademark two string solos... Freddie leaving two full bars empty during Big Leg Woman, Albert pausing before stinging the shit outta you after saying "Well, that's Blues power." You can play all the notes perfectly, but if you don't know how to give some air in between them, those notes just don't carry the same power. Jimmie Vaughn is a true disciple of knowing where and when to not play. He is every bit as great as all those that came before him. This song is the proof and a testament to that.
I love Jimmie's playing and think he's undeniably one of the greatest living Blues, R&B, and Soul players alive today.
And of course, I love this song!
Aloise Mason
Jimmie Vaughan is a great singer and legend..what would we do without guitars? This is a great song that Jimmie got out to us all..Sensational
Aloise Mason
The legend Jimmie Vaughan of blue's is great at singing and playing his guitar ..This is a terrific song and band is great..backup singers are terrific al ssd's o..
Sandra Martins
LOVE THIS MAN
Wesley Murphy
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