Bonamassa was born in Utica, New York. He started playing guitar at age four, encouraged by his father, who was an avid music fan and exposed him to British blues rock records by Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, greatly inspiring him. At 11 years old Joe was mentored and trained by American guitar legend, Danny Gatton. When he was 12 years old, he had his own band called Smokin' Joe Bonamassa, which gigged around western New York and Pennsylvania, including cities such as Scranton and Buffalo, but only on weekends since Joe had school on weekdays. Bonamassa played a crimson 1972 Fender Stratocaster he called "Rosie", which his father had bought in Utica, New York.
When he was 12 years old, Bonamassa opened for B.B. King. In the last 13 years Bonamassa has put out 15 solo albums through his independent record label J&R Adventures, of which 11 have reached number 1 on the Billboard Blues charts. Bonamassa has played alongside such artists as Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton, Blondie Chaplin, Foreigner, Buddy Guy, Steve Winwood, Warren Haynes, Solomon Hicks,and Derek Trucks among others.[4] His career highlights include performances at the Royal Albert Hall and has had three Grammy Award nominations in 2013, for his collaboration album with Beth Hart "Seesaw", in 2016 for the album "Live at the Greek Theatre" and 2022 for the album "Royal Tea". In addition to his music career, Joe Bonamassa runs a nonprofit organisation called the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, whose mission is to further music education by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. in 2020, he added an extension to the foundation. Called Fuelling Musicians, it provides $1500 cheques to struggling musicians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
in 2021, he broke his own record for having more #1 Billboard blues albums than anyone in history. The album "Time Clocks" clocked up his 25th #1 album.
He is also known for his enormous collection of vintage guitars and related gear.
I Got All You Need
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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I got water for you when you run dry
I got good time when you get lonesome
I got Heaven before you die
I got all you need!
I got all you need!
And if you wanna have fun,
I got heat for you, when you get cold, babe
I got air conditioning when you are warm
I got youth when you get old, baby
I got protection, you get alone
I got all you need!
I got all you need!
And if you wanna have fun,
Baby please make it to me!
I got rhythm when you wanna dance, babe
I got a tailor when you need some clothes
I got love for you when you get lonesome
I got money when you are broke!
I got all you need!
I got all you need!
And if you wanna have fun,
Baby please make it to me!
I got all you need!
I got all you need!
I got all you need!
I got all you need!
And if you wanna have fun,
Baby please make it to me!
In Joe Bonamassa's song "I Got All You Need," the singer addresses a potential partner and emphasizes the many ways in which he can provide for them. He boasts of having bread and water to feed and quench their hunger and thirst, respectively. Moreover, he mentions having great company to share and ease their loneliness and pain, and even promises Heaven before they die.
The lyrics then proceed to highlight other ways in which he can cater to his partner- from keeping them warm through heat and air conditioning, being their youth as they get old, providing protection when they are alone, giving them rhythm to dance and a tailor to clothe them- and assuring them of his love and financial might when they are in dire straits.
The central message of the song is that the singer can provide for his partner what they need- materially, emotionally, and spiritually. Essentially, he is proclaiming himself as the all-encompassing package that they need.
Line by Line Meaning
I got bread for you when to get hungry
I will provide food for you when you get hungry.
I got water for you when you run dry
I will provide water for you when you are thirsty.
I got good time when you get lonesome
I will give you company and have fun with you when you feel lonely.
I got Heaven before you die
I will make your life so beautiful that it will feel like heaven before you die.
I got heat for you, when you get cold, babe
I will keep you warm when you feel cold.
I got air conditioning when you are warm
I will keep you cool when you feel hot.
I got youth when you get old, baby
I will make you feel young and energetic, even when you grow old.
I got protection, you get alone
I will protect you when you feel vulnerable and alone.
I got rhythm when you wanna dance, babe
I will provide the beat and the music when you feel like dancing.
I got a tailor when you need some clothes
I will provide you with clothes that fit perfectly and make you look good.
I got love for you when you get lonesome
I will love you and give you affection when you feel lonely.
I got money when you are broke!
I will give you financial support when you are in need.
I got all you need!
I have everything you need to live a happy life.
And if you wanna have fun,
Baby please make it to me!
If you want to have a good time, please come to me, because I have all you need.
I got all you need!
I have everything you need to live a happy life.
I got all you need!
I have everything you need to live a happy life.
I got all you need!
I have everything you need to live a happy life.
I got all you need!
I have everything you need to live a happy life.
And if you wanna have fun,
Baby please make it to me!
If you want to have a good time, please come to me, because I have all you need.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLIE DIXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Guilherme Degani
Just freakin' perfect!
Everything where it should be, when it should be!
Johnny
Joe's the man !!
Heidi E.
Long story baby..you have my new number
Johnny
Hi baby , Heidi E ? lol whats happened to you ?
Heidi E.
Hello Im back! !!
Kat Borges
Me to, !!
Heidi girl
Love it!
barbara brown
thanks for the great music, Always great and i've never been disappointed
NathanPopeTV
Joe has never failed me! Keep it up Joe I still have a long time till I'm 30 till then I'll keep practicing
~Nathan
David Young
Yep, this is why I love me some Bonamassa.