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.
Just Got Paid
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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Got me a pocket full of change
Said, I just got paid today
Got me a pocket full of change
If you believe like workin' hard all day
Just step in my shoes and take my place
When I hit the ground I was on the run
One glad hand and another behind
Give me yours, just give me mine
When I feel like workin' hard all day
Step in my shoes and take my place
The song "Just Got Paid" by Joe Bonamassa talks about someone who just received their paycheck and is happy about it. The lyrics highlight how the singer now has a pocket full of change, which makes him feel fulfilled. For someone who believes in hard work, the singer believes that anyone who does work hard should just step into his shoes and take his place.
The singer is also reminiscing about his journey from his birth. He recognizes how he was always running from when he was born, and he had to work hard to get to where he is today. The lyrics explain how he got his break, where he had one glad hand and another behind to propel him towards his success. He advises that anyone who feels like working hard should take his place, which means that he worked hard to achieve his success and anyone who desires the same should be ready to put in the hard work.
Overall, the song focuses on the joys of earning money and the hard work it takes to achieve success. Anyone who wants success has to put in the necessary effort, and the singer advices us to take his place if we believe in hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I just got paid today
I have received my salary today
Got me a pocket full of change
I have cash in my pocket
Said, I just got paid today
I am emphasizing that I have received my salary just now
Got me a pocket full of change
I have cash in my pocket
If you believe like workin' hard all day
If you think working hard every day is good
Just step in my shoes and take my place
Try to be in my position and work as I do
I was born my papa's son
I am my father's child
When I hit the ground I was on the run
I was active and energetic from a young age
One glad hand and another behind
I receive help from others
Give me yours, just give me mine
Share with me what you have and keep what is mine
When I feel like workin' hard all day
When I am in the mood for working hard all day
Step in my shoes and take my place
Try to be in my position and do my work
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Written by: BILL HAM, BILLY F GIBBONS
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Bill Strouse
This guy just exudes class, cool, and soul all at the same time.
Texas Girl
AWESTRUCK! ❤
b.j. stoner
Well said. I’m in total awe of this guitar maestro! 😎👍🏽🎸
Tom Hodges
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE.....THANK YOU...JOE...!
Mickeyislowd
This guy stuns me. He plays basic blues stuff then suddenly explodes with pentatonic licks that just tears your head off! He never overplays those fast passages and he plays modal and whole tone sounds but never lingers there. He always centers back to the Blues. He is a blues player but has knowledge much beyond.
Lorna Young
Oh yeah!!!
Michael Daddario
here is the man to take over the reins from clapton and page. Best in the world. I love him.
Farhan Khan
@Michael Daddario yup he and john mayer
Anthony Hitchman
@Michael Daddario replaced them years ago. A phenomenon
Mateusz Dawid
@Anthony Hitchman he didn’t replace shit, he doesnt have the songwriting skills they had