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.
King Bee Shakedown
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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Do you want your own money or your daddy's instead
Candy coated, funky, man she dance so good
Got 'em all talking round the neighborhood
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
When the roof starts shaking try not to fall
Just like my old friend cannonball
Buzzin' around like the queen in the hive
Hands in my pocket and talking jive
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Come down the station and hitch a ride
There's a hideaway waiting on the other side
Big legged woman gonna dust my room
Big legged woman like a boom, boom, boom
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see you
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
The lyrics of King Bee Shakedown by Joe Bonamassa seem to describe a lively and lively night in the neighborhood. The singer talks about someone who has money in their pocket but is tempted to use their father's money instead. He also talks about a woman who dances beautifully and has everyone talking. It seems like she is the life of the party as evidenced by the repeated "Hallelujah, good to see ya" in the song.
The title of the song, "King Bee Shakedown", refers to blues legend Slim Harpo's song "King Bee", which has been covered by several artists including The Rolling Stones. The song is a tribute to the blues and pays homage to the artists who paved the way for future generations of blues musicians. The lyrics talk about the buzz and excitement of blues music and how it brings people together.
Overall, the lyrics of "King Bee Shakedown" seem to portray a night full of dancing, good vibes, and the joy that comes with being around friends and listening to blues music.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a jingle in your pocket with a jangle in your hand
You have some change in your pocket and you're making noise by playing with it
Do you want your own money or your daddy's instead
Do you prefer to use your own money, or do you want to rely on your father's wealth?
Candy coated, funky, man she dance so good
She is dressed up and grooves like no other
Got 'em all talking round the neighborhood
People are talking about her and her exceptional dancing all around the neighborhood
Hallelujah, good to see ya
It's great to see you and we are excited
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Everyone loves it when the music comes back
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Nothing is more powerful than the presence of the King Bee
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
There's a cold, drunk feeling lingering all night
When the roof starts shaking try not to fall
Hold on tight so you don't fall when the roof shakes
Just like my old friend cannonball
Similar to how my friend Cannonball would handle the situation
Buzzin' around like the queen in the hive
I'm buzzing around like the queen bee in the colony
Hands in my pocket and talking jive
With my hands in my pockets, I'm talking in a cool, exciting way
Come down the station and hitch a ride
Go to the station and catch a ride
There's a hideaway waiting on the other side
There's a secret place waiting for us on the other side
Big legged woman gonna dust my room
A woman with big legs is going to clean my room
Big legged woman like a boom, boom, boom
This woman makes a loud sound like a boom, boom, boom
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Joe Bonamassa, Kevin Shirley, Tom Hambridge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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There's a jingle in your pocket with a jangle in your hand
Do you want your own money or your daddy's instead
Candy coated, funky, man she dance so good
Got 'em all talking round the neighborhood
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
When the roof starts shaking try not to fall
Just like my old friend cannonball
Buzzin' around like the queen in the hive
Hands in my pocket and talking jive
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Come down the station and hitch a ride
There's a hideaway waiting on the other side
Big legged woman gonna dust my room
Big legged woman like a boom, boom, boom
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see you
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Songwriters: Joseph L Bonamassa
Михаил Сергопольцев
"King bee shakedown"
There's a jingle in your pocket
With a jangle in your head
Do you want your own money or your daddy's instead
Can it go more funky, man, she dance so good
Got 'em all talking round the neighborhood
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
When the roof starts shaking try not to fall
Just like my old friend Сannonball
Buzzin' around like the queen in the hive
Hands in my pocket and talking jive
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Come down the station and hitch a ride
There's a hideaway waiting on the other side
Big legged woman gonna dust my broom
Big legged woman like a boom, boom, boom
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah! Good to see you
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah! Good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Михаил Сергопольцев
"Вечеринка Пчелиного Короля"
В твоём кармане позвякивает мелочь,
В твоей голове побренькивает гитарка.
Ты рассчитываешь на свои деньги или вместо них на папины?
Видел ли ты что-либо более клёвое, Боже, как хорошо она танцует!
Молва об этом мигом облетает наш квартал.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Всех вставляет, когда буги-танцы начинаются на районе.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
И загашенный народ отрывается ночь напролёт.
Когда крыша начнёт ходить ходуном, постарайся не упасть,
Подобно моему старому дружбану по кличке Бомба.
Хожу-жужжу словно пчёлка Майя в улье:
Руки в брюки, прогоняю телегу.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Всех вставляет, когда буги-танцы начинаются на районе.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
И загашенный народ отрывается ночь напролёт.
Добираюсь до вокзала и отправляюсь в путь,
Туда в своё логово-убежище, где меня уже ждут.
Женщина пышных форм займётся со мной шпили-вили.
Женщине пышных форм нравится бум-бум-бум.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Всех вставляет, когда буги-танцы начинаются на районе.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Всех вставляет, когда буги-танцы начинаются на районе.
Аллилуйя! Рад тебя видеть.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
Нет тусы круче, чем вечеринка Пчелиного Короля.
И загашенный народ отрывается ночь напролёт.
Stefan Bjurman
This is GOOD 😃. JB is just getting better and better. Personnally i love this kind of upptempo blues rock💯👍❤️🇸🇪
Наталья Мишина
Сердце прыгает от восторга и восхищения. И все…….🔥❤️🥰
Andre Nieuwland
Whoa! This guy just keeps getting better and better!
Mariana Masser
Better and bitter Day for day
MarcelMusic
Woooo! Como decimos en Ecuador Chevere 🔊🎵🎶🎸
Stephen Reed
This is fast becoming one of my favorite JB songs. What a great groove, and oh, those horns!
Adriàn Jiménez
Este chico tiene futuro!!! 🖤
michael koller
Yeah he might get there someday
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There's a jingle in your pocket with a jangle in your hand
Do you want your own money or your daddy's instead
Candy coated, funky, man she dance so good
Got 'em all talking round the neighborhood
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
When the roof starts shaking try not to fall
Just like my old friend cannonball
Buzzin' around like the queen in the hive
Hands in my pocket and talking jive
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Come down the station and hitch a ride
There's a hideaway waiting on the other side
Big legged woman gonna dust my room
Big legged woman like a boom, boom, boom
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see you
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Everybody digs when the boogie comes back around
Hallelujah, good to see ya
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
Ain't no sting like a king bee shakedown
And the chill drunk buzzin' all night long
Songwriters: Joseph L Bonamassa
Roger Randolph
My FAVE of all his music!