This album is also released by Magnum records as: "Winter and Turner - Back in Beaumont". CDTB077
1969 Johnny Winter, Uncle John Turner and Tommy Shannon "His solo break came while hawking an album he'd recorded with "Uncle" John "Red" Turner (drums) and Tommy Shannon (bass) for an obscure regional company (Sonobeat). The Rolling Stone journalists Larry Sepulvado and John Burks caught wind of it and wrote a celebratory piece, entitled "Texas" stated, "Imagine a 130-pound cross-eyed albino bluesman with long fleecy hair playing some of the gutsiest blues guitar you have ever heard.", catapulting Winter from local hero to headline status at New York's Scene club and the prestigious Fillmore East." Excerpt From Johnny Winter's Biography: http://www.vinylrecords.ch/winter/winter_bio.html
Drivin' Wheel
Johnny Winter & Uncle John Turner Lyrics
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She don't have to rob and steal
My baby don't have to work
She don't have to rob and steal
I give everythin' she needs
Because I am her drivin' wheel
She left me this morning
She left me this morning
Said she would be home soon
Back early Friday mornin'
Or late Saturday afternoon
I wrote my baby a letter
Don't want no one to break the seal
Yeah, I wrote my baby a letter
Don't want no one to break the seal
Stay close to my, baby
I am her drivin' wheel
Now wait a minute
I wanna tell you somethin'
I wanna tell you 'bout my baby
I wanna tell you 'bout my baby
Everyone tell you 'bout my baby
Every time she walk
She's like a leaf shakin' on a tree
Every time she walk
She's like a leaf shakin' on a tree
Stay close to my baby
Here's where you get your steak, potatos and tea”
The lyrics to Johnny Winter & Uncle John Turner's song "Drivin' Wheel" depict a man's love and devotion for his girlfriend or spouse. The first verse states that his significant other doesn't have to do anything illegal or immoral to get what she needs because he provides everything for her. He is her "drivin' wheel," meaning he is the one who supports and propels her forward. The second verse suggests that his lover has left temporarily, but he has written her a letter to remind her of his love and to keep her close to him. The final verse describes how every time she walks, she moves like a leaf swaying in the wind, and encourages everyone to stay close to her.
Overall, this song is a declaration of a man's loyalty and affection toward his partner. His love is all-encompassing, and he wants to ensure that she is always taken care of and reminded of his love, even if they are temporarily separated. The line "every time she walk, she's like a leaf shakin' on a tree" suggests that his partner is graceful and perhaps even fragile, emphasizing his desire to protect and care for her.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't have to work
My significant other doesn't need to labor for money
She don't have to rob and steal
She doesn't need to steal to fulfill her needs
My baby don't have to work
My significant other doesn't need to labor for money
She don't have to rob and steal
She doesn't need to steal to fulfill her needs
I give everythin' she needs
I provide everything required by her
Because I am her drivin' wheel
I am the driving force behind her
She left me this morning
She went away from me in the morning
Said she would be home soon
She said she'd return shortly
She left me this morning
She went away from me in the morning
Said she would be home soon
She said she'd return shortly
Back early Friday mornin'
She's coming back early Friday morning
Or late Saturday afternoon
Or will be back by late Saturday afternoon
I wrote my baby a letter
I composed a letter for my significant other
Don't want no one to break the seal
I don't want anyone to tamper with it
Yeah, I wrote my baby a letter
Yes, I composed a letter for my significant other
Don't want no one to break the seal
I don't want anyone to tamper with it
Stay close to my, baby
Stay near me, my love
I am her drivin' wheel
I am the driving force behind her
Now wait a minute
Hold on a second
I wanna tell you somethin'
I want to inform you about something
I wanna tell you 'bout my baby
I want to talk to you about my significant other
I wanna tell you 'bout my baby
I want to talk to you about my significant other
Everyone tell you 'bout my baby
Everyone will tell you about my significant other
Every time she walk
Every time she walks
She's like a leaf shakin' on a tree
She moves with grace and ease like a leaf shaking on a tree
Every time she walk
Every time she walks
She's like a leaf shakin' on a tree
She moves with grace and ease like a leaf shaking on a tree
Stay close to my baby
Stay near my significant other
Here's where you get your steak, potatos and tea
This is the place to get your food
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DAVID PEVERETT, RODERICK PRICE
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