He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Arkansas. Wells moved to Chicago in 1948 and first made his mark at age 18 playing in Muddy Waters' band. He later worked with Buddy Guy in the 1960s and recorded for Delmark Records. His most memorable songs are "Messin' With the Kid" and "Little by Little," and his best-known album, 1965's Hoodoo Man Blues, which evokes the smoky atmosphere of the era's Westside Chicago blues bars.
Wells made an appearance in the 1998 movie Blues Brothers 2000, the sequel to The Blues Brothers. The movie was released less than a month after his death.
On his passing in 1998, Junior Wells was interred in the Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago.
Good Morning Schoolgirl
Junior Wells Lyrics
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Can I go home, home with you?
Good morning little schoolgirl
Can I go home, home with you?
Tell your mama and your papa
Big be schoolboy, too
I won't bore you, yeah
Yes, I do
Baby, I wanna ball you
I wanna ball you all night long
Tell your mama and your papa
Baby, baby, doing nothing wrong, child
I'm doing nothing wrong, yeah
I won't bore you, yeah, yeah, huh
Baby, I wanna ball you all night long
Yes, I do, child
I won't bore you, darling, yeah
I won't bore you all night long
Tell your mama and your papa
Baby, baby, we're gonna do nothing wrong
Wrong, wrong, wrong
Baby, I wanna ball you every night
Oh, yeah, come on now
The lyrics of Junior Wells's song "Good Morning Schoolgirl" speak of a young man's attraction towards a schoolgirl whom he wants to take home with him. The man expresses his desire to spend the night with the girl and assures her that he will not bore her. He asks the girl to inform her parents that he is a schoolboy too, as if trying to make himself sound younger and more acceptable.
The song reflects the traditional blues theme of male sexual desire towards younger women. The lyrics suggest that the man wants to take advantage of the schoolgirl's innocence and have his way with her. The line "Baby, I wanna ball you" is a clear indication of his intentions. The young man recognizes that what he is proposing is socially unacceptable, which is why he asks the girl to keep it a secret from her parents.
The song also showcases Junior Wells's excellent harmonica skills, which have become a trademark of his music. The repetitive nature of the song's structure creates an almost hypnotic effect, amplifying the raw sexuality of the lyrics. Overall, "Good Morning Schoolgirl" is a classic blues number that speaks to the darker aspects of human desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning little schoolgirl
Hello there, young lady who attends classes.
Can I go home, home with you?
May I accompany you to your residence?
Tell your mama and your papa
Inform your mother and father.
Big be schoolboy, too
I'm also a student at a school, just like you.
I won't bore you, yeah
I promise not to be dull or uninteresting.
Baby, I won't bore you all night long
I will keep you entertained for the entirety of the evening, my dear.
Yes, I do
That is certainly my intention.
Baby, I wanna ball you
Darling, I desire to have sexual intercourse with you.
Tell your mama and your papa
Again, let your parents know.
Baby, baby, doing nothing wrong, child
We are not committing any immoral or illegal acts, my sweet girl.
I'm doing nothing wrong, yeah
To reiterate, I am not breaking any rules or behaving improperly.
I won't bore you, yeah, yeah, huh
I will not be a tedious companion, oh no.
Baby, I wanna ball you all night long
Once again, I want to engage in sexual intercourse with you throughout the night, my angel.
I won't bore you, darling, yeah
Beloved, I promise to be entertaining and engaging.
I won't bore you all night long
It bears repeating that I will keep you interested for the entire duration of our time together.
Baby, baby, we're gonna do nothing wrong
Just to make it crystal clear, dear girl, our planned activities are not improper in any way.
Wrong, wrong, wrong
I cannot emphasize enough that we are not doing anything that would be frowned upon by society.
Baby, I wanna ball you every night
Finally, I wish to engage in sexual intercourse with you on multiple occasions, my sweet and beautiful schoolgirl.
Oh, yeah, come on now
It's time to indulge in carnal pleasures, my darling.
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jiri Marsicek
I am no harp player, but i just love how he realeases the tension on the 5 after a quiet chilled out solo
Jiri Marsicek
0:26 this note kills me everytime
Jb Ball
Every time
Richard Brighton
Little Walter and Junior Wells, are my fav harp players ever.... man! the harp break is like a jet take off!
TERRY TURNER
I must agree with you 💯. But you forgot to mention Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson and Slim Harpo.
l iris mixemong
i can say i met junior wells in the late 80s in toronto ontario canada.sang me a song .i will remember for the rest of my life. true story
Leandros Antoniades
Long Live Junior Wells!!!!!!
Richard Busson
Yeah, the Junior Wells version is manic! t is the band that makes this so special!
Alt Delete
This version is much better but you cant discredit the soul that the man had
David Robinson
still sounds as crisp as ever ...wooo hooo..