Using his own contacts in the record business, Shepherd's father and manager, Ken Shepherd, helped his son land a major-label record deal with Giant Records. In 1995, his debut album was entitled Ledbetter Heights and featured original material and a few covers.
He recently converted to Catholicism and overcame an addiction problem, and that's become a theme of his current work. He is married to Hannah Gibson, daughter of Actor Mel Gibson.
Discography:
1995 - Ledbetter Heights
1997 - Trouble Is...
1999 - Live On
2004 - The Place You're In
2007 - 10 Days out...Blues from the Backroads
2011 - How I Go
King's Highway
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Lyrics
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With a brown paper bag in my hand
Nothin' else but the clothes I got on
But I ain't lookin' back
I ain't lookin back
Blame it on the midnight girl
And that wicked spell she cast
Now I ain't looking back
I ain't looking back
Oh what a tangled web she weaves
I was losing my mind
Starin' down the barrel of a gun
It's just a matter of time
Walkin' down King's Highway
Black cat crossin' my path
I know that's her trying to make me stay
But, I ain't looking back
I ain't looking back
Kings Highway
I got to travel that
King's Highway
The lyrics of the song Kings Highway by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band talk about a person wandering down King’s Highway with nothing but a brown paper bag in their hand and the clothes they are wearing. The lyrics portray a person who has left everything behind and is not looking back. The reason for leaving is a midnight girl who cast a wicked spell on them with her liquid eyes. The person was caught up in her web and was losing their mind. They were staring down the barrel of a gun and knew that it was just a matter of time before the girl would cause havoc in their life. As they continue walking down King’s Highway, a black cat crosses their path which they interpret as the girl attempting to make them stay but they are determined to keep moving forward and not look back.
The song’s lyrics could be interpreted in various ways. It could be a love story of a person who fell for a girl who was not good for them, and they had to leave her to save themselves. It could also be interpreted as someone who leaves everything behind to start afresh. The lyrics could resonate with anyone who has ever left a place or person behind to move onto something better. The song’s melody is catchy and infectious, and it is difficult to stop listening to it once you have started.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' down King's Highway
I am walking along the King's Highway.
With a brown paper bag in my hand
My only possession is a brown paper bag which I am holding.
Nothin' else but the clothes I got on
I have no other possessions except the clothes I am wearing.
But I ain't lookin' back
I am not looking back at my old life.
I ain't lookin back
I am determined to move forward.
Blame it on the midnight girl
I am attributing my current situation to the girl I met at midnight.
And that wicked spell she cast
She put a spell on me which made me unable to resist her.
She pulled me in with them liquid eyes
Her hypnotic eyes drew me towards her.
Now I ain't looking back
Even though she is the reason for my predicament, I am still determined to move forward.
I ain't looking back
I refuse to reconsider my decision to move forward.
Oh what a tangled web she weaves
I realize now that she has complicated my life in many ways.
I was losing my mind
I was unable to think clearly due to her spell.
Starin' down the barrel of a gun
I was in a dangerous situation with no way out.
It's just a matter of time
I knew that my life was in danger and my time was running out.
Walkin' down King's Highway
I am still walking along the King's Highway.
Black cat crossin' my path
I interpret this as another omen from the midnight girl, trying to make me stay.
I know that's her trying to make me stay
I am certain that the black cat is a sign from the midnight girl.
But, I ain't looking back
Despite the ominous sign, I am determined to continue moving forward.
I ain't looking back
I am steadfast in my decision to leave my old life behind and continue forward on the King's Highway.
Kings Highway
I am on the King's Highway.
I got to travel that
I must continue to travel forward on the King's Highway.
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Charles Herm
Song is so underrated. It’s blues played perfectly, with some anger and passion
Frank Lee
This song kicks ass. I strap my guitar on and crank this song to 10 and jam with it at minimum 3 or 4 times a week... 👍
Lunar Eclipse
Awesome- I love his voice! It's so unique and strong. I love this song too.<3
Gustavo Ferrari
Actually the singer is Noah Hunt, not Kenny.
Kenny sings in "The Place You're In" album. Dont know if the most recent albuns he is still singing.
Lorraine Ashby
WOW!! a massive assault of sound here - love the guitar and killer vocals....
Katalin Dudas
She's hot!
Lorraine Ashby
Katalin Dudas He sure is Katalin - thanks :))
KJ FEDRICK
Lorraine Ashby yes yes yes it is !!!
KJ FEDRICK
A massive amount of sound... not he’s hot lol I just like the song
geversonsr
Great album