Kim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as… Read Full Bio ↴Kim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbirds on two hit songs of the 1980s; "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up".

Wilson was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1951, and grew up in Goleta, California. He started with the blues in the late 1960s and was tutored by Los Angeles bluesmen like George "Harmonica" Smith, Luther Tucker and Pee Wee Crayton, and was influenced by swamp blues harmonica players like Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester. Before he moved to Austin, Texas in 1974, he was the leader of a band in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Austin he formed The Fabulous Thunderbirds with guitarist Jimmie Vaughan.

Wilson continues to perform up to 300 dates per year at blues festivals and clubs in America, Canada, and Europe, both as leader of The Fabulous Thunderbirds and with the Kim Wilson Blues Revue.

His powerful style of blues harp playing has been described as "loaded with the textures of a full-blown horn section." Muddy Waters called Wilson, "The greatest harmonica player to come along since Little Walter."

There is more info on Kim Wilson at the T-Birds' website, http://www.fabulousthunderbirds.com, and at Wilson's MySpace page, http://www.myspace.com/kimwilsonblues.

Good Time Charlie
Kim Wilson Lyrics

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Mr. Worldwide checkin' in I just wanna say, Charlie Wilson It's a true honor I appreciate the law(?)
Now let's show the whole world
How to have a good time Ha ha Roll with it

Overall Meaning

I believe the lyrics you are referring to are actually by Pitbull, and they are the opening lines to the song "Good Time Charlie" off of Kim Wilson's album "Blues and Boogie, Vol. 1". The lines are a tribute to the legendary R&B singer Charlie Wilson, who is commonly known as "Uncle Charlie" in the music industry. Pitbull is acknowledging the honor of being able to work with Wilson, and is excited to showcase their collaboration to the world.

The rest of the lyrics to "Good Time Charlie" are about having a good time and enjoying life, regardless of any struggles or hardships. The song urges listeners to let loose and live in the moment, with phrases like "don't worry 'bout the time" and "let's tear it up tonight". The upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation match the optimistic tone of the lyrics, making it a perfect song to dance and sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

Mr. Worldwide checkin' in
Acknowledging the presence and influence of Mr. Worldwide in the song.

I just wanna say, Charlie Wilson
Addressing Charlie Wilson and acknowledging his contribution to the song.

It's a true honor
Expressing genuine appreciation for the honor of working with Charlie Wilson on the song.

I appreciate the law(?)
Unclear meaning, needs more context to provide an accurate rewording. Skipping for now.

Now let's show the whole world
Motivating everyone to join in and demonstrate how to have a good time.

How to have a good time
Directly stating the purpose of the song and encouraging listeners to enjoy themselves.

Ha ha Roll with it
Adding a playful tone to the song and encouraging listeners to go with the flow and have fun.

Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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