With guitarist Cornell Dupree (in excellent form), bassist Jerry Jemmott and drummer Oliver Jackson laying down the foundation, Curtis and Dupree find a great deal of common musical ground.
Dupree has quite a few witty vocals (particularly the near-classic "Junker's Blues") while taking choruses of irregular length that keep his sidemen continually guessing. Curtis' distinctive tenor is also heard from, making one truly regret that this was his final recording.
Junker's Blues
King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree Lyrics
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Some people call me a junker
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
I just feel happy
And I feel good all the time
Some people say I use a needle
But that's the best old feelin' in the world
That I'd ever seen
Say good-bye, good-bye to whiskey
Lord and so long to gin
I just want my reefer
I just wanna feel high, again
Oh yeah, I'm a junker
I feel alright
Some people, some people crave for chicken
And some crave for porterhouse steak
But when I get loaded
Lord, I won't want my milk and cake
Oh yeah, that's all I want, now
They call me a junker
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
But that mean nothin' if I feel good all the time
The lyrics of Junker's Blues by King Curtis and Champion Jack Dupree are quite straightforward; they describe the life of a person who is addicted to drugs - specifically, cocaine and marijuana. The singer calls himself a "junker" because he is frequently intoxicated and high, and some people believe he uses a needle to inject himself with drugs. But despite his addiction, the singer feels happy and good all the time, which is something that others may not understand.
The song exposes the harsh reality of addiction and how it can negatively affect people's lives, including their health and relationships with others. The singer acknowledges the negative aspects of his addiction, but he can't resist the feeling of being high, which he describes as the "best old feeling in the world." He prefers using marijuana, or "reefer," rather than alcohol, which he is saying goodbye to. The song emphasizes the difference in people's cravings; some people desire food, but the singer craves drugs.
In summary, Junker's Blues depicts the life of a person who is addicted to drugs but tries to justify his lifestyle by focusing on feeling good all the time, even though his addiction causes him problems.
Line by Line Meaning
My, my, I'm sick as I could be
I'm feeling very ill.
Some people call me a junker
I'm known as someone who's addicted to drugs and alcohol.
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
Because I'm always under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
I just feel happy
I experience a sense of euphoria and well-being when I'm high.
And I feel good all the time
I am always in a state of happiness when I'm high.
Some people say I use a needle
There are rumors that I inject myself with drugs.
And some say I sniff cocaine
Others claim that I use cocaine by snorting it.
But that's the best old feelin' in the world
But the sensation of being high is the greatest feeling I've ever experienced.
That I'd ever seen
That I have ever encountered.
Say good-bye, good-bye to whiskey
I'm done with drinking whiskey.
Lord and so long to gin
I'm also finished with drinking gin.
I just want my reefer
Now, I just want my cannabis.
I just wanna feel high, again
I simply want to experience the sensation of being high once more.
Oh yeah, I'm a junker
Yes, I am addicted to drugs and alcohol.
I feel alright
But, I am content with how I feel when I'm high.
Some people, some people crave for chicken
Other people might crave a certain food, like chicken.
And some crave for porterhouse steak
Or they might crave a fancier dish, like porterhouse steak.
But when I get loaded
But when I'm high on drugs or alcohol.
Lord, I won't want my milk and cake
I will not have any interest in milk and cake when I'm high.
Oh yeah, that's all I want, now
At this moment, all I desire is to get high.
They call me a junker
People refer to me as a drug and alcohol addict.
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
Because I'm always high.
But that mean nothin' if I feel good all the time
However, it isn't important because I am always happy and content when I'm high.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK DUPREE
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Some people call me a junker
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
I just feel happy
And I feel good all the time
Some people say I use a needle
And some say I sniff cocaine
But that's the best old feelin'
That I'd ever seen
Say, good-bye, good-bye to whiskey
Lord, and so long to gin
I just want my refer
I just wanna feel high, again
'Oh yeah, I'm a junker!)
'I feel alright'
Some people, some people
Crave for chicken
And some crave for porterhouse steak
But when I get loaded
Lord, I won't want my milk and cake
'Oh yeah, that's all I want, now'
'They call me a junker'
'Cause I'm loaded all the time'
'But that mean nothin' if I feel good all the time'.
@andrematulich2091
Woke up at 4am wanting to listen to this track.
@abanichmitcommanda5719
After work home , drop that crazy Sound on , fire my joint on. God bless blues 🇩🇪
@stoopidstoopid7439
Did you even Listen to the song lyrics...
@57dogsbody
@@stoopidstoopid7439 I'm too loaded to read by the time I get in.
@bobbybishop368
God Bless the blues. And I can thoroughly enjoy them weed free.
@rievans57
Me 2!
@MrDavidc
Classic stuff. My flatmate Colin, used to play this around 1963
@jmswav
my left ear really enjoyed this masterpiece
@brianbyczek3042
this album and Ventures first album were my first two records.......about 1961 or 62
@sanjayneupane1671
Thanks for the uploading this masterpiece