1> rock band led by… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists who have used this name:
1> rock band led by Matthew Kelly, a musician, singer, and songwriter who plays guitar and harmonica, formerly of the band gospel oak. Kelly co-founded Kingfish in 1973 with New Riders of the Purple Sage bass player Dave Torbert and fellow San Francisco Bay Area musicians Robbie Hoddinott, Chris Herold, and Mick Ward. However, Ward died in a car accident later that year.
In 1974, Kingfish became more well known, and signed their first record contract, after Grateful Dead member Bob Weir, a long time friend of Kelly's, joined the band. (Kelly had previously been a guest musician on the Grateful Dead album Wake of the Flood.) Weir toured with Kingfish and was a band member on their first two albums, Kingfish and Live 'N' Kickin'. When the Dead started touring again in 1976, Weir left Kingfish. (Kelly later appeared on the Grateful Dead albums Shakedown Street and The Closing of Winterland, and on Weir's album Bobby & the Midnites. In 1995 he became a founding member of Weir's band Ratdog.)
The lineup of the band continued to change, with Kelly and Torbert remaining at the core. Then, in 1980, Kingfish disbanded. Dave Torbert died in 1983.
Starting in 1984, Kingfish would regroup from time to time and go on tour with a gradually evolving lineup of musicians led by Matthew Kelly. (In 1987, Kelly also released a solo album called A Wing and a Prayer.) In 1999 Kingfish released a new studio album, Sundown on the Forest, recorded over a period of several years with different combinations of musicians, including Bob Weir.
The intermittent existence of Kingfish continues to the present time.
2> The promise of Kingfish is far from mere rhetoric. Having established themselves in the North Texas music scene, playing with such bands as Eisley, The Afters, and Modico. Their second single which received notable radio play on many collage radio and internet radio stations. Though the only, currently available glimpse of their progress is the single-take recording of “The Quintet” on the bands website, their sophomore album, or possible EP, is due out in February of 2007 and promises to be “much fuller.”
3. Kingfish a.k.a. JUSTSESOMALI a.k.a. Remzi Rafle. Hämeenlinna born, but Helsinki based Finnish rapper with 100% Somali roots. Working for Tasoi records, a record label founded by another Finnish rapper Mikael Gabriel.
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Jump Back
Kingfish Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
(Jump back baby, jump back)
Twenty four robbers at my door
(Jump back baby, jump back)
I got up and let them in
(Jump back baby, jump back)
I hit 'em in the head with a rolling pin
(Jump back baby, jump back)
(Jump back baby, jump back)
Tried to put me down
(Jump back baby, jump back)
Jump back baby, jump back
Jump back baby, jump back
I went to the river but I couldn't get across
Paid five dollars for an old grey horse
Horse wouldn't pull, I swapped it for a mule
The mule wouldn't hunt, and I swapped it for a dollar
Dollar wouldn't pass, bought some grass
Grass wouldn't grow, I chopped it with a hoe down
Hoe wouldn't chop, I took it to the shop
Shop make money like a bee make honey
Jump back baby, jump back
Jump back baby, jump back
I went to the river but I couldn't get across
Paid five dollars for an old grey horse
Horse wouldn't pull, I swapped it for a mule
The mule wouldn't hunt, and I swapped it for a dollar
Dollar wouldn't pass, bought some grass
Grass wouldn't grow, I chopped it with a hoe down
Hoe wouldn't chop, I took it to the shop
Shop make money like a bee make honey
Jump back baby, jump back
Jump back baby, jump back
Well jump back baby
(Jump back baby, jump back)
Jump back, mama
(Jump back baby, jump back)
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Jump back baby, jump back
(Jump back baby, jump back)
The song "Jump Back" by Kingfish has interesting lyrics that can be interpreted in various ways. The first section of the song describes the singer's encounter with twenty-four robbers who come to his door, and he hits them on the head with a rolling pin. The second part of the song portrays the singer's struggle to get across the river while trying to buy horses, mules, and grass, but none of them work. He finally goes to the shop, where he makes money just like a bee makes honey.
The lyrics can be interpreted differently as they depict the struggles and challenges faced by both individuals and communities in overcoming obstacles. The first part of the song can be perceived as a testimony of someone's survival and ability to defend what belongs to them. The singer's response to beat up all twenty-four robbers shows his determination to fight for his property, even if it was challenging. The second part of the song may represent an individual or community's struggle to survive in adverse circumstances. The different unsuccessful attempts to cross the river and buy the necessary things to ensure their survival illustrate how difficult it can be to overcome hardships.
In conclusion, the song "Jump Back" is a powerful and inspiring song that portrays the determination to overcome challenges and the willingness to fight for what one believes in, even when it seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night, the night before
Something happened last night or the night before.
Twenty four robbers at my door
Enemies or danger are present at my doorstep.
I got up and let them in
I accepted the challenges or danger.
I hit 'em in the head with a rolling pin
I tackled the challenges with wit or intelligence.
When I got into this old town
Upon arrival in a new place.
Tried to put me down
People tried to discourage me
Jump back baby, jump back
I won't let others bring me down and will keep going to succeed.
I went to the river but I couldn't get across
I encountered an obstacle in my way.
Paid five dollars for an old grey horse
I invested in something that seemed promising.
Horse wouldn't pull, I swapped it for a mule
My investment didn't work out as I planned, so I tried something else.
The mule wouldn't hunt, and I swapped it for a dollar
My second investment didn't work out either, so I tried something different but less promising.
Dollar wouldn't pass, bought some grass
My third investment wasn't successful but I kept trying.
Grass wouldn't grow, I chopped it with a hoe down
My fourth investment wasn't successful either, but I kept making the effort.
Hoe wouldn't chop, I took it to the shop
I had some difficulty along the way but still kept going to succeed.
Shop make money like a bee make honey
I finally found success in business or making money.
Jump back baby, jump back
Despite difficulties, I am unstoppable in achieving my goals.
Jump back, mama
Addressing someone affectionately to share good news or success in business.
Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Timothy Hough
lots of great live music out there, but this rare gem is still my favorite. Such happy music!
mashtones
This song, also called Jump Back Honey, was first written and recorded by Hadda Brooks in 1952. It's been covered by Ella Mae Morse, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps.
Bobby Dudley
Kingfish FUCKIN ALWAYS ROCKED !!!
CaptainShays
That riff and the rest of the playing by Robby Hoddinnot is amazing. Whatever happened to that guy?
Steven Olsen
He had substance abuse problems but in recent years had recovered and was playing sessions in the northwest somewhere. Unfortunately, he passed away just a couple month ago.