Lowell George met Bill Payne when George was a member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Payne had auditioned for the Mothers, but had not joined. They formed Little Feat along with former Mothers' bassist Roy Estrada and drummer Richie Hayward from George's previous band, the Factory. The name of the band came from a comment made by Mothers' drummer Jimmy Carl Black about Lowell's "little feet." The spelling of "feat" was an homage to The Beatles.
Their first two albums received nearly universal critical acclaim, and "Willin'" became a standard, subsequently popularized by its inclusion on Linda Ronstadt's album Heart Like a Wheel.
While touring in support of his solo album in June 1979, at the age of 34, George collapsed in his hotel room in Arlington, Virginia. The surviving members finished and released the Little Feat album "Down on the Farm" before disbanding.
The surviving former members of Little Feat reformed in 1987 when Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward and Bill Payne added songwriter/vocalist Craig Fuller, formerly from the band Pure Prairie League (who also provided some rhythm guitar), and Fred Tackett on guitar, mandolin and trumpet.
With a seemingly constant tour schedule, Little Feat is easily one of the hardest-working and enduring bands in the industry today. With a history that spans more than 30 years, Little Feat is regarded by many rock music critics as a "band's band", and as one of the greatest rock bands in American rock music history. Best known for their combination of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie, they craftily blend folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz to create a unique style all their own, garnering a faithful grass-roots following. Simply put, Little Feat's sound transcends traditional music boundaries and they offer fans an unforgettable live performance.
Richie Hayward became the second founding member of the band to die, passing from pneumonia and other complications of lung disease on August 18, 2010.
Juliette
Little Feat Lyrics
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'Cause I heard you've been out to get it
I seen you dancin' all night long
What they said about you I hope it
Don't turn out wrong
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
Heartache and pain
They follow you around
Juliette talk sweet Juliette
Juliette
The sky is all cast over
And the stars refuse to shine
And your lonely, your life is lonely
Ah in time
Over here don't concur
He said you were out of control
But I don't mind if you were with her one time
So called prince of rock and roll
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
Heartache and pain
They call you by name
They follow you around
Juliette
I'm so sorry Juliette
Juliette
The song "Juliette" by Little Feat is full of emotion and tells a story of a woman who is often misunderstood and judged by people around her. The singer urges Juliette not to sing sad songs because he has heard that she has been out to get it. Despite what people may say, the singer has seen Juliette dancing all night long and he hopes that what they say about her won't turn out to be wrong. This suggests that the singer knows the real Juliette and believes that she is not what others make her out to be.
However, the chorus of the song talks about red roses lying on the ground and heartache and pain following Juliette around. This indicates that Juliette has had her fair share of hardships and struggles. People call her by name and follow her around, emphasizing the idea that she feels trapped and judged by society. The second verse shows that the sky is cast over and the stars refuse to shine, which highlights the sense of hopelessness and loneliness that Juliette may be feeling.
In the end, the singer apologizes to Juliette, suggesting that he may have also contributed to the judgment that she faces from others. Overall, the song portrays Juliette as a misunderstood and judged person who is trying to find her way in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't sing sad songs Juliette
Please don't sing sad songs, Juliette.
'Cause I heard you've been out to get it
I heard you were trying to get something.
I seen you dancin' all night long
I saw you dancing throughout the entire night.
What they said about you I hope it
I hope what they said about you is not true.
Don't turn out wrong
Don't let anything bad happen to you.
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
There are red roses lying on the ground.
Heartache and pain
There is sadness and emotional pain.
They call you by name
They know who you are and are calling out to you.
They follow you around
They are always following you wherever you go.
Juliette talk sweet Juliette
Juliette, please speak sweetly.
Juliette
The singer is calling out to Juliette.
The sky is all cast over
The sky is cloudy and dark.
And the stars refuse to shine
The stars are not visible in the sky.
And your lonely, your life is lonely
You feel alone, and your life is isolating.
Ah in time
Over time, things may change.
Over here don't concur
I don't agree with what is being said over here.
He said you were out of control
Someone said that you were not in control of yourself.
But I don't mind if you were with her one time
It wouldn't bother me if you spent time with her once.
So called prince of rock and roll
A person who is said to be famous and influential in the rock and roll industry.
Juliette
The singer is calling out to Juliette again.
I'm so sorry Juliette
The singer is expressing his sorrow for Juliette.
Juliette
The song ends with the singer calling out to Juliette once more.
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: LOWELL GEORGE
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@TheRealForrestGeorge
Don't sing sad songs Juliette
'Cause I heard you've been out to get it
I seen you dancin' all night long
What they said about you I hope it
Don't turn out wrong
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
Heartache and pain
They call you by name
They follow you around
Juliette talk sweet Juliette
Juliette
The sky is all cast over
And the stars refuse to shine
And your lonely, your life is lonely
Ah in time
Over here don't concur
He said you were out of control
But I don't mind if you were with her one time
So called prince of rock and roll
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
Heartache and pain
They call you by name
They follow you around
Juliette
I'm so sorry Juliette
@TheRealForrestGeorge
Don't sing sad songs Juliette
'Cause I heard you've been out to get it
I seen you dancin' all night long
What they said about you I hope it
Don't turn out wrong
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
Heartache and pain
They call you by name
They follow you around
Juliette talk sweet Juliette
Juliette
The sky is all cast over
And the stars refuse to shine
And your lonely, your life is lonely
Ah in time
Over here don't concur
He said you were out of control
But I don't mind if you were with her one time
So called prince of rock and roll
Red, red roses, lyin' on the ground
Heartache and pain
They call you by name
They follow you around
Juliette
I'm so sorry Juliette
@IAm-qf2xb
Forrest George You are one good son. Beaming love at you, man.
@79steelymatt
Another Lowell George classic-still greatly missed.This song is one of his better songs a totally underrated classic jam from the masters-Little Feat
@namcat53
We knew we were lucky when we saw Little Feat in the early 70's in D.C. with so many other amazing bands of all kinds. Thanks to everyone who booked them and WHFS. It was truly a wonderful time.
@miker9101
Love the smooth flute with the gritty guitar, and of course the vocals of Lowell George.
@michaelseymour3534
Ala Jethro Tull.
@spareroomdemos2006
That’s Lowell on the flute
@LaserGuidedWhitehaus
My copy of this is a little worn, and it's been in storage for some time, so thanks to whoever posted it. Back in 1973 I couldn't know how rare this level of sophistication in 'popular' music would turn out to be. Every nuance is the product of a ton of hard work, and the weird magic of disparate personalities being smashed together under pressure. Sam Clayton and Kenny Gradney seem just as key to the sound (even the vocal harmonies and sensibility) as do Lowell and Bill, despite the centrality of the latter two. Every single band member shines brightly on this album. They're really down in the lab at 4 a.m. and everything is cooking.
@malcolmwinfield3506
What we lost when Lowell George passed is just incomprehensible. I remember that day too.
@fatbelly27
Haven't listened to this one for some time and had forgotten how good it is. I think there are some 'Traffic' influences there but all the band are on form here.