His first professional job was backing up Pearl Reeves in 1959. Youngblood's first solo recording, "Heartbreak" became a hit and help him work as bandleader for Faye Adams, Buster Brown, and Baby Washington. Youngblood was a regular on college campuses in the '60s and appeared numerous times at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at Dartmouth College on which the Delta House in the film Animal House was largely based.
Hendrix left Youngblood's band in early 1964, but the two remained friends up until Jimi's death in 1970. Youngblood worked mostly as a backup musician during the remainder of the 60's for James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Ben E. King, Sam & Dave, and other soul greats.
Lonnie Youngblood continues to perform, and is nicknamed the "Prince of Harlem"
Good Times
Lonnie Youngblood Lyrics
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What's in my heart and why I love you so
I love you baby like a miner loves gold
Come on sugar let the good times roll
Hey
So many people live and make believe
That they keep a lot a dough up their sleeves
Come on baby let the good times roll
Hey!
Let the good times roll
Oh come on baby
Come on baby and let daddy do you so
Hey yeah, baby let the good times roll
Our love is nice if its understood
It's even nicer when your feelin' good
You got me flippin' like a flag on a pole
Come on sugar let the good times roll
Hey!
Let the good times roll
Hey!
Let the good times roll
Let me show a baby
Let the good times roll
The lyrics of "Good Times" by Lonnie Youngblood feat. Jimi Hendrix talks about how the singer's love for their significant other is often misunderstood by people who are not in their relationship. The singer talks about how they love their partner as much as a miner loves gold, and they want to enjoy their relationship without the interference of others. The chorus encourages their lover to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the good times with them. The song celebrates the joy that comes from being with someone you love and the happiness you feel when your partner is happy in return.
Line by Line Meaning
People talkin' but they just don't know
People talk about us but they don't understand what's in my heart and why I love you so much
What's in my heart and why I love you so
My deep affection for you comes from within my heart, though people speculate otherwise
I love you baby like a miner loves gold
My love for you is intense and valuable, like how miners treasure gold
Come on sugar let the good times roll
Let's enjoy and live in the moment, baby
So many people live and make believe
Many people pretend to be someone they're not, living in falsehoods
That they keep a lot a dough up their sleeves
They pretend to have a lot of money, hiding it up their sleeves
Well my love baby isn't the kind that folds
But, darling, my love is genuine and will not falter
Come on baby let the good times roll
Let's relish the present moment, my love
Our love is nice if its understood
Our love is special if people truly comprehend it
It's even nicer when your feelin' good
It's even more wonderful when you're happy and content
You got me flippin' like a flag on a pole
You make me so excited and happy, like a flag waving high up on a pole
Come on sugar let the good times roll
Let's enjoy the moment and be joyful, my dear
Let me show a baby
Let me show you, my love
Let the good times roll
Let's revel in the present moment and live life to the fullest
Hey!
Showing excitement and enthusiasm
Oh come on baby
Come on, darling
Come on baby and let daddy do you so
Let me bring you pleasure and happiness, my love
Hey yeah, baby let the good times roll
Let's enjoy the moment with enthusiasm and excitement, my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LEONARD LEE, SHIRLEY M. GOODMAN
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