In addition to the harmonica, Salwitz plays the trumpet (the first instrument he learned) and saxophone. He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he met John "J" Geils and Danny Klein and became a founding member of the The J. Geils Band in 1968.
Salwitz's harmonica playing became a major and distinctive element in the J. Geils Band's sound during their hard-rocking 1970s heyday. Critics have described his performance of "Whammer Jammer" on the J. Geils Band's live album Full House as proof of his remarkable harmonica skill. To this day, aspiring harmonica players the world over attempt to emulate that musically challenging performance which several harmonicists have cited as the inspiration that started their interest in the instrument.
Magic Dick's work on the six-minute jam "Detroit Breakdown" is a highlight of the J. Geils Band 1974 album Nightmares...and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle.
On the track "You're the Only One" on the band's 1977 album Monkey Island, Magic Dick is found "impersonating Stevie Wonder at his most romantic" by one reviewer.
After the J. Geils Band parted ways in 1985, Salwitz spent time working on a harmonica design of his own, which he labelled the "Magic Harmonica", a co-invention with Pierre Beauregard.
In 1992, Salwitz re-united with his old friend and band mate J. Geils and formed the band Bluestime. Bluestime featured Steve Ramsey on drums, Jerry Miller on guitar, and Roy McCloud on bass. McCloud was later replaced by Michael "Mudcat" Ward, who played with the band for several years before leaving to pursue other interests. Ward was subsequently replaced by bassist John Turner. The band was a fusion of Chicago blues and classic jazz.
Bluestime toured heavily up to at least 2002, as both a solo act and as part of B.B. King's Bluesfest. It is believed the band is currently (2009) on hiatus.
In 2007, Magic Dick contributed his harmonica playing and some vocals as part of a live recording called "Command Performance" by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring The Tommy Castro Band, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks, and others. He toured as part of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue on different Blues Cruises, and again on land-based shows during 2007-2009.
Magic Dick's official website is at http://www.magicdick.com/
Last Time
Magic Dick Lyrics
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soon as i get a chance
can't be your
I'd be a fool to be your man
chorus
cause its the last time
its the last time
treat you nice and kind in every way I could
just to find out you don't mean me no good
chorus
I love you baby and I can't fool myself
wouldn't mistreat yo to be with no one else
chorus
nothing you can say theres nothing you can do
found out this morning that you r love for me wasn't true
chorus
The song "Last Time" by Magic Dick is a story of a man who has been mistreated by his partner and has finally decided to end their relationship for good. The song starts with the man telling his partner that he has something to say to her but can't at the moment. He realizes that he can't be with her anymore as it would be foolish of him to continue to be her man. The chorus then repeats the phrase "it's the last time" three times with the singer emphasizing that it is the last time he will ever fool around with her.
In the second verse, the man describes how he has treated his partner with kindness and love, only to find out that she doesn't mean him any good. The chorus then repeats again.
The final verse has the man admitting that he loves his partner, but he cannot continue to be with her if it means mistreating himself. He then reveals that he has found out that her love for him wasn't true. The chorus then repeats for the last time.
The song is a breakup anthem that speaks of the importance of self-worth and knowing when to let go of a toxic relationship. The singer realizes that he deserves better and decides to end things for good.
Line by Line Meaning
Got something to tell you
I have something important to say to you
soon as i get a chance
as soon as I find the opportunity
can't be your
I cannot be yours
I'd be a fool to be your man
It would be foolish of me to be in a relationship with you
cause its the last time
Because this will be the final occurrence
its the last time
This is the last time
itls the last time I'll ever fool around with you
I will never again have any romantic interactions with you
treat you nice and kind in every way I could
I have demonstrated kindness and generosity toward you
just to find out you don't mean me no good
I have discovered that you do not have sincere feelings for me
I love you baby and I can't fool myself
I am in love with you but I cannot deceive myself
wouldn't mistreat yo to be with no one else
I would not mistreat you to be with anyone else
nothing you can say theres nothing you can do
There is nothing you can do or say to change my mind
found out this morning that you r love for me wasn't true
I discovered this morning that your love for me was not genuine
chorus
Refrain of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS DUBOIS, DAVID LEE, TONY LANE
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