Before Young became known for his contributions to blues, he was training to become a boxer.
Young was one of the busiest sidemen in Chicago from the late 1950s. He was in Otis Rush's band for several years in the 1960s, and played on Magic Sam's albums, West Side Soul and Black Magic. He recorded his own solo album, Blues with a Touch of Soul, for Delmark Records in 1971. Young also worked alongside Willie Dixon, Billy Boy Arnold and Jimmy Rogers. Young's song, "Turning Point", appeared in the Michael Mann feature film, Thief (1981).
Young died in March 1999 at the age of 71, from a complication of spinal surgery which he hoped would restore his ability to play the guitar.
2) The original name of Stone Temple Pilots, who recorded the Mighty Joe Young demo before changing their name.
IT'S ALRIGHT
Mighty Joe Young Lyrics
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Everything is going to be okay
Don't cry baby
Woh oh woh, it's alright
You don't have to worry about a thing
Woh oh woh, it's alright
You don't have to worry about a thing
Excuse me, baby
Tell me what's the matter?
I want to know what's on your mind
Did someone hurt you
Throw your love away
Do you feel like you are left behind
I know it's hard for you to see it now
But your pain will soon fade with time
It's going to be alright
Just you wait and see
In my true love you will find
Listen baby
There are so many things that we can do
If you just give me a chance
I'll promise you
I'll never let you down
I'll do for you all i can
I'll hold you tight
In the middle of the night
Do what you want me to do
Your satisfaction is guaranteed
If you would give all your love to me
Baby, have faith in me
Believe
Don't worry about a thing
I'll never hurt you
I'll be right by your side
I won't do you like the others
I won't throw you love away
The song "It's Alright" by Mighty Joe Young is a comforting and loving ballad. The singer is trying to console and reassure his significant other who seems to be going through a tough time. The opening lines of "Oh yeah, Everything is going to be okay, Don't cry baby", sets the tone for the rest of the song which is all about reassuring the person and letting them know everything will be alright.
The singer then goes on to ask what's wrong and encourages the person to open up and share what's on their mind. He acknowledges that it might be hard for them to see the silver lining right now, but with time, the pain will fade away. He then reassures them that he will be there for them and their satisfaction is guaranteed if they give him a chance. The singer is making a heartfelt promise that he will never hurt his partner and will always be there for them.
Overall, the song is a beautiful love ballad about being there for your loved ones during their tough times. It's a message of hope and promise that no matter how hard things may seem, everything will be alright with time and support from loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah
Expresses positive affirmation and enthusiasm
Everything is going to be okay
Assures the listener that things will turn out alright
Don't cry baby
Comforts and encourages the listener not to cry
Woh oh woh, it's alright
Repeats the message that everything will be fine
You don't have to worry about a thing
Tells the listener to relax and not stress over anything
Excuse me, baby
Politely gets the listener's attention
Tell me what's the matter?
Asks the listener to share their problems and feelings
I want to know what's on your mind
Expresses concern and interest in the listener's thoughts
Did someone hurt you
Inquires whether someone caused the listener pain or harm
Throw your love away
Refers to someone rejecting the listener or ending a relationship
Do you feel like you are left behind
Asks whether the listener feels abandoned or left out
I know it's hard for you to see it now
Acknowledges the listener's struggle to see a positive outcome
But your pain will soon fade with time
Assures the listener that their pain will lessen over time
Just you wait and see
Encourages the listener to have patience and faith
In my true love you will find
Offers the listener genuine love and support
Listen baby
Politely gets the listener's attention
There are so many things that we can do
Points out the possibilities and opportunities in the future
If you just give me a chance
Asks the listener for an opportunity to prove oneself
I'll promise you
Commits to keeping one's word and delivering on promises
I'll never let you down
Pledges to not disappoint or betray the listener
I'll do for you all i can
Expresses willingness to go above and beyond for the listener
I'll hold you tight
Offers physical comfort and affection
In the middle of the night
Implies constant availability and support
Do what you want me to do
Expresses willingness to fulfill the listener's desires and needs
Your satisfaction is guaranteed
Promises to ensure that the listener is happy and content
If you would give all your love to me
Requests the listener's love and affection in return
Baby, have faith in me
Solicits the listener's trust and confidence
Believe
Encourages the listener to have faith and trust
I'll never hurt you
Promises to not cause the listener pain or harm
I'll be right by your side
Assures the listener of constant companionship and support
I won't do you like the others
Asserts that the singer will not treat the listener poorly like others may have done in the past
I won't throw you love away
Promises to not abandon or reject the listener's love and affection
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Written by: Andrew Kenny
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