Mr. Big combined two po… Read Full Bio ↴(For the 70s British rock band, see Mr Big.)
Mr. Big combined two popular musical trends of the rock scene in the mid to late 80s: a particular brand of hard rock focused on melodies and listener-friendly choruses made for the arena, and impressive technical proficiency, then called shredding. The seeds for the group were sown when bass player Billy Sheehan (considered one of the top bassists of rock, often thought to be the bass equivalent of guitarist Eddie Van Halen) left David Lee Roth's solo band in 1988. Almost immediately after his exit, Sheehan began piecing together a new outfit, with the help of Mike Varney from Shrapnel Records, a label specialized in the shredding genre. The band comprised Shrapnel artist and former Racer X guitarist Paul Gilbert, Pat Torpey on drums, and singer Eric Martin, who had a number of album releases throughout the 1980s with his Eric Martin Band.
By 1989, the newly formed quartet, already regarded as a budding supergroup, had already inked a recording contract with Atlantic, resulting in the release of a self-titled debut the same year. Produced by Kevin Elson and Val Garay, 'Mr. Big' proved a partial commercial success, reaching the 46th slot on the Billboard 200 chart. Lead-off single "Addicted to that Rush", featuring the band's aggressive guitar and bass playing, also brought the group some mainstream attention, reaching the #39 slot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Despite causing a buzz among musicians, the album didn't quite cross over to a mainstream rock audience stateside, though Mr. Big was an immediate smash success overseas in Japan. The band's breakthrough came with their second album, 'Lean Into It', in 1991. It featured two power ballads that established the band as a total commercial success: "To Be With You" and "Just Take My Heart". The group also released arena rock songs that have remained staples of their live set for years, such as "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind".
Other releases followed, 'Bump Ahead' in 1993 and 'Hey Man' in 1996, but the band never replicated its earlier success in the U.S. market. The rise of grunge and nu metal groups damped much of the mainstream's interest in traditional arena-made hard rock. In Japan, on the other hand, they continued to sell out tours, resulting in a number of live releases for the Japanese market throughout their career (from "Raw Like Sushi" in 1990 to Mr. Big in Japan in 2002 among later releases). Paul Gilbert left the band in 1997 to pursue a solo career and eventually reform Racer X. Richie Kotzen, another Shrapnel artist and former guitarist for Poison, was brought in to take on guitar duties, also contributing occasional vocals.
Two studio albums were released by this lineup: 'Get Over It' in 2000 and 'Actual Size' in 2001, which featured the single Shine used in the anime Hellsing. Tensions in the band between Billy Sheehan and the other members, especially Eric Martin, led to the band's demise-- contractual obligations for yet another Japanese tour were fulfilled in the form of a "farewell tour". The multi-million record-selling band broke up in 2002, many years since their last hit in the United States but while still enjoying great popularity in Japan.
In February 2009, as a result of fan-demand and also after several coincidences over the past couple of years that have gradually brought the group back together again, Eric Martin, Pat Torpey, Paul Gilbert, and Billy Sheehan finally announced their decision to reunite.
In September 2010, Mr. Big recorded a seventh album with producer Kevin Shirley at a Los Angeles-area studio. The album (What If...) was released in Japan on December 15, 2010, in Europe on January 21, 2011, and in the US in February 2011. The group's latest album, Defying Gravity, was recorded in Los Angeles in six days, and released on July 21, 2017. Due to Pat Torpey being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he could not play drums fully on the record and played on only several tracks. Matt Starr recorded the drum tracks, while Pat Torpey acted as "drum producer."
On February 7, 2018, drummer Pat Torpey died from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 64. His last show took place at the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton on November 23, 2017. A memorial show took place on May 23, 2018 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California, with former member Richie Kotzen as a special guest.
Daddy Brother Lover Little Boy
Mr. Big Lyrics
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I will light your fuse
If you cry like a little girl
I'll dry your baby blues
When you need a man of action
I'm ready to make my move
Like a shotgun shot, Johnny on the spot
There's nothing I can't do
Everything you're looking for
You can find in me
I'll be anything you want
Anyone you need
I'll be your daddy, your brother, your lover and
your little boy.
When your body needs salvation
I'll be your tender touch
I'll take all the love you give me
And give you twice as much
When we get undercover
And do the horizontal mile
I'm in the mood to answer to your call of the wild
Everything you're looking for
You can find in me
I'll be anything you want
Anyone you need
Everything you're looking for
Anything that you want and more
I'll be your daddy, you brother, your lover and
your little boy
The song "Daddy Brother Lover Little Boy" by Mr. Big is essentially a masculine anthem that portrays the various roles a male partner can play in a woman's life. The lyrics describe how the singer is willing to be anything the woman desires, whether it is being a strong father figure or a tender lover. The chorus emphasizes that he is ready to be her "daddy, brother, lover, and little boy" and is willing to cater to her every need.
The first verse of the song states that the singer can light the fuse of a red hot firecracker or wipe away the tears of a woman who cries like a little girl. He is also willing to be a man of action and do whatever it takes to please her. The second verse shows that he is willing to fulfill her sexual desires and take her on a journey where he answers to her every whim.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is an all-encompassing partner who is there to fulfill her every desire. The song is catchy and upbeat, with guitar solos and energetic vocals that add to the overall message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're a red hot fire cracker
I will light your fuse
If you are someone who is incredibly passionate and full of energy, then I am here to ignite that spark and help you shine even brighter.
If you cry like a little girl
I'll dry your baby blues
If you show vulnerability, whether it be through tears or sadness, I'll be there to support you and help you recover from those tough times.
When you need a man of action
I'm ready to make my move
Like a shotgun shot, Johnny on the spot
There's nothing I can't do
When you require someone who is ready to take charge and make things happen, I am that man. I possess the skill and speed needed to get the job done, and nothing can stop me from achieving my goals.
Everything you're looking for
You can find in me
I'll be anything you want
Anyone you need
I'll be your daddy, your brother, your lover and
your little boy.
You don't have to look very far to find all that you need, because I embody every quality that you could desire. Whether you need someone to protect and care for you like a father, provide companionship and support like a brother, offer comfort and passion like a lover, or even be playful and lighthearted like a little boy, I am capable of being all of those things for you.
When your body needs salvation
I'll be your tender touch
I'll take all the love you give me
And give you twice as much
Whenever you crave pleasure or intimate connection, I am here to fulfill all of your desires. I'll be gentle and loving with you, and I'm more than willing to give and receive boundless affection.
When we get undercover
And do the horizontal mile
I'm in the mood to answer to your call of the wild
Whether we're getting intimate in private or out in the open, I'll always be ready to respond to your passionate urges and fulfill your wildest fantasies.
Everything you're looking for
You can find in me
I'll be anything you want
Anyone you need
Everything you're looking for
Anything that you want and more
I'll be your daddy, you brother, your lover and
your little boy
Once again, you don't have to look very far to find all that you desire, as I am able to embody any role you need me to be. I can be your confidant, your source of strength and protection, your partner in pleasure, and even your playmate, all rolled into one.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC MARTIN, PAUL BRANDON GILBERT, ANDRE PESSIS, BILLY SHEEHAN, PAT TORPEY
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Banda: MR. BIG
Origem: LOS ANGELES (Califórnia/Estados Unidos)
Álbum: LEAN INTO IT (INCLINAR)
Lançamento: 26/03/1991
Produção: KEVIN ELSON
Composição: ERIC MARTIN/PAUL GILBERT/BILLY SHEEHAN/PAT TORPEY
Gravadora: ATLANTIC
Vocal: ERIC MARTIN
Guitarra/violão: PAUL GILBERT
Baixo: BILLY SHEEHAN
Bateria: PAT TORPEY
PAI, IRMÃO, AMANTE, MENINO
Se você é um cracker de fogo vermelho
Eu vou acender seu fusível
Se você chora como uma garotinha
Eu vou secar seu baby blues
Quando você precisar de um homem de ação
Estarei pronto para fazer meu movimento
Como um tiro de espingarda, Johnny no local
Não há nada que eu não possa fazer
Tudo o que você procura
Você pode encontrar em mim
Eu serei o que você quiser
Alguém que você precisa
Eu serei seu pai, seu irmão, seu amante e seu menino
Quando seu corpo precisar de salvação
Eu serei seu toque carinhoso
Eu vou levar todo o amor que você me dá
E te darei o dobro
Quando nos vemos disfarçados
E fazendo a milha horizontal
Fico com vontade de responder ao seu chamado selvagem
Tudo o que você procura
Você pode encontrar em mim
Eu serei o que você quiser
Alguém que você precisa
Tudo o que você procura
Qualquer coisa que você quiser e mais
Eu serei seu pai, seu irmão, seu amante e seu menino
@robertfulton5569
The amount of musical talent in this band is INSANE!!!!!!!
@faninikiforou
Finally!!!!!!!! It's a classic! Eric Martin rocks! That scream is epic!!!!!! Mr. Big for ever👌🌟💗
@wallabumba
I love Eric Martin's voice, and that scream at the beginning of this song doesn't disappoint.
@joaopedroborgesathome7850
https://youtu.be/vGWLZdarV5c
@SakugaAsu
Listen to his Honey Track from the L'arc En Ciel Tribute. There's two different versions btw, listen to the one with him holding a microphone and yellow lights in the background. Should say Eric Martin Mr. Rock Vocalist in the thumbnail.
If you want you can also listen to my version of his as well.
@wasanpantawee3453
Yes
@stephanimeyers9570
He's so hot 🔥🔥🔥
@siriuswang9575
For years I thought that scream by guitar sound. Amazing voice.
@guitarguru.3572
Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan were one of the most fierce sets of musicians in one band ever.
@metallicblood
Are. They still are!