NRBQ (the New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) are a rock/power pop band which for… Read Full Bio ↴NRBQ (the New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) are a rock/power pop band which formed in 1967 in Miami, Florida, United States. Since their formation, The Q have gained a large cult following despite limited commercial success.

They are well known for being a very versatile group; their style on a single album can range from jazz to blues to country to pop. Fans know and love them for their wacky quirkiness and unpredictability in concert.

NRBQ's 1994-2004 incarnation comprised of members Terry Adams (vocals, keyboards), Joey Spampinato (Bass), Tom Ardolino (drums), and Johnny Spampinato (Guitar). Past members include Al Anderson (1972-1994; Guitar), Tom Staley (1967-1974; drums), Steve Ferguson (1967-1971; Guitar), and Frank Gadler (1967-1972; Vocals, Cowbell). The band's most stable incarnation lasted from 1974 to 1994 and consisted of Terry Adams, Joey Spampinato, Tom Ardolino and Al Anderson.

The band has kept a small, but extremely devoted cult following in its 40 year career. Many well known celebrities are fans of the group, such as George A. Romero, Mike Scully, Matt Groening, Elvis Costello, John Sebastian, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Penn and Teller and various staff members of the review website Allmusic.

The band's only chart hit was 1977's "Get that Gasoline Blues" (which only hit #70 on the American pop charts) and the band would only briefly flirt with success throughout their career (such as the band's several guest performances on the extremely popular Animated sitcom The Simpsons during the show's 10th, 11th and 12th seasons, and the inclusion of their song "Wacky Tobacky" on the soundtrack of the the TV show Weeds). The band is also known for persuading their record label Rounder to reissue the record Philosophy of the World by outsider music artists The Shaggs.

The band formed in Miami, Florida in 1967, and moved to New Jersey, and then New York City in hopes of a record deal, where in 1968, they cut their first Album, the self-titled "NRBQ" on Columbia, released in 1969. This was followed by "Boppin' the Blues" which featured rockabilly legend Carl Perkins. Columbia, disappointed with the band's lack of Album sales, dropped the band after these two records. NRBQ moved on to Kama Sutra records, where they recorded 2 more albums, before moving on to Rounder Records, where they have been until forming their own label, Edisun in 2002. The band has been on hiatus since 2004.

In 2011, founding keyboardist Terry Adams announced he was reforming the band and that they would release a new album, "Keep This Love Goin'", the band's eighteenth studio album, later in the year. Adams is the only previous member of NRBQ that is a member of this new incarnation.

Daddy-O
NRBQ Lyrics

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Daddy-o I love him
oh, Who do you love? It's my daddy-o
Who do you love? it's my daddy-o
oh, who do you love? it's my daddy-o
he's got apples and peaches for you

he's got apples and peaches all around the house
he's got apples, he's got peaches; he's the king of the house

he's got apples and peaches, all around the house
he's got apples and peaches, and a kiss or two

so, who do you love? It's my daddy-o
who do you love? It's my daddy-o
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
It's my daddy-o
He's got apples and peaches for you

Well, now just the other night, he came home very late
He could hardly walk and so he staggered through the gate
Just then they heard him coming in the house
He's got apples and peaches and a kiss or two

so, who do you love? It's my daddy-o
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
It's my daddy-o
WHO- DO -YOU -LOVE- baby
It's my daddy-o
He's got apples and peaches for you

Ah-o we are!
OoOoh who do you love?
It's my daddy-o
Ooh who do you love
It's my daddy-o
who do you love
who do you love
who do you love
Its my daddy-o
who do you love
its my daddy-o
who - do - you -love, baby

it's my daddy-o
he's got apples and peaches for you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NRBQ's song "Daddy-O" are all about a daughter's love and adoration for her father. Throughout the song, she repeatedly asks "Who do you love?" and answers with "It's my daddy-o" while talking about all the ways he takes care of her and provides for her. She mentions how her father has "apples and peaches for you" and how he is the "king of the house" because he always has plenty of fresh fruit to share with everyone.

The chorus of the song is particularly catchy with the repeated "Who do you love?" and the enthusiastic response of "It's my daddy-o". It's clear that the daughter has a close relationship with her father and feels very grateful for all the love and support that he provides for her. The song also mentions a moment when the father comes home late and a little worse for wear, but even then, he still has "apples and peaches and a kiss or two" to share with his daughter.

Overall, "Daddy-O" is a heartwarming song that celebrates the special bond between a father and his daughter. It's a fun and upbeat track that captures the innocence and joy of childhood, while also acknowledging the important role that parents play in shaping our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Daddy-o I love him
I love my father

oh, Who do you love? It's my daddy-o
When asked who I love, my answer is my father

Who do you love? it's my daddy-o
The one I love is my father

oh, who do you love? it's my daddy-o
Again, the one I love is my father

he's got apples and peaches for you
He has plenty of food to share with you

he's got apples and peaches all around the house
The house is full of apples and peaches that he supplies

he's got apples, he's got peaches; he's the king of the house
He is the one who provides everything in the house

he's got apples and peaches, all around the house
The whole house is filled with the fruit he provides

he's got apples and peaches, and a kiss or two
Along with his generosity, he expresses his love with kisses

Well, now just the other night, he came home very late
Recently, he arrived home very late

He could hardly walk and so he staggered through the gate
He was in such a state that he could barely walk and stumbled through the gate