Richie got his first guitar when he was just 12 years old. Throughout his career as a guitarist, Richie has displayed an impressive knack for feeling out a guitar solo to the point that it not only follows the key of the song, but the chord progression as well.
Sambora was a guitarist for the band "Message", and with that band put out an independent record titled "Lessons" which was copyrighted in 1982 and produced and arranged by Dean Fasano and Richie Sambora in Woodbridge, New Jersey. It was re-released in 1995 under the name Message, and in 2000 as Lessons. He was later in a band, Mercy, which was signed to Led Zeppelin-owned record label Swan Song Records, and then Duke Williams & the Extremes, who were signed to Capricorn Records. Sambora was also in an improvisational club band called Richie Sambora & Friends. He was part-owner of a club in New Jersey, and at age 19 owned his own independent label Dream Disc Records. Sambora's first professional tour was as an opening act for Joe Cocker in the early 1980s. Shortly before joining Bon Jovi in 1983, Sambora unsuccessfully auditioned for Kiss, to be Ace Frehley's replacement.
His technique displays remarkable variety - his soloing in "Wanted Dead or Alive" is laden with artificial harmonics, whereas his riffing for "Livin' on a Prayer" makes extensive use of palm muting. Developing his guitar technique in an era laden with wild soloing inspired by Eddie Van Halen, Richie developed a unique style of speed and precision but it took him a few attempts to impress Jon Bon Jovi. When Jon first saw Richie play he didn't think he was good enough: however he soon changed his opinion after working with Richie. Richie was also one of the first 80's mainstream guitarists to make use of the talk-box. Talk-box was also used by other guitarists, notably Slash from Guns N' Roses, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, and Peter Frampton. The talk-box can be heard clearly in "Livin' on a Prayer" and "It's My Life".
In 2004, Sanctuary Records released a self-titled album which had been recorded in 1978 by Shark Frenzy, documenting Sambora's first recorded material. The mix tapes had been damaged in a flood and it had taken band member Bruce Foster to remaster them for them to be released so many years later.
Outside of Bon Jovi, Richie has released three solo albums and numerous songs for movie soundtracks (Banger Sisters, On The Line). He also made a cameo in the movie "On The Line".
His first solo outing was "Stranger In This Town", a blues-influenced album that was received well by many critics and guitar affectionados. Eric Clapton made an appearance on the album but it did not fare too well commercially. Richie later admitted that this was due to the fact that he was writing songs from an artistic point, rather than writing a radio oriented album. However, the album did establish Richie as a top rate guitarist, revealing a different side of him that was not widely recognizable during Bon Jovi's 80's heyday. His blues influences would later be present on some of Bon Jovi records as well, notably on 1995's "These Days".
"Undiscovered Soul" was Richie's second solo album, released in 1998. The album was produced by Don Was.
He has appeared in several movie and TV cameos, notably the film 'On The Line' as 'The Mick', and the 'Chris Isaak' show as himself. Recent ventures have seen him compose television theme tunes for both Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. He is a shareholder of the Philadelphia Soul, an Arena Football League football team.
Over the years, Richie has been an ardent fundraiser for many charities, such as Dream Street, the Steve Young Foundation and Michael J Fox's Parkinson's charity.
Sugar Daddy
Richie Sambora Lyrics
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You’re in a desperate situation,
’Cause you don’t wanna be alone,
Hey, you’re turnin’ me off,
Better hear what I say,
I said I won’t be the part of your broken-hearted cliché,
(Na na na na, na na na)
The answer ain’t in the stars,
So stop spendin’ my money baby,
Don’t waste your time tryin’ to melt my heart,
There ain’t a shot in the dark,
You’re only eatin’ my honey baby,
I could be your sugar daddy, hey,
(Na na na na, na na na)
Do yourself a favour baby,
Don’t give a shit about me.
Stop sendin’ me the words to your favorite songs,
As if they gonna come true and it just might prove you’re wrong,
You got your hand in my jar, one foot out the door,
I’m always one step away from closin’ my candy store,
(Na na na na, na na na)
Don’t need a gipsy to read your cards,
The answer ain’t in the stars,
So stop spendin’ my money baby,
Don’t waste your time tryin’ to melt my heart,
There ain’t a shot in the dark,
You’re only eatin’ my honey baby,
(Na na na na, na na na)
Na na na, I could be your sugar daddy, hey,
(Na na na na, na na na)
Do yourself a favour baby,
Don’t give a shit about me
About me
If you wanna use me, I could sure use you,
I’ll let you do what you want if I could do what I wanna do,
What I wanna do, what I wanna do.
I could be your sugar daddy hey,
That’s what I want,
To be your sugar daddy, hey,
Whoo whoo,
Be your sugar daddy, hey,
To be your sugar daddy, hey.
The lyrics to Richie Sambora's song Sugar Daddy are about a person who is being pursued by someone who is desperate and clingy. The singer is trying to distance himself from this person, but they continue to send him texts and spend his money. The chorus suggests that the singer could be the other person's sugar daddy, but he ultimately decides that it is not worth the trouble.
The lyrics suggest that the other person is trying to use the singer for their own benefit, but the singer is not interested in being used. He tells the other person to stop trying to melt his heart and stop spending his money. He also suggests that the other person is only eating his honey, which could be interpreted as taking advantage of him in some way.
The repetitive "na na na" in the chorus adds a catchy, sing-along quality to the song. It also reinforces the idea that the singer is not taking the situation too seriously and is trying to brush off the advances of the other person.
Overall, the lyrics to Sugar Daddy are about a person who is trying to distance themselves from a clingy and manipulative individual. The message is clear: the singer is not interested in being used or taken advantage of in any way.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the 14th text on the phone,
You keep messaging me constantly, I know things are difficult for you, but I am not interested in your company anymore.
You’re in a desperate situation,
You need someone to be with right now, but I am not the one you should be looking for.
’Cause you don’t wanna be alone,
You are afraid of being by yourself and are looking for someone to fill that void.
Hey, you’re turnin’ me off,
Your actions are making me lose interest in you.
Better hear what I say,
You need to listen to me and understand what I am trying to tell you.
I said I won’t be the part of your broken-hearted cliché,
I refuse to be involved in your typical heartbreak story.
(Na na na na, na na na)
This line does not have a specific meaning.
Don’t need a gipsy to read your cards,
You do not need a psychic to predict your future, as I am already aware of what you want.
The answer ain’t in the stars,
The solution to your problems is not in astrology or some other divine force.
So stop spendin’ my money baby,
Stop using me for your financial benefits and wasting my resources.
Don’t waste your time tryin’ to melt my heart,
Do not try to win my affection as it is a futile effort.
There ain’t a shot in the dark,
Your chances of success with me are low.
You’re only eatin’ my honey baby,
You are only consuming my resources and energy without giving enough back.
I could be your sugar daddy, hey,
I am willing to be your provider, but without any emotional connection.
(Na na na na, na na na)
This line does not have a specific meaning.
Do yourself a favour baby,
You should do what's best for yourself instead of chasing after me.
Don’t give a shit about me.
Do not care or be bothered about me, my feelings or my presence.
Stop sendin’ me the words to your favorite songs,
Stop sharing your interests and preferences with me as it does not matter anymore.
As if they gonna come true and it just might prove you’re wrong,
Sharing your wishes and dreams with me will not make them come true, and it could backfire on you.
You got your hand in my jar, one foot out the door,
You are taking advantage of me, but you are also ready to leave at any moment.
I’m always one step away from closin’ my candy store,
I am always on the verge of ending this relationship or cutting you off completely.
If you wanna use me, I could sure use you,
If you want me to make use of you financially, I am willing to oblige.
I’ll let you do what you want if I could do what I wanna do,
If I could have my way, I would let you use me financially in exchange for my freedom to do as I please.
I could be your sugar daddy hey,
I am still willing to be your financial provider if you want me to.
That’s what I want,
I only want to be your sugar daddy and nothing else.
To be your sugar daddy, hey,
I am looking forward to being your financial provider again.
Whoo whoo,
This line does not have a specific meaning.
Be your sugar daddy, hey,
I am willing to continue being your sugar daddy.
To be your sugar daddy, hey.
I am still looking forward to being your financial provider again.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Luke Ebbin, Richard S Sambora
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@carlhales4153
Never been a Bon Jovi fan if I'm honest but this, this was thrust on me just the other day, Sambora really didn't mean anything to me but listening to this has changed my whole outlook on Sambora.
Great album I have to say.
@sportydreamer
I love the way Richie has made the Best Music for us fans and I'm Thankful for,the Free song he gave to us too
@sheavsey
Watching stuff like this on youtube is no worse than listening to it on the radio. Somehow I don't think Richie is bursting into tears at the thought of people enjoying his music through the internet.
@BonJoviChic95
This is one of my favorites! Don't know why really but hey I like what I like
@Elvistico
Fuck there's a somewhat 70'ies feeling in this song. Great chord progression in the choruses. This is gonna rock in my car when I'm cruising!
@Fanny.I
AWWSOME song I like the title(:
@stuartkseels
Brilliant!
@ramonalewis6050
I've listened to all three albums and Ritchie has a few good tracks on each album but I feel his best work was with Bon Jovi. Point blank period!
@Vegetababe
YUHUUUU, RICHIE IS BACK :-)))