"The McCoys" had enjoyed four years of successful touring, when Rick merged his talents with Johnny Winter in 1969 forming "Johnny Winter And" ("And" referring to "The McCoys").
Rick was the only producer of all gold and platinum Winter Brothers recordings.
In '71 Rick was featured on three records, "Johnny Winter And", "Johnny Winter And-Live" and "Edgar Winter's White Trash". "And" featured the first version of Derringer's "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" which was also released as a single, then selected again for "And - Live".
Eventually the busy Derringer joined Edgar's White Trash full-time and produced the gold LP, "Roadwork". Derringer's solo album, "All American Boy" was released in '73 with the now already popular "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo", this time as a 'hit' single.
Rick was writer/producer of Johnny Winter's "Still Alive and Well" album and was player/producer of the Edgar Winter Group's hit album, "They Only Come Out At Night". The latter featured the No. 1, Grammy nominated monster hit, "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride".
In 1976 Rick created the Derringer Band. He released four albums and in '83 returned to his solo career with the LP, "Good Dirty Fun".
Throughout the 70's and 80's the popular Derringer appeared on numerous albums with artists Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Todd Rundgren and Steely Dan. The list also includes Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, Kiss, Mason Ruffner and Madam X.
In the mid-80's, Derringer discovered Weird Al Yancovic, producing music for Grammy-winning albums and videos. Derringer's productions of the Michael Jackson parodies, the No. 1 hit "Eat It", and "Who's Fat", have been Yancovic's most successful recordings.
It was also in the 90's that Rick was selected to be producer/writer/performer of the World Wrestling Federation LP's. Hulk Hogan's theme song, "I Am A Real American" was written and performed by Rick in the 80's as a part of these projects.
Derringer was once again sought after by Edgar Winter and in 1990, performed for the LP, "Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer Live in Japan". Then in 1999 Rick and Edgar were back together again for their collaboration on his "Winter Blues" CD.
Derringer also recorded four blues CD's starting in '93 with "Back To the Blues" followed by "Electra Blues", "Blues Deluxe" and his 2000 release "Jackhammer Blues".
At about that same period Derringer, who seems to be constantly in motion, released his destined-to-be-classic "Tend the Fire" in Europe to rave reviews and is eagerly expected by his loyal fans here in the US.
The year 2001 was another busy one for Rick. His venture back into Rock & Roll with Vanilla Fudge superstars Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert produced a recording of intense synergy - "Doin' Business As..." (for Derringer, Bogert & Appice) with vocals, writing and instrumentals shared by all three. 2004 promises a reprise for Derringer and Appice, with the release of "D-N-A".
After "D B A", the next project was truly a work from the heart and soul of Rick and his wife Brenda. Entitled "Aiming 4 Heaven", it brought forth their devotion to God and put it into song with help from their children, Lory & Martin. That project opened the doors for a worldwide release on Reborn Records, as Rick and Brenda are currently putting the finishing touches on the brand new "Still Alive And Well", their second all Christian CD. With a scheduled release date of May, 2004, their fans are already expressing impatience.
We can't forget the Winter of 2002, where Rick ventured into a whole new musical world - Smooth Jazz. Interest in "Rick Derringer Free Ride" grew quickly at radio, and the second single "Hot And Cool" (in the 'Radio and Records' top 20 for 5 months, and number 42 for the year) showed Derringer right at home in the format. It might come as a surprise, but as he explains, it's the kind of music he's been waiting to do his whole life. His wife Brenda is featured as co-writer on three new songs, and arranger/singer on the title cut.
2006 saw the release of 'Live At Cheney Hall' an energetic outing with Rick Derringer, Bruce Waibel (Firehouse and Greg Allman Band) and Tom Curiale. Rick is known for his live performances and this one is a must for any fan!
It seems like almost too much story to take in at one sitting, but the most surprising part is, he's just getting started.
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Teenage Love Affair
Rick Derringer Lyrics
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She seemed to check me out right away
So I
Asked her name
I played the old game
Her reception seemed to be ok
She was a cute little thing about fifteen
And she liked to make the schoolboys stareIt was an instant cosmic need
A Teenage Love Affair
It was getting hotter minute by minute
As each second brought her closer to me
And then we
Finally touched and
We touched and we touched
And her hands felt their way over me
So we made love there in the daytime
When her mama left, we went upstairs
It was a total cosmic deed
A Teenage Love Affair
Teenage love affair,
A teenage love affair
Teenage love affair,
A teenage love affair
Teenage love affair,
A teenage love affair
Teenage love affair,
A teenage love affair
Then I heard a strange rumor about her
And i didn't know just what to say
It really
Brought me down
You know it turned me around
Cause no girl had ever done me that way
That there's a lotta sexy girls out there
And I've got a built-in cosmic need
For Teenage Love Affairs
Teenage love affair,
A teenage love affair
Teenage love affair
A teenage love affair
Teenage love affair
A teenage love affair
Teenage love affair
A teenage love affair
The lyrics of Rick Derringer's "Teenage Love Affair" glorify the thrill of youthful romance, but as the song progresses, several unsettling themes emerge. The song's narrator first fixates on a young girl he finds attractive, noting that she seems to check him out. He approaches her and, after playing the "old game," the two of them quickly become physically intimate. The singer even notes the time of day they had sex - in the daytime, when her mother was out.
The tone of the song then shifts as the singer hears a "strange rumor" about the girl, and begins to question whether what happened between them was consensual. He feels "brought down" by the revelation, but just as quickly seems to shrug it off, noting that there are "a lot of sexy girls out there." Ultimately, the song's message is that teenage love affairs are inherently "cosmic" and necessary, even as it acknowledges that they can be fraught with power imbalances and misunderstandings.
Overall, "Teenage Love Affair" presents a complex and somewhat uncomfortable perspective on young love. While the song celebrates the excitement and intensity of teenage romance, it also acknowledges the potential for exploitation and emotional harm that can occur in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought she noticed me when I saw her
I felt that the girl noticed me when I first saw her
She seemed to check me out right away
She appeared to be immediately interested in me
So I
So I took an action
Asked her name
I asked for her name
I played the old game
I used a familiar approach to flirt with her
Her reception seemed to be ok
She was receptive to me
She was a cute little thing about fifteen
She was a pretty young girl who looked about 15 years old
And she liked to make the schoolboys stare
She wanted to get attention from boys her age
It was an instant cosmic need
I felt an immediate desire to be with her
A Teenage Love Affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
It was getting hotter minute by minute
Our attraction was intensifying
As each second brought her closer to me
As she moved closer to me
And then we
And then we did something
Finally touched and
Finally, we made physical contact
We touched and we touched
We engaged in physical intimacy
And her hands felt their way over me
She explored my body with her hands
So we made love there in the daytime
We had sex during the day
When her mama left, we went upstairs
We moved to an upstairs room when her mother left the house
It was a total cosmic deed
It felt like a big, important thing
A Teenage Love Affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
Then I heard a strange rumor about her
I heard a strange story about her
And i didn't know just what to say
I didn't know how to react to the story
It really
It had a big impact on me
Brought me down
It made me feel sad or upset
You know it turned me around
You know it really changed my perspective
Cause no girl had ever done me that way
Because no girl had ever affected me like that
But it didn't take long til I found out
But soon I discovered
That there's a lotta sexy girls out there
That there are many attractive girls out there
And I've got a built-in cosmic need
And I have an inherent urge
For Teenage Love Affairs
For romantic relationships with teenagers
Teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
A teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
Teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
A teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
Teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
A teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
Teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
A teenage love affair
A romantic relationship between two teenagers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl Mitchell Hampton, Jo Bridges, Tom Nixon, Alicia Keys, Matt Kahane, Harold Spencer Jr. Lilly
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