Although he has only put out two albums, Rolling Stone magazine named Randolph as one of the 100 greatest guitar players of all time.
Robert Randolph set the music world on fire in late 2000 and early 2001 when he began to play his first club dates in New York City. These were a result of being discovered playing his pedal steel guitar at the first Sacred Steel Convention in Florida in the spring of 2000. Randolph started playing the pedal steel as a teenager and started playing at his Orange, NJ, church just outside of Newark. The House of God Church, an African-American Pentecostal denomination, has been implementing steel guitars (or "Sacred Steel") in services since the '30s, with the pedal steel in particular being introduced during the '70s. Randolph learned to play by watching other steel players in his church. Jim Markel was the man who heard Randolph play at the Sacred Steel Convention, and he later introduced him to his friend, Gary Waldman. Waldman, who already managed several artists, invited Randolph to audition for him. Waldman and Markel began to manage Randolph; they played the audition tape over the phone to Matt Hickey, talent buyer at Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom. Hickey signed Randolph on as the opening act for the North Mississippi Allstars and it was the beginning of a very large explosion. Within a month, Randolph was playing to thousands with Medeski, Martin & Wood (MMW) at the Beacon Theater. Allstars and MMW keyboardist John Medeski liked Randolph so much that he asked him to record an all-instrumental gospel/blues album with them. The Word was released in August 2001 to great critical and popular acclaim. Randolph's own band, the Family Band, includes cousins Danyell Morgan and Marcus Randolph (bass and drums, respectively) and John Ginty (Hammond B-3 organ). Their career began with opening gigs for a variety of blues, jazz-funk, and jam bands such as the Derek Trucks Band, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, and Soulive. Headlining gigs became the norm within a few months. Robert Randolph & the Family Band released Live at the Wetlands in fall 2001. 2003's Unclassified and its single, "I Need More Love," introduced Randolph to an even wider audience. Colorblind followed in 2006
Good Times
Robert Randolph & The Family Band Lyrics
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Good time
Good time
Talkin' 'bout the good time
We gonna have a good time
We gonna have a good time
Good time, good time
We gonna have a good time
Good time, good time
We gonna have a good time
Good time
Feel it
Let it go
Let's go
Good time
The lyrics to Robert Randolph & The Family Band's song Good Times are all about having a good time. The repetition of "Good time" at the beginning of the song sets the tone for the upbeat and celebratory mood of the song. The chorus, "We gonna have a good time," is a reminder to listeners to let loose and enjoy life. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, emphasizing the idea that having a good time is easy and accessible to everyone. The line "Feel it, Let it go, Let's go" encourages listeners to let go of their worries and just have fun.
Overall, the lyrics of Good Times promote the idea of living in the moment and enjoying life. It's a feel-good song that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time. The simplicity and repetition of the lyrics make them easy to remember and sing along to, making it a fun song to listen to alone or with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Good time
We are looking forward to a positive and enjoyable experience
Good time
We are still anticipating a positive and enjoyable experience
Good time
We are still excited about the positively anticipated experience
Talkin' 'bout the good time
We are discussing the positively anticipated experience
We gonna have a good time
We are confident that we will experience positivity and enjoyment
Talkin' 'bout the good time
We are still discussing the positively anticipated experience
We gonna have a good time
We are still confident that we will experience positivity and enjoyment
Good time, good time
We again express our excitement about the positively anticipated experience
We gonna have a good time
We are again expressing our confidence about experiencing positivity and enjoyment
Good time, good time
We again express our excitement about the positively anticipated experience
We gonna have a good time
We are again expressing our confidence about experiencing positivity and enjoyment
Good time
We are reaffirming our anticipation of a positive and enjoyable experience
Feel it
We are encouraging ourselves and others to sense and appreciate the positivity in the experience
Let it go
We are encouraging ourselves and others to release any negativity or inhibitions and embrace the positivity of the experience
Let's go
We are urging ourselves and others to begin and fully enjoy the experience of positivity and enjoyment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT RANDOLPH
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Carl Skiles
These fellows can play! First time I saw Robert Randolph play was like watching SRV for the first time!
You revolutionized your instrument! People will be watching you for decades to come. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world!!
Paul Rhodes
I'm ready for a good time! Love the vibe! Great music!!
✌😎🎸🎶🎶💖
Annya Moon
I adore this band! Thnx for posting.
Birdienumnum
A skilled musician... so nice to see!
Paul Kelly
Greatest pedal steel player on Earth.
Annya Moon
Yes, you got that right. 🤪
MacknificentTV McGee
Good Times. FAMILY 👪
Kym LawrenceMonroe
My kinda of blues👍👍👍👍👍👍
Marc Koplin
ALWAYS Greatest SLIDE Bluesman Fort Lauderdale 🌴 🌴 BEACH Riverwalk, YOU Rocked WITH Soul !!
TheBolillo310
just saw him tonite, we had a good time, allen texas