J.W. Williams - Vocals and Bass
Johnny "Fingers"… Read Full Bio ↴Shun Kikuta - Guitar
J.W. Williams - Vocals and Bass
Johnny "Fingers" Iguana - Hammond Organ & Piano
Jerry Porter - Drums
Special guests:
Fumio Ishikawa - Harp
Makoto Ayukawa - Guitar
Shun was born September 8,1966. After graduating from high school in Japan he went to Berklee college of music. He first studied jazz, but in his second year he heard B.B. King's"Live at the Regal" which opened his eyes to the blues.
He moved to Chicago in 1990 after graduating from Berklee. He polished his skills there on the street and in jam sessions. Only two months after his arrival he got a regular gig with the Louis Myers band. Shun says he learned a lot--getting growled instructions from Louis right on stage in front of the audience!
After Louis retired, Shun played with Big Time Sarah and with Tommy McCracken. Later he played with the Frank Collier band. In 1994 Shun recorded Funky Blues for Japan's King Records. The late Junior Wells played on the album. That led to Shun playing regularly with wells, touring with his band in America and Canada. During this period Shun played on Tribute to Magic Sam (Evidence 26086-2). Many readers will already know Shun's playing from this recording.
Shun is now an essential part of J.W. Williams and The Chi-Town Hustlers. He is highly respected among blues greats in Chicago and in high demand for gigs.
So far he has released two collections in Japan playing as the lead performer and a live CD recorded in Japan with J.W. Williams and the band. Two of these are scheduled for release in the U.S. and Canada in August.
Look for Me and My Guitar (Bluesox Production BS-001) and Live and Kickin' (Bluesox Production BS-002).
The first of these, recorded in 1995, includes J.W. on vocals and bass with guest appearances by Junior Wells and Otis Rush. The second is the Japanese live recording with, in addition to Shun, Fumio Ishikawa on harp and Makoto Ayukawa on guitar. Both offer great opportunities to hear Shun's tight blues style and J.W.'s soulful vocals and bass--and, of course, the guest appearances.
Shun has come a long way from his early days in Japan to become an integral part of the Chicago blues scene. I hope readers will take the time to get acquainted with Shun's work if they don't already know it.
It's Your Thing
Shun Kikuta & J.W. Williams Lyrics
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Darling, the first thing is you, in my design
Just like the stars guard the moon above me
That's just how I'll guard our love, so love me
Please, love me
If it's the last thing I do, I'll take your hand
And though I won't say a word, you'll understand
And then I'll make it come true
If it's the very last thing I do
Just like the stars guard the moon above me
That's just how I'll guard our love, so love me
Please, love me
If it's the last thing I do, I'll take your hand
And though I won't say a word, you'll understand
I'll build a dream just for two
And then I'll make it come true
If it's the very last thing I do
The lyrics of Shun Kikuta and J.W. Williams's song "It's Your Thing" revolve around the theme of love and the determination of the singer to make the person they love theirs. The singer is singing to their lover, telling them that they will do everything in their power to make them theirs, even if it means making it the last thing they do. The singer remarks that the first thing in their design is their lover, suggesting that they are at the center of their world.
The singer promises to guard their love just like the stars guard the moon above them. This highlights the singer's desire to protect and care for their lover. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer's love for their partner is so strong that it will never fade away, and they will do anything to make their dreams of a life together come true.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's Your Thing" offer a romantic and passionate depiction of the singer's love for their partner. It shows how far they are willing to go to make their soulmate happy and keep their love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's the last thing I do, I'll make you mine
I am determined to make you mine, and I will not give up until I succeed.
Darling, the first thing is you, in my design
You are the foremost priority in my life, and I have planned my future around you being a part of it.
Just like the stars guard the moon above me
I will protect our love and keep it shining bright, just as the stars protect and illuminate the moon.
That's just how I'll guard our love, so love me
I will safeguard our relationship with all my might, so please love me in return.
Please, love me
I am pleading with you to reciprocate my feelings and love me back.
If it's the last thing I do, I'll take your hand
I am committed to holding your hand, no matter what it takes or how long it takes.
And though I won't say a word, you'll understand
Even without words, I know that you will comprehend my intentions and feelings towards you.
I'll build a dream just for two
I will create a future that we can share, filled with love, happiness, and endless possibilities.
And then I'll make it come true
I will do everything in my power to turn our dream into a reality and make it a beautiful, lasting, and fulfilling relationship.
If it's the very last thing I do
I will always put you first and prioritize our love, even if it means sacrificing everything else in my life.
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Written by: Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin
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