Steve Miller (born 5 October 1943) is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but attended high school in Dallas. While at St. Mark's School of Texas, he formed his first band, The Marksmen. Miller taught one of his classmates, Royce Boz Scaggs, a few guitar chords so that he could join the band; Scaggs became better known by his nickname, Boz. Miller attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 1960s, where he formed The Ardells. Scaggs joined the Ardells the next year. Ben Sidran was added to the Ardells as a keyboardist the following year.
In 1968, Miller formed the Steve Miller Band, with Scaggs handling vocals, and released an album, Children of the Future, the first in a series of discs rooted solidly in the psychedelic blues style that dominated the San Francisco music scene at the time. Scaggs would leave the band after a couple of albums with vocal chores taken over by drummer Tim Davis; Miller himself would begin singing occasional lead on 1969's Brave New World. These albums performed respectably on the album charts but failed to yield a hit.
In the 1970's the band had some hits that became classics over the years - Jet Airliner, with some evocative lyrics that brought home the loss of life on the road; and The Joker which includes the famous line about the "pompatus of love", which is of course nonsense, but that didn't stop a lot of stoned folks from spending years talking amongst themselves.
Steve Miller's father was a wealthy doctor in Dallas, and friends with famous guitarist and guitar designer Les Paul. Les Paul gave Miller his first guitar lessons.
Longtime member Norton Buffalo (harmonica player) died from lung cancer on October 30, 2009.
John King (drummer during "The Joker" era) died after a short bout of kidney cancer on October 26, 2010.
Band-member James Cooke died from cancer on 16 May 2011.
Steve Miller
Steve Miller Band Lyrics
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You're waiting for your baby but she hasn't shown yet
And if she doesn't make it, well you've got no regrets
Because you can't win or lose if you ain't made no bets
And then she comes in walkin' lookin' fine as you please
You wanna stop and drop right down on your knees
And say baby
Whoa
You say you never worry cause you don't need a home
Don't need an address, don't need a phone
And you don't have to worry 'bout bein' alone
Cause you can make your music on a ten cent comb
And then she comes in walkin' lookin' fine as you please
You wanna stop and drop right down on you knees
And say baby
Whoa
The song "Steve Miller's Midnight Tango" by the Steve Miller Band speaks about a man waiting for his baby, who hasn't shown up yet. He's calm and collected, knowing that if she doesn't make it, he has "no regrets." The man is confident, believing that he can't win or lose if he hasn't made any bets. Suddenly, the woman walks in looking "fine as you please," and the man is overwhelmed. He wants to drop down on his knees and say "baby."
The lyrics provide an insight into the character of the man, who seems to be a free spirit. He doesn't worry about having a home or an address and doesn't need a phone. The character is confident in his abilities and can make music on a ten-cent comb. He's not concerned about being alone, indicating that he's content with himself. The lyrics also suggest that he's not entirely committed to the idea of a relationship - he's laidback and takes things as they come.
Overall, the song seems to be about a man who is content with his life, and even though he may want to have someone to share it with, he's not reliant on it. He's happy with who he is and is comfortable with being alone if necessary. The lyrics evoke a sense of calmness and confidence, reminding listeners that sometimes it's okay to let life take its course.
Line by Line Meaning
You have a cup of coffee and another cigarette
You are filling your time with mundane tasks while waiting for someone special to arrive.
You're waiting for your baby but she hasn't shown yet
The person you are waiting for is important to you and you are eager for their arrival.
And if she doesn't make it, well you've got no regrets
You are content with the present moment and would not regret not seeing the person you are waiting for.
Because you can't win or lose if you ain't made no bets
Without taking a chance, there is no possibility of either success or failure.
And then she comes in walkin' lookin' fine as you please
The person you were waiting for has finally arrived and looks amazing.
You wanna stop and drop right down on your knees
You are overjoyed by the sight of the person and want to show your admiration and love.
And say baby
You address the person you're admiring affectionately.
You say you never worry cause you don't need a home
You are self-sufficient and do not worry about material possessions such as a home.
Don't need an address, don't need a phone
You do not feel the need for typical modern conveniences and value simplicity.
And you don't have to worry 'bout bein' alone
Your sense of independence precludes loneliness as a fear.
Cause you can make your music on a ten cent comb
You can derive joy from simple, inexpensive things like a comb used as a musical instrument.
And then she comes in walkin' lookin' fine as you please
The person you were waiting for has finally arrived and looks amazing.
You wanna stop and drop right down on you knees
You are overjoyed by the sight of the person and want to show your admiration and love.
And say baby
You address the person you're admiring affectionately.
Whoa
An exclamation of strong emotion.
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@klyvemurray
@@theodoreritola9758
The fuckwit "producer" known as Mark Ronson has fucking autotuned
John Lennon's vocals!!
Let's get a local house painter to touch up the Mona Lisa!!
Or better still..
Get some studio musicians to re-record the entire Beatles catalogue.
After all, their tracks were recorded on shitty analogue tape!!
Maybe Mark Ronson could adjust the tempo on some of the
'slower' tracks...FFS!!
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@dheyvao_silva
Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah
Some call me the gangster of love
Some people call me Maurice
'Cause I speak of the pompatus of love
People talk about me baby
Say I'm doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong
Well, don't you worry, baby, don't worry
'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home
'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I sure don't want to hurt no one
I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I get my lovin' on the run
Ooh, whoo, ooh, whoo
You're the cutest thing that I ever did see
I really love your peaches
Wanna shake your tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Ooh wee baby, I'll sure show you a good time
'Cause I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I get my lovin' on the run
I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
I play my music in the sun
I'm a joker
I'm a smoker
I'm a midnight toker
I sure don't want to hurt no one
Ooh, whoo, ooh, whoo
People keep talkin' about me baby
Say I'm doin' you wrong
Well don't you worry, don't worry, no don't worry mama
'Cause I'm right here at home
You're the cutest thing I ever did see
I really love your peaches
Wanna shake your tree
Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time
Come on baby now, I'll show you a good time
@tintin_bs5826
Thanks NYT, for picking such a well known song for one of your categories.
@MrDoubleG16
purp squad
@Feodoric
💪💪💪
@brenamagdalena11
Right? For once, I actually got purple on my first try. Came here because I haven't listened to this song in forever. Love it.
@MrLala12321
First time I got a purple connection first haha
@shannonemert
I just finished and I had to look this song up. Memories come pouring in.
@ashleycalmell1563
whose here cuz connections lol <3
@kimberlyreid2485
🙋♀️hi, it’s me.
@NoctiiN
not me
@itzzachygaming9939
I have never heard of this song in my life