Evans released seven solo albums, including Blues for Thought (1994) Come to the River (1997) and Fire in the Feeling (2005). Evans' career was inspired by Elmore James, Little Walter, Albert King, and B.B. King. Songs he wrote were recorded by Pops Staples and Louis Jordan.
Terry Lee Evans was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States, and sang in his local church choir. His parents were keen for him to concentrate purely on gospel music, although Evans found exposure to the work of mainstream blues musicians. He worked semi professionally with an a cappella group called the Knights before relocating in the 1960s to Los Angeles. He expanded his repertoire by learning to play the guitar and started to write songs for other musicians. Amongst those who recorded his songs were Pops Staples ("Love Is a Precious Thing") and Louis Jordan ("Hop, Skip, and Jump"). Unable to find his own fame, despite television exposure, Evans teamed with fellow soul and gospel singer, Bobby King. They performed regularly on the chitlin' circuit throughout the 1970s, although Evans also worked as a backing vocalist for Ry Cooder. His backup work appeared on several of Cooder's albums down the years, including Chicken Skin Music (1976) and My Name Is Buddy (2007). Evans joint work with King saw the release of two albums in 1988 and 1990.
He gained a bigger audience through his involvement in the soundtrack to the 1986 film, Crossroads. Evans voice appeared on the title track in the film itself, and on the soundtrack on another song, "Down in Mississippi". Evans later worked with Lloyd Jones' on the latter's album, Trouble Monkey, before recording his first solo album, Blues for Thought (1994). It was produced by Ry Cooder, who also played guitar on the recording. Evans sang backing vocals on the Dutch singer and guitarist Hans Theessink's 1997 album, Journey On. Evans 2001 album, Mississippi Magic was nominated for a Blues Music Award as the "Best Soul Blues Album of the Year". On Evans 2005 album, Fire in the Feeling, David Lindley guest starred playing guitar on a couple of the tracks.
Evans' last recording was his joint effort with Theessink, on Delta Time (2012). CBC News journalist, Bianca Cervantes, opined that "Delta Time is the latest transatlantic blues treasure."
In 2014 Evans was featured on the compilation Songs from a Stolen Spring. On the album Evans' performance of "Dancing in the Street" was meshed with Lebanese singer-songwriter Tania Saleh's "Not a Word was Spoken".
Discography
Albums[edit]
Year Title Record label Notes
1988 Live and Let Live! Rounder with Bobby King
1990 Rhythm, Blues, Soul & Grooves Rounder with Bobby King
1994 Blues for Thought Point Blank
1995 Puttin' It Down AudioQuest Music
1997 Come to the River AudioQuest Music
2000 Walk That Walk Telarc
2001 Mississippi Magic AudioQuest Music
2003 Live Like a Hurricane AudioQuest Music Live album
2005 Fire in the Feeling Valley Entertainment
2008 Visions Blue Groove with Hans Theessink
2012 Delta Time Blue Groove with Hans Theessink
2014 Songs from a Stolen Spring Valley Entertainment Compilation
Just A Little Bit
Terry Evans Lyrics
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Just want a little bit
Don't want it all
Just a little bit
Give me an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Turn your lamps down low
Turn your lights down low
I won't let you resist
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Early in the mornin'
Well just a little bit
Around midnight
Just a little bit
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Walk with me
Just a little bit
I said talk to me
Just a little bit
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
I want you to remember
To say that you'll be mine
Say you'll never leave me
Till the end of time
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
The lyrics to Terry Evans's song Just a Little Bit are a plea for affection and attention from a lover. The singer is not asking for much - just a small amount of love and affection. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to give just as much as he is willing to receive. The first verse sets the tone for the entire song - the singer wants just a little bit of love, but not so much that it becomes overwhelming. The second and third verses reinforce this idea, with the singer asking for just a little bit of affection in the morning and at night. The fourth and fifth verses ask for the lover to walk and talk with the singer, further emphasizing the desire for a small but meaningful connection. The final verse is both a plea and a promise - the singer wants the lover to say that they will never leave and to give just a little bit of their love.
Overall, the song is about the desire for a small but meaningful connection with someone. The singer doesn't want to be overwhelmed with love or attention, but is willing to give just as much as they receive. It's a simple but powerful message that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want much
I am not asking for a lot
Just want a little bit
I only want a small amount
Don't want it all
I don't need everything
Just a little bit
Just a tiny portion is enough
Give me an eeny weeny bit
Please provide me with a very small fraction
A teeny weeny bit of your love
I only require a very small amount of your affection
Turn your lamps down low
Please dim the lighting
Slip me a kiss
Give me a gentle kiss
Turn your lights down low
Please lower the brightness level of illumination
I won't let you resist
I will not allow you to refuse
Early in the mornin'
During the dawn hours
Well just a little bit
A small amount is sufficient
Around midnight
During the middle of the night
Just a little bit
A small quantity is all I ask for
Walk with me
Go on a walk with me
Just a little bit
Only a small amount of your time is required
I said talk to me
Please have a conversation with me
I want an eeny weeny bit
I only require a very small amount
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Just a tiny bit of affection will suffice
I want you to remember
Please keep this in mind
To say that you'll be mine
Please promise to be mine
Say you'll never leave me
Promise that you will never abandon me
Till the end of time
For all eternity
I want an eeny weeny bit
All I need is a very small portion
A teeny weeny bit of your love
A tiny bit of your affection is all I ask for
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL E. WASHINGTON, SYLVESTER THOMPSON, JOHN THORNTON, RALPH BASS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
I don't want much
Just want a little bit
Don't want it all
Just a little bit
Give me an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Turn your lamps down low
Slip me a kiss
Turn your lights down low
I won't let you resist
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Early in the mornin'
Well just a little bit
Around midnight
Just a little bit
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Walk with me
Just a little bit
I said talk to me
Just a little bit
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
I want you to remember
To say that you'll be mine
Say you'll never leave me
Till the end of time
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
@TheOBOM
The absolute KING of gospel!
@robdekker3879
just 1 album of these guys!!!!!!! want more!!!
@JohnSmith-fi9vf
Along with Willie Greene, they are the back-up singers for Ry Cooder (who is tearing up that strat on this number)
@sannyblues1
Vocalist who backed Ry Cooder and sung exclusively gospel later during his career, Bobby King was born in Louisiana on July 28, 1944.
@richardbusson5903
You mean Ry Cooter backed Terry.
@bennyjazzful
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
@Narzylok
saludos desde calama san pedro de atacama Chile
@alanbrunt3919
Finally bought a new record player after 20 years. The first track I wanted to play was this one! Still great!
@des8867
Exactly what I did! Lols total blues magic
@maggieball40
all I can say is yeooooowwwwwwww!