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The Amazing Rhythm Aces is an American music group. The band has characterized their music as "American Music" — rock, country, blues, folk, reggae and Latino. They are best known for their 1970s hit "Third Rate Romance".
The Aces were first a local band in Knoxville, Tennessee in the late 1960s early 1970s although they went by another name. The band consisted of founding members Russell Smith, Jeff Davis, and Butch McDade. They left Knoxville for greener pastures in the early seventies.
The Aces came together in Memphis, Tennessee in 1972, first with bassist Jeff Davis and drummer Butch McDade, who had recorded and toured with singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester. Davis and McDade recruited vocalist/guitarist Russell Smith, keyboardist Billy Earhart III, lead guitar, multi-instrumentalist, Barry 'Byrd' Burton, and pianist James Hooker to develop a sound mixing pop, country and blue-eyed soul.
Stacked Deck, their debut album released in 1975, resulted in two crossover (rock and country) hits, "Third Rate Romance" and "Amazing Grace (Used to Be Her Favorite Song)," the group's lone Top 10 country single. In 1976 "The End Is Not in Sight (The Cowboy Tune)," from the album Too Stuffed to Jump, won a Grammy for Country Vocal Performance by a Group.
Burton left the group after the release of 1977's Toucan Do It Too, and was replaced by Duncan Cameron.
In 1978, the Aces released Burning the Ballroom Down, followed the next year by a self-titled effort featuring songs with Joan Baez, Tracy Nelson and the Muscle Shoals Horns. Both albums received critical approval, but sold poorly. They released another album, How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum, before disbanding.
Anything You Want
The Amazing Rhythm Aces Lyrics
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Disappointed in the condition you got
Don't be afraid of a change
Though I know it may be strange
You're still loaded
Why don't you take another shot
I ain't askin' you to change your direction
All I want to see is a little affection from you
To have somebody on your side
I'll do anything I can
I'll do anything, anything I can
I'll do anything to keep you satisfied
Anything you want, you got it
Anything you want, you got it
Well, I ain't tryin'
To influence your decision
When you look at him I don't guess
There's very much love directed at me
Oh honey don't let these tears
Cloud your vision
Well I watched you cry
When you thought I couldn't see
Look honey I seen pressures
Chasin' you like a shadow
But I believe you can chase
That shadow if you ran with me
Anything you want, you got it
Anything you want, you got it
Anything you want, you got it
Anything you want, you got it
Anything you want
The lyrics of The Amazing Rhythm Aces's song Anything You Want talk about a person who is frustrated with the way their life has turned out. The verse "If you tied all the lives you've been livin'/Disappointed in the condition you got/Don't be afraid of a change/Though I know it may be strange/You're still loaded/Why don't you take another shot" portrays the idea that sometimes we can feel like we're stuck in a rut, but we have the ability to change our circumstances if we take another chance. The singer encourages the listener to not be afraid of change and to take a shot.
The chorus "Anything you want, you got it" emphasizes the idea that the singer is devoted to the listener and will do whatever it takes to make them happy. He doesn't want to change their direction, but he wants to show them affection and be on their side. The lyrics "Well I watched you cry/When you thought I couldn't see/Look honey I seen pressures/Chasin' you like a shadow/But I believe you can chase/That shadow if you ran with me" show that the singer has noticed the listener's struggles and wants to help them overcome them.
Overall, the song Anything You Want is a message of support and encouragement for someone going through a tough time. The singer offers a comforting presence and a willingness to do whatever it takes to help the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
If you tied all the lives you've been livin'
If you were to combine all the experiences you've had in your life so far
Disappointed in the condition you got
If you're unhappy with where you are right now
Don't be afraid of a change
Don't let fear hold you back from making a change
Though I know it may be strange
Even if that change seems unusual or unexpected
You're still loaded
You still have a lot to offer
Why don't you take another shot
Why not give it another try?
I ain't askin' you to change your direction
I'm not asking you to alter your course
All I want to see is a little affection from you
I just want to feel some love and care from you
Then you'll know what it's like
If you can show me that, you'll understand
To have somebody on your side
What it feels like to have someone supporting you
I'll do anything I can
I will put in any effort necessary
I'll do anything, anything I can
I will do whatever it takes
I'll do anything to keep you satisfied
My ultimate goal is to make you happy
Well, I ain't tryin' to influence your decision
I'm not attempting to sway your choice
When you look at him I don't guess there's very much love directed at me
I don't think you have much romantic interest in me when you're with him
Oh honey don't let these tears cloud your vision
Don't let your sadness impair your judgment or perspective
Well I watched you cry when you thought I couldn't see
I've seen you cry when you thought I wasn't looking
Look honey I seen pressures chasin' you like a shadow
I know you've been under a lot of stress
But I believe you can chase that shadow if you ran with me
I believe that we can face those challenges together and overcome them
Anything you want, you got it
I will provide whatever you need or desire
Anything you want, you got it
Just name it, and I'll make it happen
Anything you want, you got it
I am here for you, and I will always help you in any way I can
Anything you want, you got it
Anything at all, without hesitation or reservation
Anything you want
I am committed to fulfilling your every desire
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN, RUSSELL SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SuperLindy1962
Love love love Amazing Rhythm Aces. This is one of my favorites. 💙💙💙💙💙💙
uronthehill
Thanks for stoppin' by. :)
Mikey Thompson
Angel Fire
Fell in love with The Aces at the first song I heard ….thanks to a Friend...Glory...for playing this song so I could hear them....and the beat goes on...have heard most of their songs now....LOVE LOVE LOVE this song...
uronthehill
Thanks for stoppin' by. :)
Mikey Thompson
Arrie Obrien
Still great stuff all these decades later. They were fabulous! Thanks so much.
uronthehill
Thanks for stoppin' by Arrie. :)
Mikey Thompson
Glory Mooncalled
Man oh man! The Aces are the best! An' ol' Russell.....just a fine fine voice. Play more! An' God knows, thanx for the ones you've got on here now.......
uronthehill
Glory, glad you like it...I have about 25 of their tunes posted. some of them are from Russell's solo album. Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
Mikey Thompson
MrEdlr
heard this band on my 1st trip to the states in the mid 70,s ,still listening,great rhthum band.
sandy connie
Miss him so much, thank God we have all these recordings you posted, thank you URONTHEHILL!!!!