On December 10, 1967, Redding, his manager, and band members Jimmy King (b.1949; guitar), Ronnie Caldwell (b. 1948; organ), Phalon Jones (b. 1949; saxophone), and Carl Cunningham (b. 1949; drums) died in a plane crash in Lake Monona while on their way to a performance in Madison, Wisconsin.
Trumpeter Ben Cauley survived the crash and bassist James Alexander (who missed the flight due to returning a rental car) rebuilt the group.
The reformed band consisted of Cauley; Alexander; Harvey Henderson, saxophone; Michael Toles, guitar; Ronnie Gorden, organ; Willie Hall, drums and later Larry Dodson, lead vocals.
The group backed dozens of major Stax artists on recordings afterwards, including on Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul album, and changed direction in the 1970s to have a successful funk music career. Lloyd Smith joined the Bar-Kays in 1973. They continued to score hits on R&B charts well into the 1980s and lately have incorporated contemporary rap & remix elements into their continuing career and have performed all over the world.
Hit And Run
The Bar-Kays Lyrics
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Whoa, whoa
Hit and run
You were just out for fun
I thought I was the only one
Who turned you on
But I was wrong
Hit and run
Girl, you played your game so well
You really made it hard to tell
That all you were was
A one night stand
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The stage was set the day we met
I thought I had the leading part
But you lied to me and led me to believe
That no one else could steal your heart
But you said you would love me good
And I thought that you were here to stay
You held me tight, it felt so right
Then you up and ran away
Oh, hit and run
You were just having fun
Girl, I thought I was the only one
Who turned you on
But I was wrong
Hit and run
Girl, you played your game so well
You really made it hard to tell
That all you were was
A one night stand
Well, well, well
Woo, woo, woo, woo
Yeah
I bet you know I wanted you so
But love was never on your mind
No chance for me 'cause you had to leave
For a love of a different kind
Girl, you lied to me, led me to believe
You were gonna be here to stay
I never understood, never thought you would
Turn your back and run away
Oh, hit and run
Girl, you were just out for fun
I thought I was the only one
Who turned you on
But I was wrong
Hit and run
Girl, you played your game so well
Girl, you really made it hard to tell, oh yeah
That all you were was a one night stand
Hey, hey
Well
Woo, woo, woo
Hit and run, just for fun, ooh
Hit and run, just for fun on me
Hit and run, just for fun
The Bar-Kays' song "Hit and Run" is about falling for someone who turns out to be a one night stand. It describes the disappointment and heartbreak that comes with realizing that the person you thought was interested in a committed relationship was really just out for a good time. The lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and disillusionment, as the singer thought he was the only one who had captured the other person's attention.
The song suggests that the "game" the other person plays is to make it seem like they are interested in something serious, when really they have no intention of sticking around. The line "Girl, you played your game so well" emphasizes this manipulation, and the repeated refrain of "Hit and run" drives home the idea that the interaction was fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying.
Overall, "Hit and Run" is a cautionary tale about being aware of others' true intentions and not getting too invested too quickly. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, people aren't who they seem, and that it's important to protect oneself from potential heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit and run
The singer was a victim of someone who came into their life just for fun and left as quickly as they arrived.
You were just out for fun
The person in question was only looking for entertainment and wasn't seeking a long-term relationship.
I thought I was the only one
The singer believed that they had formed an exclusive bond with the person who ended up leaving without explanation.
Who turned you on
The singer was attracted to the person who ended up treating them poorly.
But I was wrong
The singer discovered that their initial belief that they were more to the person than just a fling was incorrect.
Girl, you played your game so well
The person in question was skilled at manipulating others.
You really made it hard to tell
It was difficult for the singer to realize that they were dealing with someone who wasn't interested in them long-term.
That all you were was a one night stand
The person who left the singer behind was only interested in a short-lived physical relationship.
The stage was set the day we met
The singer thought that they had met someone who was interested in building a meaningful relationship.
I thought I had the leading part
The singer believed that they were the most important person in the scenario.
But you lied to me and led me to believe
The person who left the singer behind was dishonest about their intentions and wasn't truthful about their feelings.
That no one else could steal your heart
The singer thought that they had a special connection with the person who ended up leaving them behind.
You said you would love me good
The person who left the singer behind said things that made them believe in the possibility of a committed relationship.
You held me tight, it felt so right
The singer felt a physical and emotional connection to the person who ended up hurting them.
Then you up and ran away
The person who left the singer behind did so abruptly and without explanation.
I bet you know I wanted you so
The singer was very attracted to the person who ended up leaving them behind.
But love was never on your mind
The person who left the singer behind was never interested in forming a true emotional connection.
No chance for me 'cause you had to leave
The singer had no opportunity to continue building a relationship with the person who left them behind because they were not interested.
For a love of a different kind
The reason why the person left the singer behind was because they were interested in someone else.
Girl, you lied to me, led me to believe
The person who left the singer behind was not honest about what they wanted from the start.
I never understood, never thought you would
The singer didn't expect the person who left them behind to do so without warning or explanation.
Turn your back and run away
The person who left the singer behind did so suddenly and without any explanation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSH MONROY, MICHAEL KING, DAVID KING, JASMINE KING, NATALIA KING, MARIEANGELA KING, WAYNE LAMAR NICHOLS, ANTHONY LASHAWN HEDGEPETH
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Well, well, well
Whoa, whoa
Hit and run
You were just out for fun
I thought I was the only one
Who turned you on
But I was wrong
Hit and run
Girl, you played your game so well
You really made it hard to tell
That all you were was
A one night stand
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The stage was set the day we met
I thought I had the leading part
But you lied to me and led me to believe
That no one else could steal your heart
But you said you would love me good
And I thought that you were here to stay
You held me tight, it felt so right
Then you up and ran away
Oh, hit and run
You were just having fun
Girl, I thought I was the only one
Who turned you on
But I was wrong
Hit and run
Girl, you played your game so well
You really made it hard to tell
That all you were was
A one night stand
Well, well, well
Woo, woo, woo, woo
Yeah
I bet you know I wanted you so
But love was never on your mind
No chance for me 'cause you had to leave
For a love of a different kind
Girl, you lied to me, led me to believe
You were gonna be here to stay
I never understood, never thought you would
Turn your back and run away
Oh, hit and run
Girl, you were just out for fun
I thought I was the only one
Who turned you on
But I was wrong
Hit and run
Girl, you played your game so well
Girl, you really made it hard to tell, oh yeah
That all you were was a one night stand
Hey, hey
Well
Woo, woo, woo
Hit and run, just for fun, ooh
Hit and run, just for fun on me
Hit and run, just for fun
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Josh Monroy / Michael King / David King / Jasmine King / Natalia King / Marieangela King / Wayne Lamar Nichols / Anthony Lashawn Hedgepeth
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Timeless iconic funk masterpiece! Love it!!! 💕
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One of the greatest underated bands ever
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Sho nuff 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾💯
@MZell6789
Plus they are still an active group. See em if You get the chance. Great show 👌🏼
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Memphis Finest! 😊
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When I was in my twenties and thirties and forties and now I’m in my fifties. I’m still playing the jams of the past for my kids who love old school. The barkays are definitely in our playlist
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My daughter was 5 in 1986, we had a lot of cases of 8 tracks, she enjoyed listening mostly to the 60's & 50's
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