At the time of their 1990 debut, the kind of rock & roll the Black Crowes specialize in was out of style. Only Guns N' Roses came close to approximating a vintage Stones-style raunch, but they were too angry and jagged to pull it off completely. The Black Crowes replicated that Stonesy swagger and Faces boogie perfectly. Vocalist Chris Robinson appropriated the sound and style of vintage Rod Stewart while guitarist Rich Robinson fused Keith Richards' lean attack with Ron Wood's messy rhythmic sense. At their best, the Black Crowes echo classic rock without slavishly imitating their influences.
The Robinson brothers originally formed the Black Crowes in Georgia in 1984. By the time of their 1990 debut, Shake Your Money Maker, the group comprised Chris Robinson (vocals), Rich Robinson (guitar), Johnny Colt (bass), Jeff Cease (guitar), and Steve Gorman (drums). "Jealous Again," the first single from Shake Your Money Maker, was a moderate hit but it was the band's cover of Otis Redding's "Hard to Handle" that made the group a multi-platinum success. "Hard to Handle" climbed its way into the Top 40, propelling the album into the Top Ten. The acoustic ballad "She Talks to Angels" became the band's second Top 40 hit in the spring of 1991. Shake Your Money Maker would eventually sell over three million copies.
The Black Crowes delivered their second album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, in the spring of 1992, adding new lead guitarist Marc Ford and keyboardist Eddie Harsch. It entered the charts at number one, but it didn't have as many hit singles as the debut; none of the singles cracked the Top 40 and only "Remedy" and "Thorn in My Pride" made the Top 100. Nevertheless, the band established themselves as a popular concert attraction that summer, selling out theaters across America. The Black Crowes' third album, Amorica, arrived in late 1994. Amorica debuted in the Top Ten, but none of the singles from the album made the charts; even though the record went gold, it slipped off the charts in early 1995.
Three Snakes & One Charm, the group's fourth album, was released in July of 1996. The album entered the charts at number 15, but it quickly slipped out of the Top 50. Nevertheless, the album received the best reviews of any Crowes album since The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. Guitarist Marc Ford was fired from the Black Crowes in August, 1997; two years later, the group returned with By Your Side. In mid-2000, the band collaborated with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page on the double-disc Live at the Greek, an eclectic mix of newly recorded Zeppelin covers and additional classic blues cuts. A Tribute to a Work in Progress: Greatest Hits 1990-1999, a 16-track best-of compilation was also released in mid-2000. The Don Was-produced Lions appeared in spring 2001, and a summer tour with Oasis -- the Tour of Brotherly Love -- followed in June. But all was apparently not well with the group, in January of 2002 the band announced that they were on hiatus. Drummer Steve Gorman was fired from the band, and Chris Robinson announced his intentions for a solo career.
The Black Crowes have since reunited. All members circa 1992 are back, with the addition of one of their previous bassists, Sven Pipien, and harmony singers Mona Lisa Young and Charity White. They are enjoying a renaissance within the group as well as with their longtime fan base and have been consistently touring since formally reuniting in March 2005. In November of 2007, it was announced that North Mississippi Allstar guitarist Luther Dickinson formally joined the band, replacing Paul Stacey. He appears throughout the Crowes' album Warpaint, which was released in March of 2008.
In late 2019, during an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Chris and Rich Robinson announced that they had resolved their differences (the brothers hadn't spoken in the years since the band's 2015 split). Besides the Robinson brothers, the reunited lineup featured an entirely new backing band including guitarist Isiah Mitchell (from the bands Earthless and Golden Void), bassist Tim Lefebvre (formerly of the Tedeschi Trucks Band), keyboardist Joel Robinow, and drummer Raj Ojha. This line-up premiered at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City on November 11, 2019 where they played the entire Shake Your Money Maker album.
Jealous Again
The Black Crowes Lyrics
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Brave to try to gamble at times
Well I feel like dirty laundry
Sending sickness on down the line
Tell you why, 'cause I'm
Jealous, jealous again
Thought it time I let you in
Got no time, baby
Always drunk on Sunday
Tryin' to feel like I'm at home
Smell the gasoline burning
Boys out feeling nervous and cold
Ooh yeah, yeah, I'm jealous, jealous again
Thought it time I let you in
Jealous, jealous again
Got no time, baby
Stop, understand me
I ain't afraid of losing face
Stop, understand me
I ain't afraid of ever losing faith in you
Never felt like smiling
Sugar wanna kill me yet
Find me loose lipped and laughing
Singing songs, ain't got no regrets
Oh yeah yeah, I'm jealous, jealous again
Thought it time I let you in
Jealous, I'm jealous again
Got no time, baby
Stop, understand me
I ain't afraid of losing face
Stop, understand me
I ain't afraid of ever losing faith in you
Don't you think I want to
Don't you think I would
Don't you think I'd tell you baby
If I only could
Am I acting crazy
Am I just too proud
Am I just plain lazy
Am I, am I, am I, ever
Jealous, jealous again
Thought it time that I let you in
Jealous, jealous again
Got no time to let you in
Oh yeah, I'm jealous, jealous again
Got no time now to let you in
Jealous, yeah, I'm jealous again
Got no time, baby, yeah yeah, oh yeah
The Black Crowes's song Jealous Again is about the jealousy that the singer feels towards a woman he desires, who is with another man. The lyrics describe the feeling of being jealous and paranoid, as if the singer is trying to find evidence of infidelity from the woman he desires. He feels like "dirty laundry" and his jealousy is sending negativity "on down the line." He admits that he is drunk and trying to find a way to feel comfortable in his own skin. The singer is aware he is acting irrationally, and he asks questions throughout the song, questioning his own sanity and thoughts.
The repeated line "stop, understand me / I ain't afraid of losing face / stop, understand me / I ain't afraid of ever losing faith in you" suggests that the singer is trying to convince someone, likely the woman he desires, to give him a chance. He is willing to face rejection or embarrassment if it means having a chance with her. The singer is trying to communicate that he is committed to this pursuit, despite his own insecurities and self-doubt. The song ends with the singer's admission that he is too busy to fully express his feelings for the woman he desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Cheat the odds that made you
Taking risks that defy the odds set against you.
Brave to try to gamble at times
Having the courage to take calculated risks in life.
Well I feel like dirty laundry
Feeling ashamed and exposed like dirty laundry.
Sending sickness on down the line
Spreading negativity and bad energy to others.
Tell you why, 'cause I'm
Explaining the reasons behind his emotions.
Jealous, jealous again
Feeling envious and insecure in a relationship.
Thought it time I let you in
Time to be honest and open about his feelings.
Yeah, I'm jealous, jealous again
Admitting to his jealous feelings once again.
Got no time, baby
Doesn't have the patience or time to deal with these emotions.
Always drunk on Sunday
Trying to numb the pain and loneliness.
Tryin' to feel like I'm at home
Searching for comfort and belonging.
Smell the gasoline burning
Feeling the potential danger and tension in the air.
Boys out feeling nervous and cold
The men around him are also feeling uneasy and uncomfortable.
Ooh yeah, yeah, I'm jealous, jealous again
Reiterating his feelings of jealousy.
Thought it time I let you in
Opening up and sharing his feelings.
Jealous, jealous again
Jealousy is a recurring emotion for him.
Got no time, baby
Cannot deal with these emotions for too long.
Stop, understand me
Asking to be heard and understood.
I ain't afraid of losing face
Not afraid of looking bad or foolish.
I ain't afraid of ever losing faith in you
Not afraid of losing trust in his partner.
Never felt like smiling
Hasn't felt happy or content in a long time.
Sugar wanna kill me yet
Sugary things don't bring him happiness or comfort.
Find me loose lipped and laughing
Finding joy in being open and humorous.
Singing songs, ain't got no regrets
Finding catharsis in singing and letting go of regrets.
Oh yeah yeah, I'm jealous, jealous again
Repeating his ongoing feelings of jealousy.
Thought it time I let you in
Opening up about his deeply held emotions.
Jealous, I'm jealous again
Admitting to feeling jealous.
Got no time, baby
Needs his partner to understand and be patient.
Don't you think I want to
Expressing the desire to be honest.
Don't you think I would
Explaining that he would tell the truth if he could.
Don't you think I'd tell you baby
Wishing he could confess his feelings to his partner.
If I only could
Feels like he is unable to articulate his feelings.
Am I acting crazy
Questioning his mental and emotional stability.
Am I just too proud
Wondering if he is being too stubborn or arrogant.
Am I just plain lazy
Questioning if he is being unmotivated or unproductive.
Am I, am I, am I, ever
Repeating his doubts and insecurities.
Jealous, jealous again
Feeling envious and insecure.
Thought it time that I let you in
Making the decision to be honest and vulnerable.
Jealous, jealous again
Continuing to feel jealous.
Got no time to let you in
Not sure if he has the patience or energy to work through these emotions.
Jealous, yeah, I'm jealous again
Reiterating his feelings of jealousy.
Got no time, baby, yeah yeah, oh yeah
Doesn't have the patience or energy to deal with his emotions.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER MARK ROBINSON, RICH ROBINSON, RICH S. ROBINSON
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@wardenlessinthevoid
This album just doesn't age; it's still sounds fresh every time.
@donnacook3150
Absolutely!
@rodolfohernandez772
Hell yeah it does!!
@bradroberts7938
A walk down memory lane 🎶🔥🤘well mostly remembered😂I got the ticket stubs😎🎶🎸✌️
@JasonChannell
Thank Brendan O'Brien
@roachdoggjr1940
That's kinda the trick. This album was old-timey when it came out.
@MoGhotbi
Can't believe it's been 30 years. Listened to this album endlessly with my new girlfriend at the time (now wife of 28 years). Man, I'm getting old.
@irmarocha7809
Your not old; your OLD-ER! THERES A 20 YEAR DIFFERENCE!
@b.csplatbriancross7062
30 years but same story here lololololol
@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071
Try 71