The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. Aykroyd reunited the original band in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the film, Blues Brothers 2000. Aykroyd and the band, occasionally joined by Belushi's brother Jim, make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.
Perry Mason Theme
The Blues Brothers Lyrics
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It's so hard to find good, honest legal help these days
See, the problem with my brother and me
Is we're recidivists habitual criminal offenders
No attorney wants to go near us.
I gotta find him a lawyer, and I don't know what I'm gonna do
The D.A. Was Burger
The cop was Tragg
Drake sat on the desk with Perry
The lyrics to The Blues Brothers Band's song "Perry Mason Theme" are a satirical take on the difficulty of finding honest legal help when one happens to be a recidivist, a habitual criminal offender. The singer laments the fact that no attorney wants to take their case, leaving them unsure of where to turn. The song alludes to the popular television series Perry Mason, and mentions all its main characters in a humorous and slightly irreverent way.
The song's title refers to the theme song of the Perry Mason television show, which ran from 1957 to 1966. Perry Mason was a popular legal drama that followed the trials and tribulations of a criminal defense lawyer named Perry Mason, who always managed to get his clients off the hook. The show's popularity led to a number of spin-offs, including made-for-TV movies and a revival in the 1980s.
Despite its comedic take on the legal system, "Perry Mason Theme" is a catchy tune that showcases the musical talents of the Blues Brothers Band. With its driving beat and soulful vocals, the song captures the essence of the blues and provides a rollicking good time for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, it's such a shame that
It is unfortunate that
It's so hard to find good, honest legal help these days
Currently, it is difficult to locate a reliable and trustworthy attorney
See, the problem with my brother and me
The predicament that my sibling and I face is
Is we're recidivists habitual criminal offenders
We repeatedly commit unlawful acts and have a history of criminal behavior
No attorney wants to go near us.
Not a single lawyer is willing to represent us as clients
I gotta find him a lawyer, and I don't know what I'm gonna do
It is my responsibility to procure a legal representative for my brother, yet I am uncertain of how to proceed
The D.A. Was Burger
District Attorney Burger was involved
The cop was Tragg
Officer Tragg was present
Della was the secretary
Della functioned as the personal assistant
Drake sat on the desk with Perry
Drake and Perry were seated together at the desk
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frederick Steiner
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My ears feel blessed
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Me too
@harrietbrowder260
Watch Perry Mason on MeTV weekdays at 9am ET, on FeTV at 4 and 5pm and then again at 8 and 9 pm. Can't get enough of that old show. Don't care for the new modern one...at all.
@vietnam_so_good
i love hearing dan go "AAUAGGGGGGGAAUGH"
@hepgeoff
Wish there were video with this.
@mariojutic6609
Tom bon Malone blue Lou Marini and Alan rubin absolutely magnificent!!!
@christianbalocco2913
And elwood
@jasonrogers5382
This is first class music
@acb723
Still one of the greatest comedy music films of all time 😂💖💖💖😎😎😎
@mikeanagnostou4399
Fred Steiner’s theme one of the great TV theme songs ever. Love this version.