Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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Summertime Blues
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm a gonna raise a holler
Bout workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar
Well the time to go on baby tryin' to get a date
Boss says no date son you gotta work late
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
But their ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Well my mom and pop told me son you gotta make some money
Well I didn't go to work told the boss I was sick
Now you can't use the car cause you didn't work a lick
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
But their ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Gonna take two weeks gonna have a fine vacation
Gonna take my problem to the United Nation
Well I called my congress man and he said quote
I would like to help ya son but you're to young to vote
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
But their ain't no cure for the summertime blues
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's Summertime Blues is a spirited and upbeat rendition of the classic rock and roll tune by Eddie Cochran. The lyrics convey the frustration and restlessness of a teenager who has to work all summer long to earn a dollar, but finds that working late and not being allowed to take time off for leisure activities only adds to his woes. The song begins with the singer proclaiming that he is going to complain about his situation and raise a fuss, as he feels trapped in his job and wants nothing more than to have some fun.
The frustration continues as the singer reveals that his parents have encouraged him to work hard and make some money so he can use the car on Sunday. However, when he decides to take a day off from work, he is informed that he cannot use the car since he failed to work a lick. The lyrics indicate that the singer feels like he's in a catch-22 situation, and he wonders what he'll do. The singer fantasizes about taking a two-week vacation and taking his problems to the United Nations, but even his lofty dreams are quashed when he calls his congress man, and he is told that he's too young to vote. The final verse echoes the previous ones as the singer confesses that while he's at a loss, there's no cure for the summertime blues.
Overall, The Brian Setzer Orchestra's version of Summertime Blues encapsulates the frustration, boredom, and monotony that can come with summer jobs, and how they can make youth feel trapped and powerless. The upbeat music and lively vocals create a palpable energy that reflects the intense desire to break free from the shackles of teenage working life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm a gonna raise a fuss
I am going to complain loudly
I'm a gonna raise a holler
I am going to loudly express my grievances
Bout workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar
I am frustrated with the fact that I have to work all summer just to earn a small amount of money
Well the time to go on baby tryin' to get a date
I want to go on a date, but I have work obligations
Boss says no date son you gotta work late
My boss won't let me take time off to go on a date, and instead expects me to work late
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
I often feel unsure of how to handle my problems
But their ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Unfortunately, there is no solution to the problems I am facing during the summer
Well my mom and pop told me son you gotta make some money
My parents have told me that I need to find a way to earn money
If you want to use the car then go right on next Sunday
If I want to use the car, I will have to wait until Sunday to do so
Well I didn't go to work told the boss I was sick
I didn't go to work, and instead lied to my boss about being sick
Now you can't use the car cause you didn't work a lick
Since I didn't work, I can't use the car to do anything fun
Gonna take two weeks gonna have a fine vacation
I plan on taking a two-week vacation
Gonna take my problem to the United Nation
I plan on bringing my problems to the attention of the United Nations
Well I called my congress man and he said quote
I contacted my congressman and he said
I would like to help ya son but you're to young to vote
Unfortunately, because I am too young to vote, my congressman cannot assist me with my problems
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
I often feel unsure of how to handle my problems
But their ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Unfortunately, there is no solution to the problems I am facing during the summer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Neal Capehart
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@derekrichards9418
I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler
About a-workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar
Every time I call my baby, try to get a date
My boss says, "no dice son, you gotta work late"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a-gonna do
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Well, my mom and pop told me, "son, you gotta make some money"
If you want to use the car to go ridin' next Sunday
Well, I didn't go to work, told the boss I was sick
"Well, you can't use the car 'cause you didn't work a lick"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
I'm gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation
I'm gonna take my problem to the United Nations
Well, I called my congressman and he said "whoa!"
"I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote"
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
@signoresantinoburnett1169
One of my favorite on screen performances in a movie. Brian Setzer is one of the most underrated musicians ever.
@seanmeisner3190
No argument from me...
@Dukerdr
Can you imagine the movie producers calling Brian up and asking him to play Eddie in the movie? Them: Of course, you'll have to learn one of his songs...Brian: No problem, I already know all of them....;)
@amysmith3247
La Bamba
@AnnaLVajda
I used to rewind this scene until the tape was almost wore out. ♥️
@Tami9
@@Dukerdr Don't they call Brian BECOUSE he already knew all Eddie songs and did it good before? Yeah I know i reply to 2 years old comment. :)
@mattconnolly2226
Setzer is one of the most talented and underrated rock n roll players ever . He can play anything and is a great singer as well
@marcomorado5857
Lmmñ
@edwardhorwitz3980
Yessss
@joedlx
Bryan Setzer did a great cover. It sounds so full and so Rock 'n Roll