As the band has evolved over the years, perfecting its patented “Beatles-meets-Bakersfield” sound, The Derailers have always looked to Owens and his band, the Buckaroos, for inspiration. Their love and respect for the music Owens made is as unabashed and real as the performances that are captured on this special album. Well-loved standards like “I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail,” “Cryin’ Time” and “Together Again” are delivered fresh, and the band dusts off lesser-known Owens songs like “Down On the Corner of Love” and “Who’s’ Gonna Mow Your Grass” with passion-fueled versions that do the Buckaroos proud.
The band met their hero in 1995, performing at a Buck Owen’s birthday celebration in Austin, TX. Owens was visibly touched by the extent to which The Derailers honored him with their faithful adherence to the sound he created. He invited the band to come and play his club in Bakersfield, California, the Crystal Palace, and thus began their musical relationship. And it was Buck who personally asked The Derailers to be the house band for his 70th Birthday Bash in 1999. Buck stood up and cheered for them in front of all in attendance: his friends and family, as well as his business and musical associates - including a reunion of the classic Buckaroos line-up. The back cover photo of Under the Influence of Buck holds the image of Buck looking on with pride at the band who carries on in his footsteps. It is clear that Buck gave the group his genuine seal of approval.
“Over the years, we talked to him extensively about music, what he had done and what we were trying to accomplish,” says The Derailers leader Brian Hofeldt. “He offered insight and sympathy for what we had ahead of us, and most importantly, encouragement. He put his money where his mouth was and continued to book us in his club and get together with us whenever we came through Bakersfield. It was an honor to be recognized and boosted by a man who was our musical hero and the times we had to spend with Buck are cherished memories.”
The road to Under the Influence wasn’t without its bumps and potholes. After signing with Palo Duro Records and touring behind their critically acclaimed 2006 release, Soldiers of Love, Derailers frontman Brian Hofeldt survived a run-in with a drunk driver (Brian’s fine!) and the theft of his beloved vintage guitar (it’s been recovered!).
The tireless energy of a seasoned Derailers lineup – including pedal steel guitarist Chris Schlotzhauer and keyboardist Sweet Basil McJagger – together with these Owens’ classics makes for a potent mix and a meant-to-be musical moment. These songs haven’t sounded so contemporary since the day they were first released. From the album’s opening track, “Foolin’ Around,” to “Big in Vegas,” the mournful track that closes this remarkable collection, Under the Influence of Buck is a loving look back and a natural step forward for one of the coolest bands around.
I'm Your Man
The Derailers Lyrics
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Oh, I can get the job well done
Just throw me a little opportunity
And I'll prove it to you, I'm the one
I'm your man, yes I am
So baby give me a chance
You may not know it
Well, you took me by surprise
Like lightning from above
When I look into your eyes
I see the girl I love
I'm your man, yes I am
And baby it's out of my hands
It can't be nothin' but a full time spot
'Cause, baby, I'm your man
I'm your man, yes I am
So, baby throw me a bone
Oh, I can work twice as hard as any man could
And I hate to see you work alone
I'm your man, yes I am
So, baby, give me a chance
You may not know it
But I know for sure that I wanna be your man
Well, you took me by surprise
Like lightning from above
When I look into your eyes
I see the girl I love
I'm your man, yes I am
And baby it's out of my hands
It can't be nothin' but a full time spot
'Cause, baby, I'm your man
No no oh, it can't be nothin' but a full time spot
'Cause, baby, I'm your man
The Derailers' song "I'm Your Man" is a declaration of love and devotion of the singer to the woman he loves. He promises her that he can get any job done and wants to be given the chance to prove himself. He declares that he is the one for her and wants to be her man. The lyrics show the singer's determination to win the heart of his love interest and his willingness to work hard for her.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated line "I'm your man, yes I am" emphasizing the singer's confidence in his ability to be a good partner. He acknowledges that his love for her is out of his control and that he can't help but want to be with her.
The verses describe the singer's reaction to falling in love with the woman. He is taken by surprise by his feelings for her and sees her as the girl he loves when he looks into her eyes. He wants to work hard for her and hates to see her work alone.
Overall, "I'm Your Man" is a classic love song that expresses the singer's devotion and willingness to work hard for the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your man, yes I am
I am the one you need, I am capable
Oh, I can get the job well done
I can succeed at any task you need me for
Just throw me a little opportunity
Give me a chance to prove myself
And I'll prove it to you, I'm the one
I am confident I can show you I'm your man
So baby give me a chance
Please consider me and let me prove myself
You may not know it
You might not realize it
But I know for sure that I wanna be your man
But I know for a fact that I want to be with you
Well, you took me by surprise
You surprised me
Like lightning from above
Unexpectedly fast
When I look into your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes
I see the girl I love
I see the woman I love
And baby it's out of my hands
It's not within my control
It can't be nothin' but a full time spot
It must be a long-term commitment
'Cause, baby, I'm your man
Because I am the man you need
So, baby throw me a bone
Give me a little help or opportunity
Oh, I can work twice as hard as any man could
I am willing to work harder than anyone
And I hate to see you work alone
I don't like seeing you work by yourself
No no oh, it can't be nothin' but a full time spot
It has to be a full-time commitment
'Cause, baby, I'm your man
Because I know I am what you need
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Scott Eberhardt
on Bad, Bad Girl
It was a cold cold day in a Louisiana town
I was back from the army just a driftin’ around
I had my eyes wide open
And a pocket full of hard earned pay
Well I went into a honkytonk a later that night
Saw a foxy little lady who was a lookin’ just right
Thought I heard a little voice
telling me to run the other way
She was a bad bad girl
and I’ve been all Around this world
I’ve seen a lot of women but
I’ve never met the likes of her
Well somehow I never can resist her charms
I let her walk over me
then let her back in my arms
And this is one of the last times
I’m ever doing that for sure
Well what I didn’t know
cause I hadn’t learned yet
Was a man she didn’t Like
This girl had never met
And everybody seemed to know
Everything about her but me
And I never would have guessed
but I learned Real quick
The way she really wasn’t was I wasn’t gonna fix
I was just a man and
boy she was somethin’ to see
She was a bad bad girl
and I’ve been all Around this world
I’ve seen a lot of women but
I’ve never met the likes of her
Well somehow I never can resist her charms
I let her walk over me
then let her back in my arms
And this is one of the last times
I’m ever doing that for sure
She gets a little black dress
marked for the Occasion
Whenever she wants
To extend an invitation
To a man on the prowl
So she never has to spend the night alone
She gets a wandering eye
And a mind that’s naughty
Makes a truck driving man
Look-a-like a home body
And if I don’t forget her
Well it’s nobody’s fault but my own
She was a bad bad girl
and I’ve been all Around this world
I’ve seen a lot of women but
I’ve never met the likes of her
Well somehow I never can resist her charms
I let her walk over me
then let her back in my arms
And this is one of the last times
I’m ever doing that for sure
Yea this is one of the last times
I’m ever doing that for sure!