Winter's group is also known for its innovation, with the frontman inventing the keyboard body strap early in his career. Said innovation allows him the freedom to move around on stage during his multi-instrument high-energy performances. He was also one of the first artists to feature a synthesizer as the main instrument in a song. "Frankenstein" in particular revolutionized modern rock and roll and opened up a whole new world of possibilities with experimentation and sound.
After 'They Only Come Out at Night', the band released 'Shock Treatment', featuring guitarist Rick Derringer in place of Ronnie Montrose. That musican went on to work in Montrose and other groups. Although not quite able to capture the same free spirit as the group's earlier album, 'Shock Treatment' earned major critical praise, and the band continued its lively tour schedule.
Later releases from Edgar Winter and his associates include the albums 'Jasmine Nightdreams', 'The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer' (a live album), 'Together Live With Johnny Winter', 'Recycled' (a reunion with White Trash), 'Standing On Rock', 'Mission Earth', 'Live In Japan', 'Not A Kid Anymore', 'The Real Deal', and 'Winter Blues'.
Mainstream success has eluded Winter's various band line-ups since their 70s heyday, but their work has remained radio staples. Winter continues to tour as of 2013. More information is available on his official website here.
Rock 'n' Roll Boogie Woogie Blues
The Edgar Winter Group Lyrics
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Started out with the great things
There was nothing to lose
Then I found out about it, ow
Can't live without it
I got the blues in my soul, but my boogie woogie fever
I got the blues in my soul, but my boogie woogie fever
Makin' me the rock and roll
Whoa, yeah
Boogie up and down the street
Boogie for a rockin' beat
My feet keep movin' and they just can't stop
They gotta keep 'til the second lot
It's the blues in my soul, and my boogie fever
Takin' me to rock and roll
I got the blues in my soul, and my boogie woogie fever
Makin' me the rock and roll
Everybody should try it
Bet you that you can't deny it
Oh now, shake it to the rear
Let me show you how to do it
You need the blues in your soul, and boogie woogie fever
To get down to rock and roll
You need the blues in your soul, and boogie woogie fever
To get up and rock and roll
You got to have the blues in your soul, and boogie woogie fever
To get down to rock and roll
To get the blues in your soul, boogie woogie fever
To get up and rock and roll
The lyrics of The Edgar Winter Group's song Rock 'n' Roll Boogie Woogie Blues speak about the joys and addiction of rock and roll music. The song starts with the singer talking about how they started out with nothing to lose, but then discovered the power and allure of rock and roll. They express how they now can't live without it and that it's taken over them completely in the form of a boogie woogie fever. The singer describes how despite having the blues in their soul, it's the boogie woogie fever that's taking them to rock and roll.
The song is very upbeat and has a lot of energy as the singer talks about how they can't stop moving and that their feet keep dancing to the beat. They encourage others to try it, to shake it to the rear and show them how to do it. The song's bridge emphasizes that in order to get down to rock and roll, one needs the blues in their soul, and boogie woogie fever. The song ends with an overall message of how one needs the blues in their soul, and boogie woogie fever to get up and rock and roll.
Overall, the song is a fun and exciting celebration of rock and roll. The lyrics demonstrate the power of music and how it can take over and become addictive. The boogie woogie fever is an infectious groove that fills one's soul and takes over the body, making it impossible to resist the urge to dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Started out with the great things
I began with high aspirations and promising opportunities
There was nothing to lose
I had no risk or downside to consider
Then I found out about it, ow
But then I discovered something incredible
Can't live without it
And now I cannot imagine my life without it
I got the blues in my soul, but my boogie woogie fever
I feel the sadness and sorrow, but also an undeniable urge to dance and rock out
Takin' me to rock and roll
This feeling compels me to enjoy the exciting sounds of rock and roll music
Boogie up and down the street
I dance joyously, moving back and forth along the streets
Boogie for a rockin' beat
I dance to the vibrant rhythm of rock music
My feet keep movin' and they just can't stop
My feet are in constant motion, feeling the lively groove of the music
They gotta keep 'til the second lot
They will not stop until the music is over
Everybody should try it
I recommend this experience to everyone
Bet you that you can't deny it
I am confident that you will love it, to the point of being unable to refuse
Oh now, shake it to the rear
Now dance with style and flair, showing off your moves to your backside
Let me show you how to do it
I will demonstrate and guide you on how to dance and enjoy the music
You need the blues in your soul, and boogie woogie fever
To appreciate rock and roll, you must feel both sadness and dance-inducing adrenaline
To get down to rock and roll
This is essential to embracing and enjoying rock music
You got to have the blues in your soul, and boogie woogie fever
These emotions are crucial to truly experiencing and relishing in rock music
To get up and rock and roll
You must feel these deep emotions to truly partake in the energy of rock music
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cottagechskitty
With my favorite underrated musician, Dan Hartman. Edgar's "right hand man" for several years
@nellopinello
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEB9J0Ypzik
@KittyGrizGriz
Dan’s fantastic bass playing, really stands OUT in the mix here,
heck yeah!! So hard to play bass and sing at the same time, so talented!! 😅
@joequeer3385
Don't forget Jerry Weems on the SG and the amazing Chuck Ruff on drums!!
@timtv2826
Great band from my teenage years, one of my favorites. Hangin' Around is a great tune, Dan Hartman was fantastic.
@gordoh7634
I'm closing my eyes thinking really hard. And I think Hanging Around was the flip side of Frankenstein on the 45 record. We loved it as kids. Many decades later. I'm loving it again.
@Eltamir
Undercover man was the flip side.
@that70sgirl90
Happy Wednesday... that should get us over the hump! 💃
Thank you for sharing! 💖
@gregoryduncan3067
It should. We got 2 for 1 today.
@that70sgirl90
@@gregoryduncan3067 👌