Their style has mixed Texas blues with the harmonica-laced swamp blues sounds of the likes of Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester, both of whom the T-Birds have covered. Their third album, 1981's 'Butt Rockin'', took the band closer to classic rhythm and blues while featuring added piano and brass section sounds played by additional musicians. The band broke into the mainstream in 1986 with their album 'Tuff Enuff'. The single of the same name was featured in the Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster film 'Tough Guys' alongside their follow-up single, which they titled "Wrap It Up". A lively, powerful tune, "Tuff Enuff" has been played frequently over the years on many rock n roll stations. The band's music was also played in John Cusack's 1987 movie 'Hot Pursuit'.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds' next album, titled 'Hot Number', fell off the charts quickly and alienated many of the bands' long-time fans due to its slick, pop-oriented sound. The band then began a long series of line-up changes and obscure, yet somewhat improved, albums throughout the 90s. Drummer Mike Buck left the band in 1980, and guitarist Jimmie Vaughan left in 1990. More recently, the group has had line-up made up of original member Kim Wilson alongside guitarist/vocals Nick Curran, guitarist Kirk Flecther, Jimi Bott on drums, Ronnie James Weber on bass, and former Canned Heat member Gene Taylor on keyboards.
The official T-Birds website is at http://www.fabulousthunderbirds.com/
Alumni of the T-birds include:
Duke Robillard Fran Cristina Gene Taylor Jimi Bott Keith Ferguson Kid Bangham Kirk Fletcher Mike Buck Preston Hubbard Richard Innes Ronnie James Weber Steve Hodges Willie Campbell Kid Ramos Jimmie Vaughan Nick Curran Troy Gon
Can't Tear It Up Enuff'
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Lyrics
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I'm in the mood to tear it up
I'm in my prime for tearing it up
I dig tearing up that stuff
I just can't tear it up enuff
Don't want no full time love
Baby let me be
To satisfy me
Don't want no hand-me-downs
Got the biz rags on my back
I don't need no used car
I got a brand new Cadillac
I'm dying to tear it up
I ain't lying, I'm gonna tear it up
I dig tearing up that stuff
I just can't tear it up enuff
I've got the finest weather
Living in this town
I'm sitting on top of the world
Nobody gonna get me down
I've got a diamond ring with
A gold bracelet to match
Baby, I got everything
With no strings attached
When it comes to having a party
I can't be beat
Baby, just stay out of my kitchen
If you can't stand the heat
You got to move, let's go
I ain't gonna wait for you
Got lots of places to go
And a whole lotta things to do
I'm in the mood to tear it up
I'm in my prime for tearing it up
I dig tearing up that stuff
I just can't tear it up enuff
The Fabulous Thunderbirds' song "Can't Tear It Up Enuff" is an upbeat and lively rock song that talks about the singer's desire to let loose and have a good time. The singer is in the mood to tear it up, or go wild and have fun. He enjoys tearing up things and needs a lot of part-time love to satisfy him, meaning he doesn't want a full-time commitment in a relationship. The singer is confident and happy with his life, sitting on top of the world with no one getting him down. He has a lot of possessions, including a brand new Cadillac and diamond ring with a gold bracelet to match, and doesn't want any hand-me-downs. The singer has a lot of places to go and things to do, and can't wait for anything or anyone since he's ready to tear it up.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood to tear it up
I feel like having a wild and crazy time
I'm in my prime for tearing it up
I'm at the perfect age and ability to party hard
I dig tearing up that stuff
I really enjoy letting loose and having fun
I just can't tear it up enuff
I can't get enough of partying and having a good time
Don't want no full time love
I don't want a serious, committed relationship
Baby let me be
Please don't try to tie me down or hold me back
I need a whole lotta part time love
I want to have fun and be with different partners without any strings attached
To satisfy me
This is what I need to feel fulfilled and happy
Don't want no hand-me-downs
I don't want anything that's been used or handed to me secondhand
Got the biz rags on my back
I'm wearing my nice, fancy clothes
I don't need no used car
I can afford a new and expensive car
I got a brand new Cadillac
I own a flashy and luxurious new car
I'm dying to tear it up
I'm really excited and eager to party hard
I ain't lying, I'm gonna tear it up
I'm telling the truth, I'm really going to let loose and have fun
I've got the finest weather
I am currently living in the best possible circumstances
Living in this town
I enjoy the area where I live
I'm sitting on top of the world
I feel successful and on cloud nine
Nobody gonna get me down
I refuse to let anyone or anything bring me down
I've got a diamond ring with
I own very expensive and luxurious items
A gold bracelet to match
I have matching pieces of jewelry
Baby, I got everything
I have all the material possessions I could ever want
With no strings attached
I don't have any obligations or commitments
When it comes to having a party
I am an expert at throwing a good party
I can't be beat
No one can outdo me when it comes to partying
Baby, just stay out of my kitchen
Just don't interfere with my partying or getting in the way of my fun
If you can't stand the heat
If you can't handle the intensity of the partying or the lifestyle, then stay away
You got to move, let's go
It's time to get going and move on to the next party or activity
I ain't gonna wait for you
I'm not going to hold back or delay my plans for anyone
Got lots of places to go
I have many events and activities planned
And a whole lotta things to do
I have a lot of exciting things planned for my future
I'm in my prime for tearing it up
I'm at the perfect age and ability to party hard
I dig tearing up that stuff
I really enjoy letting loose and having fun
I just can't tear it up enuff
I can't get enough of partying and having a good time
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.