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
Full Time Lover
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Lyrics
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Yes, I found me a full-time lover
Well, I found me
Yes, I found me a full-time lover
Well, she used to be my part-time woman
But she's my full-time lover now
Well, I work the graveyard shift
I'm so downhearted
I can't hardly even speak
I'll tell you the reason
The reason why I feel this way
I can't find a full-time love
Yes, but I think I found her today
Yes, I found me
Lord, I found me a full-time lover
Well, she used to be my part-time girl, man
But she's my full-time lover now
Well, people you don't know
You don't know the shape I'm in
I ask her where's she goin'
She tells me where she's been
She came home last night
Thought she was goin' back out the door
Then she told me "Baby
I ain't leavin' you no more"
Yes, I found me
Lord, I found me a full-time lover
Well, she used to be my part-time girl, man
But she's my full-time lover now
The song 'Full-Time Lover' by The Fabulous Thunderbirds is a classic blues love song where the singer sings about finally finding a full-time lover, after struggling with part-time love and loneliness. The song is upbeat and groovy, with a classic blues rock riff that drives the message of the song. The first verse of the song talks about the singer finally finding a full-time lover, after struggling with a part-time relationship with her. The second verse of the song tells us about the singer's struggle with loneliness due to his graveyard shift, and how he's finally found love in the person of his full-time lover.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the newfound love that he's found, as he repeats the line 'Yes, I found me a full-time lover' multiple times. The final verse of the song talks about how the singer's new lover has changed him for the better, and how he's finally happy now that he has someone to call his own. The song is a celebration of finding true love after struggling with loneliness and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I found me
I have discovered something new in my life
Yes, I found me a full-time lover
I have found someone to share my life with on a permanent basis
Well, she used to be my part-time woman
This person used to occupy only a part-time role in my life
But she's my full-time lover now
But now she is a permanent and full-time part of my life
Well, I work the graveyard shift
I have a job that requires me to work at night
Seven days a week
I work every day without a break
I'm so downhearted
I am feeling very sad and discouraged
I can't hardly even speak
I am so upset that I can barely articulate my feelings
I'll tell you the reason
Let me explain the cause of my sadness
The reason why I feel this way
This is why I am feeling so down
I can't find a full-time love
I have been having trouble finding someone to commit to a permanent relationship with me
Yes, but I think I found her today
But I believe I may have finally found the person I have been searching for
Well, people you don't know
There are things about my life that others are not familiar with
You don't know the shape I'm in
You do not fully comprehend my current emotional state
I ask her where's she goin'
I inquire about her whereabouts
She tells me where she's been
She informs me of her recent activities
She came home last night
She returned home yesterday evening
Thought she was goin' back out the door
I assumed she was leaving again
Then she told me "Baby
But then she said to me, 'Honey
I ain't leavin' you no more"
I am not going to leave you again'
Lord, I found me a full-time lover
I have found a permanent and devoted partner
Well, she used to be my part-time girl, man
This person used to only be around some of the time
But she's my full-time lover now
But now she is my permanent partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK SCOTT, FRANKIE LEE JONES
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@coa1992
I love everything Jimmie Vaughan including his even more unique style today - but in this performance he just slays. Incredible!
@MrGuitars8
THIS BAND IS BEYOND AMAZING WITH THEIR MUSIC !!!!! PLEASE IF YOU LOVE GREAT MUSIC LISTEN TO ALL OF THEIR MUSIC. JIMMIE VAUGHAN TEARS IT UP ON ALL OF THEIR SONGS .
@AlexSosaBolivia
Such a great band. And such a shame Keith couldn't keep it together to enjoy their big run in the mid-late 80's. A couple of radio-friendly, pop-oriented songs that helped facilitate that big run? Sure, but all things considered, they compromised nothing at the height of their popularity.
@julcenarc4335
I agree about Keith Ferguson! The greatest! But Preston had the look they needed to move forward, not to mention the upright bass abilities which were very hip at that time.
@noopportunitynecessary
Please upload the Thunderbirds full show too. Would be lost without it! Thank you
@vicfreeman
What’s crazy is Jimmy Vaughan is one of the absolute best blues guitarists in history…personally I think he’s the ONLY guitarist who compares to how good Peter Green was before he fried his brains out with drugs.
But…he’s never gotten near the recognition he deserves because he happens to be SRV’s brother and played most of his career next to one of the best blues vocalists ever in Kim Wilson.
@blackfz6422
Extraordinaria banda de rock y blues .... Lamentablemente no tuvo el reconocimiento que merecía.
@TomBarradas
DEADLY!!!!! Jimmie ROCKS!!!
@vincentmoserblues
Thanks for uploading! I saw Jimmie Vaughan with the Fab.T-Birds 1980 in Hamburg, Germany. Unforgetable ! Next day I bought a Stratocaster.
@crayhead
Jimmie is just Killin’ it