The Fabulous Thunderbirds is a blues rock band that got started in 1974, th… Read Full Bio ↴The Fabulous Thunderbirds is a blues rock band that got started in 1974, the group being best known for the massive 1986 hit "Tuff Enuff". The band's original line-up included guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, the older brother of the influential blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, and got popular in Texas' underground rock scene. After performing for several years in the Austin, Texas area, the guys earned a recording contract with Chrysalis Records and later signed to Arista. The first two albums, released in 1979 and 1980 (with Keith Ferguson on bass and Mike Buck on drums), did not initially sell well but are now regarded as classic blues rock recordings.

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

Rock This Place
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Lyrics

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Well, I was sitting in my room playing on my old guitar
Thinking about you, baby acting like a movie star
When the telephone rang
They said you're at the local bar

So I jumped and ran as fast as a man can run
Don't know where but the night was made for fun
'Cause if I ever loved a woman, baby

You're the only one

So, let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
Till everybody says it's alright

Let's rock this place, let's rock this place
I want a whole lot of gimme, gimme
'Til the whole room shakes and shimmies
Let's rock this place, rock this place tonight

When I saw you in the corner
I knew you was waiting for me
Well, you had the look about you
You surely make a blind man see

And if you froze a million dollars
You'd give it to me all for free

So, let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
Till everybody says it's alright

Come on let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
I want a whole lot of gimme, gimme
Till the whole room shakes and shimmies

Let's rock this place
Rock this place tonight

Come on let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
If everybody says it's alright

Let's rock this place
Let's rock this place
I want a whole lot of gimme, gimme
Till the whole room shakes and shimmies

Let's rock this place
Rock this place tonight

Yeah, let's rock this place
Rock this place tonight

Overall Meaning

The Fabulous Thunderbirds' "Rock This Place" is a classic rock song with a bluesy twist. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who has been thinking about his love interest all day long, and when he receives a call that she is at the local bar, he sprints to meet her. The song's title is a call to action, urging everyone in the bar to join them in rocking the place.

The singer of the song expresses his love for the woman he is there to see, and how much she means to him. He sings about how her presence in the room makes the world seem brighter and better. The love between the two is palpable and infectious, causing them to want to spread their energy to everyone around them. The lyrics are simple but effective in capturing the excitement and rush of new love.

The song's music is a combination of old school rock and roll, blues riffs, and energetic drums. The guitar work is exceptional, with the lead guitar playing a catchy riff throughout the song. The song is a perfect example of the popular rock sound of the late '80s and early '90s, with upbeat, fast-paced rhythms and strong lyrics that convey the joy of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I was sitting in my room playing on my old guitar
I was in my room strumming my guitar and thinking about you

Thinking about you, baby acting like a movie star
I was thinking about how you act like a movie star

When the telephone rang
Then the phone rang

They said you're at the local bar
They said you were at the bar down the street

So I jumped and ran as fast as a man can run
I ran as quickly as I could to get to you

Don't know where but the night was made for fun
I didn't know where we would go but I knew we would have a good time

'Cause if I ever loved a woman, baby You're the only one
I love you more than any other woman

So, let's rock this place Let's rock this place Let's rock this place Till everybody says it's alright
Let's have a great time tonight

Let's rock this place, let's rock this place I want a whole lot of gimme, gimme 'Til the whole room shakes and shimmies Let's rock this place, rock this place tonight
Let's have so much fun that the whole room shakes and shimmies with excitement

When I saw you in the corner I knew you was waiting for me
I saw you waiting for me in the corner and I knew we were going to have a good time

Well, you had the look about you You surely make a blind man see
You looked amazing and you made me feel like anything is possible

And if you froze a million dollars You'd give it to me all for free
You're priceless to me and I appreciate everything you do

Come on let's rock this place Let's rock this place I want a whole lot of gimme, gimme Till the whole room shakes and shimmies
Let's have a great time and make the whole room feel the excitement

If everybody says it's alright Let's rock this place Let's rock this place I want a whole lot of gimme, gimme Till the whole room shakes and shimmies Let's rock this place Rock this place tonight Yeah, let's rock this place Rock this place tonight
If everyone is having a good time, let's keep going and make the night even better. Let's have a lot of fun and make the whole room shake with excitement

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRY LYNN WILLIAMS

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