Evolving, in part, from the Picket Line Coyotes and the Grackles, the Gourds original line-up consists of Kevin Russell (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Jimmy Smith (vocals, bass, guitar), Claude Bernard (accordion, guitar, vocals), and Charlie Llewellin (drums, percussion). Llewellin was replaced by current drummer Keith Langford shortly after the second album was recorded, and multi-instrumentalist Max Johnston officially joined after being invited to play on their third album. By the following album, Johnston had also become the band's third songwriter, though Russell and Smith have continued to share the bulk of those responsibilities.
Despite a sizable amount of original material, the Gourds are probably best known for a song they did not write, and for which they initially did not receive credit. A full twelve years after its live debut, fans can still be heard calling out for the band's cover version of Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice", often before they have even taken the stage. This has led some to consider it an albatross, but the band continues to play the crowd pleaser, adding various impromptu covers to its mid-section as a way of expanding its appeal.
While the Gourds studio efforts have all been well received, their high-energy live performances and constant touring have earned them the reputation of a band that must be seen to be appreciated. As a result, they enjoy a dedicated fan base, that is happy to follow them from town to town, and have become a favorite among those who tape live music
Members
* Kevin Russell - vocals, mandolin, guitar
* Claude Bernard - accordion, organ, guitar
* Jimmy Smith - vocals, guitar, percussion, bass, water bowl
* Keith Langford - drums, harmonica, washboard, toy guitar
* Max Johnston (of Uncle Tupelo & Wilco) - banjo, fiddle, guitar, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
Dem's Good Beeble – 1997
Stadium Blitzer – 1998
Ghosts of Hallelujah – 1999
Bolsa de Agua – 2000
Cow Fish Fowl or Pig – 2002
Blood of the Ram – 2004
Heavy Ornamentals – 2006
Noble Creatures – 2007
Haymaker! – 2009
Studio covers and live originals
Gogitchyershinebox – 1998
Shinebox – 2001
Soundtracks
Growin' a Beard – 2003
Something's Brewin' in Shiner – 2004
Money Honey
The Gourds Lyrics
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Shiney things don't get it
She waits and waits full of boring tears
Waiting for the money
Loneliness is a bitch
Wealth won't save yer soul
She smells fish and boring brides
Crying for the money
She cries a long time
Don't wanna know where they get the money
Don't wanna know where they keep the money
Brokeness is a finer place
Pot in the indian box
She pulls her breast away from her chest
Screams - screams fer money
And she screams a long time
The Gourds’ “Money Honey” portrays the desperation that one can feel when they have a lack of money. The first verse states that sadness costs you “bottles o beer” but flashy materialistic things won’t make it better. The subject of the song is waiting for some kind of financial aid and is consumed by boredom and tears until the money comes in. The second verse paints a picture of loneliness and riches can’t cure it. It also mentions something fishy going on with “boring brides crying for the money”. It alludes to some shady dealings when it comes to money. The chorus states that even though the subject of the song is consumed by a lack of money, they don’t want to know where the money comes from or where it’s being kept.
The last verse brings more desperation to the table. The subject is now in such a broken state that they are resorting to begging for money. The lyrics get very graphic with the mention of the subject having to pull their breast away from their chest and screaming for money. The song paints a grim picture of the power and desperation that comes with a lack of money.
Line by Line Meaning
Sadness cost you bottles o beer
Using alcohol to cope with sadness can be expensive
Shiney things don't get it
Money and material possessions can't buy true happiness
She waits and waits full of boring tears
She is bored and sad while patiently waiting for money
Waiting for the money
The woman is waiting for financial support
And she waits a long time
The wait for money is prolonged
Loneliness is a bitch
Being alone can be difficult and unpleasant
Wealth won't save yer soul
Money cannot provide inner peace and fulfillment
She smells fish and boring brides
The environment is uninteresting and mundane
Crying for the money
The woman is emotional and desperate for financial assistance
She cries a long time
The emotional pain and need for money continues for a prolonged period
Don't wanna know where they get the money
The source of money for some people may be questionable and unethical
Don't wanna know where they keep the money
Some individuals may prefer not to disclose where they store their finances
Brokeness is a finer place
Being financially unstable can be more fulfilling than relying on material possessions
Pot in the indian box
Possible reference to Native American traditions and herbal remedies
She pulls her breast away from her chest
The woman is physically and emotionally distressed
Screams - screams fer money
The woman is screaming and crying out of desperation for money
And she screams a long time
The need and emotional pain is prolonged
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