Artist: The Blues Brothers
Song: 'B' Movie Box Car Blues
Year: 1978
Album: Briefcase Full Of Blues
This is one of the albums that was always on when I was growing up. My dad had it playing. My godfather had it playing. Everywhere I went, this album was on. It should come as no shock though. In 1978, John Belushi had the number one television show, the number one movie and the number one album. He was everywhere.
This is what started my love affair with all things John Belushi. I've sat through dreck because he made an appearance. I've discovered hidden gems because he was somewhere in the cast. This may be where John Belushi had the most power. I know it was his finest moments on vinyl.
The lasting effect of John Belushi is still felt today. Dan Aykroyd's career owes a great deal to their friendship. Chris Farley owed a great debt to Belushi. John's own brother Jim, owes a lot to the path that was left. John left a mark on this world that can still be felt. His work has had a positive influence on my life, since I was a little kid.
This song showcases just how good the Blues Brothers Band can be. The original song was pretty standard stuff. The band took that simple song and stretched as much as possible out of it, while still retaining the original feel. I love how the ending becomes a fast paced number featuring a part for most of the members to go buck wild.
Lyrics:
Caught a ride into South Dakota
With two girls in a light blue Desoto
One's name was Jane, the other was plain
But they both had racing motors
Next I caught a ride with a gamblers wife
Lay down, she had a brand new Rambler
She parked on the other side of town
She laid the Rambler down
She said she could dig if I'd knew her
Doing my best to get back to you
Ain't nothing I'd rather do
Look for me Sunday, gonna be there honey
Something special just for you
Special just for you
Made a truck stop, toothpick and water
Got a ride from a fruit pickers daughter
Drove her through the night, let the fruit just right
Said All I could eat for a quarter
Next, hopped a train with a hobo woman
Said she's from Texas too
The way that she did, what she did, when she did what she did to me
made me think of you
Hey honey made me think of you
Doing my best to get back to you
Ain't nothing I'd rather do
Look for me Sunday, gonna be there honey
Something special just for you
Special just for you
Hey honey something special just for you
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