Mr. Highway Man (Chester Burnett), from King King Highway man, please don’t block the road Mr. Highway man, please don’t block my road You got my head spinnin’, little girl I’m goin’ down slow Got to tell everybody in the neighborhood Tell everybody in the neighborhood You’re a sweet little girl, sure don’t mean meContinue reading “Lyrics: Mr. Highway Man”
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Lester Butler & G. Love on VPRO’s “Lola Da Musica” 1998
Certainly one of Lester Butler’s last televised appearances was made on the March 6, 1998, edition of VPRO’s “Lola Da Musica” program in The Netherlands. Just two months later, Butler would die in L.A. The program — featuring Butler co-billed with folk-hop jammer G. Love — has been widely distributed by fans of both forContinue reading “Lester Butler & G. Love on VPRO’s “Lola Da Musica” 1998″
Reviews: Red Devils storm Texas 1992-93
“What puts the Devils head and shoulders above so many other bands is their intensity, their ability to lock into a groove that sounds like their birthright and build a song to an ecstatic finish.”
“She’s Dangerous” lyrics
“She’s Dangerous” (Willie Dixon), from “King King” I got to tell you When I get a chance ‘Bout a girl I know And my best friend He loved a woman And put her down Went talkin’ trash All over town
A portrait of Lester Butler
Found this on my desktop, labeled “2009.” I don’t know where I got it, or who took the original photo, or the photo of the photo. Can anyone help?
Lyrics: “The Backstreet Crawler” (“Time to Cry”) at Pinkpop 1993
Alternately called “Time to Cry” or “Your Turn to Cry” by fans, this Red Devils boogie at Pinkpop 1993 is actually titled “The Backstreet Crawler” on its only official release on the “Blackwater Roll” EP. The lyrics of the song are just as confusing as the title. The Pinkpop lyrics are different than the “BlackwaterContinue reading “Lyrics: “The Backstreet Crawler” (“Time to Cry”) at Pinkpop 1993″
“Tail Dragger” lyrics
“Tail Dragger” (Music: Willie Dixon/Lyrics: Lester Butler), from “King King” Gotta tell about my baby, she’s something fine Gotta tell about my baby, people, she’s something fine If my little girl shake for you, you lose your mind
Rowdy morning on KCRW + 1 new song, 1992
What happens when you get The Red Devils on your early-morning radio show in 1992? They give you their blistering take on “Shake ‘Em On Down.” Listen now …
“Cross Your Heart” lyrics
“Cross Your Heart” (Sonny Boy Williamson), from “King King” When you cross your heart to someone You’re not supposed to, you’re not supposed to tell a lie You cross your heart to someone Little girl, you’re not supposed to, you’re not supposed to tell a lie If you say wrong or do wrong, baby, itContinue reading ““Cross Your Heart” lyrics”
“Devil Woman” lyrics
“Devil Woman” (The Red Devils), from “King King” I met a devil woman In a dream the other night Had the black cat eyes And I swear she could fly Yeah, I met a devil woman In a dream the other night Whoo-ooh, whoo-ooh I swear she could fly Yeah, I swear the gal couldContinue reading ““Devil Woman” lyrics”
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