Bright Lights, Big City
Jimmy Reed, Johnny Winter
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Bright light, big city, gone to my baby's head Whoa, bright light, an'big city, gone to my baby's head I tried to tell the woman, but she don't believe a word I said It's all right, pretty baby, (gonna) need my help someday Whoa, it's all right, pretty baby, gonna need my help someday Ya' gonna wish you had a-listened, to some a-those things I said Go ahead, pretty baby, a-honey, knock yourself out Oh go ahead, pretty baby, honey, knock yourself out I still love ya baby, 'cause you don't know what it's all about Bright light, a big city, they went to my baby's head Oh, the bright light, the big city, they went to my baby's head I hope you remember, a-some of those things I said
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Written by: Jimmy Reed
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10 facts about this song
The song's creation"Bright Lights, Big City" was written and recorded by blues musician Jimmy Reed in 1961.
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Genre classificationThe song is considered a part of the urban blues genre and continues to influence music in pop, rock, and country genres today.
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Chart PerformanceIt achieved success in the music charts and peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by various famous artists like Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison and Mick Jagger, testifying to its timeless appeal and influence.
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Featured in popular culture"Bright Lights, Big City" has been included in the soundtracks of several films, such as the 1988 film of the same name and Casino (1995).
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Musical StyleJimmy Reed was known for his laid-back, laconic style and this is reflected in "Bright Lights, Big City". The song features Reed's smooth vocal delivery, harmonica playing, and rhythmic guitar work.
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Theme and LyricsThe song's lyrics convey themes of disillusionment and the allure and pitfalls of city life, which were common themes in blues music of the era.
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Album Information"Bright Lights, Big City" was included in Jimmy Reed’s album “Found Love”, which was his seventh studio album. It helped to solidify his reputation as one of the most popular and influential blues musicians of his time.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "Bright Lights, Big City", popularized by the song, has since become a commonly used phrase to describe the allure and lure of the big city.
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RecognitionThe song "Bright Lights, Big City" has been recognized as a classic of the blues genre and is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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