I'm a King Bee
Slim Harpo
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Well, I'm a king bee Buzzing around your hive Well, I'm a king bee Buzzing around your hive Well, I can make honey baby Let me come inside I'm young and able To buzz all night long I'm young and able To buzz all night long Well, when you hear me buzzin' baby Some stinging is going on Well Buzz a while Sting it, then Well, I'm a king bee Want you to be my queen Well, I'm a king bee Want you to be my queen Together we can make honey The world ever never seen Well, I'm a king bee Can buzz all night long Well, I'm a king bee Can buzz all night long Well, I can buzz better, baby When your man is gone
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I'm a King Bee" by Slim Harpo, a pioneer of the blues genre, is considered a fundamental piece of the Louisiana "swamp blues" sound, a subgenre of blues music that developed in the late 1950s.
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Release DateThe song was originally released in 1957 as the B-side of the singer's debut single, "I Got Love If You Want It".
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Songwriter"I'm a King Bee" was written by Slim Harpo, whose real name was James Moore. He often used the pen name of his wife, Lovell Moore, as it's easier to pronounce and spell.
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Produced ByThe track was produced by J.D. "Jay" Miller, a Louisiana record producer known for producing numerous hits of swamp blues and swamp pop music.
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Iconic Cover Versions"I'm a King Bee" has been covered by many notable rock bands, the most famous of which is perhaps The Rolling Stones, who included their cover of the song on their 1964 debut album.
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In the ChartsWhile "I'm a King Bee" didn't chart upon its initial release, its enduring impact has remained strong with it becoming a standard in blues music.
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In Popular Media"I'm a King Bee" has also made its mark in pop culture, featuring in television shows like "The Sopranos" and movies like "American Graffiti".
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RecognitionThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020, a clear testament to its lasting influence and significant contribution to the music industry.
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Song Subject and Style"I'm a King Bee" is an example of a boast song in blues, where the singer boasts about being a ladies' man. The song is also known for its harmonica-driven rhythm and laconic, drawling vocal style.
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InfluenceThis song played a crucial role in popularizing the harmonica as an essential blues instrument and put Slim Harpo on the map as one of its most important players.
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Posthumous SuccessDespite his untimely death in 1970, Slim Harpo's music, including "I'm a King Bee," continues to be rediscovered and appreciated by new generations, testament to its timeless appeal.
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