The Hunter

Albert King

About The Hunter

"The Hunter" is a blues song first recorded by Albert King in 1967 for his landmark album Born Under a Bad Sign. It was written by Stax Records' house band, Booker T. and the MGs, and Carl Wells. Along with "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "Crosscut Saw", "The Hunter" is one of King's best-known and most recorded songs. In 1969, Ike and Tina Turner had hit with the tune in the R&B and Hot 100 singles charts.


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1969
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They call me the hunter, that's my name
A pretty woman like you, is my only game
I bought me a love gun, just the other day
And I aim to aim it your way
Ain't no use to hide, ain't no use to run
'Cause I've got you in the sights of my love gun

The first time I saw you, standing on the street
I says to myself, woo, ain't she sweet
I've got my love gun loaded, with hugs and kisses
And when I pull the trigger, there will be no misses
Ain't no need to hide, ain't no use to run
'Cause I've got you in the sights of my love gun

Ain't no use to hide, ain't no use to run
'Cause I've got you in the sights of my love gun

I'm the big bad hunter baby
How can I miss when I've got dead aim

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Albert King

Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer, and a major influence in the world of blues guitar playing. more »

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Written by: AL JACKSON, JR., BOOKER T. JONES, CARL WELLS

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, ST SWITHINS SONGS , Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"The Hunter" is a blues song, staying true to Albert King's signature style.
Release Date
The song was initially released in 1967.
Album
"The Hunter" comes from the album "Born Under a Bad Sign," which adds layers to Albert King's reputation as one of the most influential blues musicians.
Cover Versions
British rock band Free covered "The Hunter" in 1968 on their debut album "Tons of Sobs," highlighting the song's popularity and lasting impact.
Musical Influence
Albert King’s “The Hunter” has been pointed out as one of the songs that significantly influenced the development of rock and roll, particularly British blues-rock.
Chart Performance
The album "Born Under a Bad Sign," from which "The Hunter" is taken, reached number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart, signifying the success of the song and the album in the US.
Songwriting Team
The song was written by the powerhouse Stax Records team of Booker T. Jones, Carl Wells, and the writing team of Dunn, Jackson, and Jones, lending to its strong blues backbone.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "The Hunter" convey typical blues themes of love and relationships, with the metaphorical "hunt" used to represent the pursuit of love.
Performance Style
Albert King’s version of "The Hunter" is well-known for his soulful vocal performance and his unique, biting guitar playing style.
Influence on Other Artists
The song "The Hunter" was one of the tunes played live by Led Zeppelin in their early days, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence on rock-n-roll in particular.
Legacy
Albert King's recording of "The Hunter" is now considered a blues standard due to its timeless appeal and the numerous cover versions by various artists over the years.

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