What's Up With That

ZZ Top

About What's Up With That

What's Up With That is a 1996 ZZ Top song and single from the album Rhythmeen. The single was a deliberate return to ZZ Top's blues roots, dropping the synthesizers and back to guitar. The harmonica was played by James Harman. The single features two unreleased live recordings that were captured 'live and sly' during one of the many ZZ Top late nights. The first live song is a cover song by 1930's blues musician Robert Johnson, that song was only played live during the 1996 Continental Safari Tour. The second song is originally from their 1975 album Fandango. 


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Well how much blues do you use 
Before you use it up
And how many fools take a chance
Before they hit it lucky
Tomorrow's want to be the day 
It never seem to work that way

[Chorus]
What's up with that 
What's up with that
What's up with that
What's up with that

Everybody want a little more 
Than they think they got
But what you might think it is,
Might really not be, baby
Pick it up or leave it lay
It always seem to slip away

[Chorus]

Now how high will a river get
Before it overflows
And how long is the hole to China
It don't really know
This is what it's all about
There's always gonna be a doubt

[Chorus]

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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Written by: BILLY GIBBONS, JOSEPH HARDY, LUTHER INGRAM, MACK RICE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"What's Up with That" is a song by the American rock band ZZ Top and falls under the genre of blues rock.
Album Information
The song was part of the band's tenth studio album "Antenna" which was released in 1994.
Chart Performance
In the same year, "What's Up with That" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Songwriting Credits
"What's Up with That" was written by the band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard, showcasing their collaborative songwriting skills.
Impact on ZZ Top's Image
The song, with its catchy rhythm and traditional bluesy sound, helped solidify ZZ Top's reputation as one of the premier blues-rock bands in the industry.
Music Video
The music video for "What's Up with That" features the band playing on a desert landscape, combining their signature Texas charm with a modern rock aesthetic.
Live Performances
"What's Up with That" has been performed frequently during ZZ Top's live gigs and is considered a crowd favorite.
Band Members Collaboration
The song highlights the musical chemistry between band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard, with Gibbons and Hill on guitar and vocals, and Beard on drums.
Pop Culture
"What's Up with That" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game "NASCAR Thunder 2004", showcasing the band's influence on popular culture.
Critic Reviews
Critics acknowledged that while the song stays true to ZZ Top's roots in blues, it also demonstrates the band's successful attempt to evolve their sound with modern influences.

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