Smoking Gun
Robert Cray
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I get a constant busy signal When I call you on the phone I get a strong uneasy feeling You're not sitting there alone I'm having nasty, nasty visions And baby you're in every one, yeah And I'm so afraid I'm gonna find you with So-called smoking gun Maybe you want to end it You've had your fill of my kind of fun But you don't know how to tell me And you know that I'm not that dumb I put two and one together And you know that's not an even sum And I know just where to catch you with That well-known smokin' gun I'm standing here bewildered I can't remember just what I've done I can hear the sirens whining My eyes blinded by the sun I know that I should be running My heart's beating just like a drum Now they've knocked me down and taken it That still hot smokin' gun Yeah still hot smokin' gun They've taken it Still hot and smokin' gun Oh, they've taken it Still hot and smokin' gun They've knocked me down, they've taken it Ooh-ooh Aaah!
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Written by: BRUCE M. BROMBERG, RICHARD COUSINS, ROBERT CRAY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Smoking Gun" was released in 1986. It comes from Robert Cray's breakthrough album, "Strong Persuader."
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Chart Performance"Smoking Gun" is recognized as Robert Cray's most successful song. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and was his only top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 22.
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Grammy Awards"Smoking Gun" helped Robert Cray win the Grammy for 'Best Contemporary Blues Recording' for the album "Strong Persuader" in 1987.
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Song ThemeThe song showcases Robert Cray's classic blues style. "Smoking Gun" discusses a troubled relationship and the discovery of a lover's infidelity.
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Musical StyleRobert Cray's "Smoking Gun" merges traditional blues elements with modern rock resulting in a unique blues-rock sound that appealed to a wide audience.
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Signature Song"Smoking Gun" is considered one of Robert Cray's signature songs, often remaining a staple in his set lists during live performances.
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Popular CultureThe song was featured in the 1994 film "The Color of Night," adding to its popularity.
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Cray's InfluenceRobert Cray is credited with reinventing the blues with his 1986 release of "Smoking Gun."
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CollaborationThe album "Strong Persuader" and the song "Smoking Gun" were produced by the legendary team of Bruce Bromberg and Dennis Walker.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Smoking Gun" was aired on MTV, giving Cray a broader audience and contributing to the song's success on the charts.
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Critical Acclaim"Smoking Gun" is often cited by music critics as an example of Cray's guitar expertise and vocal prowess.
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Licensing"Smoking Gun" was a licensed song included in the 2006 video game "Scarface: The World Is Yours."
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