Willin'
Little Feat
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Well I'm waitin' for something to take place Something to take me away from this race 'Round city to city, town to town Runnin' around in the shoes of a clown And that desperate, no count, desperado A thief of love, my business is the street I be shakin' 'em down In old Colorado Texas she's nice, but Georgia's oh so sweet Steal away with me darlin' your lovin' just can't be beat So it seems that the world keeps on turnin' but so what I don't doubt it, it just keeps on the move You're a dream, and that's all that I ask for So well now, I'm wonderin' just how I'm gonna tell it to you Skin it back (skin it back) Somethin' real, somethin' to feel I can't find a soul who'll take on this mess It's those rock and roll hours, early graves without flowers Please, please darlin' put my mind at rest I'm beggin' please darlin' put my mind at rest So it seems that the world keeps on turnin' but so what I don't doubt it, it just keeps on the move You're a dream, and that's all that I ask for So well now, I'm wonderin' just how I'm gonna tell it to you Skin it back tell it to you Skin it back tell it to you Skin it back tell it to you Skin it back tell it to you
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Willin'" is one of Little Feat's most iconic songs, initially released on their first studio album, "Little Feat," in 1971.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Lowell George, the band's frontman, singer, and guitarist. He wrote “Willin'” before he formed Little Feat and it became a cornerstone of the band's repertoire.
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Genre"Willin'" is a rock song with a more prominent country rock approach.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, among them Joan Baez, Seatrain, Hoyt Axton, Linda Ronstadt, The Black Crowes, and many more. Linda Ronstadt's version is one of the most famous ones.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates the story of a trucker who transports illegal cargo. It’s often seen as a tribute to truck-drivers and their long trips on the road.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic demo version sung by Lowell George also features on the Little Feat box set "Hotcakes & Outtakes: 30 Years of Little Feat."
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Unique LyricsThe song mentions "weed, whites, and wine," implying the illicit substances that the song's trucker protagonist is transporting.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a staple in the band’s live performances. In their live shows, particularly in the late 1970s, the song was often paired with “Don’t Bogart That Joint.”
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Album CoversApart from their first album, “Willin'” also appears on the Little Feat albums “Waiting for Columbus,” “Live from Neon Park,” the Lowell George tribute album “Rock and Roll Doctor,” and the live album “Live at the Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA 10/31/75.”
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Band Leader's DeathUnfortunately, Lowell George, who was the writer and performed the lead vocals for "Willin," passed away suddenly in 1979 at the age of 34 due to a heart attack. However, "Willin'" remains as one of his most celebrated songs.
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