Jazz trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) and male vocals really swing in this fun up-tempo number. Humorous and poignant lyrics about an overbearing boss. Dynamic guitar work in the style of Barney Kessel, Jimmy Bruno. Track has a feel of being recorded live in the studio.
Track details
| Track ID number: | 10102 |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: General & faster jazz -- Jazz: Old-time jazz / Retro jazz |
| Moods/Emotions: | Excited / Enthusiastic / Energetic -- Busy / Active / Bustling -- Happy / Joyful / Positive -- Cool / Funky / Strutting |
| Suggested Production Types: | Comedy / Sitcom / Dramedy -- Historical / Retro: 1960's -- Historical / Retro: 1950's -- Historical / Retro: 1920-1940's -- Lounge / Cafe / Lobby / Bar -- Style / Fashion / Make-up |
| Prominent Instruments: | Drums (Drum Kit) -- Guitar (Electric) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | vocal jazz, blues, jazz blues, blues jazz, frank sinatra |
| Tempo feel: | Medium -- Fast |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 83 |
| Artist: | Buddy Moncrief |
| Composer: | Buddy Moncrief (BMI) |
| Publisher: | Acoustic SwaneeLand (BMI) |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | Buddy Moncrief |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | CD-quality / 16-bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | Mr. Big's downstairs He wants a word with you He wants answers, not dancers He wants some results Or you'll be looking at the bottom of his shoe You've got explaining to do Mr. Big wants you Mr's Big's downstairs He's got an ugly tie He's got a real evil look in his eye He made the receptionist cry I see a vulture or two Mr. Big wants you He's from the mean streets on the wrong side of the tracks He's left a lot claw marks on a lot of poor suckers' backs He carries an axe So just try to relax Mr. Big wants you Mr. Big's downstairs He's in an ugly mood He says the numbers are bad and the numbers don't lie He wants some new attitude I'm telling you dude Mr. Big wants you There's a grease spot were you're predecessor stood He makes Scrooge look like Ghandi and Robin Hood If you're sweating it you probably should Mr. Big wants you Mr. Big wants you |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Buddy Moncrief
Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Tom Waits, Swanson struts his swingin' and singin'. He loves Dave Frishberg songs and Johnny Walker in a tumbler. He'd like to hear Kurt Elling cover Stone Temple Pilots. Lonnie Johnson is God.
On his latest full-length release "We Can't Party Like We Used To" (2009 Acoustic SwaneeLand), Swanson pounds out 12 original vocal jazz cuts with a cool retro vibe. His bluesy vocals and tasty guitar licks remind of crooners past and present - Sinatra, Cole, John Pizzarelli come to mind - but his clever songwriting has a leaner, edgier feel to it that puts him squarely in the current century.