Bright Lights, Big City
Jimmy Reed
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Time is on my side, yes it is Time is on my side, yes it is Now you always say That you want to be free But you'll come running back (said you would baby) You'll come running back (I said so many times before) You'll come running back to me Oh, time is on my side, yes it is Time is on my side, yes it is You're searching for good times But just wait and see You'll come running back (I won't have to worry no more) You'll come running back (spend the rest of my life with you, baby) You'll come running back to me Go ahead, go ahead and light up the town And baby, do everything your heart desires Remember, I'll always be around And I know, I know Like I told you so many times before You're gonna come back, baby 'Cause I know You're gonna come back knocking Yeah, knocking right on my door Yes, yes! Well, time is on my side, yes it is Time is on my side, yes it is 'Cause I got the real love The kind that you need You'll come running back (said you would, baby) You'll come running back (I always said you would) You'll come running back, to me Yes time, time, time is on my side, yes it is Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is Oh, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is I said, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is Oh, time, time, time is on my side Yeah, time, time, time is on my side
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Written by: Jerry Ragovoy, Norman Meade
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10 facts about this song
The song's creation"Bright Lights, Big City" was written and recorded by blues musician Jimmy Reed in 1961.
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Genre classificationThe song is considered a part of the urban blues genre and continues to influence music in pop, rock, and country genres today.
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Chart PerformanceIt achieved success in the music charts and peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by various famous artists like Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison and Mick Jagger, testifying to its timeless appeal and influence.
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Featured in popular culture"Bright Lights, Big City" has been included in the soundtracks of several films, such as the 1988 film of the same name and Casino (1995).
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Musical StyleJimmy Reed was known for his laid-back, laconic style and this is reflected in "Bright Lights, Big City". The song features Reed's smooth vocal delivery, harmonica playing, and rhythmic guitar work.
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Theme and LyricsThe song's lyrics convey themes of disillusionment and the allure and pitfalls of city life, which were common themes in blues music of the era.
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Album Information"Bright Lights, Big City" was included in Jimmy Reed’s album “Found Love”, which was his seventh studio album. It helped to solidify his reputation as one of the most popular and influential blues musicians of his time.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "Bright Lights, Big City", popularized by the song, has since become a commonly used phrase to describe the allure and lure of the big city.
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RecognitionThe song "Bright Lights, Big City" has been recognized as a classic of the blues genre and is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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