The Hunter
Albert King
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They call me the hunter, that's my name A pretty woman like you, is my only game I bought me a love gun, just the other day And I aim to aim it your way Ain't no use to hide, ain't no use to run 'Cause I've got you in the sights of my love gun The first time I saw you, standing on the street I says to myself, woo, ain't she sweet I've got my love gun loaded, with hugs and kisses And when I pull the trigger, there will be no misses Ain't no need to hide, ain't no use to run 'Cause I've got you in the sights of my love gun Ain't no use to hide, ain't no use to run 'Cause I've got you in the sights of my love gun I'm the big bad hunter baby How can I miss when I've got dead aim
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Written by: AL JACKSON, JR., BOOKER T. JONES, CARL WELLS
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, ST SWITHINS SONGS , Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Genre"The Hunter" is a blues song, staying true to Albert King's signature style.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1967.
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Album"The Hunter" comes from the album "Born Under a Bad Sign," which adds layers to Albert King's reputation as one of the most influential blues musicians.
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Cover VersionsBritish rock band Free covered "The Hunter" in 1968 on their debut album "Tons of Sobs," highlighting the song's popularity and lasting impact.
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Musical InfluenceAlbert King’s “The Hunter” has been pointed out as one of the songs that significantly influenced the development of rock and roll, particularly British blues-rock.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Born Under a Bad Sign," from which "The Hunter" is taken, reached number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart, signifying the success of the song and the album in the US.
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Songwriting TeamThe song was written by the powerhouse Stax Records team of Booker T. Jones, Carl Wells, and the writing team of Dunn, Jackson, and Jones, lending to its strong blues backbone.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "The Hunter" convey typical blues themes of love and relationships, with the metaphorical "hunt" used to represent the pursuit of love.
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Performance StyleAlbert King’s version of "The Hunter" is well-known for his soulful vocal performance and his unique, biting guitar playing style.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song "The Hunter" was one of the tunes played live by Led Zeppelin in their early days, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence on rock-n-roll in particular.
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LegacyAlbert King's recording of "The Hunter" is now considered a blues standard due to its timeless appeal and the numerous cover versions by various artists over the years.
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