Catfish

Joe Cocker

About Catfish

"Catfish" is a song written by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy. It was originally recorded for Dylan's 1976 album Desire, but was not released until 1991 on The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991. "Catfish" was a tribute to future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Catfish Hunter. Joe Cocker covered the song and included it on his 1976 album Stingray; and Kinky Friedman released a live version on his Lasso from El Paso album. Albert Castiglia covered the song on his These Are the Days (2008) album.  


Year:
1995
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Zipping, I’m zipping, I’m zippin’
Soon as they come out, I’m dippin’
Big ass closet, I’m trippin’
Big booty strippers, I’m tippin’
Big ass chain, I’m heavy
And it didn’t cost me a penny
They pay me to rock it
Damn, I got niggas in pocket
Superbowl, Grammys
What a hell of a jammie!
All these bitches my sons
I’ma get 'em a nanny
Argentina for Pepsi, Orlando All-Star
F*ck you said, bitch,f*ck you, porn star
I don’t do shotgun, I be driving my own car
I don’t do shots, neither, I’m buying the whole bar
Holy moly G copped me a Rolly
I ain't catchin' the puck but I'm iced out like a goalie, nigga

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I travel more than you walking with a basketball
I'm out in Spain, running games with the El Matador
I'm in my own lane, you ain't in my categor
You like a Rav 4, I’m like the aventador
Berkin bags, man I murk them ads
When I re-up on reloaded, I'ma hurt them bad
Every shoot is hot, when I'm out, I'm spotted
They gone frame the receipt if I sign the dotted
Niggas on Banshees is speedin'
Dirt bikes is out for the season
Back break wheelie and leanin'
Damn, a bitch late for a meetin'
NYPD comin'
Belt Parkway, we gunnin'
Double our engine hummin'
Acting a fool, we dumbin'

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And you, you, you? Soul Train

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And you, you, you? Soul Train

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And you, you, you? Soul Train

Nintendo and we in the end-zone
I don’t give a f*ck ho
Like we in the friend zone
What the f*ck it look like
What the f*ck it’s hitting fo'
Tell them bitches
You you ain’t about that life!

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I don’t give a f*ck ho
Like we in the friend zone
What the f*ck it look like
What the f*ck it’s hitting fo'
Tell them bitches
You you ain’t about that life!

I'm in the HOV lane
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And you, you, you? Soul Train

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I'm in the HOV lane
And you, you, you? Soul Train

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And you, you, you? Soul Train

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Joe Cocker

John Robert "Joe" Cocker OBE (born 20 May 1944) is an English rock and blues singer, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of the Beatles. more »

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Written by: FRED LAVON BRIDGES, LAWRENCE ALBERT PAYTON, MIKKI FARROW

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Artists
"Catfish" is a song that shares credit among three renowned artists: Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, and Kinky Friedman.
Composition
The song was initially written by Dylan, one of the most influential figures in popular music since the 1960s. His bending of folk and rock music conventions is widely appreciated, carrying a profound impact on the pop culture of the 20th century.
Homage
"Catfish" was penned by Dylan as a tribute to famed baseball pitcher Catfish Hunter.
Releases
Dylan's version of the track was released as a part of his studio album "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991". This album is a collection of Dylan's alternate takes, demos, and previously unreleased songs.
Cover Versions
After Dylan, renowned global artists such as Joe Cocker and Kinky Friedman have also performed covers of the song.
Joe Cocker's Version
Joe Cocker's soulful and husky voice rendered a unique spirit to the song when he covered it.
Kinky Friedman's Version
Kinky Friedman's rendition of "Catfish" is noted for his signature country music style.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song showcase Dylan's skill of blending reality with a poetic representation. His verses for "Catfish" are a metaphorical tribute to Hunter's baseball career.
Popularity
While it might not be the most popular song from either of these artists' discographies, "Catfish" remains a favourite among the hardcore fans of Dylan, Cocker, and Friedman.
Musical Style
The song is a beautiful blend of folk and rock style, a genre often associated with Bob Dylan, enriched with Joe Cocker's blues attributes and Kinky Friedman's signature country rhythm.

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