Pride And Joy
Double Trouble
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Well you've heard about love givin' sight to the blind My baby's lovin' cause the sun to shine She's my sweet little thang, she's my pride and joy She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy Yeah I love my baby, heart and soul Love like ours won't never grow old She's my sweet little thang, she's my pride and joy She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy Yeah I love my lady, she's long and lean You mess with her, you'll see a man get mean She's my sweet little thang, she's my pride and joy She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy Well I love my baby, like the finest wine Stick with her until the end of time She's my sweet little thang, she's my pride and joy She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy Yeah I love my baby, my heart and soul Love like ours won't never grow old She's my sweet little thang, she's my pride and joy She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy
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Written by: Stevie Ray Vaughan
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10 facts about this song
Release and Recognition"Pride And Joy" is one of the most iconic songs by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. It was originally released on their 1983 album named "Texas Flood."
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Chart SuccessThe song did wonderfully on the charts. In fact, it peaked at number 20 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1983.
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Writing Credits"Pride And Joy" was written solely by Stevie Ray Vaughan. This song is a perfect representation of his musical genius and proven songwriter skills.
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InspirationThe song is often considered to be a reference to his girlfriend, and later on wife, Lenora "Lenny" Bailey and his love for her.
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Guitar Craftsmanship"Pride And Joy" showcases Vaughan's mastery of the guitar, blending elements of blues, rock, and country together to create an unforgettable tune.
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Signature SongThe song went on to become one of Vaughan's signature tunes and is a fan-favorite at concerts, even several years after his unfortunate demise.
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Recording SessionInterestingly, "Pride And Joy" was recorded live with the entire band playing together instead of separately. This gave the song a raw, authentic feel that fans loved.
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Song Style"Pride And Joy" is a blues song. Specifically, it's an example of Texas blues, a subgenre characterized by slick, fast guitar play and heavy swing rhythms, both of which Vaughan was known for.
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Promo VideoThe song's promotional video was one of the first to showcase a live concert-like performance instead of a storyline or dance, which was more common during the era.
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LegacyThe song continues to be influential among blues and rock musicians, repeatedly covered by various artists over the years. The song perfectly showcases Vaughan's excellent guitar skills, unforgettable vocal style, and songwriting abilities.
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