Dr. John’s “Big Shot” Swagger

Show me a song / songwriter with more authentic swagger and you’ll win the grand prize. Here’s the catch: it’s impossible. See the lyrics below and answer us some questions (with nods to Carles).

What hip-hop artist would you like to see cover / sample this song?
Could “Big Shot” be considered hip-hop?
Should Dr. John collaborate with Curren$y?
Since we’re on the topic, what the h is swagoo?
Do Blakroc and Locked Down give Dan Auerbach added street cred?
Are The Black Keys nothing to fuck with?
Is Locked Down the Best Album of 2012?

Dr. John @ The Howlin’ Wolf – 2/27/2011 || Photo by Jimmy Grotting

DR. JOHN – “Big Shot” LYRICS

I know you’re holding, but I hold it down
Don’t over sell it, you can hang around
Never been, done like I came
Ain’tnever gonna be done again
Ain’t stuck up, don’t put on the way
Bust some kush, I never split the ash
It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
I’m the big shot, landing the cut
For you to see,

It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
It never was, never gonna be
Another big shot like me
I’m the big shot, landing the cut for you
To see.

About the author

Wesley grew up in coastal Georgia and is a former resident of The Music City and The Big Easy where he helped get LMB NOLA off-the-ground after launching in January 2011. Over the past few years, he has also contributed steadily to JamBase and Relix Magazine. Recently, Hodges moved on to L.A. where Abita Beer is hard to find, costs about $6 if located and impromptu parading in the streets will most likely get you arrested on the spot.

 

Tags: Dan Auerbach, Dr. John, Locked Down, The Black Keys