ZZ Top formed after Gibbons' previous band, Moving Sidewalks, disbanded in 1969. Within a year, they signed with London Records and released ZZ Top's First Album in 1971. Subsequent releases, such as Tres Hombres (1973) and Fandango! (1975), and the singles "La Grange" and "Tush", gained extensive radio airplay. By the mid-1970s, ZZ Top had become renowned in North America for their live act, including the Worldwide Texas Tour (1976β1977), which was a critical and commercial success.
After a hiatus, ZZ Top returned in 1979 with a new musical direction and image, with Gibbons and Hill wearing sunglasses and matching chest-length beards. With the album El Loco (1981), they began to experiment with synthesizers and drum machines. They established a more mainstream sound and rose to international stardom with Eliminator (1983) and Afterburner (1985), which integrated influences from new wave, punk, and dance-rock. The popularity of these albums' music videos, including those for "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Sharp Dressed Man", and "Legs", gave them mass exposure on television channel MTV and made them prominent artists in 1980s pop culture. The Afterburner tour set records for the highest-attended and highest-grossing concert tour of 1986.
After gaining additional acclaim with the release of their tenth album Recycler (1990), and its accompanying tour, the group's experimentation continued with mixed success on the albums Antenna (1994), Rhythmeen (1996), XXX (1999), and Mescalero (2003). They most recently released La Futura (2012) and Goin' 50 (2019), a compilation album commemorating the band's 50th anniversary. By the time of Hill's death in 2021, ZZ Top had become the longest-running band with an unchanged lineup in the history of popular music. Per Hill's wishes, he was replaced by their longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis on bass.
ZZ Top has released 15 studio albums and sold an estimated 50 million records worldwide. They have won three MTV Video Music Awards, and in 2004, the members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Gibbons the 32nd greatest guitarist of all time. The band members have supported campaigns and charities including Childline, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and a fundraiser for the Delta Blues Museum.
Studio albums
ZZ Top's First Album (1971)
Rio Grande Mud (1972)
Tres Hombres (1973)
Fandango! (1975)
Tejas (1976)
DegΓΌello (1979)
El Loco (1981)
Eliminator (1983)
Afterburner (1985)
Recycler (1990)
Antenna (1994)
Rhythmeen (1996)
XXX (1999)
Mescalero (2003)
La Futura (2012)
Burger Man
ZZ Top Lyrics
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Put your order in my hand.
Won't you let me show you what I got
Sizzlin' in the pan.
Any way you want it baby,
I am your burger man.
Try my burger stand.
If you need a slice of thrillin',
I'm the baddest in the land.
Any way you want it baby,
I am your burger man.
Did you want double meat?
How 'bout some fries on the side?
Once you try my burger baby,
You'll grow a new thyroid gland.
I said just eat my burger, baby,
Make you smart as Charlie Chan.
You see the hot sauce can't be beat.
Sit back and open wide.
The lyrics to ZZ Top's song "Burger Man" is a playful take on a restaurant offering burgers. The song describes the chef, referred to as the "Burger Man," who is skilled at grilling juicy, sizzling burgers. He is confident in his abilities and welcomes any order from the customers. The lyrics suggest that the Burger Man serves the best burgers in town and can give customers a unique experience when they come to his burger stand.
The lyrics are cleverly written and playfully flirtatious, using double entendres to add an element of humor to the song. The Burger Man's confidence in his cooking skills is described as "sizzlin' in the pan" and the suggestion that eating his burgers will make you smart "as Charlie Chan" adds a lighthearted touch. The chorus repeats the message that the Burger Man can make the burger any way the customer wants, showcasing his skill and flexibility in catering to each customer's taste.
Overall, "Burger Man" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the joys of grabbing a delicious burger from a roadside stand. The lyrics are catchy, the melody is upbeat, and the energy of the song is contagious.
Line by Line Meaning
My charcoal's getting red hot,
My grill has reached the perfect temperature for cooking delicious burgers.
Put your order in my hand.
Give me your order and I'll make a great meal for you.
Won't you let me show you what I got Sizzlin' in the pan.
Come and see what I'm cooking, it smells and sounds excellent.
Any way you want it baby,
I can cook your burger just the way you like it, with all your favorite toppings.
I am your burger man.
I am the expert in making delicious burgers for you.
If you need good hot grillin',
If you're looking for a great grilled meal, come to my burger stand.
Try my burger stand.
Come and check out my place, the food is delicious.
If you need a slice of thrillin',
If you want to try something exciting and tasty, come to my burger place.
I'm the baddest in the land.
I make the best burgers around town.
Did you want double meat?
Would you like a big, meaty burger with double the usual amount of meat?
How 'bout some fries on the side?
Would you like some crispy, salty fries to enjoy with your burger?
Once you try my burger baby,
After you try my burgers, you'll never want to eat anywhere else.
You'll grow a new thyroid gland.
My burgers are so delicious, they'll make you feel like you have a brand new organ capable of processing all that flavor.
I said just eat my burger, baby,
I'm telling you, try my burgers and you won't regret it.
Make you smart as Charlie Chan.
My burgers are so good, they'll make you as clever as the famous detective, Charlie Chan.
You see the hot sauce can't be beat.
My hot sauce is unbeatable and will make your burger truly amazing.
Sit back and open wide.
Relax, get comfortable, and prepare to enjoy the best burger you've ever had.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL, FRANK BEARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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R.I.P Dusty Hill!!! You're a Legend!!!!
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that's why I stopped by
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Yes!
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@matthewwalker7441
Sharp dressed legend
@blueman5924
lol! Iβm over 60 and have never heard this one ! Far out. β‘οΈβ‘οΈπ€
@myvws2
LOL! I just found it myself! π€£
@JCcanU
Same reason Im here 10 years ago . Never seen it on no CD ?
@jackieeastom8758
65 years old here! How in the world did we ever miss this one?