Boz Scaggs – Lowdown

About the song

“Boz Scaggs – Lowdown” is a soulful masterpiece that resonates with listeners with its smooth groove and captivating melodies. Released in 1976 as part of Boz Scaggs’ album “Silk Degrees,” this iconic track showcases Scaggs’ distinctive vocals and the funk-infused sound that defined the era.

Written by Boz Scaggs himself along with David Paich and David Hungate of the band Toto, “Lowdown” exudes an irresistible charm that effortlessly blends elements of rock, soul, and R&B. The song’s infectious rhythm and catchy hooks draw listeners in from the first note, while its poignant lyrics explore themes of desire and longing.

Upon its release, “Lowdown” soared to the top of the charts, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Its success propelled Boz Scaggs to newfound fame and established him as a prominent figure in the music industry.

“Silk Degrees,” the album that features “Lowdown,” became a commercial and critical success, earning widespread acclaim for its smooth production and infectious tunes. The album also spawned other hit singles, further solidifying Boz Scaggs’ reputation as a musical powerhouse.

With its irresistible groove and timeless appeal, “Lowdown” remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Its smooth melodies and soulful vocals make it a standout track in Boz Scaggs’ illustrious career and a must-listen for fans of 1970s music. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Boz Scaggs or discovering his music for the first time, “Lowdown” is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Lyrics

Baby’s into runnin’ round
Hangin’ with the crowd
Putting your business in the street
Talkin’ out loud
Sayin’ you bought her this and that
And how much you done spent
I swear she must believe
It’s all heaven sent
Hey boy
You better bring the chick around
To the sad sad truth
The dirty lowdown

(Oooh oooh
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who)
Taught her how to talk like that
(Oooh oooh..
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who)
Gave her that big idea

Nothin’ you can’t handle
Nothin’ you ain’t got
Put your money on the table
And drive it off the lot
Turn on that old lovelight
And turn a maybe to a yes
Same old schoolboy game
Got you into this mess
Hey son
You better get on back to town
Face the sad old truth
The dirty lowdown

(Oooh oooh
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who)
Put those ideas in your head
(Oooh oooh
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who)

Yeah
Come on back down to earth son
Dig the low low low low lowdown

You ain’t got to be so bad
Got to be so cold
This dog eat dog existence
Sure is gettin’ old
Got to have a Jones for this
Jones for that
This runnin’ with the Jones’s boy
Just ain’t where it’s at
You gonna come back around
To the sad sad truth..
The dirty lowdown

(Oooh oooh
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who)
Got you thinking like that boy
(Oooh oooh
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who)

I wonder wonder wonder wonder who
Said I wonder wonder wonder wonder who

Oh look out for that lowdown
That dirty dirty dirty dirty lowdown
I wonder wonder wonder wonder who
Ooooh hooo
I wonder who got you thinking like that…