Mean Gene Kelton - Cause His baby Don't Wear No Panties!Feb 04 '02 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line Excellent guitar work, stage (bar stage) presence.
Chances are you've never heard the name Mean Gene Kelton Well, unless you are a Texas born and bred, bar hopping blues junkie like me. Or perhaps a mp3.com blues section fanatic. There you will find most of his songs on the top of the list. Mean Gene Kelton put himself on the map with good music, naughty guitar and lyrics. He's not all naughty though. He can be looking back, in love and blue oh so blue as well. What stands out upon first listen is his voice. As deep and course as Mississippi mud. Whether it comes naturally or from all the smoke and tokes going on during his performances, I don't know. Mean Gene's stomping grounds are the same as mine. He plays bars, biker bars preferably. Biker bars? Um, what's a little lady like me doing in biker bars? It's just to see Mean Gene I swear. Pay no attention to the halo that just leapt from my head and is now yipping it's way to freedom. *innocent look* He does blues but not in general. His songs range from country, electric blues, americana, blues rock and so much more. Taking a look into Mean Gene's guitar of course means taking a look into his music. I'll break down some tracks for you. Naughty Song My Baby Don't Wear No Panties Right away this song brings in the guitar. Heavy, lush licks follow this whole song from onset to finish. Mean Gene comes in with his voice that could melt a few panties to begin with. The song of course is pretty self explanitory right? Sure, but I'm going to break it down anyway. Mean Gene takes you on a naughty romp with his woman, who likes that natural feeling. The real tickler in this song is the audience. Mean Gene says : My baby don't wear no panties, ask me how I know The audience says : How do you know? How do you know? Now bear in mind that this song is rooted in the bars where it originated from. A biker jumped up during one of Mean Gene's performances and told Gene the title of this song. The audience actually responded with, "How do you know!" The woman proceeded to prove to the bar and it's patrons that she indeed wore none. All in all an excellent song. It surely proves why he is so popular in the bars, and festivals. The song ends with : Rip them drawers off mamma, cause daddy's coming home! Funny Songs Blow Up Lover Opens up with a catchy drum beat, and a guitar somewhat hiding in the background. Calm guitar in this song, but trust me it fits. This song is pretty much what it implies. Mean Gene tells us all about his 4 ply nylon, free patchkit and 40k mile money back guarantee lover. Hilarity ensues. Mean Gene sings : She stays in the closet, till I get home. She don't watch soap operas or run up the phone. She don't talk back, she never complains, but she speaks every language if you know what I mean! He even makes puffing sounds, as if blowing her up. How's that for realism? The song not the lover of course. Gene's voice is a real gem here! He sings like a man in love, but still has that fine gravel voice. Texas City Dyke If you live near Houston chances are you have heard of the title of this song. The tough women who could knock your block off before checking in for work at one of the many refineries. Mean Gene tackles this subject with humor and of course his guitar. A 50ish style guitar opens this song about a titty-tattooed, calloused hands, woman. Who is a little bit of both, but not enough of either. She's known across South Texas as a Texas City Dyke. Tough, and mean she's a welder in this song. The voice Gene uses here is quite nice. Gruff, and tough just the way I like. Course most have called it his "best Johnny Cash impression" I really like the licks hit on this song. Oh boy that truly had no PUN intended. The guitar licks are phenomenal. This is one of the tracks I heard playing in a bar in Pasadena on the juke. I just HAD to know who it was. Credit this song with my finding of Mean Gene. This is a great track. My favorite line : She keeps her vibrators on a gun rack. Don't blame me for the adult nature. I'm only working with what Gene is giving me here. Recollection Songs Cruisin' Texas Avenue Is a really great song that shows Mean Gene's reflective side. Texas Avenue was the street that his school sat on. A harmonica really makes this song. It adds to the reflective nature of this song. What teenager didn't cruise around on a dollars worth of gas, and your favorite tunes on the radio? Mean Gene I know is singing this song about his teen life, but he might as well be singing it about mine. Restless and young, and so on fire. This might well describe his work! Mean Gene would love me calling him a youngster I bet! This is a really GOOD track with a impressive guitar solo right about the 2:10 mark. Strong vocals, strong guitar. You will want to feast your ears upon it. Going Back To Memphis Takes Mean Gene back to his roots. There are two versions to this song. Then 1986 one is more country in nature. The other one is more fun loving and Elvis vocal in nature. I love both versions, and how it shows his ability to do both types of songs. This is a guitar and piano rich songs. It ends with a slide of the ivories. The song just talks about going back, where it all started for Mean Gene. A sort of recapture the magic kind of track. Country-Esque Song Last Teardrop Opens with heavy guitar kicks, and twirling guitar. I really love Mean Gene's country voice. He can do it really well. Don't think country slow either. Mean Gene can't do slow to save his last teardrop. This still has a fast-paced dancing beat. The guitar is amazing as well. There are some licks that sneak in when you least expect it. Heartache, and tears perfect country song material! The last few licks toward the end are exceptional. Blues Song Sinking Deeper Into The Blues A medley of drums, bass guitar, and electric fight for tops. Mean Gene is sinking deeper into the blues with his guitar. His voice is deeper and more gruff than on other tracks. This is a great show of his talent for guitar and blues. Right about the 2 minute mark is when Mean Gene and his guitar just go off on you. It's a delightful tingler. One Of My Faves, Funny Songs Aside If This Guitar Could Talk Many a blues man has said it isn't what's in your pipes, but rather it's what's in your fingers. What you can do with your guitar. Mean Gene opens this song with impressive deep vocals first. He of course will bring the guitar in to back up his playing. First he lays down the story. About his travels, bar room fights, and the likes. Worth the wait for the guitar, truthfully. What I Think Being a local that just feeds off Mean Gene and his performances. I'd have to recommend him hands down. He gives a great show. And I will honestly tell you that the best performances I've ever seen have not been in huge mega, corporate named stadiums. NO. They have been in tiny hole in the wall bars. Where the performers are there because they stay close to their roots, and never forget where they come from. Sure they venture out and do bigger gigs, but ultimately it is the small settings that draw them back. Mean Gene is one of those guys. I have had the fortunate luck of being able to see him in his natural setting. For those of you that can't do that, I suggest getting your mouses clicker over to either of the following to hear him : www.mp3.com www.genekelton.com  |
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