The 1977 song (which peaked at #11 on the charts) was written by future Toto co-founder David Paich and Boz Scaggs, and it told the tale of a want tobe gambler/robber “The Big Man
One of the peculiar songs, the title ( “Lido Shuffle) is not mentioned in the song’s lyrics.
In this song, the shuffle can also refer to shuffling cards, which is a component of the gambling concept. The shuffle is a dance beat and rhythm.
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In the Lido Shuffle, what does Lido mean?
The nomad hunting for a huge score is the subject of the song. Both Scaggs and Paich were adept at employing uncommon words and phrases to create songs with compelling narratives, such as “A tombstone bar” and “makin’ like a beeline.”
Additionally, Lido is a highly rare name. It’s incredibly adaptable from a songwriting standpoint, enabling the singer to achieve clean voice sounds and then follow with the “whoa-oh-oh-oh” hook. In a similar manner, Kenny Loggins incorporated the character “Milo” into his song “Footloose” (“Whoa… Milo, come on, come on let’s go”).
Boz Scaggs is still on the road.
Boz Scaggs has 22 scheduled shows and is currently touring one countries. The H-E-B Performance Hall in San Antonio will host their next tour stop before they head to Austin’s Paramount Theatre.
How was Boz Scaggs’s name created?
Here are 5 Interesting Facts about Boz Scaggs, who will be performing at the Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival on Sunday, September 22!
2. Nickname: A classmate gave him the moniker “Bosley,” which he later abbreviated to “Boz.
3. Beyond Music: In Napa Valley, Boz Scaggs and his wife farm vines and make wine.
4.Early Years: When he was 15 years old, he first played and interacted with Steve Miller.