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The Subdudes — Late At Night
Album: Annunciation
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Released: 1994
Length: 3:38
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Late at night, I'm goofy like a clown
Early in the mornin', I'm just tryin' to live it down
Late at night, I do just like I please
Early in the mornin', I get down upon my knees

Late at night, I held the truth in my hand
Just like a little shiny jewel
Early in the mornin', I look in the mirror
I see the same old fool

I'm praying, "Lord, you got to help me now
Lord, you got to help me now"
I'm praying, "Lord, you got to help me now
Lord, you got to help me now"

Late at night, all my neighbors come to call
Early in the mornin', I hear them bangin' on the wall
Late at night, I blow in like a hurricane
Early in the mornin', it's just a steady, steady rain

Oh, late at night, I'm a rippin' and a roarin'
Enough to wake the dead
Early in the mornin', well, I can barely find the strength
To raise my aching head

I pray, "Lord, you got to help me now
Lord, you got to help me now"
I'm praying, "Lord, you got to help me now
Lord, you got to help me now"

Late at night
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definitely my fav of their songs!! great fun live!
Instantaneous movement!   Thank you{#Wave}
Thank you RP for playing Subdudes!!!!  {#Daisy}
these guys are so much fun!
Groovin to this mix. Kinda rootsie/bluesie thing. More please. 
What complete fun !
These guys put on one mean show! Woop! Glad to hear them here.
Subdudes, subdudettes, whatever - enjoy!
one pm and the sun is shining brightly off the snow banks
I don't care if my back is more like a sideways - I'm still dancing to this!  I love it...... {#Jump}
"Laisser le bon temps rouler"
The slide guitar sounds a lot like Sonny Landreth. Dig.

At the 2011 NOLA Jazzfest, courtesy the Times-Picayune


1/2 bottle of vodka from SKyy 2 sex in the city california brewed obviously  :  :-))  and this sounds creepy cool - wonder - my door is open and me I am going to bed.
Have a good time.
{#Drunk}cheers
 audiophelia wrote:
Yes, You're absolutely right, BG! I had gotten my genres mixed up! D'OH!!! :? Love LOVE the Subdudes! They make me so happy!
 Please see my edit, audiophelia: it's all good stuff! The accordion riffs, for instance, could easily fit into tunes from the swamp fifty miles east of the Big Easy.

 Businessgypsy wrote:
Awesome, agreed! - but this is finest homegrown NOLA funk. Cajun boogiedown = Sonny Landreth, Buckwheat Zydeco, Zachary Richard, etc.  Acadiana/New Orleans: different animals
 
Yes, You're absolutely right, BG! I had gotten my genres mixed up! D'OH!!! :? Love LOVE the Subdudes! They make me so happy!
Saw these guys live at the Old Town School Folk Festival. They rock!
Oh, man, some thumping backbeat and greasy guitar - makes me wish all the more it was Friday night and I was doing some 12-oz curls down at the "health bar" . . . 
audiophelia wrote:
This is an Awesome CD! If you like Little Feat, Dr. John and The Neville Brothers, you'll love this band! Good cajun boogiedown music. :D
Awesome, agreed! - but this is finest homegrown NOLA funk. Cajun boogiedown = Sonny Landreth, Buckwheat Zydeco, Zachary Richard, etc.  Acadiana/New Orleans: different animals
Edit: Some overlap and flavoring is certainly there, as with most Louisiana styles, apologies for my overly enthusiastic correction. If it sounds good, it is good!


Just back from Carnival, this is so in the groove.
Oh, man - I just LOVE Subdudes!  A little Little Feat, a little Cale, a little Subdudes, maybe throw in some Leon Russell... I could coast for days on a playlist like that. {#Sunny}
9 - 1 = no bass
 musikalia wrote:
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
 
You should really go back to brats and polkas and leave real music to adults. When and if you get a clue, let us know, okay?

Ahhhh.
The jukebox at the Chartroom bar, corner of Chartres and Bienville, in the French Quarter.
Played this and the Radiators in bunches two weeks ago.
Dat's some sweet ass slide {#Bananajam}
 voicers wrote:
Love the subdudes! Thanks for playing them. :)
 
{#High-five} Seconded. The Subdudes sure aren't sub-par! {#Dancingbanana_2}
One of the coolest names for a band....  {#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananapiano}
Makes me think of Anders Osborne. Pretty good.
Love the subdudes! Thanks for playing them. :)
There is a very cool version of this done by The Iguanas as well. That's the first one I'd heard and it's much more mariachi Tex-Mex sounding.

I remember watching this band play in an old dusty barn in Texas about 20 years ago.  I was amazed that they didn't have a drum set, just a tambourine that sounded better than any drum set I had ever heard.

Long live the dudes.

Subdudes - Late At Night
J.J. Cale - After Midnight Naturally
Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Midnight Special

Man it's 11.00 in the morning!


ATTA BOY TOMMY!  dis ain't no monkey ranch.
What time is it, anyway?
This is an Awesome CD! If you like Little Feat, Dr. John and The Neville Brothers, you'll love this band! Good cajun boogiedown music. :D
First time I am hearing this Subdudes,{#Clap}


great tune!  Love that nawlins feel.  {#Bananajam}  One thing  -this song isn't off "Annuciation" - it's from "Primitive Streak".  Had chance to see them at a bar in Phoenix a few years ago - hot damn! 
More Zydeco!
YES YES YES!!! More Subdudes please!

Funky slide.  Nice.


love that slide guitar keeps that night time theme goin' and I don't have this song, gonna have to rectify that, not sure why its rated so low ya'll listenin' to the same song I did?

 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Man, nothing like a thumping backbeat and a nasty guitar to get me ready for some 12-oz curls on a Friday evening.
 

no kidding! man, do i love this song. and this band.

now i want to do some curls, too. and dancin!
Man, nothing like a thumping backbeat and a nasty guitar to get me ready for some 12-oz curls on a Friday evening.
Man, this boy is "sliding" .......... does Sonny Landreth play with these guys?

{#Meditate} (Sonny in his usual "cool slide" mode)
Love this band!
 Ericac wrote:
Just looking back at some of today's music that I missed. Darn, I wish I heard this one, I can't tell you how long it's been since I've heard the Subdudes. What a great band.
 

Yahoo!  I get to hear it today!  I must be living right, better go get a lottery ticket.
I believe one of the band members has a brother who is in the Radiators, another fine band.
Just looking back at some of today's music that I missed. Darn, I wish I heard this one, I can't tell you how long it's been since I've heard the Subdudes. What a great band.
lwilkinson wrote:
First time to hear this. Sounds like a hybid-cross of Los Lobos and Sonny Landreth with a little CCR stirred into the pot for fun.
They have a library of great music, "Poor man's paradise" is worth having a listen to.
Well that's the polite gringo version of things, gabacho. Tranquilo senor estadounidense, I didn't call you any bad names! UltraNurd wrote:
I will point out that, in at least Mexican Spanish, the term for people from the USA is "estadosunidenses", or roughly, United States-ians :oP.
Dude. The term in question was America, not Americans. Americans are indeed from the U.S.A. They are also from the rest of the Americas--North, South, Meso, and Central. Except in the rest of the hemisphere, the residents have the decency to call themselves by their nationality. All your list proves is how good the U.S.A. is at taking credit that should be shared with others. Bix a wilik le ba'alo' waa? (yep, that's an AMERICAN language) lwilkinson wrote:
Sorry dude. America IS a country. North to South..... Canadians.. Americans (no such term as United States-ians) Mexicans Costa Ricans Panamians.. Brazilians Peruvians etc., etc.
lwilkinson wrote:
Sorry dude. America IS a country. North to South..... Canadians.. Americans (no such term as United States-ians) Mexicans Costa Ricans Panamians.. Brazilians Peruvians etc., etc.
I will point out that, in at least Mexican Spanish, the term for people from the USA is "estadosunidenses", or roughly, United States-ians :oP. "America" and "The United States" (heck, we sometimes lay claim to just "The States") are commonly used shorthands for "United States of America", which is the official internationally recognized country name. I would agree that most English speakers use America in the shorthand sense, and would specify South or North when referring to one of the continents, or "The Americas" when referring to both collectively.
lwilkinson wrote:
Sorry dude. America IS a country. North to South..... Canadians.. Americans (no such term as United States-ians) Mexicans Costa Ricans Panamians.. Brazilians Peruvians etc., etc.
hi. i am brazilian.
Otomi wrote:
America ain't a country. It's a continent (or two, depending on where the geography book was written).
Sorry dude. America IS a country. North to South..... Canadians.. Americans (no such term as United States-ians) Mexicans Costa Ricans Panamians.. Brazilians Peruvians etc., etc.
elton john's voice.
First time to hear this. Sounds like a hybid-cross of Los Lobos and Sonny Landreth with a little CCR stirred into the pot for fun.
Nice harmonies, great accordian. nice song. But not nearly as good as their most recent Album Street Symphony. THAT one was called the album of the century (so far) by one of the Sound and Vision reviewers and I happen to agree. Nothing from that one here yet. BTW, probably the best live band I have ever seen. A real blast.
Pyro wrote:
I would drive a long way to hear THAT concert....Los Lobos and Subdudes. What a concept.
Take me with you, P!
America ain't a country. It's a continent (or two, depending on where the geography book was written).
This seriously sucks.
very cool
bitbanger wrote:
Jeez, where do you think rock 'n roll came from anyway? Side note: I am always amazed at how often non-Americans do not understand how complex American culture is. Perhaps it has to do with how heterogeneous the country is, dunno.
Actually, I am American. What I meant was: This (to me) sounds like the kind of music I picture dudes with mullets drinking Budweiser to. Just my take on it...didn't mean to offend anyone or come off as some kind of conservative ass. Cheers!
I couldn't get into Knuckleheads Saloon (in KC late Oct- early Nov)to see them...sold out.I should have arrived earlier...general admission..my bad.Anybody see that show?
bitbanger wrote:
Jeez, where do you think rock 'n roll came from anyway? Side note: I am always amazed at how often non-Americans do not understand how complex American culture is. Perhaps it has to do with how heterogeneous the country is, dunno.
I think it's more due to the fact that our worst corporate-driven crap is more frequently exported, and not as much the cooler less "mainstream" stuff.
musikalia wrote:
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
Try digging out your Tangerine Dream albums then...
Any zydeco is good zydeco!
Good to hear these guys again...
musikalia wrote:
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
Jeez, where do you think rock 'n roll came from anyway? Side note: I am always amazed at how often non-Americans do not understand how complex American culture is. Perhaps it has to do with how heterogeneous the country is, dunno.
the malone brothers are both awsome guitar players. check out the radiators for more new orleans boogie.
Nice!
One more reason to restore New Orleans to it's former glory.
musikalia wrote:
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
musikalia wrote:
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
"All-American" rock "sound" reminds me of when my wife (E. European) criticizes something in WallMart that is "European design" U jackass I'll apologize in the a.m. Love you man. Wank.
He said "I like it"!
Ooh, gotta love those Dudes!
wally42 wrote:
Find a different station. Take a music appreciation course. Maybe you should just turn off your computer and put your favorite Kraftwerk album on for some of that All German rock sound that really sucks.
Well this does not suck at all (I gave it an 8), but neither does Kraftwerk. They were decades ahead of their time in the 70's and 80's, and still create great music. They were fantastic on 2004 tour.
Very Ry Cooder, but not quite as good!
musikalia wrote:
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
Find a different station. Take a music appreciation course. Maybe you should just turn off your computer and put your favorite Kraftwerk album on for some of that All German rock sound that really sucks.
I like this!!!
This has that All-American rock sound, and it really sucks.
I am loving this even early in the night Like right now!
Pipes wrote:
You just can't reason with idiots, but nice try.
How can not liking this song make someone an "idiot"?
skindy wrote:
You have GOT to be kidding me. I cannot for the life of me fathom these comments. supersize: "pitiful"? Why? Support this with a reason, for chrissakes. Varan: wondering what a "+ve comment" is. And "same old same old"? Number one, it's called a GENRE. Number two, if you listen to any of their albums, you'll see that they most definitely do not play the "same old same old" on all their songs. jgeyer: again, how about a reason? Even if you don't like this style of music, the fact is these guys are very accomplished musicians, and they've never failed to get a crowd going in all the times I've seen them perform live. Their studio recordings are almost as snappin' toe-tappin' as seeing them live - you just lack that in-person energy. This is energizing music, and I for one love the Subdudes. Viva the Nawlins sound!
You just can't reason with idiots, but nice try.
I've heard OF the Subdudes, but never heard them before. These guys are good. 8.
this band is definitely not overrated. i've seen them live a few times and that changed my perception. just recently got a LIVE subdudes cd on yahoo. great find, great buy. they are lots of fun.
nice tune, I always liked the band, new orleans R&B is my favourite genre, but ... isn't this band overrated?
Varan_Komodsky wrote:
Hmmm. Tending to agree and wondering why they got all the +ve comment for much of the same old same old.
Same old same old? The entire drum set is a tamborine.
Just what I need on Monday - if the rest of my week feels this good I can't wait!
supersize wrote:
Please don't ever play this again. It's pitiful.
tesserakt wrote:
Seconded!
Varan_Komodsky wrote:
Hmmm. Tending to agree and wondering why they got all the +ve comment for much of the same old same old.
jgeyer wrote:
NOO! Looks like I picked the wrong day to forget my ipod.
You have GOT to be kidding me. I cannot for the life of me fathom these comments. supersize: "pitiful"? Why? Support this with a reason, for chrissakes. Varan: wondering what a "+ve comment" is. And "same old same old"? Number one, it's called a GENRE. Number two, if you listen to any of their albums, you'll see that they most definitely do not play the "same old same old" on all their songs. jgeyer: again, how about a reason? Even if you don't like this style of music, the fact is these guys are very accomplished musicians, and they've never failed to get a crowd going in all the times I've seen them perform live. Their studio recordings are almost as snappin' toe-tappin' as seeing them live - you just lack that in-person energy. This is energizing music, and I for one love the Subdudes. Viva the Nawlins sound!
NOO! Looks like I picked the wrong day to forget my ipod.
YESSS! Perfect song for a sunny Friday!
...And my feet are movin'!! Just went from an 8 to a 9!!!
supersize wrote:
Please don't ever play this again. It's pitiful.
Seconded!
supersize wrote:
Please don't ever play this again. It's pitiful.
Hmmm. Tending to agree and wondering why they got all the +ve comment for much of the same old same old.
RNZ wrote:
Worth the trip to see them. I've seen them twice, once in a front row table -- way kewl.
I assume you were dancing ON the table, not sitting AT it! Love the dudes. Viva New Orleans.
Please don't ever play this again. It's pitiful.
Reminds me of Buckwheat Zydeco ... and that's not a bad thing.
I loved this so much I went to Amazon and ordered the CD... interesting that the "used" prices are all the same (or more!) than the "new" price... an indication of its popularity, I suppose!
Ahhhh.... Just what the doctor ordered!
melissa wrote:
Lawd! you gotta hep me now! Makes me want to shake my tailfeather! My favorite local band covers this song and it never fails to pack the dance floor. :D/ Love hearing the Subdudes on RP! Would love it even more to hear them live, though
Worth the trip to see them. I've seen them twice, once in a front row table -- way kewl. Heard 2nd-hand that a recent concert didn't go so hot. Must be difficult to keep that fresh sound going all the time.
Damn! How's a person supposed to work?!
Thanks for honoring The Big Easy today, Bill! They need all the mercy they can get!
tammaye wrote:
did their lineup change? do they still have the drummer who seemingly creates all the percussion from a tambourine or something? someone explain this to me...
Their lineup only changed slightly. The former bass player Johnny Ray Allen left and was replaced mainly by Jimmy Messa. Jimmy also plays some Rythm guitar. When he does, the bass is played by Tim Cook. Tim also plays percussion and adds some sweet harmonies to the mix. The rest of the band is the same: Tommy Malone on lead guitar and vocals (this is Dave Malone of the Radiators "Little brother"), John Magnie on accordian, keyboards and vocals, and Steve Amedee on the drums. Steve is the tamborine percussionist you are wondering about. However, he does have a somewhat abbreviated drumkit that he uses along with the tamborine. The tamborine he invented himself. It has a pick-up mounted in it and he gets some very unique sounds out of it. I go to 40+ shows a year of various bands, and these guys are probably the most fun to watch, although Little Feat is on the top of my list also.
did their lineup change? do they still have the drummer who seemingly creates all the percussion from a tambourine or something? someone explain this to me...
Nobody else plays these guys. Wha a shame. Thanks RP!
Mixed emotions about this one...on one hand, it sounds like Sonny Landreth accompanying modern-day Elton John with a broken hand. On the other, it's an original sound and a catchy tune. Needs another listen, I think. Pretty good.
Love that Guitar!!
YeeHa! More please. Cool sound
Lawd! you gotta hep me now! Makes me want to shake my tailfeather! My favorite local band covers this song and it never fails to pack the dance floor. \:D/ Love hearing the Subdudes on RP! Would love it even more to hear them live, though
SOOO happy to see/hear the Subdudes on RP!!!! have seen them in concert a few times and its sooo much fun. highly recommend it. to see them with los lobos had to be killer!!
camarkim wrote:
Saw the subdudes open for Melissa Etheridge a million years ago. If you ever get to see them (or The Dudes, the new incarnation) do it. You will be amazed. I would LOVE to see the following bill: Los Lobos and subdudes.
We saw Los Lobos and the Subdudes at Bridgeton Folk Fest in Jersey last summer. great show!
You can appreciate this music or not (so much), but apart from that it's just the best of its genre.
Ahh, SUBDUDES... Cool name , Cool sound, Cool... A 9.
Going to see them in Chicago on March 18 at the House of Blues. Can't wait!
Althea wrote:
Great to hear the Dudes are back. Does anyone know if they're touring??
Yes. On and off throughout the year. (I'd give you more specific dates for your area, but you are so generous with geographical info.) Best to check their website.
What a great Looziana band. The amount of SOUND with an accordian and a guy banging on a cymbal with a drumstick. What a great show the 'dudes put on. Going to see one of them tonight playing with some other New Orleans guys.
Great to hear the Dudes are back. Does anyone know if they're touring??
Great to hear the Subdudes. This song was co-written by John Magnie of the Subdudes and Rod Hodges and Joe Cabral of the Iguanas, another fantastic New Orleans band. The Iguanas recorded this tune also, on an album that's now sadly out of print. I'm diggin' it!
camarkim wrote:
Saw the subdudes open for Melissa Etheridge a million years ago. If you ever get to see them (or The Dudes, the new incarnation) do it. You will be amazed. I would LOVE to see the following bill: Los Lobos and subdudes.
I would drive a long way to hear THAT concert....Los Lobos and Subdudes. What a concept.