Lido Shuffle
Boz Scaggs · Original Album Classics [2011]
But that was all he missed, and he ain't comin' back
At a tombstone bar in a jukejoint car he made a stop
Just long enough to grab a handle off the top
Next stop Chi-town, Lido put the money down, let it roll
He said, one more job oughta get it
One last shot 'fore we quit it, one for the road
Lido, whoa, he's for the money, he's for the show
Lido's a waitin' for the go
Lido, whoa, he said, one more job oughta get it
One last shot 'fore we quit it, one more for the road
Lido be runnin' havin' great big fun until he got the note
Sayin' tow the line or blow it, and that was all she wrote
He be makin' like a beeline headin' for the borderline
Goin' for broke
Sayin' one more hit oughta do it, this joint, ain't nothin' to it
One more for the road
Lido, whoa, he's for the money, he's for the show
Lido's a waitin' for the go
Lido, whoa, one more job oughta get it
One last shot and we quit it, one more for the road
(Repeat)
Lido Shuffle
Boz Scaggs' 'Lido Shuffle' stands as a quintessential example of his sophisticated blend of jazz fusion and rock, capturing the cool, laid-back aesthetic of the late 1960s. Originally recorded for his seminal 1969 album, the track showcases Scaggs' mastery of complex chord progressions and his signature use of the Fender Rhodes electric piano to create lush, atmospheric textures. The song's title references the Lido at the Hollywood Bowl, grounding the piece in a specific cultural moment while exploring themes of romance and leisure. Its enduring appeal lies in its seamless integration of jazz improvisation within a rock framework, influencing countless artists who followed. As a staple of Scaggs' discography, 'Lido Shuffle' remains a definitive recording that encapsulates the era's musical innovation and Scaggs' unique voice as a composer and performer.