Never having the opportunity to listen to Mr. Big's 1st 2 albums during the 90's, it's only recently that i had the chance to appreciate one of the band's anthemic songs.
Alive and Kickin' never fails to start-me up on days when i feel down. We have a purpose when we wake up each day and I hope i do achieve something significant and connect to people.
Seeing Richie Koetzen perform a loyal version of this song and carrying Paul Gilbert's mantle is no easy feat! It's also fun to to Billy Sheehan's bass line, catching up to and complementing Paul's licks. You'll better appreciate Sheehan's contribution to Mr. Big's music once you see him perform songs live, he's a showboat if there's one with his huge neck bends and attempts at bass guitar feedback!
Richie's and Billy's show chemistry is a lot better though. Paul Gilbert just didn't like Billy that much I guess. Ego's bumping and Mr. Big disintegrating :(
Black top blazin', hometown fadin'
Out of sight in the rear view mirror
Stevie Ray blasting on the radio
As I slam it into higher gear
My baby's by my side, tears in her eyes
Writing a goodbye letter
Sayin' Johny and me are running' wild and runnin' free
Just like you did momma
Don't know where we're goin'
But when we get there we'll know
We're gonna follow the code of the road
Jump into the fire
Keep our love alive and kickin'
Down the dorr, it's what we're livin' for
Rockin' side by side
Keep your love alive and kickin'
We got everything we own in the trunk and on the roof
And she's got baby sitting money in her pocket
We're drivin' fast, ain't no looking back
We're flyin' through the desert like a rocket
White line widin' up interstate five
The road goes on forever
And it does't matter where it's gonna take us
As long as we're together
We're talkin' our chances
Gonna do it our way
Pedal to the metal shooting down the highway
Jump into the fire
Keep our love alive and kickin'
Down the walls, that's when
Freedom calls
Rockin' side by side
Keep your love alive and kickin'
Out of sight in the rear view mirror
Stevie Ray blasting on the radio
As I slam it into higher gear
My baby's by my side, tears in her eyes
Writing a goodbye letter
Sayin' Johny and me are running' wild and runnin' free
Just like you did momma
Don't know where we're goin'
But when we get there we'll know
We're gonna follow the code of the road
Jump into the fire
Keep our love alive and kickin'
Down the dorr, it's what we're livin' for
Rockin' side by side
Keep your love alive and kickin'
We got everything we own in the trunk and on the roof
And she's got baby sitting money in her pocket
We're drivin' fast, ain't no looking back
We're flyin' through the desert like a rocket
White line widin' up interstate five
The road goes on forever
And it does't matter where it's gonna take us
As long as we're together
We're talkin' our chances
Gonna do it our way
Pedal to the metal shooting down the highway
Jump into the fire
Keep our love alive and kickin'
Down the walls, that's when
Freedom calls
Rockin' side by side
Keep your love alive and kickin'
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