Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone/I Just Want To Make Love To You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Gone Daddy Gone'?

   'Gone Daddy Gone' was originally written by Gordon Gano, the lead singer and guitarist of Violent Femmes. The song features lyrics adapted from Willie Dixon's blues classic 'I Just Want to Make Love to You.'

2. Which band first recorded 'Gone Daddy Gone'?

   The song 'Gone Daddy Gone' was first recorded by the Violent Femmes and released as the first single from their debut album 'Violent Femmes' in the early 1980s.

3. What is unique about Gnarls Barkley's version of 'Gone Daddy Gone'?

   Gnarls Barkley's version of 'Gone Daddy Gone' includes an animated music video and was used in several media outlets, including a 2008 advertisement for the movie 'Igor,' the TV series 'Entourage' and 'Chuck,' and video games like 'Tony Hawk's Project 8' and 'Forza Motorsport 2.'

4. Who performed the xylophone solos in the original 'Gone Daddy Gone' by Violent Femmes?

   Brian Ritchie, the bassist and multi-instrumentalist of Violent Femmes, played the xylophone solos in the original recording of 'Gone Daddy Gone.'

5. Is 'Gone Daddy Gone' known by another title?

   Yes, 'Gone Daddy Gone' is sometimes referred to as 'Gone Daddy Gone/I Just Want to Make Love to You' because its lyrics incorporate a verse from Willie Dixon's blues song 'I Just Want to Make Love to You.'