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Joe Bonamassa: Had To Cry Today

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Label: J&R Adventures
Released: 2004.08.24
Time:
 64:02
Category: Blues
Producer(s): Bob Held
Rating: *******... (7/10)
Media type: CD
Web address: jbonamassa.com
Appears with:
Purchase date: 2013
Price in €: 1,00





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[1] Never Make Your Move Too Soon [B.B. King cover] (Stix Hooper, Will Jennings) - 4:06
[2] Travellin' South [Albert Collins cover] (Gwendolyn Collins) - 3:50
[3] Junction 61 (Joe Bonamassa) - 0:48
[4] Reconsider Baby [Lowell Fulson cover] (Lowell Fulson) - 6:51
[5] Around the Bend (Joe Bonamassa, Will Jennings) - 5:11
[6] Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat (Joe Bonamassa) - 2:54
[7] When She Dances (Joe Bonamassa, Will Jennings) - 4:53
[8] Had to Cry Today [Blind Faith cover] (Steve Winwood) - 6:49
[9] The River (Joe Bonamassa, Bob Held) - 5:30
[10] When the Sun Goes Down (Joe Bonamassa, Will Jennings) - 2:44
[11] Faux Mantini (Joe Bonamassa) - 2:26

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Joe Bonamassa - guitars, acoustic guitar, vocals
Eric Czar - bass, fretless bass
Kenny Kramme - drums, percussion
Benny Harrison - Hammond organ
Jon Paris - harmonica

Bob Held - producer
Gary Tole - engineering, mixing
Eric Carlinsky - engineering assistance
Scott Hull - mastering
Dennis Friel - art direction, graphic design
Chris Marksbury - photography

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2004 CD J&R Adventures LC 03090



Had to Cry Today is the fourth studio album by American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa. Produced by Bob Held, it was released on August 24, 2004 by J&R Adventures and reached number five on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. The title of the album is a reference to the song of the same name by English blues rock band Blind Faith from their 1969 self-titled album. Music website Allmusic gave Had to Cry Today 3.5 out of five stars, a slight improvement on previous release Blues Deluxe.



Der zierliche Bluesrock-Star aus den U.S.A. mit einem neuen Alben, dass einerseits dem eher moderaten Blues seines Vorgängeralbums einen neuen harten Push gibt, andererseits aber auch feine Nuancen wie Anklänge an Danny Gatton oder Albert Lee liefert. Dadurch verliert seine Musik zwar die brachiale Gewalt, gewinnt aber Finesse hinzu. Unterhaltsam / The light-weight blues/rock star from the US with a new album. He continues with the sound and feel of the predecessor giving our ancestor's blues a new, powerful push. On the other hand he pays tribute to his mentor Danny Gatton which ads some extra artistic value to the recordings. Entertaining.

Amazon.de



Guitar hero Bonamassa may have dropped the "Smokin'" prefix from his performing name that he carried as a teenager, but he still specializes in superheated fret work. And for him, the faster it is, the better. Bonamassa sought to showcase the "heavier side of blues" on his fourth studio recording, emphasizing the approach used by the classic English blues-rockers. And he does just that with a hyperactive "Travellin' South" that Ten Years After would have been proud to claim and a hard-edged remake of the B.B. King hit "Never Make Your Move Too Soon". The title track, a Blind Faith favorite, is transformed into a frenetic live jam while Lowell Fulson's "Reconsider Baby", a staple of Bonamassa's live show, is given an extended workout and features some of his most potent blues licks. Sometimes Bonamassa is in too much of a hurry for his own good, but his penchant for speed works especially well on a couple of instrumentals. He races through "Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat", a country-flavored tribute to mentor Danny Gatton, and the rapid-fire, Al Di Meola-influenced closer "Faux Mantini."

Michael Point - Amazon.com



Blues-rock guitar wizard Joe Bonamassa can make a set of electric six-strings burn and wail, but like many such guitarists, he still requires focus for it to be truly special. Such intense focus is a hallmark of HAD TO CRY TODAY. While some guitarists squander notes, Bonamassa makes each one count whether he's engaging in country-flavored picking (the late, great Danny Gatton was clearly an influence), blistering rock-edged blues, or turbulent, inspired jamming. TODAY delivers on Bonamassa's previous promise in a big way.

AllMusic.com
 

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Never Make Your Move Too Soon

Three days of snow in Birmingham
Thought you might wonder where I am
Rang out your number all night long
Ain't no comfort, telephone
Ran out and caught a midnight flight
Thought a little love would make it all right
Landlord said you moved away
Left me all your bills to pay
Look out baby, never make your move too soon

Left me with all your credit cards
This life in Vegas sure ain't hard
I ran it up to fifty grand
Cashed it in and in my hand
That kind of word can get around
And make a lost love come up found
I hear you knocking at my door
You're not living here no more
Look out baby, never make your move too soon

I've been to Spain, Tokyo, Africa, Ohio
I never tried to make the news
I'm just a man who plays the blues
I take my lovin' everywhere
I come back, and still don't care
One love ahead, one behind
One on my arm and one on my mind
Look out baby, never make your move too soon


Travellin' South

Travellin' south on my way back home
Travellin' south on my way back home
Got no money for the telephone

So tired, think I'm goin' to lay down
So tired, think I'm goin' to lay down
Gotta hundred miles 'fore I reach the next town

Gonna leave this town, ain't no back no more
Gonna leave this town, ain't no back no more
Goin' to Texas only place I know

So tired, think I'm goin' lay down
So tired, think I'm goin' lay down
Gotta a hundred miles 'fore I reach the next town

Gonna leave this town, ain't no back no more
Gonna leave this town, ain't no back no more
Goin' to Texas only place I know

So tired, think I'm goin' lay down
So tired, think I'm goin' lay down
Gotta a hundred miles 'fore I reach the next town


Reconsider Baby

So long, oh how I hate to see you go
So long, oh how I hate to see you go
And the way that I gonna miss you
I guess you will never know

We've been together so long, to have to separate this way
We've been together so long, to have to separate this way
I'm gonna let you go ahead on baby
Pray that you'll come back home some day

You said you once had loved me,
but now I guess you have changed your mind
You said you once had loved me,
but now I guess you have changed your mind
Why don't you reconsider baby
Give yourself just a little more time


Around The Bend

Lord I've come a long way, And here's what I gotta Say
I've Paid but I had to Pay, To Play what I had to Play
I was Born in the Country, Strayed in to Town
And I'm Going Anywhere, To see what's Going Down
I've Seen Cowards and Hero's as Fast as The Wind
I Go Down any Road There is, To see what's Around The Bend

Girls I've Had Me a Few, Some were Small and Some were Cute
I've Tasted the Honey and Dew, Lord I will be with you
I was Born in The Country, Strayed in to Town
And I Go anywhere, To see what's going Down
I've Seen Coward's and Hero's as Fast as The Wind
I Go Down any Road there is, To see what's Around The Bend

You Let Me Rest My Weary Head, Weary Head
Let's Find Out, What This Life Is Before We're Dead
Before We're Dead

Lord I've come a long way, and here's what I had to say
I've Paid what I had to Pay, Lord Now I'm on my Way
I was Born in the Country, Strayed in to Town
And I go anywhere, To see what's going Down
I've seen Cowards and Hero's as Fast as The Wind
I Go Down any Road there is, To see what's Around The Bend


When She Dances

The world is cold tonight
But everything will be alright
She walks into the room
Stars to know her light

[Chorus:]
When she dances
I see where my only chance is
I feel my whole life start, babe
When she loves me
You know she really loves me
She takes it to the heart

The club is closing down
But will we still hang around
To hear another tune
And feel this love we found

[Chorus]

The night's so fine
The rose is mine

She's dancing just for me
I see with every move she makes
How good it's gonna be

[Chorus]

She takes it to the heart


Had To Cry Today

It's already written that
Today will be one to remember
The feeling's the same as
Being outside of your door

Had to cry today
Well I saw your sign
And I missed you there

I'm taking the chance to see
The wind in your eyes while I listen
You say you can't reach me
But you want everyone to be free


The River

Down by the river
That's where I broke down and cried
Down by the river
That's where I lay down and died

Going down to the river
For as long as I can stand
Mama told me "Son,"
as she took a hold of my hand

"Water runs so deep,
Deep as all my pain,"
Down by the river, honey
Lord, can I be saved?

I said down by the river
That's where I broke down and cried
I said down by the river
That's where I broke down and cried

I said down by the river
Heartaches soaked in wine
I'm just lookin' for redemption
For that wanderin' soul of mine

Pull me to my knees
As I drown in the pouring rain
Down by the river, honey
I still see your face

Sometimes around midnight
They'd come knocking at my door
I said sometimes around midnight,
Hell hounds found what they're looking for

Well those flashing lights told me
Didn't have to say a word
Someone took my baby
Someone took away my world

All they found was a letter
I should never have let her go
The river's the only witness
The only one who knows

And the wind whispers her name
And all the lonesome years
Water turns to whiskey
I drown in my own tears

Down by the river
I see my life in flames
Down by the river honey
I call out your name

I call out your name

I call out your name


When The Sun Goes Down

Work all day
sweat and blood
watch our daddies
get it on
make that money
make that time
just one thing
you got on your mind you know
gonna see you
gonna be good
when the sun goes down
sun goes down
gonna be free yeah
you and me
when the sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
place I know
outside of town
bright lights glow
once go round
gonna touch
gonna dance
sun goes down
we all got a chance, ya know
gonna see you
gonna be good
when the sun goes down
sun goes down
gonna be free yeah
you and me now
when the sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
are you ready
yes I'm ready
waiting for me
waiting for you
gonna love me
gonna love ya
I'm gonna see you
when the sun goes down you know!
music's high
life goes on
keep it moving
till the night is gone
work all day
bide my time
sun goes down
the night is mine you know
gonna see you
gonna be good
when the sun goes down
sun goes down
gonna be free yeah
you and me now
when the sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
sun goes down
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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