Composed by Ric Albano on February 15, 2020
From the album Out There Somewhere by Ric Albano
Released October 24, 2020
Listen to the Song:
“Country Blues #72” is a song that pretty much strikes the heart of what was trying to be accomplished with this solo album. Composed in February 2020, the lyrics were derived from an established classic by a famous British classic rock band but it is musically and melodically original. It is truly just a joyous love song with the main crux of this song really being its vibe and feel.
The arrangement for this song is intentionally simple with two acoustic guitars (one in ‘drop D’ tuning) along with two electric guitar parts recorded through different effects over the course of several months. To accent these guitars, conga percussion were later added as a unique element.
Ric Albano – vocals, guitars, bass, percussion
Lyrics
As I walk down to the highway, I begin to sing this song
The locomotive passing my way sets the rhythm as I move along
Without a doubt I shout the words,
In a voice that’s clear and strong, oh so strong
This tune made for a simple guy who lives from day to day,
Drinks in a sunshine ray to melt the blues away
I daydream of that afternoon when I walked a country mile with you
And all you had to offer me was the promise of a love so true
I’m overjoyed to be living, I’m going to tell the whole world I am, yes I am
For I’ve got such a fine woman who claims me as her man
Sure gonna give her love like nobody can
So I’m rolling on down to Rosedale, I’ve got my rider by my side
Although an unplanned detour, this is still a satisfying ride
I’m so grateful for this life, I wanna tell everyone that I am, oh yes I am
The love of a sweet woman has made me a better man
And now I give her love like nobody can
No one can, love her like this man, oh oh
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