ALBUMS: LET’S LIVE IT UP
BUY CD – U.S. BUY CD – INTERNATIONAL ITUNES AMAZON
Let’s Live it Up is Mississippi Heat’s third recording for Delmark, and 9th overall since this unique band formed in 1991. This diverse, but cohesive ensemble recorded 13 new original songs, eleven by leader and tasteful, creative harmonica player Pierre Lacocque, and a right on cover of Sugar Pie DeSanto’s catchy Veltone/Chess classic “I Want to Know!” They are fortunate to have not only one, but two of the blues world’s premier guitarists/singers adding their immense talent– John Primer and Carl Weathersby!! (2010)
1. LET’S LIVE IT UP!
2. STEADFAST, LOYAL AND TRUE
3. JUMPIN’ IN CHI-TOWN
4. SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
5. BETTY SUE
6. ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT
7. PEACE TRAIN
8. BEEN GOOD TO YOU
9. I WANT TO KNOW
10. ENLIGHTEN ME
11. DAGGERS & SPEARS
12. DON’T CRY FOR ME
13. I GOT SOME NEWS TODAY
14. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN (Au Revoir Et A Bientot)
Liner Notes By: PETER MADCAT RUTH
Pierre Lacocque was born in Israel and lived in Germany, France and Belgium, before moving to Chicago as a teenager in 1969. That same year Pierre’s life was changed forever when he heard harmonica player Big Walter Horton play amplified blues harmonica in Chicago. In Pierre’s words: “The music shook me, shook me. There was an older man playing the harmonica the way I had never heard before. The sounds that came out of that instrument sent shivers all through me. I was awe-struck!!!”
Fast forward 22 years to 1991… After playing in various bands, Pierre forms his own band: Mississippi Heat.
Fast forward another 19 years to today… It’s 2010 and Mississippi Heat is now renown world-wide as one of Chicago’s premier blues bands. What a journey… What a band!
From the earliest days of Mississippi Heat it was Pierre’s intention to assemble a group of the best Chicago blues veterans around to play original music in the tradition of the great Chicago blues bands of the 1950s. With Pierre at the helm, Mississippi Heat has gone through a lot of changes, but certain elements of the band’s winning formula have remained constant:
#1. Pierre has remained the driving force behind the band. He is one of today’s tastiest Chicago blues harp players. What a knack for soulful melodies, tone, and phrasing! His harmonica playing is rooted in tradition but is always fresh and void of clichés.
#2. Since the early days, Mississippi Heat has always featured a strong female vocalist. For the past ten years that position has been held by the incredible vocalist, Inetta Visor.
#3. Mississippi Heat prides itself in presenting original material, most of which is written by Pierre himself.
#4. Mississippi Heat has always been a collective of top-notch blues musicians with every member of the band allowed to shine.
#5. Mississippi Heat has traditionally invited guest artists to join them for recording projects. On this CD the special guests include Carl Weathersby, John Primer, Chris “Hambone” Cameron, Andrew “Blaze” Thomas, Ruben Alvarez, Rhonda Preston and The Chicago Horns.
About the musicians on this recording:
Drummer Kenny Smith is the son of Willie “Big Eyes” Smith who played numerous years in the Muddy Waters Band. So Kenny’s entire life has been steeped in the Chicago blues tradition. Kenny has been with Mississippi Heat since 1997.
Stephen Howard worked and recorded with the band from 1998 to 2003, and then again from 2007 to the present. The Stephen- Kenny combination creates an absolutely unbeatable in-the-pocket rhythm section.
Carl Weathersby was Albert King’s rhythm guitarist between 1979 and 1982, and then played guitar with Billy Branch’s Sons of Blues for 15 years before going out on his own. He has worked on and off with MH since 1998.
Guitarist Giles Corey’s “Rock of Gibraltar” rhythm playing combined with his stunning lead playing make him a great addition to this band.
John Primer toured with Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, and Magic Slim & The Teardrops before starting his own band in 1995.
Chris “Hambone” Cameron is one of Chicago’s premier session keyboard players. During the past 3 decades he has performed with John Mayall, Harvey Mandel & Sugarcane Harris, Etta James, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Big Twist & the Mellow Fellows, and Chevere just to name a few.
Andrew “Blaze” Thomas has been touring with the Bernard Allison Group for the last five years. Blaze has also performed with Buddy Guy, Jimmy Johnson, Melvin Taylor, Ana Popovic, and Lucky Peterson.
Ruben Alvarez is a master drummer and percussionist. His performance credits include movie soundtracks, jingles, recording sessions and live appearances with a variety of artists including Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdez, Anita Baker, The Commodores, Junior Wells, and John Mayall.
Rhonda Preston fills in for Inetta as the Mississippi Heat vocalist from time to time.
The Chicago Horns: Kenny Anderson is one of Chicago’s finest trumpet players, and arranged the beautiful horn scores for this album.
Finally Kay Reed did the splendid vocal arrangements.
About the songs on this CD:
LET’S LIVE IT UP!
The title track for the CD is this relentless one chord boogie. Sort of like John Lee Hooker on steroids and caffeine. Inetta’s vocals shine. Both Pierre and Giles Corey have a chance to cut loose on this one. Irresistible and awesome!
STEADFAST, LOYAL AND TRUE
John Primer takes over as vocalist and guitar player for this strong, medium tempo blues shuffle.
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
Inetta sings her heart out on this minor key blues ballad. Check out the electric piano, the spooky harmonica part, Carl’s especially soulful guitar solo, and the moving background vocalists.
BETTY SUE
John Primer sings this one. The Muddy Waters – Little Walter – Jimmy Rogers feel is strong here. And then Giles Corey’s guitar solo takes it up a notch, followed by kicking solos by Pierre and Hambone, ending with a first position harp solo like no other!
ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT
Pierre plays some especially dark and moody chromatic harp on this one. What a tone! The horns also make this song sound huge. Carl’s solo lifts the song even higher.
PEACE TRAIN
Mississippi Heat takes you here to church. It sounds like a big church meeting on Chicago’s South Side. The piano, plus the Hammond organ, plus that glorious choir gives this track the traditional gospel sound. Inetta channels Mahalia Jackson on this one, and the harp makes it unique.
BEEN GOOD TO YOU
Carl Weathersby plays stunningly on this funky blues. The song showcases Blaze‘s drumming. Check Pierre’s masterful chromatic exit solo!
JUMPIN’ IN CHI-TOWN
“Jump to the beat!” The harmonica and the horns work together so well on this track, and what a hot harp solo! This number will surely get everybody up and dancing.
I WANT TO KNOW
On this cover song, made famous by Sugar Pie DeSanto, Mississippi Heat transports us all down to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Inetta sounds as good as ever. The rhythm section, with extra help from percussionist Ruben Alvarez, grooves deeply on that second line feel. Hambone plays the Hammond organ exquisitely, the horn section is tight, and Pierre’s harp solo proves again that his harp style is uniquely his own.
ENLIGHTEN ME
A Chicago style harp-led fast shuffle… What an amazing cymbal work! You can tell that Kenny was born to play this stuff. On this one Hambone gets to let his piano chops shine.
DAGGERS & SPEARS
Rhonda Preston takes over on vocals and does a superb job. The horn section is featured prominently, and John Primer gets a chance to play some delightful down home blues guitar.
DON’T CRY FOR ME
The Chicago horns are featured on this hard driving blues. This one is a great showcase for Inetta Visor.
I GOT SOME NEWS TODAY
On this in-the-pocket, straight ahead Chicago Blues shuffle, John Primer shows us what he does best.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Ending the CD as Mississippi Heat would end a live performance, everyone goes home dancing and feeling great!
THIS ALBUM IS YET ANOTHER WINNER FOR MISSISSIPPI HEAT. WELL DONE!
– PETER MADCAT RUTH, Musician – Grammy Award Winner
madcat@madcatmusic.net / www.madcatmusic.net / www.youtube.com/user/petermadcatruth
“Pierre Lacocque’s Mississippi Heat solidifies its reputation as one of the best ensemble … musical forces in the blues. … A convincing slice of 1950’s-leaning electric Chicago [blues]. Mississippi heat’s secret weapon, the sinewy, compelling soulful voice of Inetta Visor, often steals the show on this latest record. [She] melds the intonation and soaring heights of Etta James with the ragged, commanding edge of Koko Taylor. … By constantly stirring the pot with fresh soulful, bluesy ingredients, Pierre Lacocque ensures that Mississippi Heat remains vital.”
– LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE, VOL.41, #3 page 45 [2010]
“Few play the harp with the passion of Pierre Lacocque. Combine that with the rest of the band, and you get a blues ensemble that is absolutely scorching right now.”
–BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS’ Bluesletter, MAY/JUNE 2010 (CHICAGO, IL)
“EXCELLENT!”
-BLUES IN BRITAIN (MAGAZINE), FRAN LESLIE, EDITOR (LONDON, ENGLAND)
“FOUR STARS … **** FANTASTICO!”
-VINCENTE ZUMEL, RADIO PICA 96.6 FM., LA HORA DEL BLUES (BARCELONA, SPAIN)
“BRAVO!”
-JEAN-JACQUES MILTEAU, LEGENDARY FRENCH HARP PLAYER (PARIS, FRANCE)
“Pierre, this is by far your best CD. It’s FANTASTIC. It should climb to the Number 1 spot easily.”
-JON NORTON, MUSIC DIRECTOR, WGLT RADIO (NORMAL, IL)
“Mississippi Heat offers up another recording of no-nonsense, 1950’s-style Chicago blues that packs quite a punch. This veteran aggregation has a romping, stomping good time blasting through this collection of lively original tunes.
Pierre Lacocque is still on-board as the leader, songwriter and ace harmonica player. The role of lead vocalist goes to Inetta Visor, whose powerful voice and commanding presence invigorate every track she appears on. Kenny Smith on drums and Stephen Howard on bass provide the solid rhythmic foundation. Giles Corey will certainly gain lots of new fans once people get a chance to hear his dynamic guitar playing on this disc. One of the first-call session players in Chicago, Christopher “Hambone” Cameron delights with his contributions on piano and Hammond B-3 organ. Add Carl Weathersby or John Primer on guitar and you have a potent blend of veteran musicians that prove there is still life in the aging tradition.
There are plenty of highlights including the title track, which opens the proceedings with a blast of energy with Visor shouting out this celebration of life as Corey, Weathersby and Lacocque trade solos at a lightning pace. Equally fine is “Peace Train”, with Visor delivering a rousing vocal with gospel intensity supported by Kay Reed, Mae Koen and Vanessa Holmes on backing vocals. Cameron impresses with some superb fills on the organ and Corey adds a short but very tasty solo.
Visor and Cameron co-wrote “She Died From a Broken Heart”, which should receive consideration when it comes time for nominations for song-of-the-year awards. Lacocque’s harp moans and cries in support of Visor’s haunting vocal while Weathersby brings things down to a slow-burn with some exquisite guitar picking. The Chicago Horns – Kenny Anderson on trumpet, Hank Ford on tenor sax, Bill McFarland on trombone and Sam Burkhardt on alto sax – appear on four songs, adding punch to the broken-heart tale “Another Sleepless Night”, that features another outstanding vocal from Visor. They also punctuate the driving tempo on “Don’t Cry For Me”. Weathersby evokes memories of his former boss, Albert King, by adopting the string-bending style and biting tone favored by King on “Been Good to You” and the lone cover on the disc, Sugar Pie DeSanto’s hit “I Want to Know”.
She is only on one cut but Rhonda Preston makes it clear that Visor isn’t the only woman around capable of singing the down-home blues. She manages to wring every bit of emotion she can out of the cheating tale of “Daggers and Tears”. John Primer steps into the spotlight on three tracks – his laidback vocal style offering a nice change of pace to the women. He gives his guitar fret board a serious workout on “Betty Sue” and his original composition, “I Got the News Today”, typifies the Mississippi Heat approach – take a standard blues progression, play it like it’s never been done before and make it fun. The closing tune, “Until We Meet Again” gives Cameron a chance to stretch out on the organ and he takes full advantage of the opportunity, trading licks with Corey and Lacocque at a rapid pace.
This is the total package – great tunes, heartfelt vocals and fine musicianship from start to finish. Pierre Lacocque is the glue that has held this band together for eighteen years and through numerous personal changes. Pierre’s unique and creative approach to playing the harp is the final piece that elevates this recording out of the current pack of blues releases – the perfect antidote for those seeking relief from the onslaught of rock albums masquerading as blues music. Delmark and Mississippi Heat serve up a generous helping of the Chicago style, played with vigor, class – and highly recommended !!”
–BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE, MARK THOMPSON, PRESIDENT, THE CROSSROADS BLUES SOCIETY (ROCKFORD, IL)
“Band founder and terrific harp player Pierre Lacocque wrote 11 of the 14 tracks here, all with a great blues passion and intensity. … [LET’S LIVE IT UP!] is filled with that great Chicago blues tradition.”
–PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
“Everybody [is] getting a chance to shine, with the deep tone and eloquent phrasings of Pierre’s harp leading the charge. … Pierre Lacocque and Mississippi Heat bring an original approach to a classic sound. With his fat-toned harp at the fore, “Let’s Live It Up!” is their strongest set to date!”
–NASHVILLE BLUES SOCIETY, SHERYL AND DON CROW
“…terrific modern blues while keeping all the good things about the great old music. It’s Mississippi Heat alright, but brought to you straight from the Chicago tradition.”
–JIM WHITE, BLUES NEWS, Rapidshare.org
“Authentic Chicago Blues with the VINTAGE Mississippi sound. LET’S LIVE IT UP is fantastic. FELICIDADES!!!”
–DAVID BOOGIE GIORCELLI, BLUES PIANIST (BARCELONA, SPAIN)
“LET’S LIVE IT UP!” is SPECTACULAR. We all agree that your music is always distinctive and always very, shall we say, “Pierre”. From the first to the last — the lyrics, the order of tunes, the vocalist choices, everything — and of course, superb harp performance. Very eclectic while remaining true to your blues roots. Wonderful!”
–Norm Lieska & Kyra Semkova, LONG-TIME FANS
“Deep … Really strong … Inetta Visor may just be the strongest female lead singer Mississippi Heat has had, and they had a lot of good ones over the years in Zora Young and Deitra Farr, for instance. … [Let’s Live it Up!] is a celebratory album. … Mississippi Heat as a band is as strong as it has ever been. They have already got me ready for their next set!”
–THE BLUE FILE, JONNY MEISTER, WXPN NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (PHILADELPHIA)
“This is a great recording. Usually when I audition a disc for airplay, I mark tracks that I would play on the air. With this disc I thoroughly enjoyed every track.”
–WORT-FM — TWO FOR THE BLUES, Art SCHUNA (MADISON, WI)
Formed in 1991, Mississippi Heat has become one of the more popular modern blues bands out of Chicago. Led by harmonica great Pierre Lacocque, this high-energy ensemble has released nine recordings with a rotating cast of top-notch talent. On Let’s Live it Up!, the group delivers a rocking set with the help of earthy vocalist Inetta Visor and guitar greats John Primer and Carl Weathersby.
The bulk of the disc’s material is written by Lacocque and covers all the essential blues grooves, from straight-forward shuffle (“Steadfast, Loyal, and True,” “Daggers & Spears”) and up-tempo jump (“Jumpin’ in Chi-Town,” “Betty Sue”), to minor-key rockers (“She Died From a Broken Heart,” “Been Good To You”). An inspired cover of Sugar Pie DeSanto’s “I Want to Know,” featuring Weathersby’s Albert King -inspired plucking, settles into a relaxed blues mambo supported by Kenny Smith’s soulful drumming and bassist Stephen Howard.
Guitarist Primer, whose impressive resume includes stints with Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon, plays and sings with a swinging intensity on three tracks, including his own “I Got Some News Today.” As exceptional as Primer and Weathersby are, the bulk of the guitar soloing on the disc comes courtesy of Giles Corey, whose style is unique and somewhat more edgy.
Chris “Hambone” Cameron provides solid support on organ and piano, occasionally stepping into the spotlight, as on the opening title track, playing clever unison lines with Lacocque. With the addition of a strong four-piece horn section on a handful of tracks, Let’s Live it Up! turns out to be nothing short of a raucous, well-conceived good time.
–ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM, JOHN BARRON
FRENCH REVIEWS
“BRAVO!”
–JEAN-JACQUES MILTEAU (France), LEGENDARY FRENCH HARP PLAYER
“Bonjour, Pierre ! Bien reçu ton nouveau CD ce matin.
Cette fois, tu as fait très fort !!!!!!!!!!!! Tes CD’s sont d’habitude très bons. Celui-ci est EXCELLENT !!!!!! Je l’ai déjà écouté plusieurs fois et cette impression se confirme à chaque écoute. Félicitations à Mississippi Heat !!!
–GEORGES LEMAIRE, BLUES CRITIC (BELGIUM)
“… le CD est très bon, félicitations!!!”
–RENE MOISAN, PRODUCTIONS BROS (MONTREAL, QUEBEC)
“J’ai encore réécouté le CD, c’est vraiment – the cream of the crop”
–ROBERT SACRE, BLUES HISTORIAN, AUTHOR, AND BLUES CRITIC (BELGIUM)
LET’S LIVE IT UP!
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1. THE KIDS ARE GONE
ALL WEEK-END LONG
NO ONE’S HOME, BABY
SO WE CAN TURN IT ON
THE RENT IS PAID UP
SHOPPING IS DONE
GOT MONEY LEFT, BABY
LET’S GO HAVE SOME FUN
IT’S TIME TO PARTY BABY
TIME TO SHIMMY AND PLAY
LET’S LIVE IT UP DARLING
LET’S DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY-AY-AY-AY
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
LET’S DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
.2. THE “HEAT” IS IN TOWN
DOWN AT FANNY MAE’S
IT AIN’T TOO FAR, BABY
GOT A CHANCE TO HEAR THEM PLAY
WE’LL CALL JILL & JOE
MEET UP AT THE BAR
WE CAN HAIL A CAB, BABY
OR RIDE DOWN IN YOUR CAR
IT’S TIME TO PARTY BABY
TIME TO SHIMMY AND PLAY
LET’S LIVE IT UP DARLING
AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY-AY-AY-AY
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
COME ON AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
.3. MELODY VERSES: ORGAN AND HARMONICA
.4. GILES COREY — GUITAR SOLO
.5. WE NEVER GO TO TOWN
WE NEED SOMETHING TO DO
WE’RE SO DARN BUSY
I’VE BEEN MISSING YOU
I GOT NEW SHOES
AND A BRAND NEW DRESS
I WANNA GET FOOTLOOSE, BABY
LET’S FORGET OUR STRESS
IT’S TIME TO PARTY, BABY
TIME TO SHIMMY AND PLAY
YES, LET’S LIVE IT UP DARLING
AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY-AY-AY-AY
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
LET’S DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
.6. PIERRE: HARP SOLO
[FADE]
STEADFAST, LOYAL AND TRUE
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1. INSTRUMENTAL VERSE: JOHN PRIMER
.2. GIVE ME A LIE DETECTOR
OR TORTURE ME TO DEATH
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, BABY
LOVE YOU ’TIL MY DYING BREATH
LIKE THE GOOD MAN FROM GALILEE
I AM STEADFAST, LOYAL AND TRUE
I’VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE, HONEY
CAUSE MY EYE IS ALWAYS SET ON YOU
.3. EVER SINCE OUR FIRST KISS
BY THE BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREE
I BECAME A NEW MAN, BABY
AIN’T THAT PLAIN TO SEE
LIKE THE GOOD MAN FROM GALILEE
I AM STEADFAST, LOYAL AND TRUE
I’VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE, HONEY
MY EYE IS ALWAYS SET ON YOU
BREAK:
.4. I LIKE FISHING IN YOUR POND
TENDING YOUR GARDEN TOO
YOU’RE MY EYE-CATCHER, BABY
YES YOU’RE ALL I GOT IN VIEW
LIKE THE GOOD MAN FROM GALILEE
I AM STEADFAST, LOYAL AND I’M TRUE
I’VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE HONEY
CAUSE MY EYE IS ALWAYS SET ON YOU
.5. JOHN PRIMER: GUITAR SOLO
.6. PIERRE: HARP SOLO
BREAK:
.7. I LIKE FISHING IN YOUR POND
TENDING YOUR GARDEN TOO
YOU’RE MY EYE-CATCHER, BABY
YES YOU’RE ALL I GOT IN VIEW
LIKE THE GOOD MAN FROM GALILEE
I AM STEADFAST, LOYAL AND TRUE
I’VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE, HONEY
MY EYE IS ALWAYS SET ON YOU
.8. GIVE ME A LIE DETECTOR
OR TORTURE ME TO DEATH
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, BABY
LOVE YOU ’TIL MY DYING BREATH
LIKE THE GOOD MAN FROM GALILEE
I AM STEADFAST, LOYAL AND I’M TRUE
I’VE GOT NOTHING TO HIDE, HONEY
MY EYE IS ALWAYS SET ON YOU
JUMPIN’ IN CHI-TOWN
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1. INTRO MELODY VERSE
.2. WELL, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN N’ORLEANS
TO CATCH A GOOD BEAT
GOT ONE IN CHICAGO
THAT MAKES YOU STOMP YOUR FEET
LET’S JUMP …
LET’S JUMP TO THE BEAT
YOU CAN’T HOLD BACK
THIS FEELING IS WAY TOO SWEET
.3. GOT A HOLD ON ME
LIKE A VOODOO SPELL
CAN’T SIT DOWN
YOU WANNA JUMP N’ YELL
LET’S JUMP …
LET’S JUMP TO THE BEAT
YOU CAN’T HOLD BACK
THIS FEELING IS WAY TOO SWEET
.4. YOU CAN MOVE LIKE A FOX
DANCE LIKE A BEAR
WHATEVER YOU DO
NO ONE WILL CARE
HOP TO THE LEFT
LEAP TO THE RIGHT
BREAK:
YOU AIN’T GOT TIME
TO BE UPTIGHT
LET’S JUMP …
LET’S JUMP TO THE BEAT
YOU CAN’T HOLD BACK
THIS FEELING IS WAY TOO SWEET
.5. ONE MELODY VERSE W/ HORNS AND
GUITAR [GILES COREY]
.6. PIERRE: 2 SOLO VERSES
.7. CLOSE YOUR EYES
DIG THE GROOVE
YOU CAN’T HELP
BUT SMILE AND MOVE
CLEAR YOUR THROAT
GIVE A SHOUT
BREAK:
THAT’S WHAT THIS THING IS
ALL ABOUT
LET’S JUMP …
LET’S JUMP TO THE BEAT
YOU CAN’T HOLD BACK
THIS FEELING IS WAY TOO SWEET
.8. GILES COREY: GUITAR SOLO
.9. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN N’ORLEANS
TO CATCH A GOOD BEAT
GOT ONE IN CHICAGO
THAT MAKES YOU STOMP YOUR FEET
LET’S JUMP …
LET’S JUMP TO THE BEAT
OH YOU CAN’T HOLD BACK
THIS FEELING IS WAY TOO SWEET
.10.REPEAT MELODY VERSE W/ HORNS AND
GUITAR [GILES COREY]
.11. LET’S JUMP —
LET’S JUMP —
LET’S JUMP —
LET’S JUMP —
YOU CAN’T HOLD BACK
THIS FEELING IS WAY TOO SWEET
[EXIT]
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
Inetta Visor & Christopher Cameron (Thetruspiritworks, BMI / Chi-Bone Music, ASCAP)
.1.WITH HEAVY HEARTS
WE ALL HOLD HANDS
STANDING AROUND HER GRAVE
TRYING TO UNDERSTAND
WHY SHE GAVE UP ON LIFE
FOR THE LOSS OF ONE MAN
SHE DENIED HER OWN WORTH,
LIVING IN A FANTASY LAND
THOUGH SHE STAYED WITH HIM,
IT WAS DOOMED FROM THE START
SHE COULDN’T LIVE WITH THE PAIN
SHE DIED …
BREAK:
FROM A BROKEN HEART —
YES, SHE DID
.2.SHE NEVER UNDERSTOOD
WHY HE LEFT HER ALL ALONE
BY HER PILLOW AT NIGHT
SHE SLEPT WITH HER HAND ON THE PHONE
TEARS BURNED HER EYES
’CAUSE HER PAIN RAN DEEP
HE HAD HER HEART, HER MIND,
HER SOUL TO KEEP
THOUGH SHE STAYED WITH HIM,
IT WAS DOOMED FROM THE START
SHE COULDN’T LIVE WITH THE SHAME
SHE DIED …
BREAK:
FROM A BROKEN HEART —
WASN’T VERY SMART
BRIDGE:
.3.SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
HE LEFT HER TO BE AT ANOTHER WOMAN’S SIDE
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART, GIRLS
WHAT A SORROWFUL DEMISE
.4.PIERRE: HARP SOLO
CARL WEATHERSBY: GUITAR SOLO
BRIDGE:
.5.[DON’T YOU KNOW]
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
HE LEFT TO BE AT ANOTHER WOMAN’S SIDE
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART, GIRLS
WHAT A SORROWFUL DEMISE
.6.SHE THOUGHT WITH TIME
HER PAIN WOULD GET BETTER
BUT HER HEART WOULDN’T THINK OF IT
NO … SHE JUST COULDN’T GET
HER LIFE BACK TOGETHER
SHE COULDN ‘T MAKE
SHE JUST COULDN’T MAKE THE PIECES FIT
I KNOW THAT IN THIS LIFE
SOME RAIN MUST FALL
BUT NOBODY … SHOULD DIE
FROM A BROKEN HEART, GIRLS
BREAK:
WASN’T VERY SMART
VAMPING: [FADE]
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
HE LEFT HER TO BE
AT ANOTHER WOMAN’S SIDE
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART, GIRLS
WHAT A SORROWFUL DEMISE
WHY DID THAT MAN
HAD TO LEAVE HER ALL ALONE
WHY DID SHE SLEEP
WITH HER HAND ON THE PHONE
WHY DIDN’T HE LOVE HER
WHY DID HE LEAVE HER … ALL ALONE
SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
YES, SHE DIED FROM A BROKEN HEART
I DON’T CARE WAS THE DOCTOR SAID
NO WAY …
BETTY SUE
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1.GILES COREY: GUITAR INTRO
.2.MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP
MY BIKE’S BROKEN TOO
BUT DON’T WORRY BABY
I FOUND MY WAY TO YOU
PLEASE DON’T CRY DARLING
‘CAUSE YOU’LL SEE ME TONIGHT
FIRST I HOWLED AND I GROWLED
NOW THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT
.3.I ALMOST CHANGED MY PLANS
BUT I THOUGHT OF BETTY SUE
SHE MAY BE AN OLD MULE
BUT SHE’LL TAKE ME STRAIGHT TO YOU
PLEASE DON’T CRY DARLING
‘CAUSE YOU’LL SEE ME TONIGHT
FIRST I HOWLED AND I GROWLED
NOW THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT
.4.NOW, MY SISTER OWNED HER
SO DID GRANDPA LOU
IF THEY COULD RIDE HER
I KNOW I’LL RIDE HER TOO
PLEASE DON’T CRY DARLING
‘CAUSE YOU’LL SEE ME TONIGHT
FIRST I HOWLED AND GROWLED
NOW THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT
.5.GUITAR SOLO: GILES COREY
BREAK HITS:
.6.MY OL’ BETTY SUE
SHE AIN’T BUILT FOR SPEED
SHE’S SLOW CLIMBING HILLS
BUT SHE’S ALL I NEED
OH DON’T YOU CRY DARLING
‘CAUSE YOU’LL SEE ME TONIGHT
FIRST I HOWLED AND GROWLED
NOW THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT
.7.PIERRE: HARP SOLO [X2]
.8.CHRIS “HAMBONE” CAMERON: PIANO SOLO
BREAK HITS:
.9.I ALMOST CHANGED MY PLANS
BUT I THOUGHT OF BETTY SUE
SHE MAY BE AN OLD MULE
BUT SHE’LL TAKE ME STRAIGHT TO YOU
OH DON’T YOU CRY DARLING
‘CAUSE YOU’LL SEE ME TONIGHT
FIRST I HOWLED AND GROWLED
NOW THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT
.10. PIERRE: EXIT SOLO
ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1.MY BABY IS SLEEPIN’ NEXT TO ME
AND HIS BREATHING IS SWEET & EASY
YES, MY BABY IS SLEEPIN’ NEXT TO ME
AND HIS BREATHING IS SWEET & EASY
WHILE I TOSS AND TURN AROUND
ALL NIGHT
FILLED WITH SADNESS AND MISERY
.2.I DON’T LOVE MY MAN
THE WAY I USED TO
GOT TO BE AN HONEST GIRL,
PEOPLE TELL ME THAT WE ARE THROUGH
YES, MY BABY IS SLEEPIN’ NEXT TO ME
AND HIS BREATHING IS SWEET & EASY
WHILE I TOSS AND TURN AROUND
ALL NIGHT
FILLED WITH SADNESS AND MISERY
BREAK:
.3.HE’S GOT GOODNESS IN HIS HEART
IT HAUNTS THE CORNERS OF MY MIND
HE MAY BE GOOD FOR SOMEONE ELSE
STOP:
BUT I WON’T PRETEND I’M BLIND
YES, MY BABY IS SLEEPIN’ NEXT TO ME
AND HIS BREATHING IS SWEET & EASY
WHILE I TOSS AND TURN AROUND
ALL NIGHT
FILLED WITH SADNESS AND MISERY
.4.PIERRE: CHROMATIC HARMONICA SOLO
.5.CARL WEATHERSBY – GUITAR SOLO
BREAK:
.6.I DON’T WANT TO SHATTER HIS FEELINGS
I DON’T WANT TO LIVE A LIE
LIFE IS WAY-WAY TOO SHORT, PEOPLE
STOP:
AND IT AIN’T MY TIME TO DIE
YES, MY BABY IS SLEEPIN’ NEXT TO ME
AND HIS BREATHING IS SWEET & EASY
WHILE I TOSS AND TURN AROUND
ALL NIGHT
FILLED WITH SADNESS AND MISERY
REPEAT:
WHILE I TOSS AND TURN AROUND
ALL NIGHT
FILLED WITH SADNESS AND MISERY
REPEAT:
WHILE I TOSS AND TURN AROUND
ALL NIGHT
FILLED WITH SADNESS AND MISERY
[EXIT]
PEACE TRAIN
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
PIANO + VOCALS:
.1.I AM SO GLAD
TO BE ON THIS TRAIN
TIME TO ACT
CIVIL AND SANE
NO MORE WARS
NO MORE DIRTY-DIRTY SHAME
I AM SO GLAD
TO BE ON THIS TRAIN
BAND JOINS IN:
.2.PIERRE: HARP INTRO VERSE
.3.I AM SO GLAD
TO BE ON THIS TRAIN
IT’S TIME TO ACT
CIVIL AND SANE
NO MORE WARS
NO MORE DIRTY SHAME
I AM SO GLAD
TO BE ON THIS TRAIN
.4.MR. PRESIDENT
SHOW US THE WAY
WE ARE PRAYING
THAT PEACE IS HERE TO STAY
NO MORE WARS
NO MORE DIRTY SHAME
MR. PRESIDENT
PLEASE SHOW US THE WAY
BRIDGE:
.5.I CAN’T BELIEVE IT TOOK THIS LONG
TO FIND A MAN WHO WANTS TO GET ALONG
IT IS SO DARN WRONG
TO QUARREL & FIGHT
BUT NOW AT LAST
WE CAN MAKE THINGS ALL RIGHT
.6.TAKE US
TO THE PROMISED LAND
SHOW THE WORLD
YOUR HELPING HAND
NO MORE WARS
NO MORE DIRTY SHAME
TAKE US TO
THE PROMISED LAND
.7.PIERRE: HARMONICA SOLO
.8.GILES COREY: GUITAR SOLO
CHRIS “HAMBONE” CAMERON: B-3 ORGAN SOLO
BRIDGE:
.9.I CAN’T BELIEVE IT TOOK THIS LONG
TO FIND A MAN WHO WANTS TO GET ALONG
IT IS SO DARN GONE WRONG
TO QUARREL & FIGHT
BUT NOW AT LAST
WE CAN MAKE THINGS RIGHT
.10.TAKE US
TO THE PROMISED LAND
AND SHOW THE WORLD
YOUR HELPING HAND
NO MORE WARS
NO MORE DIRTY SHAME
TAKE US TO
THE PROMISED LAND
REPEAT:
TAKE US TO
THE PROMISE LAND
REPEAT:
TAKE US TO
THE PROMISE LAND
BEEN GOOD TO YOU
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1.CARL WEATHERSBY: GUITAR SOLO
.2.I’VE BEEN GOOD TO YOU
DON’T SAY IT AIN’T SO
I TREATED YOU KIND
BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS LOW
PLEASE TELL ME PAPA
WHERE’S MY HELPING HAND?
’CAUSE I SURE GET THE FEELIN’
YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE’S BACKDOOR MAN
.3.WHEN YOU’RE HOME FROM WORK
EVEN ON A HOLIDAY
YOU SAY YOU’RE TOO TIRED
DON’T WANT TO CUDDLE, NO WAY
PLEASE TELL ME PAPA
WHERE IS MY HELPING HAND?
’CAUSE I SURE GET THE FEELIN’
YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE’S BACKDOOR MAN
.4.YOU AIN’T MUCH OF A TALKER
I KNOW YOU NEED YOUR SPACE
YOU SAY THAT ALL IS WELL
I DON’T SEE IT ON YOUR FACE
PLEASE TELL ME PAPA
WHERE’S MY HELPING HAND?
’CAUSE I SURE GET THE FEELIN’
YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE’S BACKDOOR MAN
.5.CARL WEATHERSBY: GUITAR SOLO
.6.YOU KNOW I LOVED YOU
WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL
I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING
NOW I GOT NOTHIN’ AT ALL
PLEASE TELL ME PAPA
WHERE’S MY HELPING HAND?
’CAUSE I SURE GET THE FEELIN’
YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE’S BACKDOOR MAN
.7.CHRIS “HAMBONE” CAMERON: B-3 SOLO
PIERRE: HARP SOLO
.8.YOU KNOW I LOVED YOU
WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL
I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING
NOW I GOT NOTHIN’ AT ALL
PLEASE TELL ME PAPA
WHERE’S MY HELPING HAND?
’CAUSE I SURE GET THE FEELIN’
YOU ARE SOMEONE ELSE’S BACKDOOR MAN
EXIT SOLO:
.9.PIERRE: CHROMATIC HARMONICA
I WANT TO KNOW
Badger-DeSanto-Geddins (B-flat Publishing, BMI)
First recorded in Oakland 1959, Chess [originally on Veltone single 103]. With Pee Wee Kingsley’s band.
.1.CARL WEATHERSBY: GUITAR SOLO
.2.I WANT TO KNOW
WOULD YOU MISS ME
I WANT TO KNOW
WOULD YOU STILL KISS ME
PLEASE DON’T START NO STUFF
‘CAUSE I DON’T WANT TO GET ROUGH
I WANT TO KNOW
.3.WHY —
DID YOU QUIT HANGIN’ AROUND
I GOT A LONELY FEELING
SINCE YOU PUT ME DOWN
MY LOVE GAVE YOU YOUR START
WHY DID YOU BREAK MY HEART
I WANT TO KNOW
BRIDGE:
.4.WHEN WE FIRST GOT TOGETHER
YOU TREATED ME LIKE A QUEEN
NO SOON I TURN MY BACK —
BREAK:
YOU GOT YOURSELF ANOTHER WOMAN
AND YOU JUST SPLIT THE SCENE
.5.WOW OH WOW OH OH
PLEASE COME BACK
I REALLY LOVE YOU DADDY
THAT’S A NATURAL FACT
I REALLY LOVE YOU SO
SO WHY DID YOU GO
I WANT TO KNOW
.6.CARL WEATHERSBY – GUITAR SOLO
.7.PIERRE: HARP SOLO
BRIDGE:
.8.WHEN WE FIRST GOT TOGETHER
YOU TREATED ME LIKE A QUEEN
NO SOON I TURN MY BACK —
BREAK:
YOU GOT YOURSELF ANOTHER WOMAN
AND YOU JUST SPLIT THE SCENE
.9.WOW OH WOW OH OH
PLEASE COME BACK
I REALLY LOVE YOU DADDY
THAT’S A NATURAL FACT
I REALLY LOVE YOU SO
SO WHY DID YOU GO
I WANT TO KNOW
.10.CHRIS “HAMBONE” CAMERON: B-3 ORGAN SOLO
[FADE]
ENLIGHTEN ME
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1.INSTRUMENTAL INTRO: HARP LEADING
.2.ENLIGHTEN ME, BABY
ARE YOU MINE, REALLY ALL MINE?
ENLIGHTEN ME, BABY
ARE YOU MINE, REALLY ALL MINE?
‘CAUSE YOUR TOUCH SAYS WE ARE THROUGH
AND MY PATIENCE’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME
.3.WE USED TO STAY UP LATE
AT LEAST UNTIL TWO
NOW THERE’S A DARK CLOUD
LOOMING OVER YOU
ENLIGHTEN ME, BABY
ARE YOU MINE, REALLY ALL MINE?
‘CAUSE YOUR TOUCH SAYS WE ARE THROUGH
AND MY PATIENCE’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME
.4.YOU SANG ME LULLABIES
AND YOU COMBED MY HAIR AT NIGHT
ONCE MY WEDDING RING
WAS LIKE THE SUN SHINING BRIGHT
ENLIGHTEN ME, BABY
ARE YOU MINE, REALLY ALL MINE?
‘CAUSE YOUR TOUCH SAYS WE ARE THROUGH
BREAK:
AND MY PATIENCE’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME
.5.CHRIS “HAMBONE” CAMERON:
PIANO SOLO [X2]
.6.I DON’T WANT PRETENSES
IF YOUR HEART AIN’T SET ON ME
I SURE DON’T WANNA FEEL
LIKE SOME RAGGED USED-TO-BE
ENLIGHTEN ME, BABY
ARE YOU MINE, REALLY ALL MINE?
‘CAUSE YOUR TOUCH SAYS WE ARE THROUGH
AND MY PATIENCE’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME
.7.PIERRE : HARP SOLO [X2]
.8.WHEN I TALK TO YOU
I’M TALKING TO MYSELF
YOU MAY LOOK AT ME
BUT YOUR MIND’S SOMEWHERE ELSE
ENLIGHTEN ME, BABY
ARE YOU MINE, REALLY ALL MINE?
‘CAUSE YOUR TOUCH SAYS WE ARE THROUGH
BREAK:
AND MY PATIENCE’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME
DAGGERS AND SPEARS
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1.HARMONICA INTRO
.2.THE DEVIL IS HAVIN’ A FIELD DAY WITH ME
AND I CAN’T HOLD BACK MY SALTY TEARS
THE DEVIL IS HAVIN’ A FIELD DAY WITH ME
AND I CAN’T HOLD BACK MY SAD TEARS
I FEEL LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
AND MY HEART IS BLEEDING FROM DAGGERS AND SPEARS
…DAGGERS AND SPEARS
.3.MY BOSS CALLED ME INTO HIS OFFICE
HE SAID I AIN’T NEEDED NO MORE
IT HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS
AND NOW I FEEL USELESS TO THE CORE
THE DEVIL IS HAVIN’ A FIELD DAY WITH ME
AND I CAN’T HOLD BACK MY SALTY TEARS
I FEEL LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
AND MY HEART IS BLEEDING FROM DAGGERS AND SPEARS
…DAGGERS AND SPEARS
BREAK:
.4.I WORKED TWELVE YEARS STEADYZ
AND I STILL GOT BILLS TO PAY
I WAS LIKED BY EVERYONE, YOU KNOW
BUT NOW THEY’RE THROWING ME AWAY
THE DEVIL IS HAVIN’ A FIELD DAY WITH ME
AND I CAN’T HOLD BACK MY SALTY TEARS
I FEEL LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
AND MY HEART IS BLEEDING FROM DAGGERS AND SPEARS
…DAGGERS AND SPEARS
.5.GUITAR SOLO: GILES COREY
BREAK:
.6.I KNOW I GOT TO TOUGHEN UP
AND LOOK FOR ANOTHER JOB
BUT ALL I CAN DO PEOPLE
IS SIT HERE, MOAN AND SOB
THE DEVIL IS HAVIN’ A FIELD DAY WITH ME
AND I CAN’T HOLD BACK MY SALTY TEARS
I FEEL LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
AND MY HEART IS BLEEDING FROM DAGGERS AND SPEARS
.7.PIERRE: HARP SOLO
BREAK:
.8.I WORKED TWELVE YEARS STEADY
AND I STILL GOT BILLS TO PAY
I WAS LIKED BY EVERYONE, YOU KNOW
BUT NOW THEY’RE THROWING ME AWAY
THE DEVIL IS HAVIN’ A FIELD DAY WITH ME
AND I CAN’T HOLD BACK MY SALTY TEARS
I FEEL LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
STOP:
AND MY HEART IS BLEEDING FROM DAGGERS AND SPEARS
DON’T CRY FOR ME
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
-1-GILES COREY: GUITAR SOLO
-2-DON’T CRY FOR ME BABY WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE
DON’T YOU CRY FOR ME, DARLING
BABY WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
-3-IF I DIE BEFORE YOU
DON’T YOU FRET ABOUT ME
I LOVED THE LIFE I LIVED
YOU WERE SWEET COMPANY
DON’T CRY DARLING
DON’T CRY FOR ME WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
-4-I GOT TO TOUCH THE WAILING WALL
SWAM IN THE DEAD SEA
I CROSSED SO MANY OCEANS
JUST TO HAVE YOU NEAR ME
DON’T CRY …
PLEASE DON’T CRY FOR ME
WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
-5-GILES COREY: GUITAR SOLO
-6-WHEN I MEET MY MAKER
AT THE GATES OF PARADISE
I HOPE HE WILL BLESS ME
JUST LIKE YOU DID WITH MY LIFE
DON’T CRY …
PLEASE DON’T CRY FOR ME
WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
-7-PIERRE: HARP SOLO
-8-CHRIS “HAMBONE” CAMERON: PIANO SOLO
-9-IF I DIE BEFORE YOU
DON’T YOU FRET ABOUT ME
I LOVED THE LIFE I LIVED
YOU WERE SWEET COMPANY
DON’T CRY DARLING
DON’T CRY FOR ME WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
DON’T CRY FOR ME
WE ALL DIE SOONER OR LATER
END UP SIX FEET IN THE GROUND
[END]
I GOT SOME NEWS TODAY
Alfonzo Primer, John Primer Music, BMI
.1.JOHN PRIMER: TURN AROUND ON THE V
.2.WELL HELLO BABY
I JUST GOT THE NEWS TODAY
WELL HELLO BABY
I JUST GOT THE NEWS TODAY
YOU KNOW YOUR SISTER TOLD ME
YOU ARE COMING BACK HOME TO STAY
.3.NOW LISTEN TO ME BABY
DON’T YOU LET YOUR MAMA KNOW
YOU GOT YOUR SUITCASE PACKED
AND YOU’RE ALL READY TO GO
PLEASE HURRY UP NOW BABY
EASE ON OUT THE DOOR
.4. JOHN PRIMER: GUITAR SOLOZ
.5.PIERRE SOLO
.6.YOU KNOW, MY BABY’S BEEN GONE
SHE’S BEEN GONE TOO LONG
YES, MY BABY’S BEEN GONE
SHE’S BEEN GONE TOO LONG
I CAN’T WAIT —
TO GET HER BACK IN MY ARMS
.7.SHE SAID “HELLO BABY …
“I AM ON MY WAY BACK HOME”
SHE SAID “HELLO BABY …
I AM ON MY WAY BACK HOME”
YES I GOT A RIDE WITH MY SISTER
AND I HOPE IT DON’T TAKE TOO LONG
.8.JOHN PRIMER: GUITAR SOLO
.9.WELL I FEEL SO GOOD
MY BABY IS ON HER WAY
YES, I FEEL SO GOOD
MY BABY IS ON HER WAY
I GOT THE NEWS TODAY
MY BABY’S IS COMING HOME TO STAY
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
(AU REVOIR ET A BIENTOT)
Pierre Lacocque, Ransart Music, BMI
.1.MELODY VERSE
.2.BYE BYE EVERYBODY
GOODBYE AND GOOD NIGHT
BYE BYE EVERYBODY
GOODBYE AND GOOD NIGHT
WITHOUT YOU HERE
THE SUN WOULDN’T SHINE SO BRIGHT
.3.FAREWELL FOR NOW
IT WAS NICE BEIN’ WITH YOU
FAREWELL FOR NOW
IT WAS NICE BEIN’ WITH YOU
HAD A BALL TONIGHT
HOPE YOU DID TOO
.4.B-3 SOLO: CHRIS “HAMBONE”CAMERON
.5.WE ALL WISH TONIGHT
THAT IT WOULD NEVER END
WE ALL WISH TONIGHT
THAT THIS NIGHT WOULD NEVER END
CAN’T WAIT
‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN
.6.GILES COREY: GUITAR SOLO
.7.FAREWELL FOR NOW
IT WAS NICE BEIN’ WITH YOU
FAREWELL FOR NOW
IT WAS NICE BEIN’ WITH YOU
HAD A BALL TONIGHT
HOPE YOU DID TOO
.8.PIERRE: HARP SOLO
.9.1 MELODY VERSE
COUNT BASSIE ENDING: B-3