Walter Trout — Me, My Guitar And The Blues

From the Album: Survivor Blues, Year of Releas: 2019
Lyrics: Me, My Guitar And The Blues

The old blues are therapy for Walter Trout. On days when he is down, hurting, having issues or the like, he finds that old blues songs perk him up. Neither he nor anyone else can describe why these old songs and albums can restore the soul; Walter’s wife Marie writes in the liner notes that the trials and tribulations that old blues artists went through make our woes seem trivial. Perhaps the connection to their woes creates a connection between the listener and the artist.

We get to hear the popular old songs covered hundreds and even thousands of times per year. Walter was not looking for those tunes to use as his form of therapy; he searched the catalogue of blues music for lesser known cuts that did not garner the same level of fame yet still provide resounding messages and feeling . I think he’s achieved his purpose. He and his band play these songs as if they are their own, not recreating them note for note but in new and respectful ways.

The main set of artists here with Walter are Michael Leasure on drums, Johnny Griparic on bass, and Skip Edwards on various things keys. Trout does the guitar and vocals; the occasional guest is noted below.

Trout kicks things off with Jimmy Dawkins “Me, My Guitar and the Blues.” Walter’s guitar howls and wails with deep and dark emotion. He begins with a stinging solo intro and then hits the vocals hard. The guitar is stunning, the vocals are full of emotion; it’s a wonderful opening cut. Next up is a Sunnyland Slim cut, “Be Careful How You Vote.” It’s a raucous and intense ride, with hot tempo-ed guitar, shouted lyrics and Walter also blowing a little harp for effect. He greases up the Mississippi saxophone and trades some awesome licks with it and his guitar in response.

Lyrics:

I ain't gonna worry about tomorrow
Gonna let every day stand on its own
Ain't gonna worry about tomorrow
Gonna let every day stand on its own
You know tomorrow still be here
And we all could be dead and gone

I ain't gonna worry about you, baby
I ain't gonna worry no more
I ain't gonna worry about you, baby
Lord, I ain't gonna worry no more
It seems like you don't want me, woman
And I know I got to pay my dues
It's just me, my gitar and the blues
It's just me, my gitar and the blues
Ain't gonna worry no more
Ain't gonna worry, baby
Lord, I ain't gonna worry no more
It's just me, my gitar and the blues
Walking away from you baby
It's just me, my gitar and the blues
I got to go, I'm leaving

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