Work My Blues Away

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Always a crowd favorite, especially in the economically-ravaged but relentless Detroit area. This is, for the most part, a hard-working town that isn't look for a hand-out, but is willing to "work my blues away". Though every now and then a hand-out can certainly help...

Having Nick and Ian sit in on this closing song was a joy. Tom and Jake tore it up, and I had a bit of fun myself wandering through the crowd with my wireless mic and blues harp.

Thanks to the friendly staff at the Hard Rock Cafe for securing our parking validation...

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Lord, I've been working, working hard every day
Now the factory's shuttin’ down, all the jobs are goin’ away
I looked my baby in the eyes…I didn't know what to say

I just hung my head down low, tried to force the tears away
But it's just no use – feels like the blues are here to stay
so I got on my knees - I began to pray
(what can I do but pray at a time like this?)

I cried, "Lord, Lord, Lord – what can I do or say?
You know the bills will still keep coming, I won't have dollar one to pay;
I ain't looking for a hand-out – I want to work my blues away -
can you help me out?"

JAM

I want to work, work, work - work my blues away
I want to work, work, work - work my blues away
I ain't looking for a hand-out - I'll do my part to earn my pay.

I want to work, work, work - work my blues away
I ain't looking for a hand-out…
I want to work my blues… away.

© 3/15/2010 by Bob Young

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from EPK, released November 1, 2017
Bob Young - vocals, blues harp
Tom Kozanecki - rhythm and lead guitar
Jake Burdock - lead and rhythm guitar
Kenny Szymanski - bass guitar
Leland McCann - drums
Ian Tadaschi-Moore - piano
Nicholas Humenay-Klaver - lap steel

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Delta Twins Farmington, Michigan

"Deep Blues/Rock for the Soul."

Old school mixed with modern. Classic covers mixed with outstanding originals.

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