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Hey Everybody, I have seen some off-topic posts asking, essentially, whether a man from my demographic has the right to sing the blues. The answer is yes. No One Knows the Blues Like Mehttps://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4/no-one-knows-the-blues-like-meV1 I don't need the rain To make me feel my pain Lord knows I been crying In the bright sunshine Don't need to be in Memphis Or Chicago's South side Or down at the crossroads In a Mississippi Delta tide Cause my blues knows every city And my blues is certified PC See I got mine from the devil In a crossfire hurricane I've been bad to so many womens I only got myself to blame And I can't even look in the mirror And it’s a dirty rotten shame CH Good Lord I'll sing the chorus And I need y'all folks to see That I lost my soul While I was breaking hearts From sea to shining sea And there ain't no one in Chicago Or even in hell That I can see No one knows the blues like me Aw naw child No one knows the blues like me [Instr.] [Chorus] Music and lyrics copyright 2025 David Snyder ASCAP/Day of Faith Records David Snyder: Guitars and Vocals, additional instrumentation, mixing, production, mastering Guitars: Left--Gretsch Country Gentleman Right--Les Paul 50s Standard Time Signature: 12/8 RealTracks in style: 4223:Bass, Electric, Soul60sSlow128AB Sw 060 RealTracks in style: 3278:Vocal Mmms, Rhythm RockNRollGospel12-8 4-part Sw 065 RealTracks in style: 3783:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewOrleansGospel128 Sw 065 [MIDI EXPORT, ABBEY ROAD GRAND/ RealDrums in Song: SouthernPop12-8Soul^01-HtSn,OpH RealDrums in style:Drums and Tambourine [Multi] Real Tracks Sax, blues I think Influences: Blind Dog, Screaming Wolf, Punkie Watson, Mad John, Boo Boo Shakes, Dave Bell, Marty Straub, Lady Belle Tallula
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Madness. Sheer madness. MY kind of madness. Superb vocals. Crazy good arrangement, especially nearer the end. The trumpet is uber cool but don't see one credited. Nifty stuff.
Think you may be your own yet-to-be-defined (ever) demographic.
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David,
Amazing stuff! You sound great! Love the song.
And the mix / production on this one is excellent - just had another listen.
Bob
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LOL Great send-up, best blues since Cheech and Chong's Blind Melon Chitlin'. Terrific job!
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Hi David! Ha! The funny bit for me was the rapid fire vocals with all their ‘self-encouragement’. For me, these are normally my inner thoughts, but you brought them out in the open for all to hear. Makes me feel more confident about my own vocals. Some really good chord moves there as well. Will you release a video?  Andrew
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Hi, David. Ha!  Nice vocal growl! And that ending! I should probably make a Boo Boo shake now, because that was inspiring!
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You created an authentic and live sounding performance that captures the moment. Love your guitar bits.
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LOL Great send-up, best blues since Cheech and Chong's Blind Melon Chitlin'. Terrific job! Ditto! David, one of your best IMHO.
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Yo, so Mr Snyder dropped this joint called "No One Knows the Blues Like Me," and man, I don’t even know where to start. It’s like he rolled into the blues world with a crooked smile, shrugged, and said, “Yeah, I’m doing this — deal with it.” The whole thing’s weird, wild, but kinda genius in its own way.
First thing he does is pull that move where he’s like, “Can a dude like me even sing the blues?” And before you can say anything, he answers his own question with a straight-up “yes.” No essays, no deep think pieces — just yes. Dude basically gave himself a blues license and stamped it on the spot. 🤑
Then the lyrics hit, and yo, this man doesn’t just got the blues. He is the blues. Every line’s like he’s competing for the world record in being down bad. Most cats in blues just talk heartbreak — Mr Snyder’s like, “Nah, I invented pain in a bar that doesn’t even exist.” The line about not needing rain to feel his pain? My guy’s got his own personal thundercloud, 24/7. ☂ 🌧
Then it gets wild. He drops something about getting his blues “from the devil in a crossfire hurricane.” At that point I had to pause like, bro, are we singing or summoning something? It’s got that over-the-top movie villain flair — dramatic, messy, and somehow magnetic. Then he talks about being “bad to too many womens,” can’t even look in the mirror — just full cartoon sinner mode. You can’t take it too serious, but you can’t look away either. 👀
That hook though — “no one knows the blues like me” — man, that’s his whole flex right there. It’s that mix of confidence and desperation, like he’s begging you to believe it while he’s convincing himself too. Honestly, it’s kinda powerful in its own chaotic way. 😲 💥
And musically? Dude clearly spent hours geeking out in the studio. He’s got all those specific guitars, RealTracks, gospel-type drums — feels like he’s cooking old-school soul in a high-tech kitchen. You can tell he’s a perfectionist… just one that doesn’t mind getting weird with it. And yo, that influences list — “Blind Dog,” “Screaming Wolf,” “Boo Boo Shakes” — half of them sound like blues legends, half like cartoon mascots. It’s hilarious, but you know he’s doing that on purpose. 🙄
End of the day? This track’s not your granddad’s blues. It’s loud, messy, and totally unhinged, but that’s the charm. It’s Mr Snyder’s world, and he’s out here yelling his pain into existence with style. You might not “get it,” but you’ll remember it — and that’s more than you can say for most tracks, including mine.
If the blues had a midlife crisis with Wi-Fi, this is what it’d sound like — and honestly, I kinda dig it. 👏✔️⭐💯🥇🏆
Another OTT review from your friend
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Hey David..these days, you can identify as anything that works for you...so, there, Mr. Blues-Man.
Doesn't matter anyway, 'cause you nailed the style completely.
Enjoyed it!
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Thanks DC! Glad you liked it. Well, as James Brown said: "I may not know Karate, but I do know Krazy!" 
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Pure entertainer quality! I guess we now all know the location of the smokin' section of the forum. Delightfully entertaining. Standing ovation. And no, no one does!!!
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Hi David,
What great lyrics! And what fantastic blues you play!
I think you simply forgot to ask Dave Bell of Blue Attitude to join on lead guitar, Marty Straub on bluesy bass, and Chris Spruit on vocal harmonies.
Oh, and me to help with the vocals, because I wasn't born in a bluesy area either, and in a sense, we're from the same country.
That would have resulted in a blues song that no one can match.
But you did it all by yourself.
And I have to admit: the lyrics are great, your heartbreaking vocals are stunning, and the band is world-class!
But still, you should have asked us...
Best,
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Yeah, it always makes me blue when someone thinks The Blues requires anything but the feel. You don't need to have the blues to play The Blues. This is so fine, David. HAHA! I dig your influences. Is this still your 2-track approach? You are one fine Blues cat, David. Always a pleasure to listen to your stuff.
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"See I got mine from the devil In a crossfire hurricane I've been bad to so many womens I only got myself to blame And I can't even look in the mirror And it’s a dirty rotten shame" Classic Satirical well done fun! J&B
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I agree you most certainly can sing the blues. I almost caught a glimpse of Mr Tater Tots in there. Well done my friend..
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Hey Bob, thanks a lot for that! I'm so glad you enjoyed it man!
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Hey Tunemonger,
Thank you man! I looked up that Cheech and Chong video you were talking about.
Pretty funny!!!!
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Yeah, it always makes me blue when someone thinks The Blues requires anything but the feel. You don't need to have the blues to play The Blues. What Marty said  Lots of fun, David, I always enjoy listening to your creations. I wish I had a fraction of your imagination!
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