I haven’t posted a blues tune for a while, so here’s a short one….


RealTracks: 2692:Organ, Rhythm ModernPopSlowMike Ev 075 Neutron2 Dirty B3
RealTracks: ~689:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 085 Neutron2 Dirty B3

Recorded in Logic Pro X
Plug Ins : Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter, Scuffam Amps S-Gear, Waves Vocal Rider, Waves Bass Rider
Royalty Free Loops

Vocals, Electric Guitars, Tom Adams



https://soundcloud.com/tommyad/breakfast-with-the-blues



https://tommyadamsmusic.com/track/2448939/breakfast-with-the-blues





Breakfast With The Blues



I took her out for dinner she said man you’re out to lunch

I was about to say I liked her but she beat me to the punch

She said I think you might be crazy but I’ll give you one more chance

Let’s go find some music and find out if you can dance

That night I tried to kiss her I leaned in but she refused

And left me at the diner having breakfast with the blues


Deep down I have hunger I feel so unfulfilled

I wish that I could rope her in but I guess I never will

She seems to be off limits like something I can’t touch

I bring her wine and jewelry and she still don’t like me much

No doubt I gave it my best shot that’s all that I can do

She left me at the diner having breakfast with the blues


Maybe i’m not her leading man like Clooney or Brad Pitt

Or maybe I’m just a little too tall or my clothes they don’t quite fit

I guess that you can’t win em all but I sure do hate to lose

That’s why I’m at the diner having Breakfast with the Blues

©2020 Thomas Adams

Tom, I am a big blues fan and you knocked this one way out of the park. Great vocal and lyrics. On top of that you are one hell of a super guitarist! Great chops man! The mix was outstanding.

I loved this one.

Tom,
I like the humor in the lyrics and your guitar lights into those breaks; the solo is great!
The drum intro is nicely done and panned ( RealDrums?) and the no-frills band a good fit.
Enjoyed for supper.

Robert

Tom ...

This is one of the best Blues songs I've heard in a very long time. The drum intro is fabulous and is just the beniining of a lot of terrific music. Your guitar work is stunningly good. Everything about this exceeds all one could expect in a Blues number.

I really enjoyed this ... great listen! Wishing you the best ... be safe ...

Alan

Tom

Some lovely dynamics throughout and good story telling wrapped in the blues.

Enjoyed the "crunchy" excellent guitar playing especially the 2nd solo.

So, well written, superbly played and beautifully mixed.

Peter

Tom,

Excellent blues number . . . love the write leading into the hook. Breakfast with the blues, indeed! Sweet vocal to match an excellent musical mix and killer solo. Terrific stuff!!!

Best regards,

Deej

Fun story and some high energy guitar to punctuate the humour.

Mario, thanks for the great review. I really appreciate your generous comments, Tom

Hey Tom,

America roots, love it. That bass is the bomb, and you left a lot of space in the instrumentation, really effective.

Are you playing the bass. That is expert playing imo, the space between notes is perfect, that tritone slide is so hip, great bass groove with the drums and rhythm guitar.

Your voice is great, you're a blues man. And sweet guitar playing.

Digging it.

Thanks Robert. I do think that RealDrums are fantastic but these are loops. Supper with the blues? Tom Alan that is a seriously generous review and is greatly appreciated, Tom

Ooh boy. This is different gravy. Superb writing, superb production - a really "gritty", "proper" Blues song, so professionally done. Bravo.

"I took her out for dinner she said man you’re out to lunch"
That's a line that'll grab ya right from the get go!

How cool ... we love that funk edge around the blues.

A story that no doubt many have gone to bed with

We never fail to be drawn in by your soulful vocals and this is no exception.

You make me wish I knew the "loop way!"

The write, the excellent performances on vocals and guitar would serve alone to make this a great song. But, man, when you wrap it up with a classic tommyad mix and mastering it just takes it over the top.

A showcase for the showcase.

J&B

Peter, it’s really nice of you to say all that. Thanks, Tom

"I took her out for dinner she said man you’re out to lunch"

After that opening line, it didn't really matter what came next, I was hooked!

And hey, man, those are some serious riffs - most excellent.

Terrific all around!


Scott

What's left to be said. Brilliant, love the blues, especially like this.

Tom,

A Solid write. Blues on the "fun side"! A well developed story line.

Great tracks. A good mix (of course). Vocal sits perfectly.

Your guitar is top-shelf. Delicious tone. Tasty playing. Hittin' all the right spots.

Worth many listens.

fj

Good funky blues with clever lyrics that put a smile on my face. Great lead work. Nicely done.

Excellent, all around.

Great mix, tasty solos, clever write, well-done vocals.

I've used up my three superlatives, and that's not enough for this song.

Tom, this is GREAT!

I love everything you do, but when you do blues .... blues is and always will be my favorite thing and you are just so damn good at it.

Love the funky groove you have going on. Drums sound awesome as does the bass, and man, just killer guitar work!

Great lyrics and vocal, and as always, the mix is as good as it gets.

Enjoyed very much!

Hi Tom
Love the the lyrics. Your usual winning vocal and great guitar work. Much enjoyed.
Regards,
Leon

Thanks much Deej. Glad you enjoyed it,Tom Ray, thanks for stopping by and commenting, Tom

Oh wow Tom, this is great, loved the breaks and an all around a heck of production.

Mike B.

Hey Frank, the bass is loops. Thanks for stopping by and giving it a spin, Tom

Thanks so much for the very kind words, Tom Now that made me laugh. The story of empty beds! Thanks once again for the wonderful review,Tom

Very cool backtrack Tom. Love those bass lines. My favorite genre. Guitar was awesome. Super vocal and very cool lyric. One of my favorites Tom

Smokin' my friend!

Love it.

Scott, thanks for coming around and commenting. I appreciate it,Tom Thanks for the kind words,Tom Thanks for the generous review, Tom

Excellent! Everything just right.

I’m glad you liked it,Tom David, those some very kind comments. Thank you, Tom Dave, I was hoping you would like it. On the guitar parts , as soon as I put down the pick and attacked it with my fingers ,I got what I was looking for. Thanks, Tom

Hi Tom,

I had to smile listening to these funny lyrics and your very enjoyable song.
Well... I have to correct myself. The lyrics weren't funny but painful. However, the good thing is that you can make very beautiful blues songs with these experiences. And you have proven that in a more than credible way.

Enjoyed listening,
Hans

Man, what a great song, Love the overall sound, and the guitar is superb, makes me want to get back to practicing lead!!

Thanks Leon. That means a lot to me coming from such an accomplished lyricist as yourself, Tom

Thanks Mike! Tom

Man I'm loving it. From the drum intro to the drum roll there in the middle.... tasty stuff and innovative.

I enjoyed the listen. Very cool how you used just a few tracks from BB/RB for the organ.

Thanks Scott for the very thoughtful review,Tom Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Thanks much Chris, Tom Hans, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Tom

Great lyrical hook: "And left me at the diner having breakfast with the blues."

Your guitar playing is smoking. I could listen to it all night!

The persona in this song sure picks the wrong women.

Ronnie, I appreciate you stopping by and commenting,Tom That’s a really great review from someone who’s opinion is valued by me. Thanks Herb, Tom Thank you for the very kind words, Tom

Whoa. You had me at the title, Tommy. Great lyrics. Excellent write and mix.

Thanks Marty. I was hoping you would like

AWEEEESOMEEEEE!!!! You were a pure blues man when I first came to the forum, and you still got it......THis is my fave of all your blues songs, and my favorite vocal of yours......A HOME RUN!!! WONDERFULLY Written!! Take care. Greg