This is a pretty standard 12 Bar Blues. It was my first attempt at arranging horns so it is pretty simple using horn loops. Excuse the lengthy guitar solos. I got carried away since I haven’t had my Tele in 6 months as I only took an acoustic on my camping trip out west. As I’ve said before, for me it all starts and ends with the blues…

RealTracks : 386:Bass, Electric, Blues Chuck Sw 102
RealTracks : 2889:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkBluesSlowShuffleMike Sw 085
RealTracks : 653:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasBoogie Sw 140 (B:classic)
RealTracks : 425:Organ, B3, Background Blues Sw 120
RealTracks : 385:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Blues Chuck Sw 102
RealDrums : BluesRockShuffle^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat
Royalty Free Loops
Recorded in Logic Pro X
Plug Ins : Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter,
Logic Pro Metering, Scuffam Amps S-Gear, Waves Vocal Rider, CLA Vocals, Waves BB Tubes

Electric guitar, Vocals, Tom Adams


https://tommyadamsmusic.com/track/3256447/really-into-the-blues

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Really Into The Blues


I asked her out to a tribute for BB King

She said I don’t know he’s just not my thing

It’s such a shame I spent all my money

I’m telling you man she was one fine honey

She left me standing there all alone

After she shut me down I just headed home


Two weeks later when I wasn’t so down

I told her Joe Bonnamassa’s coming to town

I got two weeks pay coming my way

So mark it on your calendar and save the date

She said first you try sell me on BB King

Well I’m sorry but Joe B’s just not my thing



I heard it in the neighborhood she changed her ways

But if I keep on chasing her I’m gonna need a raise

she fooled me once she fooled me twice

I was never good at following my own advice

I heard she likes a guitar man and now I’m confused

They say the word is now she’s really into the blues

© 2022 Thomas Adams

Yeah, now that's how it's done!!

Smokin' hot Tom, just the right amount of guitar playing for me

Excellent playing, and fun lyrics. Horns sounded right to me.

Right up my alley, huge smile on my face here!

Hi Tom,

Yeah this right up my alley also - terrific blues!

I particularly liked your lead guitar work - smokin'

One comment re the Brass - you have a stab on beat 1 of bar 1 and that is cool. However typically you play/sing on bars 1 & 2 and the Brass replies on bars 3 & 4 and so on throughout each verse. This is particularly the case when playing lead guitar. Easy to change in your DAW if required.

Mix - I liked the upfront lead guitar and upfront vocals - this is how Blues are mixed.

Great work - look forward to the next one.

Best Regards
Nigel

Wow! Thanks Dave. Coming from you that means a lot to me, Tom

BAM! Staright out of the traps.
Enjoyable rock n blues and I rather glad you didn't bow to convention.
"Livin' by the rules
Don't bring no crown jewels.
'Cos, no matter which beat
This vibe is my cup of meat."

Long, hot, driving solo's in a Tom Adams song.... What??? LOL

This is classic my friend. About as real as it gets.

Enjoyed this from start to finish.

Charlie

Yeah, what a great band, and a great blues song, Tom. You sound like you belong on Alligator Records. Man, you mention so much good music in the lyrics, and your voice is just perfect for the genre. Those horns are awesome. Loops?!? Damn, that guitar sings sweet sounds in your hands. Way to tell your tele you missed her, and she says the feeling is mutual. Listened both on SoundCloud and your website to see which sound if any was better. Sorry, I got waaay too lost in the goodness to tell. I once formed a band called Blues' Branches because every song stems from The Blues.

BB and Joe B... what's not to love about that?

Starts off full tilt right out of the gate and stays there.

Nice work on the horns.... I like this. Jukin tune.

Tommy, I love the blues and this is some kick @ss blues

Outstanding vocal and axe work mixed like they should be for a blues song

You lead was just the right length

Your addition of BB's horn section was brilliant

You belong on Alligator records

Loved it

Been TOO long since I heard a new Tommyad song!!!! Love this!!! Horns sound great, and guitar is EPIC!!!! Not to mention a super cool vocal!!!! I say Dump Her!!! Take care. Greg

Cooking blues, Tom, really enjoyed it! Fun lyrics and good singing. Keep em coming like this one!

Fun song, clever write!

Excellent guitar playing, and those horns sound excellent.

Love it!

Thanks for the compliments. Also I appreciate the tips on the horns, Tom

Ray, thanks for giving it a spin. Glad you enjoyed it, Tom

Charlie, Thanks your comments are always appreciated, Tom Marty, I was a big fan of Alligator. I had a bunch of their stuff. Bruce Iglauer made some coin off of me. Thanks for your nice comments. I'm glad you came around, Tom

Wow that one hits you in the chest. Awesome tune Tommy. Guitar was exceptional. Loved the vocal and lyric. Boy your production gave the song a very cool live feel. Well done...

Herb, Thanks for checking in, Tom Thanks Mario, I appreciate it, Tom Hey Greg, Thanks for all that. I hope you're doing well, Tom

Tom

Some excellent blues, loved the overall vibe and the guitar playing throughout was hot and excellent.

The horns sound good and add a nice bit of spice.

The vocals are as usual top notch.

Peter

TM, Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it, Tom

This is great blues with great and fun lyrics.
And just the tempo I love most for a blues.

Don't worry about the solos, they're just part of a good blues.
And, this is a pretty good solo you delivered here.
Me likes a lot

Thank you David. I always appreciate your thoughts, Tom Thanks Scott, I’m happy you liked it,Tom

Tom,

Into the blues indeed!!
A very clever write
Killer guitar work
Love the tone
Horns sounded good to me
Needless to say, an excellent mix

fj

Fun lyrics and good old shuffle boogie blues rock. And together with magical guitar playing, great use of horns to strengthen the mix and strong vocals, I'm sure BB is smiling right now, just like me.

Janne

Thanks Peter, I do appreciate it,Tom BD, glad you liked it,Tom

Thanks for your supportive comments,Tom I’m happy you liked it,Tom

Get carried away all you want. The guitar work was smokin'. I could listen to it all day. Good job working in those horns.

Thanks Zeke! I appreciate it, Tom

Awesome!

For starters it’s a blues shuffle — right in our wheel house.

You could never play too many guitar solos.

We love the humorous lyric. (What is wrong with that girl?!)

The horns sound great to us.

Great vocals and, man, that high bar on your mixing remains a dream for us. Have we said that before?

Fun!

J&B