I've been playing a lot of video games as of late. I mean you have to do something to pass that time, right? Well the game that I have been playing lately has a lot of wonderful music in it. The game is called Bioshock: Infinite, and if you like video games you will love this one. And of course you love music, or you would not be reading this blog.
Here is a wonderful old gospel song that I love, and that fits this game so well. This is Troy Baker and Courtnee Draper the voice actors for the main characters of the game. They are performing the original version of "Will The Circle be Unbroken". It is just wonderful.
Here is a slower version.
Notes from YouTube:
Courtnee Draper - Will The Circle Be Unbroken (Lyrics) Bioshock Infinite
CHORUS Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky?
1.) There are loved ones in the glory Whose dear forms you often miss. When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss?
CHORUS
2.) In the joyous days of childhood Oft they told of wondrous love Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above.
CHORUS
3.) You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice. Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice?
CHORUS
4.) You can picture happy gath'rings Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings When they left you here below.
CHORUS
5.) One by one their seats were emptied. One by one they went away. Now the family is parted. Will it be complete one day?
Lyrics:
Night, falls, and I'm alone
Skin, yeah, chilled me to the bone
You, turned and you ran,
Oh yeah
Oh slipped, right from my hand
[Chorus:]
Hey
Blue on black
Tears on a river
Push on a shove
It don't mean much
Joker on jack
Match on a fire
Cold on ice
A dead man's touch
Whisper on a scream
Doesn't change a thing
Don't bring you back
Blue on black
Oh yeah, blue on black
Blind, oh, now i see
Truth, lies, and in between
Wrong, cant be undone
Oh slipped, from the tip of
Your tongue
[Chorus:]
Hey
Blue on black
Tears on a river
Push on a shove
It don't mean much
Joker on jack
Match on a fire
Cold on ice
A dead mans touch
Whisper on a scream
Doesn't change a thing
Doesn't bring you back, yeah
Blue on black
Oh, blue on black
Oh, yeah
[guitar solo]
[Chorus (2x):]
Blue on black
Tears on a river
Push on a shove
It don't mean much
Joker on jack
Match on a fire
Cold on ice
Is a dead man's touch
Whisper on a scream
Doesn't change a thing
Don't bring you back
Blue on black
Oh yeah, blue on black
Hey
Blue on black
Tears on a river
Push on a shove
It don't mean much
Joker on jack
Match on a fire
Cold on ice
Is a dead mans touch
Whisper on a scream
Doesn't change a thing
Doesn't bring you back
Blue on black
Oh, blue on black
Oh wha oh, blue on black
Oh, blue on black
"Mine's a tale that can't be told,
My freedom I hold dear;
How years ago in days of old
When magic filled the air,
'Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor
I met a girl so fair.
But Gollum, and the evil one crept up
And slipped away with her."
"John the Revelator" is a traditional Gospel/blues call and response song.[1] In the chorus, John of Patmos, the traditional author of the Book of Revelation, is writing "the book of the seven seals." At the time of the song's composition (and in modern times), John of Patmos was generally considered the same person as John the Apostle and John the Evangelist.
I like the Son House a capella version myself.
Son House - John the Revelator
Blind Willie Johnson - John the Revelator
Depeche Mode: "John The Revelator"
Gov't Mule: "John The Revelator"
Lyrics of John The Revelator From Wikipedia
The lyrics below are Blind Willie Johnson's version of "John the Revelator". Subsequent versions feature a variety of substituted verses and different interpretations of Johnson's lyrics.
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals Tell me what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals Now who art worthy, thousands cried holy Bound for some, Son of our God Daughter of Zion, Judah the Lion He redeemeth us, Jesus bought us with his blood Now tell me who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals Well what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals John the Revelator, great advocator Get's 'em on the battle of Zion Lord, tellin' the story, risin' in glory Cried, "Lord, don't you love some I" [Repeat verses 4 & 5] Well Moses to Moses, watchin' the flock Saw the bush where they had to stop God told Moses, "Pull off your shoes" Out of the flock, a-well-a you I choose [Repeat verses 4 & 5]
These are the lyrics for Son House's 1965 recording version.
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
God walked down in the cool of the day Called Adam by his name But he refused to answer Because he's naked and ashamed [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals Christ had twelve apostles And three he led away He said, "Walk with me while I walk, 'til I go yon and pray." [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals Christ came on Easter morning Mary and Martha were down to see He said, "Go tell my disciples to meet me in Galilee." [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Revelations Chapter 1, versus 1-3, King James Version
(1) The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified [it] by his angel unto his servant John: (2) Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. (3) Blessed [is] he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time [is] at hand.
"Cross Road Blues" is one of Delta Blues singer Robert Johnson's most famous songs. The lyrics plainly have the narrator attempting to hitch a ride from an intersection as darkness falls. But in close association with the mythic legend of Johnson's short life and death, it has come to represent the tale of a blues man going to a metaphorical crossroads to meet the devil to sell his soul in exchange for becoming a famous blues player. A fictionalized version of this legend was the basis for the film Crossroads (1986). It was also the basis of an episode of the television series Supernatural, which introduces the Crossroads Demon, which appears in later episodes.
Because of the historical significance of "Cross Road Blues," it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
"Dust My Broom" is a blues standard originally recorded by Robert Johnson, the legendary Mississippi Delta blues singer and guitarist, on November 23, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas. It was released on the ARC Records label under the title of "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom. The song was later recorded and released on the Trumpet Records label by blues singer and guitarist Elmore James and became a surprise rhythm and blues hit in 1952. James version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Robert Johnson's version of "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom", had been originally derived from Kokomo Arnold's adaption of "Sagefield Woman Blues". Elmore James took the song from Johnson.
James closely followed Johnson's lyrics and included a bottleneck guitar blues riff used frequently by Johnson but not on his recording of this song. James' first recording was in 1951 for Trumpet Records with Sonny Boy Williamson playing the harmonica and Odie Johnson on bass. James also recorded it under the title "Dust My Blues". He became closely associated with Johnson's song, using the melody for some of his own songs as well and playing it in bottleneck or slide guitar, while Johnson's original was finger picked.
Lyrics:
I'm gointa get up in the mornin I believe I'll dust my broom I'm gointa get up in the mornin I believe I'll dust my broom Girlfriend the black man you've been lovin girlfriend can get my room
I'm gonna write a letter telephone everytown I know I'm gonna write a letter telephone every town I know If I can't find her in West Helena she must be in East Monroe I know
I don't want no woman wants every downtown man she meets I don't want no woman wants every downtown man she meets She's a no good dooney they shouldn't allow her on the street
I believe, I believe I'll go back home I believe, I believe I'll go back home You can mistreat me here babe, but you can't when I'm back home
And I'm gettin up in the mornin I believe I'll dust my broom I'm gettin up in the mornin I believe I'll dust my broom Girlfriend the black man you been lovin girlfriend can get my room
I'm gonna call up Chiney see is my good girl over there I'm gonna call up China see is my good girl over there I can't find her on Phillipine's island she must be in Ethiopia somewhere
I keep drinkin' malted milk , try'n to drive my blues away I keep drinkin' malted milk, try'n to drive my blues away Baby, you just as welcome to my lovin', as the flowers is in May
Malted milk, malted milk, keep rushin' to my head Malted milk, malted milk, keep rushin' to my head And I have a funny, funny feelin', and I'm talkin' all out my head
Baby, fix me one more drink, and hug your daddy one more time Baby, fix me one more drink, and hug your daddy one more time Keep on stirrin' my malted milk mama, until I change my mind
My door knob keeps on turnin', it must be spooks around my bed My door knob keeps on turnin', must be spooks around my bed I have a warm, old feelin', and the hair risin' on my head
All the doctors in Hot Springs sure can't help her none
And if she gets unruly thinks she don't wan do
If she gets unruly thinks she don't wan do
Take my 32-20 now and cut her half in two
She got a 38 special but I believe its much too light She got a 38 special but I believe its much too light I got a 32-20, got to make the camps alright
If I send for my baby and she don't come
If I send for my baby man, and she don't come
All the doctors in Hot Springs sure can't help her none
I'm gonna shoot my pistol, gonna shoot my Gatlin gun I'm gonna shoot my pistol, gotta shoot my Gatlin gun
You made me love you now your man has come
Ah-oh baby where you stay last night
Ah-ah baby where you stayed last night
You got your hair all tangled and you ain't talkin right
I woke up this mornin and all my shrimp was dead and gone I woke up this mornin ooh and all my shrimp was dead and gone I was thinin about you baby, why you hear me weep and moan
I got dead shrimp here someone is fishin in my pond I got dead shrimp here, ooh someone fishin in my pond I served my best bait baby and I can't do that no harm
Everything I do babe you got your mouth stuck up Hole where I used to fish, you got me posted up Everything I do, You got your mouth stuck up And the hole where I used to fish baby you've got me posted out
I got dead shrimp here someone fishin in my pond I got dead shrimp here someone fishin in my pond Catchin my goggle eyed perches and they barbequein the bone
Now you take my shrimp babe you know you turned me down I couldn't do nothin, till I got myself unwound
You taken my shrimp oohh know you turned me down Babe, I couldn't do nothin, untill I got myself unwound
Lord my hair's a-rising, my flesh begins to crawl Aw my hair's a-rising, my flesh begin to crawl I had a dream last night baby, another mule in my doggone stall
Now there's some people said the Big Bill blues ain't bad Now some people said the Big Bill blues ain't bad Lord it must not have been them Big Bill blues they had
Lord I wonder what's the matter, papa Bill can't get no mail Lord wonder what's the matter now, papa Bill can't get no mail Lord the post office must be on fire, the mailman must undoubtedly be in jail
I can't be a wagon, since you ain't gonna be a mule Mmmm can't be a wagon mama, since you ain't gonna be a mule I ain't gonna fix up your black tradition, I ain't gonna be your doggone fool
Son House's version of this song is the definitive version as far as I am concerned. But I'm trying to not be such a purist, and this song is a good jumping off point.
Lyrics of John The Revelator From Wikipedia
The lyrics below are Blind Willie Johnson's version of "John the Revelator". Subsequent versions feature a variety of substituted verses and different interpretations of Johnson's lyrics.
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Tell me what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Now who art worthy, thousands cried holy Bound for some, Son of our God Daughter of Zion, Judah the Lion He redeemeth us, Jesus bought us with his blood
Now tell me who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Well what's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator What's John a-writin'? Ask the Revelator A book of the seven seals
John the Revelator, great advocator Get's 'em on the battle of Zion Lord, tellin' the story, risin' in glory Cried, "Lord, don't you love some I" [Repeat verses 4 & 5]
Well Moses to Moses, watchin' the flock Saw the bush where they had to stop God told Moses, "Pull off your shoes" Out of the flock, a-well-a you I choose [Repeat verses 4 & 5]
These are the lyrics for Son House's 1965 recording version.
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
God walked down in the cool of the day Called Adam by his name But he refused to answer Because he's naked and ashamed [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Christ had twelve apostles And three he led away He said, "Walk with me while I walk, 'til I go yon and pray." [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
[call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Christ came on Easter morning Mary and Martha were down to see He said, "Go tell my disciples to meet me in Galilee." [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals [call] Well who's that a-writin'? [response] John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator Who's that a-writin'? John the Revelator A book of the seven seals
Revelations Chapter 1, versus 1-3, King James Version
(1) The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified [it] by his angel unto his servant John: (2) Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. (3) Blessed [is] he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time [is] at hand.
can't tell my future, boy lord can't tell my past seem like every minute going, gone be my last
can't tell my future, lord i can't tell my past seem like every minute now sure going to be my last
minutes seems like hours and hours seems like days i wish my woman quite her lowdown ways lord minutes seems like hours hours seems like days i wish my woman lord, quite her lowdown ways
well you see that picture lord your mama's shelf know about that i'm tired of sleeping all by myself lord see that picture upon your mama's shelf know about that i'm tired of sleeping by myself
i had a notion yeah i belive i will i'll build me a mansion upon the keno hill lord i had a notion, my man i belive i will build me a mansion Lord upon keyta hill
can't tell my future now can't tell my past feel like every minute going to be my last lord i can't my future boys yeah and i can't tell my past feel like every minute now sure going to be my last
I'm looking to download this song I lost a long time ago on cassette. I remember the lyrics because i've felt them every once in a while. Even during stable relationships, haha.
The devil rode on a big black stallion traveling in a cloud of flames (x3) Drifter was his name Driftre destroyed teh hearts of women all across the land (x3) he lives in the minds I know, of evrey travelin' man
and so on, till the main lines appear: The wind's my lover and Drifter's my steed and the devil's theonly friend I'll ever need The wind, the Drifter, the Devil an' me we ride together through all eternity
If you know these lyrics, please end my search and tell me where they come from!
Enjoy your day and greetings from Holland!
---------------------- So I go to my old friend Google and enter in parts of the lyrics to see what I can come up with.
I start with "The devil rode on a big black stallion traveling in a cloud of flames" no quote marks.
I get a lot of hits from literature about black stallions, it seems that many books were written about black stallions, named devil.
So I try a few other combinations because I figure that the asker of the question may not be remembering the lyric just right, as is often the case.
Again I am coming up with many hits to items that have black, devil, and stallion in them.
So I think maybe I should simplify the search and put part of it in quotes for an exact match. So this time I enter "The Devil Rode on a Big Black Stallion"
Which has the lyrics; "The Devil rode on a big black stallion, ridin' on a cloud of rain..."
I am guessing that this is the song that you are refering to.
Which gets me to thinking, wait a minute Robert Johnson wrote a song called Me and the Devil Blues. Which led me to...
Probably most interesting of all;
Robert Johnson - Me and the Devil Blues
Feel free to send any blues questions that you might have to my email address above, when I have time I like to do the research and find answers to interesting questions.
As some of you who have been reading this blog for a while probably know I am from Shreveport, Louisiana originally. I was born and raised there and grew up in a neighborhood just out side of downtown called Allendale. We had a few juke joints like that one on the corner of Dale and Alston St. They tore that building down a long time ago though.
They are busy tearing down that whole neighborhood. Things have changed, the blues there have changed too. I remember walking down Alston St. and passing this one house where a lady sat on the front porch. She listened to B.B. King's "The Thrill is Gone" over and over. I probably passed by that house hundreds, if not thousands of times. And that was the only song I ever heard coming from that house. It was not until I became an adult that I understood the kind of blues she had. That is the kind of blues that people in Shreveport have.
I have done a few post on my hometown blues favorite Leadbelly. The video below is a cool one that I had not seen before, it is of Pete Seeger talking about Leadbelly.
Lead Belly Teaser
And I also want to introduce some to another Shreveport native who in my assessment is the real deal when it comes to the blues. Consider young Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Another blues song about Shreveport that some of you may know is this Memphis Minnie song.
Shreveport Blues
I've got a man in Shreveport, he's forever on my mind I've got a man in Shreveport, he's forever on my mind When I lay down at night, he bothers me all the time
He's a long tall papa, live mostly on Texas Avenue He's a long tall papa, live mostly on Texas Avenue And if I don't get that man, I'll forever have the Shreveport Blues
He's a sweet lovin' man, one that knows his stuff He's a sweet lovin' man, one that knows his stuff Takes me in his arms so easy, he's not a bit rough
I never get tired of lovin', cause he's got all I need I never get tired of lovin', cause he's got all I need I want my lovin', ten or twelve times a week
Shreveport Shreveport, Shreveport where is my man? Shreveport Shreveport, Shreveport where is my man? Shreveport Shreveport, Shreveport where is my man?
And for the blues piano fans, check out Jim Hession playing Jelly Roll Morton's Shreveport Stomp.
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