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Joe Bonamassa — Dust Bowl
Album: Dust Bowl
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Released: 2011
Length: 4:29
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I'm gonna make my own way
I'm gonna head downtown
Walk around, settle down,
Find me a proper drink
Don't need a helmet
To get me through life
I walk across the water
Blame it on foolish pride

Lifting me up
Tearing me down
All you give me is indecision
The classic run-around
Bringing me higher
Keeping me whole
Now I feel like I'm living
Living in a Dust Bowl

Diamonds and pearls
You're that kind of girl
You size me up, to break me down
While you're sipping on your crown royal
I'll give you shelter
Babe, it's your call
It's hard to find truth within
When you're living in your own zone

Lifting me up
Tearing me down
All you give me is indecision
The classic run-around
Bringing me higher
Keeping me whole
Now I feel like I'm living
Living in a Dust Bowl

Pride and deception
The same kind of pain
And all that's left for me to lose
Is meant for you to gain
Playing it close
Stealing your time
But who cares anyway?
I''ve gone the extra mile

Lifting me up
Tearing me down
All you give me is indecision
The classic run-around
Bringing me higher
Keeping me whole
Now I feel like I'm living
Living in a Dust Bowl
Living in a Dust Bowl
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 danielsoulsurfer wrote:

John Mayer is better.




You know a lot of people find 12 step programs can really help with trauma. 
his destiny was preordained - same birthday as Robert Johnson
John Mayer is better.
 thewiseking wrote:

all cliches


It's the BLUES. man!  There are rules to playing tis genre.  And I find no clichés in this tune except -- possibly -- the fact that he's not happy with his girl.
I'm bumping this from 8 > 9--could be because of tequila consumed, or just because it is f**king awesome....  Either way, well deserved!
Somebody put this song on a movie soundtrack!
Joe rules...
awesome talented guy. Great guitarist and yes he can sing. We need more new talent up and coming. Great to see Joe playing with Eric (on utube) I miss the 60-70s when music was exciting and new releases were an event.
On RP, this, was the first song & time I have heard of this Dude.
Ooooo  Baby! Big fat 9 from All Canadians.
 Imkirok wrote:

No.  Clapton is god. 

He really isn't. Once upon a time a nasty little racist, now an anti-vaxxer nutjob.  Give me the beautiful inventiveness of Jeff Beck any day.
 Far wrote:

I always wonder how male artists who "tell it like it is" with women manage to have a relationship with same. 



I could sing the same song to any typical male. 
Bonamassa is always so flash. No doubt, he's a master, but for white boys playing the blues, he'll never be in the same league as the late great Peter Green.  
Really like Beth Hart singing for him...Joe does Rock!
I always wonder how male artists who "tell it like it is" with women manage to have a relationship with same. 
 Canadese wrote:

Clapton was God (always capitalized!) to me until I read his biography. Great musician, boring guy. I can't believe how that affected my view of his music. I find that in many biographies people live up to their interesting image (Kieth Richards, Ron Wood, Steve Jobs etc.), but not always (Clint Eastwood).
 
LOL I had a similar reaction to the Autobiography, although more like he became boring after stopping drugs (heck, he even married a 'regular' lady from Ohio) - really between the guitar, drugs and a longtime devotion to his mate's girl, and not knowing how to drive, and selling millions or records, yeah...boring life hehehe LLRP!!
 Imkirok wrote:

No.  Clapton is god.  But Joe is certainly a star in his own right.  My only criticism is that he tends to be a little technical, i.e. not a lot of emotion or true feeling in this work.  I think the phrase "just because you can doesn't mean you should" applies to JB.  I love his stuff, but I also understand why some people don't think he's the greatest of the great.
 
Clapton was God (always capitalized!) to me until I read his biography. Great musician, boring guy. I can't believe how that affected my view of his music. I find that in many biographies people live up to their interesting image (Kieth Richards, Ron Wood, Steve Jobs etc.), but not always (Clint Eastwood).
 westslope wrote:

I enjoy this song but yeah, the clichés ....  arrgh.   Joe could use a strong-willed editor.  

 
Clichés? What do you mean?
The man owns his ax...
 thewiseking wrote:
all cliches

 
I enjoy this song but yeah, the clichés ....  arrgh.   Joe could use a strong-willed editor.  
I really enjoy this song and so many on this site, but I would request that Bill & Rebecca do a little better job mixing up when they play the tunes during the day. I usually listen to RP during work & on the way home and a song like this that gets played three times a month all too often it seems shows up during the workday hours such that I hear it every time.

It makes me think that I'm missing out on music that only gets played during times that I'm not listening to this site. Now the obvious solution to that is to listen to RP the entire day, but I need to sleep sometime ;-) Plus this might help alleviate some of the "GD, this song plays every day on this station, sucko barfo" complaints.

I just want to hear more, different, and more different music here on Radio Paradise.
This is fanstastic. Minimilist with lots of space between the notes- unlike much of what he does.  
Very much enjoy the bass on this.
{#Music}

Saw Joe B at Red Rocks 8/23/17.  Been there for his show four years running. 

 

It was an awesome performance, the best I've seen.


all cliches
 Flywheel wrote:
Being introduced to music like this is why I tune in RP.

 
that's a not uncommon reaction for RPsters, and what's even better is not being bombarded with Cialis this, Viagra that, Humaria me, Eliquis us and Lyrica them.  LONG LIVE RP!
Being introduced to music like this is why I tune in RP.
 Imkirok wrote:

No.  Clapton is god.  But Joe is certainly a star in his own right.  My only criticism is that he tends to be a little technical, i.e. not a lot of emotion or true feeling in this work.  I think the phrase "just because you can doesn't mean you should" applies to JB.  I love his stuff, but I also understand why some people don't think he's the greatest of the great.

 
The same amount of people don't think Clapton is God.
i love the way how rp plays that song regurlarly
Thanks to RP on this artist.  Bought the CD after hearing this song.  Now 5 years later — I'm a true JB fan.  Just saw him on the last tour.  Fan-freakn'-tastic.  
Can hardly get in,  if on The Turning Away Blamed it on foolish pride.
 They're asking me if  they'd surprise me too.

 howards wrote:
THE MAN! Joe is God!

 
No.  Clapton is god.  But Joe is certainly a star in his own right.  My only criticism is that he tends to be a little technical, i.e. not a lot of emotion or true feeling in this work.  I think the phrase "just because you can doesn't mean you should" applies to JB.  I love his stuff, but I also understand why some people don't think he's the greatest of the great.
 Babette55 wrote:


Red Rocks ROCKS!!!!!  The best concert venue in the US...can imagine how awesome JB would have sounded there!

 
And Joe is back at Red Rocks July 19, 2016.  Yay.  See you there!
very nice!!
Meh...I don't share many of the RP community's opinion on this guy. Average blues rock to me. 
 Typesbad wrote:
Holy crap!  This is great!  I don't know this guy, but that is about to change!

 
He is on tour like perpetually, make sure you see him sometime, tight band, the guy can play! {#Bananajam}
 Proclivities wrote:

Like him or not (I generally choose the latter), John Mayer is an outstandingly talented guitarist, and his range is not just limited to blues guitar.  I prefer Bonamassa's music and playing.

 
Thank you for acknowledging that. I know many folks here will poo-poo John because of his leanings towards pop songwriting, but I am of the opinion that he has branched out recently to other genres. And more than that, I appreciate when people who dislike his music at least recognize his talent. Naysayers - watch the video of him trading solos with B.B. King and Derek Trucks, and you will see.
There's no one playing blues guitar like this guy. Every guitar player out there .......bow to the Master.
Holy crap!  This is great!  I don't know this guy, but that is about to change!
The best things in life are simple!
 easmann wrote:
easmann wrote:
If if happens, and it looks as though it may, it could be an ironic reversal of fortune if those affected begin migrating East (or at least elsewhere):

PBS (Surviving the Dust Bowl): Mass Exodus From the Plains
  
 
seageek wrote:
Lately, it seems as though there is either not enough water (California) or way too much water (Texas). 
 
BTW: Southern California does have four seasons (though not on a 12 month cycle necessarily):

1. Drought.
2. Fire.
3. Mudslide.
4. Earthquake. 

        5. Riot


 otis_of_moab wrote:
Saw Joe B. at Red Rocks, Denver, Monday night, August 17.  Three Kings tour.  Awesome show; see it if you can!  This guy gets better and better.

 

Red Rocks ROCKS!!!!!  The best concert venue in the US...can imagine how awesome JB would have sounded there!
Saw Joe B. at Red Rocks, Denver, Monday night, August 17.  Three Kings tour.  Awesome show; see it if you can!  This guy gets better and better.
 ShaunJ wrote:

I caught the 2nd night of Joe's recent concert in Vancouver. Front row center seats for the show. Joe is the real deal.{#Bananajam}

 

 

I saw Joe at Red Rocks last year with the same quality of seat.  The man can play the guitar and puts on a great show.


 easmann wrote:

If if happens, and it looks as though it may, it could be an ironic reversal of fortune if those affected begin migrating East (or at least elsewhere):

PBS (Surviving the Dust Bowl): Mass Exodus From the Plains

 
Lately, it seems as though there is either not enough water (California) or way too much water (Texas). 
 ThoreauBack wrote:
Soon to be California's new theme song.

 
I caught the 2nd night of Joe's recent concert in Vancouver. Front row center seats for the show. Joe is the real deal.{#Bananajam}


Soon to be California's new theme song.
 Dosequis wrote:

Nope. John Mayer wouldn't know blues guitar if it hit him in the face. Mayer is a popular guitarist but to mention Mayer in the same sentence as Joe is disrespecting Bonamassa's superior talent.  
PS  A big thank you goes out to Bill for NOT playing John Mayer.  

 
Like him or not (I generally choose the latter), John Mayer is an outstandingly talented guitarist, and his range is not just limited to blues guitar.  I prefer Bonamassa's music and playing.
 
Me too!!

otis_of_moab wrote:
Joe B. will be playing Red Rocks outside of Denver on August 31.  I will be there. 

 


I suppose this guy considers himself some sort of white boy blues badass.
Methinks he is not. 
Go see Joe every time he's even remotely close to you....this guy is a true superstar.  More JOE please!
When I grow up - I want to play guitar just like that!
 fitmartin wrote:

Oh Please - Joe is the winner hands down
 


 fitmartin wrote:


 
Nope. John Mayer wouldn't know blues guitar if it hit him in the face. Mayer is a popular guitarist but to mention Mayer in the same sentence as Joe is disrespecting Bonamassa's superior talent.  
PS  A big thank you goes out to Bill for NOT playing John Mayer.  
 Dosequis wrote:
Hardly, Mayer is his equal on guitar, they are both Masters, prefer John Mayers blues guitar, top of the field!

{#Bananajam}

 


Yeah! I like!
{#Dancingbanana_2} 
 Sjaaks wrote:

And tomorrow he's one of the lesser known artists at Pinkpop festival here in the Netherlands, in the shadows (in terms of popularity) of the Rolling Stones and John Mayer. Hopefully they'll broadcast some of his performance.


AHHAHAH John Mayer. Joe Bonamassa would blow him off the stage with one note. But hey, the teenage girls love Mayer.
 


Cool follow-up to Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs".  I was just thinking, as I listened to that previous song, how there seemed to be similarities with Joe Bonamassa's sound.  I was thinking about queuing up Trower and Bonamassa on one of those other music web sites, when Bill saved me trouble.  {#Music}
THE MAN! Joe is God!
Joe B ROCKS!  Would be great to hear a few more of his kick-ass pieces man, they broadcast his concert at Royal Albert Hall last night on PBS and he is straight out phenomenal 
youtube it:

Joe Bonamassa - Live From The Royal Albert Hall (Part 1/2)
12!!
His singing & lyrics are nothing to write home about but lordy can he play that guitar.

And tomorrow he's one of the lesser known artists at Pinkpop festival here in the Netherlands, in the shadows (in terms of popularity) of the Rolling Stones and John Mayer. Hopefully they'll broadcast some of his performance.


Joe B. will be playing Red Rocks outside of Denver on August 31.  I will be there. 
"I am substantial."  (am not sure where I ever heard that but it is a crack-up for me everytime) 
 RKeaton wrote:
This guy's Big In England.
 
I'm big in Japan!
Joe is a monster of a guitar player. Can't say this is one of my fav's from him, though.
Well this song has stood the test of time for me.  Loved it when I first heard it and now I think it could be a classic.   One of those to play at max volume and can't sit still.  {#Dance}
Saw him in Austin in November ...  OMG 
Awwwwwwwwwtisgoooooooooooooooooood{#Dancingbanana_2}

{#Dance}{#Dance}{#Dance}

 

Do I love RP? Yesssssss.

 


 OHMish wrote:
Reminds med of Robert Palmer {#Wink}

 

that well known guitar hero?
yep, the man can bend a string............{#Bananajam}
No such thing as TOO much Joe!  {#Bananajam}For all things Joe, go to Bonanation on Facebook.  Best group of friends (Bonabuddies) that you'll ever meet. (besides here of course)
Reminds med of Robert Palmer {#Wink}
This is really good - likin' the vibe. I've only read about his virtuoso guitar playing on guitar forums etc (which gets old pretty fast for me of its just continual guitar wanking). Good to know that he can sing and write tasty songs too.
Love me some Joe B.
 kimschoice wrote:
He's coming to the Wang in May.  Probably a mighty fine place to see him do his low funk.
 
!$%)&#%!!  I missed it.  Story of my life.  Well, maybe he's coming here soon.  Yeah.  Maybe.
The best blues rock guitarist of our time! Not new music but virtous playing!
 Lazaerus wrote:
Joe is phenomenal!  Saw him live at the Hult Center in Eugene Oregon and it was awesomeness to the 10th power!!

Thank you radio paradise for turning me on to yet another artist...  

 
Damn, I missed that!
Oh yeah.   Now we're talkin' .  No more simpering whiny tunes please! 
Joe is phenomenal!  Saw him live at the Hult Center in Eugene Oregon and it was awesomeness to the 10th power!!

Thank you radio paradise for turning me on to yet another artist...  

Thank you for playing Joe!!!  {#Dancingbanana}  If you haven't seen him LIVE I highly recommend. It will be a show you won't soon forget.


 unclehud wrote:
Verrrrry niiiiiiice.  Like the low funk, and the growly voice at the end, too.
 
He's coming to the Wang in May.  Probably a mighty fine place to see him do his low funk.
Can't stop the head bob on this one.
Verrrrry niiiiiiice.  Like the low funk, and the growly voice at the end, too.
This is one talented, modest and cool cat.
Waaoowl love it, Scotland is rockin to Jo....even with snow storms on the way
 ch83575 wrote:
This just doesn't do it for me.  I realize that the guitar might be expert, but the song is boring and the solo sounds like something I would expect to hear in an elevator.
 
You must have some groovy elevators where you live....

Somebody tell Joe that there's no shame in bringing some talented song writers on board or doing some memorable covers. This guy is just too good to have such a large catalogue of good but not great songs.
 slowhand wrote:

So glad we have a expert on wanking here..hope your wrist is ok after listening to this.
 

{#Lol}
I love this song!!  
My king of blues! *10* Go on, Joe! {#Bananajumprope}
This one never gets dull for me.
I love his voice....to me, he's reminiscent of Paul Rodgers (drooling over that man's voice!) {#Tongue}
 hiorgos wrote:
How boring boring so boring is Bonamassa, for gods sake..  His songs seem to be just an excuse for blues guitar wanking. 

Rate is a solid "1"
 
So glad we have a expert on wanking here..hope your wrist is ok after listening to this.
This just doesn't do it for me.  I realize that the guitar might be expert, but the song is boring and the solo sounds like something I would expect to hear in an elevator.
Upped it to 8 - very cool tune.  {#Cool}
{#Cheers}
 Joe's on Fire!
Great album.  Joe Bonamassa is another artist I never would have heard of if it wasn't for RP.  Keep it up!
Guitar so like Thomas Dolby sound.
Nice and s l o w blues guitar, 's good for the soul.
 jberko wrote:

Now there is a name I haven't heard in a long, long time.
 

He's as hot as Steve Vai when he first soloed on the national scene; in the vinyl era- what? - 1984?.
 hiorgos wrote:
How boring boring so boring is Bonamassa, for gods sake..  His songs seem to be just an excuse for blues guitar wanking. 

Rate is a solid "1"
 
Then simply just Toss it aside......
new album arrived yesterday
{#Bananapiano}{#Music}
Great guitar! {#Guitarist}
How boring boring so boring is Bonamassa, for gods sake..  His songs seem to be just an excuse for blues guitar wanking. 

Rate is a solid "1"
 BigIslandBlues wrote:
 I am hearing some Gino Vannelli here....{#Guitarist}
 
Now there is a name I haven't heard in a long, long time.
 Stingray wrote:

What is a dust bowl anyway?

 
The Dust Bowl refers to a part of American history. Read about it here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_bowl. Or for a particularly inspiring, albeit fictionalized version, try John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
 RKeaton wrote:
This guy's Big In England.
 
but a nobody in Mauretania!
 BigIslandBlues wrote:
 I am hearing some Gino Vannelli here....{#Guitarist}
 

I hear Milli Vanilli (if I try)!

Dislike the song! What is a dust bowl anyway?


Saw Joe B live for the first time last week.  Great show. 

Turn up the volume! 
 BigIslandBlues wrote:
 I am hearing some Gino Vannelli here....{#Guitarist}
 
...and I'm hearing a little Alvin Lee.
 I am hearing some Gino Vannelli here....{#Guitarist}
 neuticle wrote:
aren't there any other songs on this album?
 
This is the Standout song ! hence the title track.
Joe Bonamassa's style - vocals and instrumentals, are simply exquisite ...

I am doing our annual concert pilgrimage to Nashville in May with my "homies" to see Joe live ... can't wait.

PBS has been running the Beacon Theatre gig from last Fall as a fundraiser recently. The interviews with Joe are as incredible as his music - and he's one very dedicated musician. Any body that plays 200 gigs a year the way he does will become supremely proficient ...

Love to hear him play ... thx, Radio Paradise, for this Joe B. track to remind me, once again of just how good he is.
This guy's Big In England.
Cool  8 to 9
 neuticle wrote:
aren't there any other songs on this album?
 
Yep. I just bought this cd (through the RP amazon link of course). Its really rather good - full of old school blues that needs to be played loud. I'll load a couple of tracks up if I get the chance.