The Derek Trucks Band — Already Free (live)
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I am my father's child
Am my father's child
Train that's bound for nowhere
Runnin' free and wild
I am my father's child
The world has passed me by
World has passed me by
See the comin' shadow
I aint got time to cry
The world has passed me by
The world has passed me, passed me by
I am already free
Am already free
Goin be like Christmas
When the devil come for me
Am already free
I'm already, already free
I'm already, already free
Am my father's child
Train that's bound for nowhere
Runnin' free and wild
I am my father's child
The world has passed me by
World has passed me by
See the comin' shadow
I aint got time to cry
The world has passed me by
The world has passed me, passed me by
I am already free
Am already free
Goin be like Christmas
When the devil come for me
Am already free
I'm already, already free
I'm already, already free
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nightdrive wrote:
Your post? Yes. Yes it is.
There's a word for this, self-indulgence.
Your post? Yes. Yes it is.
There's a word for this, self-indulgence.
NeuroJoe wrote:
I read Greg Allman's autobiography several years back and one of my favorite parts was the description of Derek Trucks as a skinny (barely) teenage kid playing in a Georgia roadhouse with The Allman Brothers. He couldn't stay in the bar between sets because he was too young, he had to go outside and throw a football around for something to do, but then he would come back inside and blow the house down.
read a similar story in the Allan Paul book about the Allman Brothers band, great story. his young hands were small so they had him playing a slide. book was quite interesting
I read Greg Allman's autobiography several years back and one of my favorite parts was the description of Derek Trucks as a skinny (barely) teenage kid playing in a Georgia roadhouse with The Allman Brothers. He couldn't stay in the bar between sets because he was too young, he had to go outside and throw a football around for something to do, but then he would come back inside and blow the house down.
I heard the intro and thought this was going to be "This Sky". Interesting how the openings are so similar.
Every time I hear this song, it's Daniel Lanois! But no... and Jeff Beck pays a visit in the middle, but no again The slide and the voice....I can't be the only one who gets that? And slide, is a magical instrument.
alexandersmcmillan wrote:
I would wager that you're among a small minority who share that opinion. As a guitar player, aren't you tired of hearing the same old pentatonic blues licks? I sure am. If you're never heard it, "Sahib Teri Bandi" by Derek Trucks is exquisite. His playing pushes the capabilities of the instrument well beyond the tried and true licks worn out by countless players.
I'll check that out, thank you. No slight to his playing, and maybe it is this particular context that I do not enjoy. I'll check out the 'Sahib' track and report back.
I would wager that you're among a small minority who share that opinion. As a guitar player, aren't you tired of hearing the same old pentatonic blues licks? I sure am. If you're never heard it, "Sahib Teri Bandi" by Derek Trucks is exquisite. His playing pushes the capabilities of the instrument well beyond the tried and true licks worn out by countless players.
I'll check that out, thank you. No slight to his playing, and maybe it is this particular context that I do not enjoy. I'll check out the 'Sahib' track and report back.
alexandersmcmillan wrote:
I would wager that you're among a small minority who share that opinion. As a guitar player, aren't you tired of hearing the same old pentatonic blues licks? I sure am. If you're never heard it, "Sahib Teri Bandi" by Derek Trucks is exquisite. His playing pushes the capabilities of the instrument well beyond the tried and true licks worn out by countless players.
Agree. Originality is extremely hard to come by in music in the 2020s. When you can recognize a guitarist by their style/tone/whathaveyou they've risen above the crowd. I also like the way he adds Indian influences in sometimes subtle and sometimes not so subtle ways. He is a unique talent.
I would wager that you're among a small minority who share that opinion. As a guitar player, aren't you tired of hearing the same old pentatonic blues licks? I sure am. If you're never heard it, "Sahib Teri Bandi" by Derek Trucks is exquisite. His playing pushes the capabilities of the instrument well beyond the tried and true licks worn out by countless players.
Agree. Originality is extremely hard to come by in music in the 2020s. When you can recognize a guitarist by their style/tone/whathaveyou they've risen above the crowd. I also like the way he adds Indian influences in sometimes subtle and sometimes not so subtle ways. He is a unique talent.
MrStatenIsle wrote:
No, but you are probably in the minority. I think it is like any guitar work - it usually sounds as good as the person playing it. Have a listen to Johnny Winter on 'Captured Live!'...Highway 61 Revisited would be a good start. :-) By the way, I like Derek Trucks too - that guy can play.
No question it's Derek, I'll give him that. But, am I the only guitarist who finds slide the most annoying style to listen too?
No, but you are probably in the minority. I think it is like any guitar work - it usually sounds as good as the person playing it. Have a listen to Johnny Winter on 'Captured Live!'...Highway 61 Revisited would be a good start. :-) By the way, I like Derek Trucks too - that guy can play.
Pretty sure that's a Clav, not a jawharp.
nook wrote:
nook wrote:
That's it! Who needs "More Cowbell" when there's a jaw harp in someones pocket???
bobbyaponte wrote:
I read Greg Allman's autobiography several years back and one of my favorite parts was the description of Derek Trucks as a skinny (barely) teenage kid playing in a Georgia roadhouse with The Allman Brothers. He couldn't stay in the bar between sets because he was too young, he had to go outside and throw a football around for something to do, but then he would come back inside and blow the house down.
All U “Critics” try playing slide guitar like Derek, Sonny Landreth or Duane!
I saw Derek play with Eric Clapton & Doyle Bramhall II in San Diego & he “mopped” the stage with both of them!
U could see Eric’s jaw drop!
The tune may “bore” U yet I assure U, the musicians are superb!
I read Greg Allman's autobiography several years back and one of my favorite parts was the description of Derek Trucks as a skinny (barely) teenage kid playing in a Georgia roadhouse with The Allman Brothers. He couldn't stay in the bar between sets because he was too young, he had to go outside and throw a football around for something to do, but then he would come back inside and blow the house down.
eileenomurphy wrote:
Then go listen to to iHeartRadio or Spotify then
Mediocre.
Then go listen to to iHeartRadio or Spotify then
Mediocre.
MrStatenIsle wrote:
I would wager that you're among a small minority who share that opinion. As a guitar player, aren't you tired of hearing the same old pentatonic blues licks? I sure am. If you're never heard it, "Sahib Teri Bandi" by Derek Trucks is exquisite. His playing pushes the capabilities of the instrument well beyond the tried and true licks worn out by countless players.
No question it's Derek, I'll give him that. But, am I the only guitarist who finds slide the most annoying style to listen too?
I would wager that you're among a small minority who share that opinion. As a guitar player, aren't you tired of hearing the same old pentatonic blues licks? I sure am. If you're never heard it, "Sahib Teri Bandi" by Derek Trucks is exquisite. His playing pushes the capabilities of the instrument well beyond the tried and true licks worn out by countless players.
That's it! Who needs "More Cowbell" when there's a jaw harp in someones pocket???
No question it's Derek, I'll give him that. But, am I the only guitarist who finds slide the most annoying style to listen too?
Remove the quakey guitar from the equation, and you have a half-decent outfit.
So sad. Loved Kofi.
wrangler wrote:
wrangler wrote:
RIP Kofi
...and Derek Trucks
still sucks...
All U “Critics” try playing slide guitar like Derek, Sonny Landreth or Duane!
I saw Derek play with Eric Clapton & Doyle Bramhall II in San Diego & he “mopped” the stage with both of them!
U could see Eric’s jaw drop!
The tune may “bore” U yet I assure U, the musicians are superb!
This strikes me as almost Malian or West African and not the blues! There is no Son House living here!
RIP Kofi
ODAD wrote:
Onanistic : In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless
Not an entirely neutral observation, I think.
But I agree that the overall vehemence of responses to opinions has increased considerably, of late.
As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
"As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see." How's it going?
Onanistic : In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless
Not an entirely neutral observation, I think.
But I agree that the overall vehemence of responses to opinions has increased considerably, of late.
As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
"As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see." How's it going?
Enough already.
DocStrangelove wrote:
Yea, kind of tired of this repetitious slide sound..Play a different cut, at least.
bored with this droning song
Yea, kind of tired of this repetitious slide sound..Play a different cut, at least.
5 -> 3
DocStrangelove wrote:
Agreed. Maybe he has other songs but the way he plays always sounds the same. Long and frustratingly repetitious.
bored with this droning song
Agreed. Maybe he has other songs but the way he plays always sounds the same. Long and frustratingly repetitious.
I already gave it a 2 when it played last week .
Bill, are you daring me to go to 1??
The song says it. The point to me. Oh well.
nickshortie wrote:
Kind of tired of this song. Interesting slide sound with its glissando, but he'd do well to listen to Duane and add a bit of oomph to his playing, IMHO.
Uninspired, boring, always the same wauling guitar in every single song of them.... so annoying... please allow negative ratings...
Kind of tired of this song. Interesting slide sound with its glissando, but he'd do well to listen to Duane and add a bit of oomph to his playing, IMHO.
nickshortie wrote:
Uninspired, boring, always the same wauling guitar in every single song of them.... so annoying... please allow negative ratings...
AGREED.
The technique and ability are there, but he needs to grow a pair ~
.
This morning's playlist has been wonderful, which is no real surprise. Thanks!
This is a 10...easily...if you want a negative number for this you ain't got one lick of blues in your soul...seek redemption
Uninspired, boring, always the same wauling guitar in every single song of them.... so annoying... please allow negative ratings...
How to start smiling no matter what's happening: Sing this lyric as loud as you can while driving down the highway in a convertible under the moon ...
Going be like Christmas,
When the devil comes for me —
I am already free
Going be like Christmas,
When the devil comes for me —
I am already free
Sounds like Harry Manx
Just like Daniel Lanois's song Oh Marie...smashing
Jakethemuss wrote:
Look on the bright side - civil war could be good for employment and the economy.
Make America great again??
Look on the bright side - civil war could be good for employment and the economy.
Make America great again??
Love live recordings
ODAD wrote:
Onanistic : In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless
Not an entirely neutral observation, I think.
But I agree that the overall vehemence of responses to opinions has increased considerably, of late.
As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
Look on the bright side - civil war could be good for employment and the economy.
Onanistic : In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless
Not an entirely neutral observation, I think.
But I agree that the overall vehemence of responses to opinions has increased considerably, of late.
As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
Look on the bright side - civil war could be good for employment and the economy.
passsion8 wrote:
And this comment proves why we are doomed as a nation. So much damn polarization - even in fucking song comments - that we will eventually have another civil war. So unnecessary, but I guess it feels empowering to belittle another from a place of safety.
NOTE: I did not insult anyone nor imply anything derogatory. Just an observation.
Onanistic : In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless
Not an entirely neutral observation, I think.
But I agree that the overall vehemence of responses to opinions has increased considerably, of late.
As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
And this comment proves why we are doomed as a nation. So much damn polarization - even in fucking song comments - that we will eventually have another civil war. So unnecessary, but I guess it feels empowering to belittle another from a place of safety.
NOTE: I did not insult anyone nor imply anything derogatory. Just an observation.
Onanistic : In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless
Not an entirely neutral observation, I think.
But I agree that the overall vehemence of responses to opinions has increased considerably, of late.
As for civil war & doom, I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
below72 wrote:
HEY Shaky - yeah you with the 'legs' - HA! What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.
In the paraphrased words of Hillary: You are a deplorable.
And don't be proud of it. Derek Trucks can flat play - now go out back and shine up that AK47 you like so much...
And this comment proves why we are doomed as a nation. So much damn polarization - even in fucking song comments - that we will eventually have another civil war. So unnecessary, but I guess it feels empowering to belittle another from a place of safety.
NOTE: I did not insult anyone nor imply anything derogatory. Just an observation.
HEY Shaky - yeah you with the 'legs' - HA! What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.
In the paraphrased words of Hillary: You are a deplorable.
And don't be proud of it. Derek Trucks can flat play - now go out back and shine up that AK47 you like so much...
And this comment proves why we are doomed as a nation. So much damn polarization - even in fucking song comments - that we will eventually have another civil war. So unnecessary, but I guess it feels empowering to belittle another from a place of safety.
NOTE: I did not insult anyone nor imply anything derogatory. Just an observation.
For a minute there, I thought the needle was stuck on the record. Pretty good picking, though.
Diggin it!!! mardisoninnc wrote:
shakylegs wrote:
I think you meant to spell that word as follows: onanistic. If one uses such words, one ought to also spell them correctly.
HEY Shaky - yeah you with the 'legs' - HA! What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.
In the paraphrased words of Hillary: You are a deplorable.
And don't be proud of it. Derek Trucks can flat play - now go out back and shine up that AK47 you like so much...
shakylegs wrote:Such an onanastic guitar solo, it's embarrassing.
I think you meant to spell that word as follows: onanistic. If one uses such words, one ought to also spell them correctly.
HEY Shaky - yeah you with the 'legs' - HA! What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.
In the paraphrased words of Hillary: You are a deplorable.
And don't be proud of it. Derek Trucks can flat play - now go out back and shine up that AK47 you like so much...
shakylegs wrote:Such an onanastic guitar solo, it's embarrassing.
I think you meant to spell that word as follows: onanistic. If one uses such words, one ought to also spell them correctly.
shakylegs wrote:
Sadly, your father failed to follow suit.
Such an onanastic guitar solo, it's embarrassing.
Sadly, your father failed to follow suit.
I really like this tune. 
LPCity wrote:
You are, congratulations.
Thank you so much for this elaborate comment!
You are, congratulations.
Thank you so much for this elaborate comment!
leafmold wrote:
You are, congratulations.
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
You are, congratulations.
shakylegs wrote:
He spilled his guitar on the ground ????????
Such an onanastic guitar solo, it's embarrassing.
He spilled his guitar on the ground ????????
Such an onanastic guitar solo, it's embarrassing.
That reminds me, time for some "Soul Stew Revival".
nickshortie wrote:
true... so annoying...
The drummer is trying to rescue this song, but he can't do it by himself.
true... so annoying...
The drummer is trying to rescue this song, but he can't do it by himself.
leafmold wrote:
true... so annoying...
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
true... so annoying...
DeemerDave wrote:
P'raps that's something we all need to get used to.
It's Hall and Oates time: Say it isn't so.
leafmold wrote:
Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
..... you would be getting into U2 territory
Two haters in one post. Uglier than a Donald Trump rally.
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
..... you would be getting into U2 territory
Two haters in one post. Uglier than a Donald Trump rally.
P'raps that's something we all need to get used to.
It's Hall and Oates time: Say it isn't so.
This one is being played way too often, at least for my taste...
Edit: Everytime I hear this it get's more annoying... Down to one now...
Edit: Everytime I hear this it get's more annoying... Down to one now...
leafmold wrote:
Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
..... you would be getting into U2 territory
Two haters in one post. Uglier than a Donald Trump rally.
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
..... you would be getting into U2 territory
Two haters in one post. Uglier than a Donald Trump rally.
de klaane bruder von Gov` T Mule ?
kingart wrote:
Dude better learn how to play that damn guitar.
Kind of what I was thinking.
Loves me some DT.
Brilliantly crap sound this guy has.
Just change the station if you don't like it "cause I sure do!
leafmold wrote:
leafmold wrote:
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
Trucks's guitar reminds me of Michael Bloomfield's eastern tinged modality on Butterfield's East-West. Very cool.
Wonderfully hypnotic guitar playing.
There's a very similar live version that's available for download on Amazon from the "Roadsongs" album. Highly recommended. 
Marcus_Howser wrote:
Marcus_Howser wrote:
no mp3 on amazon?
no mp3 on amazon?
I dig how DT manages to blend nuances of Jimi, Robin T, Stevie Ray& Duane A, among others, into his passionate meanders of string
Ok...last song was Allman Brothers...now Derek Trucks...the next song will be from Derek and the Dominoes?
And when will these guys tour the Midwest? Geez...we are dying out here for some freakin RnR!!!
And when will these guys tour the Midwest? Geez...we are dying out here for some freakin RnR!!!
leafmold wrote:
Perhaps you are referring to the level of your taste and not the present track, which it seems is actually magnifico-boffo.
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
Perhaps you are referring to the level of your taste and not the present track, which it seems is actually magnifico-boffo.
LizK wrote:
Yes, yes, yes! LOVE this band and his sound in particular. I turned my RP player volume all the way up for this. And explained (but not did justify) my actions to a co-worker!
RAAHH for Derek Trucks Band. Some strumming 'going on. 
Yes, yes, yes! LOVE this band and his sound in particular. I turned my RP player volume all the way up for this. And explained (but not did justify) my actions to a co-worker!
Damnit, his upcoming tour is nearly always just ahead or behind where I'm going to be for the next many months.
fotd wrote:
I'd like to second this.
Love DT and have been seeing him live since the mid 90s but can't rate this too high since it is overplayed. There are other DT +/- ST tunes to play...
LOVE RP. It is what I listen to all day at work. The lack of repeated tunes and the genres played make it the best on the net. IMO, you could still improve the site if you took every band played here and found one or two other songs not in the set lists and mixed them in.
LOVE RP. It is what I listen to all day at work. The lack of repeated tunes and the genres played make it the best on the net. IMO, you could still improve the site if you took every band played here and found one or two other songs not in the set lists and mixed them in.
I'd like to second this.
Hot Lawdy! If you know it, if you feel it, I can't add a thing!!!
leafmold wrote:
..... you would be getting into U2 territory
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
..... you would be getting into U2 territory
wish i could go lower than sucko-barfo
That was a wry, ironic comment, btw.
kingart wrote:
kingart wrote:
Dude better learn how to play that damn guitar.
Dude better learn how to play that damn guitar.
idiot_wind wrote:
....and today it was Hendrix then Trucks. Awesome!!
Ya see....this is how to do it: Allmans...then Trucks.
Then after that, how about Little Feat and Sonny Landreth?
Yeah, baby, yeah!
Then after that, how about Little Feat and Sonny Landreth?
Yeah, baby, yeah!
....and today it was Hendrix then Trucks. Awesome!!
Muddyman3019 wrote:
Ditto
Ditto
Ya see....this is how to do it: Allmans...then Trucks.
Then after that, how about Little Feat and Sonny Landreth?
Yeah, baby, yeah!
Then after that, how about Little Feat and Sonny Landreth?
Yeah, baby, yeah!
Did Trucks take his guitar and songwriting lessons from Daniel Lanois?
Stingray wrote:
RIGHT ! 3 times a week is to much !
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORIBBLE!!!!!
RIGHT ! 3 times a week is to much !
Love DT and have been seeing him live since the mid 90s but can't rate this too high since it is overplayed. There are other DT +/- ST tunes to play...
LOVE RP. It is what I listen to all day at work. The lack of repeated tunes and the genres played make it the best on the net. IMO, you could still improve the site if you took every band played here and found one or two other songs not in the set lists and mixed them in.
LOVE RP. It is what I listen to all day at work. The lack of repeated tunes and the genres played make it the best on the net. IMO, you could still improve the site if you took every band played here and found one or two other songs not in the set lists and mixed them in.
LizK wrote:
Gail Sheehy said you are alone. An I am inclined to agree with her.
Gail Sheehy is always on her own.
Gail Sheehy said you are alone. An I am inclined to agree with her.
Gail Sheehy is always on her own.
amazing slide player - I havent heard Sonny Landreth on RP - another great slide master
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORIBBLE!!!!!
One of my fav. bands these days! Nice on cd, nice live!
Hmmmm nice little set, Bill.
Oh, I mean, OMFG, what a freaking set!!!!!!
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Oh, I mean, OMFG, what a freaking set!!!!!!
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DaidyBoy wrote:
You are never alone.
Gail Sheehy said you are alone. An I am inclined to agree with her.
You are never alone.
Gail Sheehy said you are alone. An I am inclined to agree with her.
RAAHH for Derek Trucks Band. Some strumming 'going on.
DaidyBoy wrote:
You are never alone.
Have to admit, kind of tired of hearing this song and its weepy slide. I usually like this style, but I don't know why this begins to grate on me. Sorry.
You are never alone.
Have to admit, kind of tired of hearing this song and its weepy slide. I usually like this style, but I don't know why this begins to grate on me. Sorry.
somehow sounds like im sitting in a curry house listening to this... pass me a naan will ya?
Posted: Jun 18, 2014 - 07:57
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leafmold wrote:
I know I am alone, but I cannot stand this constant guitar noodling. Bring on the hate.
You are never alone.
Never ever.
leafmold wrote:
You are never alone.
I know I am alone, but I cannot stand this constant guitar noodling. Bring on the hate.
You are never alone.
Perfect set to start my Wed workday. It is Wed,right? 
I know I am alone, but I cannot stand this constant guitar noodling. Bring on the hate.
tiggers wrote:
absurd statement of the day
Oh dear have I just arrived in the middle of a stoner set. Shame I'm not into illegal substances as it might make this nonsense bearable!
absurd statement of the day
Just saw them last Friday on a beautiful Friday evening in Vermont. Awesome as always!
Oh dear have I just arrived in the middle of a stoner set. Shame I'm not into illegal substances as it might make this nonsense bearable!
What a bad a$$ band!This guy better learn to play that guitar. It's only a 9.
Just bought my tickets to see Tedeschi Trucks Band again this summer. Looking forward to another great evening of powerful Soul, R&B and Rock-n-Roll.
Beautiful,and great segue from Harry Manx - Baby Please don't Go.
RP is costing me a fortune in CD's (who would want only a track?)
RP is costing me a fortune in CD's (who would want only a track?)
Oh my goodness!! 
Love Derek Trucks!
..... so frigging good 
zenhead wrote:
the Allman Bros. are " nowhere " ? and Susan is his wife.....
It seems he came out of nowhere - I was probably just not paying attention. I love his Eastern influences, his work with Susan Tedeschi. Brilliant.
the Allman Bros. are " nowhere " ? and Susan is his wife.....
Blues just rocks
Oh hell yes.
Such a distinctive first few bars - a great song (though it had to be good to follow Hendrix 'Little Wing')
Great set DJ!!! Love reading all the comments on Roger Miller while being treated to Canned Heat and Derek, uplifting!
Wow.
simply "wow".
Does this get played on the radio where any of y'all live?
Rock isn't dead but it's too hard to find (unless you listen to RP)
simply "wow".
Does this get played on the radio where any of y'all live?
Rock isn't dead but it's too hard to find (unless you listen to RP)
helgigermany wrote:
Agree in all points!!
+1.
Agree in all points!!
+1.
zenhead wrote:
Agree in all points!!
It seems he came out of nowhere - I was probably just not paying attention. I love his Eastern influences, his work with Susan Tedeschi. Brilliant.
Agree in all points!!
It seems he came out of nowhere - I was probably just not paying attention. I love his Eastern influences, his work with Susan Tedeschi. Brilliant.
He doesn't breathe the same air as everyone else.... He's so brilliant. Watching him play is like when I used to watch Bjorn Borg play tennis.... No real outward expression, just perfection and grace.
Very, very nice!
Your post? Yes. Yes it is.
VERY TRUE!! ...called drivel!