Story Behind The Song
Business man longing to play his guitar!
Song Description
Steely Dan groove with Larry Carlton-ish fills and a horn section kicking the punches!
| Song Length |
4:23 |
Genre |
Blues - Modern, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Glad |
Subject |
Musician, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Steely Dan, Robben Ford |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Chorus: New York Blues
V1: Standing at t6he cooler. Wondering if I'll make it through. Went drinking all nite with money, that I saved for school. Motivations at an all time low, soon I'll have to change. There's areason I shouldn't be here. Time to torn the page **Play your New York Blues (Ch
V2: Thinl I'll meet the bboys at the 55, down on the avenue. Take the edge off of lifes complications, seems the right thing to do. Simon says he's ahead of the game, if he plays his card's right. I just want to play the blues, play them every night. (**) (CH)
Br: East wind is blowing come off of the Bay. Use your dreams to find a way (to) Play the Blues