CHICAGO BREATHES THE BLUES (Tony & Alex)
This Chicago-Inspired Contemporary Blues music was composed by Tony Bell from the UK and recorded at T Bone Studio. Vocals by Tony Bell & Alex Edy and Lyrics by Clare Steffen as a part of the Round The Globe Project.
Music and emotions are universal, and we can all relate in a way that transcends language and allows us to connect globally.
Round The Globe is a collaboration of films and music written and co-written with individuals from all over the world. The idea is to promote encouragement, hope, and global healing through music and films
Story behind the song
Many fabulous blues musicians migrated from the South to Chicago and brought their music with them. Their sound blended with the music of this vibrant city gave birth to a very unique sound, Chicago Blues. This Chicago-Inspired Contemporary Blues music was composed by Tony Bell from the UK and recorded at T Bone Studio. Vocals by Tony Bell & Alex Edy and Lyrics by Clare Steffen as a part of the Round The Globe Project.
Lyrics
V1
Southside blues are raw and raucous
Smooth throws down to mean old cuss
Westside jazzy horn, shredding axe
Guitar, harp, piano, and sax
Bridge
It's the sweetest sound you'llever hear
V2
Inhale, exhale, feel it full force
Unbridled like a fine racehorse
Got your mojo working, sure 'nough
Move your body, Shake your stuff
Chorus
Sunnyland Slim,Muddy, and Koko Taylor,
You're gonna heara strong wailer
Take your pick you'll never miss
Chicago and the blues are synonymous
The pulse of the city makesyou feel alive
Buddy, Willie, and Etta, all got that jive
The legend lives on the city streets
Chicago breathes the blues
V3
Boogie Woogie,R&B prevails
Reaching beyond 6 notes scales
Full-bodied tones, true hard-liners
Major notes talkwith minor
Pre-chorus
12-bar blues takes a new progression
Feel that groove
Breathe in them, Chicago Blues
Chorus
Sunnyland Slim, Muddy, and Koko Taylor,
You're gonna heara strong wailer
Take your pick you'll never miss
Chicago and the blues are synonymous
The pulse of the city makes you feel alive
Buddy, Willie, and Etta, all got that jive
Outro
The legend lives on in the city streets
Chicago breathes the blues
Oh yeah it does, Chicago breathes the blues
Breathe in them, Chicago blues
Breathe in that fine Chicago Blues
Oh Yeah, breathe them in
Chicago Blues, Chicago blues
