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Blues Hound (featuring Swampman)
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Swampman: Guitar. Rodrica: All vocals, lyrics & melody Standard royalty free backing track used.
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Female rock, alternative, pop, jazz, soul, blues, funk, songwriter, vocalist, lyricist, poet, musician, producer.
Rodrica Rudge is an independent UK songwriter who writes, performs & produces all her songs. She has written songs in all genres including rock, alternative, blues, jazz, soul, reggae & pop. Her most recent achievements were being commissioned to write the lyrics for the Official Commemorative Song for HM The Queen for The Commonwealth Resounds & having been a finalist lyricist in HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Song Competition. Her songs have received both terrestrial and internet radio play & featured on BBC Radio. She has won songwriting competitions, having out-performed a number of signed artists in the internet charts.
Song Info
Genre
Blues Blues General
Charts
Peak #20
Peak in subgenre #3
Author
Rodrica Rudge/Swampman
Rights
Rodrica Rudge/Swampman (Song registered with GISC)
Uploaded
May 01, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.8 MB 128 kbps 4:07
Meta Data
Vocals
Female
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
The song title says it all. I was inspired to write the lyrics, melody and vocal line to this bluesy rock number which originated as a Swampman instrumental. The guitar playing had such attitude and character that I immediately got a picture and came up with the lyrics.
Lyrics
Blues Hound I can hear some footsteps Walking down the street, Just around the corner, Wonder who I'm gonna meet. A song keeps playing And taking a chance, He struts along the sidewalk Without a second glance, Then it rings a bell, Thinking to myself, I know that sound (Blues Hound). Grinning from a poster, Wanted everywhere, Slipping through a window Then he's running down the stairs. A nose for trouble, One eye on the door, He merges with the shadows, A ghost you've seen before. He is wrong, he is right, Darker than the night. Gonna haunt this town (Blues Hound). Here he comes now... Gotta keep on moving, Always roaming free, Likes a little danger, That is how it's gotta be. Can't hunt the hunter, No beating the beat, He's playing like a player 'Cause he likes to feel the heat. Devil in his eye, Never ask him why, Say, who's around? (Blues Hound). (Blues, blues, blues, blues hound) Hey (Blues, blues, blues, blues hound) He's a blues hound (Blues hound, blues, blues hound) He is a blues hound (Blues hound, blues, blues hound) Well, he's on the run, Can't trust anyone, Better get on down (Blues Hound). Way across the city, Past the neon lights, Huddled in a basement, A sound begins to bite. Lost and lonely, A heartbreaking tune, Screaming at the darkness And howling at the moon. Gotta have some soul, Every story told. Look who I've found (Blues Hound). Copyright 2009 Rodrica Rudge All Rights Reserved
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GeeS1
Sep 30
something about a great rollicking blues rock number and def got some early Blondie buzz about this (vocals totally and in particular, great performance Rodz!) Bruce's guitar as always is excellent! Great work you two!
Tony DeLecce
Sep 30
Revisiting in addition to the smoking guitar that bass track is cooking. Love it
steveweyman
Jul 18
Bluesy bluesy bluesy ! Was brought up on this ! Great track you two !
kitara
Dec 16, 2022
Nice bluesy song from you and the Swampman, rockin' along just right. Well done all round. I enjoyed that, thanks! I have a new prog rock piece here, it's 10mins long but I hope people find it interesting enough to hear it through. It's called 'What It Is' and you can find it here: https://soundclick.com/r/s8n7t1 I hope you and yours have a happy Christmas! All the best from Australia.
Tony DeLecce
May 17, 2022
Smiling.
steveweyman
Nov 10, 2021
you are so good at putting lyrics together Rodz ! great collab. love the guitar !and vocal performance. smoking rocky blues !
juri r
Oct 23, 2021
Cool drive here.Swamps is rocking and wah-wahing like there's no tommorrow,me likey.I think it's good balance in between vocal and guitar overally.
BrettService
Feb 09, 2021
Great collaboration. That dude can play guitar....Whoa!!! Really good vocal performance and production. Enjoyed the listen.
Lyric4him1
Jul 28, 2020
Great colab was this a live recording NO, but sounds like it very nice swamp did a great job, vox is great , arrangment all a to z excellent OK I commented on what you have, anything new let me know, maybe a colab?
Tony DeLecce
May 20, 2020
Swamp is in the house. Thought I commented on this one. Excellent harmonies . Production has a very live feel Can imagine sitting in blues lounge putting back a cold one. Perfect collab.
DRUMNJON
Feb 14, 2020
AHH JAMMIN ALONG WITH THE SWAMPS!! ROCKIN GREAT SOUND RODRICA N BRUCE!! ROCK ON!!:):):):)
Alan L Cole
Jan 16, 2018
Rocking' Rodz! Very cool collab, guitar work and vocals. Nice!
Marc Morlock
Jan 05, 2017
Lets Rock , A feel Good song !! Knap
KLANGGNOM
Aug 05, 2016
heyyahhhee that goes up into the ears . real funky rocking sound
procks
Dec 17, 2012
Another high quality collab of 2 outstanding musicians. The intro is cool as ice as and the wah-wah leads kick a$$!!! I got one thing in my mind while I`m listening to your vocals.. I`ve tried to imagine how this song would sound with you and Frank Dickers great voice together.Just an idea :-)
THE ANGEL REALM
Jul 09, 2012
You are a great team!!!!!!!!
GinNger SparklezZz
Jun 18, 2012
a wild blues rocker!! it sounds like it's live! great recording and performing by all involved!! love the lively vocals...lots of energy!! another hand clapper of a song!!
murphy l henderson jr
Sep 29, 2010
Hi Rodz, Very nice, 5 stars accross my friend...:) God Bless..."Murphy"
HELL YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ingar R Henden
Oct 19, 2009
HI, Rodrica! This is music for me, 5 stars all over the board :) Ingar.