In 2014, something unusual happened. On the strength of their breakthrough … Read Full Bio ↴In 2014, something unusual happened. On the strength of their breakthrough album Too Many Roads, Denmark’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado went global.
Now it’s one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home and in a few adjacent countries. But the release of Too Many Roads saw the seven-piece combo fronted by singer and guitarist Risager gaining widespread notoriety in the U.S. and being invited to play in locales as far away as Mumbai, India. The album took home the Danish Music Award as the Top Blues Album of 2014 and also earned Germany’s illustrious “Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik,” but perhaps even more impressively, it was selected as one the year’s best by Britain’s influential The Blues magazine, right alongside international stars like Robert Cray, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa. Clearly, Risager and his mates had taken their exhilarating mix of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to the next level.
Early in 2015, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado celebrated that triumph by returning to one of their favorite nightspots – the Harmonie in Bonn, Germany. They would treat local fans to a one-of-a-kind spectacle, hitting the stage as a ten-piece mini-orchestra. After Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records introduces this deluxe edition of the band – including a three-man horn section and backing vocalists Ida Bang und Lisa Lystam – the colossal sound of Risager’s semi-hollow body spearheads the all-out attack of opening number “If You Wanna Leave.” He and his Black Tornado are off to the races…
The succeeding 100-minute concert, captured on CD and DVD for the newest addition to Ruf’s Songs from the Roadseries, shows off every facet of this unique conglomeration of musicians. There’s the sinuous funk of “Paradise” and the furious boogie of “The Straight and Narrow Line” (featuring big-time playing by piano man Emil Balsgaard and saxophonist Hans Nybo). There’s the twin-guitar blues of “Too Many Roads” and the rough-and-tumble attitude of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride.” There’s the chilling “China Gate” and the dark drama of “Long Forgotten Track.” Finally, the band whips the crowd into frenzy with their ultra-groovy take on the classic “Baby Please Don’t Go” and the timeless party anthem “Let The Good Times Roll,” the latter track showcasing the talents of lead guitarist Peter Skjerning. The funk workout “Opener” and the charming “I Won’t Let You Down” (performed as a duet with Lisa Lystam) offer some welcome after play.
More than anything, Songs from the Road shows that the success of Too Many Roads was no fluke. Thorbjørn Risager and his highly skilled accomplices have perfected a spicy blend of musical ingredients. The hundreds of shows they’ve played during the past few years have them running like a well-oiled machine. More great things can be expected of them in the future – but until then, we have this brilliant document of a band that is quietly revolutionizing the way we look at the blues.
The Black Tornado band
Thorbjørn Risager – leadvoc, gtr
Emil Balsgaard – keys
Peter Skjerning – gtr,voc
Kasper Wagner – alto-/barythonsax
Hans Nybo – tenorsax, voc
Peter Kehl – trumpet, perc, voc,
Søren Bøjgaard – bass
Martin Seidelin – drums, perc, voc,
The Tornadettes (guest appearance on “Songs from the road” and on special occasions!)
Ida Bang – voc
Lisa Lystam – voc
BAND FACTS
● Nominated for a British Blues Award 2014 & 2015
● Winner of the Danish Music Award 2013 & 2014
● The band was founded in 2003 and 5 of the band members have been there
since the start.
● In 2005 their cooperation with Annika Westman started who has booked
more than 700 concerts for them in 21 countries.
● Songs From The Road is their 10th album in 10 years!
Now it’s one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home and in a few adjacent countries. But the release of Too Many Roads saw the seven-piece combo fronted by singer and guitarist Risager gaining widespread notoriety in the U.S. and being invited to play in locales as far away as Mumbai, India. The album took home the Danish Music Award as the Top Blues Album of 2014 and also earned Germany’s illustrious “Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik,” but perhaps even more impressively, it was selected as one the year’s best by Britain’s influential The Blues magazine, right alongside international stars like Robert Cray, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa. Clearly, Risager and his mates had taken their exhilarating mix of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to the next level.
Early in 2015, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado celebrated that triumph by returning to one of their favorite nightspots – the Harmonie in Bonn, Germany. They would treat local fans to a one-of-a-kind spectacle, hitting the stage as a ten-piece mini-orchestra. After Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records introduces this deluxe edition of the band – including a three-man horn section and backing vocalists Ida Bang und Lisa Lystam – the colossal sound of Risager’s semi-hollow body spearheads the all-out attack of opening number “If You Wanna Leave.” He and his Black Tornado are off to the races…
The succeeding 100-minute concert, captured on CD and DVD for the newest addition to Ruf’s Songs from the Roadseries, shows off every facet of this unique conglomeration of musicians. There’s the sinuous funk of “Paradise” and the furious boogie of “The Straight and Narrow Line” (featuring big-time playing by piano man Emil Balsgaard and saxophonist Hans Nybo). There’s the twin-guitar blues of “Too Many Roads” and the rough-and-tumble attitude of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride.” There’s the chilling “China Gate” and the dark drama of “Long Forgotten Track.” Finally, the band whips the crowd into frenzy with their ultra-groovy take on the classic “Baby Please Don’t Go” and the timeless party anthem “Let The Good Times Roll,” the latter track showcasing the talents of lead guitarist Peter Skjerning. The funk workout “Opener” and the charming “I Won’t Let You Down” (performed as a duet with Lisa Lystam) offer some welcome after play.
More than anything, Songs from the Road shows that the success of Too Many Roads was no fluke. Thorbjørn Risager and his highly skilled accomplices have perfected a spicy blend of musical ingredients. The hundreds of shows they’ve played during the past few years have them running like a well-oiled machine. More great things can be expected of them in the future – but until then, we have this brilliant document of a band that is quietly revolutionizing the way we look at the blues.
The Black Tornado band
Thorbjørn Risager – leadvoc, gtr
Emil Balsgaard – keys
Peter Skjerning – gtr,voc
Kasper Wagner – alto-/barythonsax
Hans Nybo – tenorsax, voc
Peter Kehl – trumpet, perc, voc,
Søren Bøjgaard – bass
Martin Seidelin – drums, perc, voc,
The Tornadettes (guest appearance on “Songs from the road” and on special occasions!)
Ida Bang – voc
Lisa Lystam – voc
BAND FACTS
● Nominated for a British Blues Award 2014 & 2015
● Winner of the Danish Music Award 2013 & 2014
● The band was founded in 2003 and 5 of the band members have been there
since the start.
● In 2005 their cooperation with Annika Westman started who has booked
more than 700 concerts for them in 21 countries.
● Songs From The Road is their 10th album in 10 years!
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Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Lyrics
Ain't Ever Gonna Leave No More AIN'T EVER GONNA LEAVE NO MORE NIGHT IS FALLING DARK AS…
All I Want ALL I WANT I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'M GOING I DON'T KNOW…
Baby Please Don't Go Baby Please Don't Go Baby, please don't go Baby, please don'…
Burning Up BURNING UP HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I ASKED MYSELF WHERE IS THE …
China Gate China gate China gate Many dreams and many hearts Iseverade?…
Come on In WAY OVER YONDER ACROSS THE STREET THERE'S A LITTLE OL' PLACE…
Dreamland DREAMLAND BEEN HERE FOR SO LONG I CAN HARDLY BREATHE AND I'…
Eyes That Turned Away EYES THAT TURNED AWAY RAIN FELL THIS MORNING SUN TURNED COL…
Heart of the Night HEART OF THE NIGHT I SIT HERE IN THE DARK TRYING TO…
High Rolling HIGH ROLLING HIGH ROLLING ON A CLOUDY DAY BROKE AND LONELY …
Hold My Lover Tight HOLD MY LOVER TIGHT WHEN SHADOWS FALLING AND THE DAY TURNS …
I Used to Love You I USED TO LOVE YOU THERE WAS A TIME WE USED TO…
I Won't Let You Down I WON'T LET YOU DOWN I WON'T LET YOU DOWN BUT I…
If You Wanna Leave IF YOU WANNA LEAVE GO AHEAD NOW BABY IF YOU WANNA LEAVE…
In The Back Of My Mind IN THE BACK OF MY MIND I RUN THROUGH THE DARK WITH…
Last Train HEART FULL OF SORROW MY WORLD'S IN A MESS MY SOUL'S A…
Long Forgotten Track LONG FORGOTTEN TRACK SEE THE MOON SEE IT SHINING SAID THE M…
Love Turned Cold LOVE TURNED COLD SHOT DOWN IN THE HEAVY RAIN BLOOD RUNNING …
Maybe It's Alright MAYBE IT'S ALRIGHT 15 YEARS OF TROUBLE 15 YEARS OF JOY 15 Y…
Never Givin' In I'VE BEEN ROLLING LOW I'VE BEEN HIDING OUT FOR …
On My Way ON MY WAY I LAY AWAKE TILL THE MORNING COMES SUN CREEPING I…
Paradise PARADISE SUN'S SINKING DOWN FIRES BURNING LOW THERE'S A CHA…
Rhythms of the Night RHYTHMS OF THE NIGHT I WANNA DANCE AND HOLD YOU TIGHT TO…
Rock 'n' Roll Ride ROCK 'N' ROLL RIDE (Thorbjørn Risager) WHEN THE MOON SHINE …
Sin City ROLLED IN TO SIN CITY BORED TO THE BONE ROLLED IN TO…
Stand Beside Me STAND BESIDE ME I KNOW IT'S LATE IN THE EVENING AND I…
Through The Tears THROUGH THE TEARS I LAY DOWN MY HEAD BABY TRY TO GET…
Too Many Roads TOO MANY ROADS WELL I KEEP ON ROLLING BUT MY TIME AIN'T…
You Better Pay Attention YOU BETTER PAY ATTETION COME OVER HERE SIT ON THAT CHAIR I …
You Can Have It Your Way YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR WAY YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR…
You Walked Right into My Heart YOU WALKED RIGHT IN I WANNA TELL YOU WHAT'S ON MY…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Thorbjørn Risager:
Ain't Ever Gonna Leave No More AIN'T EVER GONNA LEAVE NO MORE NIGHT IS FALLING DARK AS…
All I Want ALL I WANT I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'M GOING I DON'T KNOW…
BABY PLEASE DON'T GO Baby Please Don't Go Baby, please don't go Baby, please don'…
Burning up BURNING UP HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I ASKED MYSELF WHERE IS THE …
China Gate China Gate, China Gate Many dreams and many hearts You separ…
Come on In WAY OVER YONDER ACROSS THE STREET THERE'S A LITTLE OL' PLACE…
Dreamland DREAMLAND BEEN HERE FOR SO LONG I CAN HARDLY BREATHE AND I'…
EYES THAT TURNED AWAY EYES THAT TURNED AWAY RAIN FELL THIS MORNING SUN TURNED COL…
Heart Of The Night HEART OF THE NIGHT I SIT HERE IN THE DARK TRYING TO…
High Rolling HIGH ROLLING HIGH ROLLING ON A CLOUDY DAY BROKE AND LONELY …
Hold My Lover Tight HOLD MY LOVER TIGHT WHEN SHADOWS FALLING AND THE DAY TURNS …
I Used to Love You I USED TO LOVE YOU THERE WAS A TIME WE USED TO…
I Won't Let You Down I WON'T LET YOU DOWN I WON'T LET YOU DOWN BUT I…
If You Wanna Leave IF YOU WANNA LEAVE GO AHEAD NOW BABY IF YOU WANNA LEAVE…
In the Back of My Mind IN THE BACK OF MY MIND I RUN THROUGH THE DARK WITH…
Last Train HEART FULL OF SORROW MY WORLD'S IN A MESS MY SOUL'S A…
Long Forgotten Track See the moon, see it shining Said the man behind the…
Love Turned Cold LOVE TURNED COLD SHOT DOWN IN THE HEAVY RAIN BLOOD RUNNING …
Maybe It's Alright MAYBE IT'S ALRIGHT 15 YEARS OF TROUBLE 15 YEARS OF JOY 15 Y…
Never Givin' In I'VE BEEN ROLLING LOW I'VE BEEN HIDING OUT FOR …
On My Way ON MY WAY I LAY AWAKE TILL THE MORNING COMES SUN CREEPING I…
Paradise PARADISE SUN'S SINKING DOWN FIRES BURNING LOW THERE'S A CHA…
RHYTHMS OF THE NIGHT RHYTHMS OF THE NIGHT I WANNA DANCE AND HOLD YOU TIGHT TO…
Rock 'n' Roll Ride ROCK 'N' ROLL RIDE (Thorbjørn Risager) WHEN THE MOON SHINE …
STAND BESIDE ME STAND BESIDE ME I KNOW IT'S LATE IN THE EVENING AND I…
Through The Tears THROUGH THE TEARS I LAY DOWN MY HEAD BABY TRY TO GET…
Too Many Roads TOO MANY ROADS WELL I KEEP ON ROLLING BUT MY TIME AIN'T…
You Better Pay Attention YOU BETTER PAY ATTETION COME OVER HERE SIT ON THAT CHAIR I …
You can have it your way YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR WAY YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR…