Cummings learnt the requisite three chords on the guitar from his father, but then switched to playing banjo at age 12 and became a fan of bluegrass music. He went to festivals and won several picking contests in high school. Before graduating, he heard the early recordings of Stevie Ray Vaughan and, while in college in 1987, saw Vaughan perform. Not until he was 27, did Cummings finally decide to go for a career in music.
An intense period of rehearsal (aka wood shedding) resulted Cummings sharing a bill with Double Trouble, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rhythm section. So taken with Cummings’s playing were bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton that they volunteered to play on and produce his debut recording. In 2003 the aptly-titled From the Heart (Under the Radar) was released. B.B. King, who Cummings acknowledged with a funky version of ‘Rock Me, Baby,’ dubbed Cummings ‘a great guitarist.’
A year later Double Trouble joined Cummings again as he signed with Blind Pig Records to create True to Yourself. This time they brought in legendary producer Jim Gaines to control the sessions. The all-original release further showcased Albert’s rapidly developing songwriting chops and deeply emotional vocals as well as stunning guitar pyrotechnics that put the metallurgical properties of his strings to the test. Tours and shows with blues legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy and others brought his music to an audience grateful for the opportunity to be rocked hard by a man possessed to play every song like his life depended on it.
Working Man (Blind Pig), Cummings’s summer of 2006 blockbuster release, is the culmination to date of a guitar hero’s career just taking off. A punchy, stomping cover of Merle Haggard’s blue collar standard ‘Working Man Blues’ brings it all home for the master builder and musician. The swinging Texas blues of ‘Please,’ the instant barroom boogie classic ‘Party Right Here,’ the snaky slow drag ‘Rumors’ and the rousing rocker ‘Feeling End’ show variety well beyond the typical slow blues and shuffles of so much contemporary music. The deeply emotive ballad ‘Last Dance’ that closes the disc.
In July 2015, Cummings released Someone Like You, a 12-track Blind Pig album produced by David Z.
In February 2020, Cummings released his 11-track Provogue Records debut titled Believe, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jim Gaines.
Official Website: Albert Cummings
First Day
Albert Cummings Lyrics
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What makes you laugh?
What makes you cry?
With all the things you identify, with who you are deep inside.
Just let those things be your guide to your life.
(Chours)
Its such a beautiful thing.
When you hear the music just let yourself sing.
Just trust in yourself.
If you do that your life will take care of its self.
When you close your eyes,
Just think about and fantasize, all your dreams.
Their not that far away.
When you wake up in the morning it will be a brand new day to your life.
(Chours)
Its such a beautiful thing.
When you hear the music just let yourself sing
Dont worry.
Just trust in yourself.
If you do that your life will take care of its self.
With each day that you live,
Give more of yourself then you think you can give.
Just relax.
It′ll be all right
Cause tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life
The first day of the rest of your life
The first day of the rest of your life
The first day of the rest of your life
The first day of the rest of your life
The first day of the rest of your life
The song "First Day" by Albert Cummings is an uplifting and motivational song that encourages listeners to trust in themselves and let their passions be their guide in life. The lyrics ask questions about what makes you laugh and cry, and suggest that identifying these things can give you a sense of who you are deep inside. The chorus repeats the idea that it's a beautiful thing to hear music and to let yourself sing, and that if you trust in yourself, your life will take care of itself.
The verses suggest that by dreaming and visualizing your goals, you can bring them closer to reality. The song encourages listeners to give more of themselves each day and to relax because tomorrow is the first day of the rest of their lives. Overall, the message is one of hope and optimism, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and to follow their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes you laugh?
Take a moment to think about what brings you joy.
What makes you cry?
Reflect on the things that make you emotional.
With all the things you identify, with who you are deep inside.
The things that make you unique are what define you at your core.
Just let those things be your guide to your life.
Allow the things that define you to lead you in the direction of your life's purpose.
Its such a beautiful thing.
Life is a beautiful thing of which to be a part.
When you hear the music just let yourself sing.
When you're in a moment of pure enjoyment, allow yourself to fully embrace it.
Dont worry.
Don't stress about the outcome of things.
Just trust in yourself.
Have faith in your own abilities and decisions.
If you do that your life will take care of its self.
By trusting yourself, you will naturally lead yourself down the right path.
Just think about and fantasize, all your dreams.
Picture yourself achieving all of your aspirations.
Their not that far away.
Your goals may be closer than they seem.
When you wake up in the morning it will be a brand new day to your life.
Each new day brings new opportunities and a fresh start to life.
With each day that you live, give more of yourself then you think you can give.
Challenge yourself to push beyond your perceived limits and give your all each day.
Just relax.
Take a deep breath and find calmness in the moment.
It'll be all right
Have faith that everything will work out in the end.
Cause tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life
Every day is a chance for a new beginning and a new start to your life.
The first day of the rest of your life
Each day is an opportunity to change your life for the better.
Writer(s): Albert Cummings
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