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
Party Right Here
Albert Cummings Lyrics
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You know I think it's time to party
Yeah, I think it's time to do it alright
So get yourself on the dance floor, you know it's time to relax
I don't even think about the week at work,
You gonna' have to just forget about that
You know the night is young, so let's get this done
Come on, let's have a little fun
Yeah, you don't need no invitation, to have a celebration
Just leave your worries behind, 'cause now is the perfect time
Get yourself
A nice cold beer
A cold cold beer
Let's have a party right here
So let yourself go like nobody knows,
You know it certain take much persuasion
Your friends at to your home,
'Cause it's been so long to have just the right occasion
A little kick off you boots and let
Down your hair, let's party like nobody care
You know we're having more fun than anybody else, partying anywhere
You know the night is young, so let's get this done
Come on, let's have a little fun
Yeah, you don't need no invitation, to have a celebration
Just leave your worries behind, 'cause now is the perfect time
Get yourself
A nice cold beer
A cold cold beer
Let's have a party right here
The song "Party Right Here" by Albert Cummings is an upbeat, fun-loving track that celebrates the joys of letting loose and having a good time with friends. The lyrics exude a sense of carefree abandon, as the singer encourages the listener to forget their worries and join in the celebration. The opening lines, "I got all my good friends and they're rockin' with me tonight/You know I think it's time to party/Yeah, I think it's time to do it alright," set the tone for the rest of the song, which maintains a lively pace throughout.
The chorus, "Yeah, you don't need no invitation, to have a celebration/Just leave your worries behind, 'cause now is the perfect time/Get yourself/A nice cold beer/A cold cold beer/Let's have a party right here," reinforces the idea that the best way to unwind and have fun is to simply let go of one's inhibitions and enjoy the moment. The use of repetition in the chorus also emphasizes the importance of living for the present and not letting oneself get bogged down by the stresses of everyday life.
Overall, "Party Right Here" is an uplifting and catchy tune that encourages listeners to embrace the good times and let loose in the company of good friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I got all my good friends and they're rockin' with me tonight
I have all my close friends with me and we are having a great time tonight
You know I think it's time to party
I feel like it's a good time to have some fun
Yeah, I think it's time to do it alright
Yes, I believe we should go ahead and have a good time
So get yourself on the dance floor, you know it's time to relax
Join me on the dance floor to unwind and enjoy yourself
I don't even think about the week at work,
I'm not thinking about my hectic work week right now
You gonna' have to just forget about that
You need to let go of all your worries and stress as well
You know the night is young, so let's get this done
There's still plenty of time left in the night, so let's make the most of it
Come on, let's have a little fun
Let's have some lighthearted fun together
Yeah, you don't need no invitation, to have a celebration
There's no need for a formal invitation to have a good time
Just leave your worries behind, 'cause now is the perfect time
Don't let anything hold you back, this is the perfect opportunity to let loose
Get yourself
A nice cold beer
A cold cold beer
Grab yourself a refreshing beer to enjoy the night with
Let's have a party right here
We don't need to go anywhere else, we can have our own party right here
So let yourself go like nobody knows,
Let loose and be yourself, like no one is watching
You know it certain take much persuasion
You don't need much convincing to have a good time
Your friends at to your home,
Your friends are at your place
'Cause it's been so long to have just the right occasion
It's been awhile since we had the perfect moment to celebrate
A little kick off you boots and let
Down your hair, let's party like nobody care
Take off your shoes and let your hair down, let's have a night to remember
You know we're having more fun than anybody else, partying anywhere
We're definitely having more fun than anyone else, no matter where they are
You know the night is young, so let's get this done
We still have plenty of time tonight, so let's continue to party
Come on, let's have a little fun
Let's keep the good times rolling and enjoy ourselves
Writer(s): Albert Cummings
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