Lee first experienced commercial success as the lead guitarist with Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds. Quitting the Thunderbirds in 1968, Lee joined Heads Hands & Feet in 1969 until the breakup in 1973.
In 1974 Lee left the UK for Los Angeles, California, and joined The Crickets through his friend bassist Rick Grech (of Blind Faith). The band cut three albums together including A Long Way From Lubbock. By then Lee was receiving many offers of session work. In 1976, Lee was asked to join Emmylou Harris's Hot Band, replacing one of his heroes, James Burton, who was returning to perform with Elvis Presley. Starting in 1978, Lee worked for five years with Eric Clapton, playing and singing for a live concert recording at the Budokan in Japan.
Lee was responsible for The Everly Brothers 1983 reunion concert and was its musical director. He played regularly with the Everlys for over twenty years.
In 1987, Lee was invited by Gerry Hogan to headline at a steel guitar festival in Newbury, Berkshire. Lee was at first intimidated by the prospect of having to front a band, however, the gig was successful and he now tours with Hogan's Heroes on a regular basis.
A new Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes album entitled Like This was released in spring 2008 to coincide with their European tour. Lee continues to work in the studio and tours on a regular basis with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
Two More Bottles Of Wine
Albert Lee Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Bb7
The fever we had might have set the west coast on fire
Eb Eb7
Two months later got a troublin' mind
Ab
Oh my baby moved out and left me behind
Eb Ab
Bb7 Eb7
And I got two more bottles of wine
Eb Ab Eb
The way he left sure turned my head around
Bb7
Seemed like overnight he up and put me down
Eb Eb7
Well ain't gonna let it bother me today
Ab
I've been workin' and I'm too tired anyway
Eb Ab
But it's all right cause it's midnight
Bb7 Eb7
And I got two more bottles of wine
Ab Eb
Well I'm sixteen hundred miles from the people I know
Bb7
I've been doin' all I can but opportunity sure comes slow
Eb Eb7
Thought I'd be in the sun all day
Ab7
But I'm sweeping out a warehouse in west LA
Eb Ab
But it's all right cause it's midnight
Bb7 Eb7
And I got two more bottles of wine
SOLO
Ab Eb
Well I'm sixteen hundred miles from the people I know
Bb7
I've been doin' all I can but opportunity sure comes slow
Eb Eb7
Thought I'd be in the sun all day
Ab
But I'm sweeping out a warehouse in west LA
Eb Ab
But it's all right cause it's midnight
Ab7 Eb7
And I got two more bottles of wine
Eb Ab
Yes it's all right cause it's midnight
Bb7 Eb7
And I got two more bottles of wine
Eb Ab
Yes it's all right cause it's midnight
Bb7 Eb7
And I got two more bottles of wine
The song "Two More Bottles of Wine" by Albert Lee depicts the story of a man who came out West with a friend, full of excitement and a desire for life. With a fever that could have set the West Coast on fire, things were looking great. But two months later, the singer's baby moved out, and he was left alone with a troubling mind. Despite this, he manages to keep his cool, saying that it's alright since it's midnight, and he has two more bottles of wine.
As the song moves on, the singer seems to be coping with his situation better. He says that he won't let his situation bother him today, and he is too tired anyway. The singer seems to be working hard, but he also feels like he's far away from everyone he knows. Even though opportunity is slow to arrive, he sweeps out a warehouse in West LA, but it's alright because it's midnight, and he has two more bottles of wine.
The song's lyrics are a testament to the fact that, even when life throws you a curveball or two, everything will eventually be alright. You may feel far away from your home, your family, or your friends, but there is always something to help you cope with whatever you're going through, whether it's two more bottles of wine, a couple of good friends, or a beautiful sunrise.
Line by Line Meaning
We came out west together with a common desire
We traveled to the west coast together because we shared a similar aspiration
The fever we had might have set the west coast on fire
Our determination was so strong that it could have spread uncontrollably throughout the west coast
Two months later got a troublin' mind
After two months, I became distressed and troubled
Oh my baby moved out and left me behind
My significant other left me and moved away
But it's all right cause it's midnight
I'm not too upset because it's late at night
And I got two more bottles of wine
I have two additional bottles of wine to help me cope with my troubles
The way he left sure turned my head around
The sudden way my significant other left me completely caught me off guard
Seemed like overnight he up and put me down
It seemed like he suddenly decided to end our relationship
Well ain't gonna let it bother me today
I am not going to let these feelings bother me today
I've been workin' and I'm too tired anyway
I've been working too much to let myself be bothered by it anyway
Well I'm sixteen hundred miles from the people I know
I am very far away from the people I know
I've been doin' all I can but opportunity sure comes slow
I've been trying my best, but opportunities have been scarce and slow to come by
Thought I'd be in the sun all day
I thought I would have a more enjoyable job that allowed me to be outside
But I'm sweeping out a warehouse in west LA
Instead, I am doing menial work such as sweeping a warehouse in LA
Yes it's all right cause it's midnight
Once again, I'm not too upset because it's late at night
And I got two more bottles of wine
I have two more bottles of wine to help me cope with my unfulfilling job and distance from loved ones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DELBERT ROSS MCCLINTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind