The band put out three records with this lineup. Although Gregg played on the records he never did any live shows with the band. That duty was filled admirably by Kier Staeheli. The last Shrapnel lineup for the Blindside Blues Band was Mike Onesko, Mike Varney, Aysnley Dunbar, James Lomenzo.
Onesko went on to Comet Records in Italy to record many records such as "Mike Onesko's Guitar Army", "Smokehouse Sessions", "Live At The Torrita Blues Festival, Italy", as well as "Voodoo Crossing" and "Gypsy Blood" (both Jimi Hendrix tributes).
The band's current drummer is Emery Ceo.
Mike Onesko website:
Ramblin' on my mind
Blindside Blues Band Lyrics
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I got rambling all on my mind.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
I got mean things,
I got mean things all on my mind.
I got mean things,
I got mean things all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
I'm going down to the station,
Catch the fastest train I see.
I'm going down to the station,
Catch the fastest train I see.
I got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so
And her son's got the blues about me.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
The Blindside Blues Band's Ramblin' On My Mind depicts a man who is tormented by the thought of leaving his unkind lover, despite his tendency to wander. The lyrics of the song reveal a genuine longing and sorrow as he attempts to make up his mind whether to stay or go. The verses are reflective of the blues style of storytelling, in which the singer recounts the sorrows and hardships of their life.
The first verse establishes the mental torment that the singer is going through. He is "rambling" with thoughts of leaving his woman who treats him unkindly lingering in his mind. In the second verse, the singer admits to having "mean things" on his mind, most likely related to his relationship and the poor treatment he is receiving. Despite these ill thoughts, he still has a strong attachment to his significant other, illustrated by the repetition of the line, "I hates to leave my baby."
By the third verse, the singer has decided to leave, as he is heading "down to the station." It is evident that the decision to leave is not an easy one to make since he has "got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so" and "her son's got the blues about me." In the final chorus, the singer confirms that he is still "rambling" and has not made up his mind, but his lover's unkindness is still weighing on him.
Line by Line Meaning
I got rambling,
I have the urge to travel restlessly
I got rambling all on my mind.
My mind is fixated on wandering.
I hates to leave my baby,
I do not want to leave my lover.
But she treats me so unkind.
However, my lover mistreats me.
I got mean things,
I have negative thoughts.
I got mean things all on my mind.
My mind is preoccupied with negative thoughts.
I'm going down to the station,
I am heading to the train station.
Catch the fastest train I see.
I will board the quickest available train.
I got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so
I am feeling down about a specific person.
And her son's got the blues about me.
And their relative is feeling down about me.
Writer(s): Robert Leroy Johnson
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@southsimpleman
Such a great band and so underrated .... Love their tunes !
@RubenGarcia-dt7yu
Love this kind of blues they rock ,thanks man
@gerard7758
...OH, YEAH...!!!
Fantastic BLUES...👍👍👍
@luizcarlosgoncalvesdasilva8340
BRAVO BROTHERS!!!
BLUES IN BLOOD!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷☮👍
@golfpajero
One of the best blues bands of our days
@TheDemockery
Thanks for keeping the blues alive guys. I play them every day that I can 'cause it keeps the soul alive.
@bojanboskovic6744
Strait Strat and Blue Heart!
Fantastic!
@bojanboskovic6744
Stay blessed my friends!
@applecc120
the best version of the robert johnson classic. my goodness light up the fretboards and burn the house down why don’t ya. my goodness!!!!
@margaretstoner4701
You gentlemen nailed it.The talent on that stage was so METICULOUSLY executed...thank you all.What a pleasure to see Y'aLL nail them strings...and the drummer...oh heck...out of the park my friends. Hope I didn't leave anyone out.THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤