II. BLUESIX
Six fine blues men make up Bluesix. Their blend of precise and rockin' blues comes via guitar, bass, drums harmonica and sax. This set rides hard out of the gate with the title song "Ready" and a guitar that could cut steel. Some familiar material gets an airing, with original songs making appearances too. It all blends nicely as the Bluesix players are always working in a synced-up fashion with the others and producing well arranged tunes. Recording is good and the sound is tough, with the pedal to the metal most of the time. The Netherlands is a great place for the blues and Bluesix is right in there contending for one of the top spots. Good songs and super solid blues rock!
READY - Track Listing:
1. Ready - 3:02 2. Tore Down - 3:09 3. Not Fade Away - 3:13 4. Victim of Life's Circumstances - 2:58 5. Why Get Up? - 3:50 6. Like We Used To Do - 3:31 7. Love Her With A Feeling - 6:16 8. Boogie Thing - 2:55 9. She Got Me - 2:35 10. King of The New York Streets - 5:23 11. Move It - 4:46
Personnel:
Jan Stobbe (drums) , Bert Baars (saxophones, keyboards) , Willem Visser (bass, backing vocals) , Henk Schippers (guitars, mandolin) , Bonne Zigtema (lead vocals, bluesharp, acoustic guitar)
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Music & Wine
Blue Six Lyrics
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Hard to find
Love is blind
Acquaintances can be unkind
State of mind
Show a sign
Hope divine
Used to get high just to pass the time
Music and wine were the only friends of mine
Used to make love just to have a laugh
Music and wine were the only friends I had
(Here's that lovin', here's that lovin')
Bitter break
Hard to take
Hearts'll ache
This loneliness is hard to face
Hollow soul
Freezing cold
Feelin' older
And poverty will take it's toll
Used to get high just to pass the time
Music and wine were the only friends of mine
Used to make love just to have a laugh
Music and wine were the only friends I had
(Here's that lovin', here's that lovin')
Gin and lime
Summertime
Starry nights
And memories of better times
Ocean breeze
Wind in leaves
Waking dream
Alive with possibility
Here's that lovin' here's that lovin'
This love's for real that lovin' here's that lovin'
The lyrics to Blue Six's "Music & Wine" speak to the different stages of love and life experiences. The first verse talks about how finding true love can be hard and that sometimes acquaintances might not treat you well. The second part of the verse speaks to the hope one might hold onto when looking for love, that a sign of hope might appear. However, sometimes people might just make love to pass the time without any deeper feelings involved. The next verse talks about the loneliness one might face when experiencing a bitter break up, that this kind of heartbreak is hard to take and often leaves one feeling with a hollow soul that is numb to the world. The last verse is a reminiscence of better times, of happy memories, and being alive with possibility.
The lyrics conjure up different emotions and experiences that people go through in their lives. They speak to the different phases of love, from looking for it, finding it, losing it, and remembering it. This is a relatable and universal theme that many people have experienced at one point or another in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Valentine
The person addressed is referred to as a valentine, possibly because they represent love or friendship.
Hard to find
It is difficult to find true love or genuine friendship.
Love is blind
Love can make a person overlook flaws or problems in a relationship.
Acquaintances can be unkind
People who are only slightly known can sometimes be unfriendly or hostile.
State of mind
The emotions and thoughts a person is experiencing at a particular moment.
Show a sign
Indicate or demonstrate something through actions or behavior.
Hope divine
Belief in the possibility of positive outcomes or blessings from a higher power.
Just making love to pass the time
Having sex without any deep emotional connection or investment as a way to kill boredom or escape from negative feelings.
Used to get high just to pass the time
The artist had a habit of using drugs to distract from negative emotions or to fill empty time.
Music and wine were the only friends of mine
Listening to music and drinking wine were some of the few enjoyable activities that the artist engaged in regularly.
Used to make love just to have a laugh
Having sex was a lighthearted activity that the singer would engage in for fun or as a joke.
Bitter break
A painful end to a romantic relationship.
Hard to take
Difficult to process or accept emotionally.
Hearts'll ache
The pain of heartbreak can be strong and long-lasting.
This loneliness is hard to face
The singer is struggling with the difficulty of feeling alone and unsupported.
Hollow soul
Feeling empty or lacking in spirit or emotion.
Freezing cold
Emotionally numb or physically uncomfortable due to difficult circumstances.
Feelin' older
The singer is becoming more aware of their own aging and mortality.
And poverty will take it's toll
Poverty and financial struggle will have negative effects on a person's mental health and well-being.
Gin and lime
The artist is drinking a specific cocktail made with gin and lime.
Summertime
Referring to the season of summer, which can be associated with warmth, freedom, and leisure time.
Starry nights
Beautiful and tranquil nights with clear skies and shining stars.
And memories of better times
Remembering past experiences and events that were more positive or happy.
Ocean breeze
The peaceful and refreshing sensation of wind from the ocean.
Wind in leaves
The soft and soothing sound of wind rustling through tree leaves.
Waking dream
An experience or moment that feels unreal or dreamlike.
Alive with possibility
Feeling hopeful and excited about potential opportunities or positive outcomes.
Here's that lovin' here's that lovin'
A repetition or emphasis of the idea that love or affection is present or available.
This love's for real that lovin' here's that lovin'
The artist is emphasizing that the love they are experiencing now is genuine and sincere, unlike the past experiences they have described.
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Written by: JAY DENES
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M D Smith
I've only heard this version, and I still bump this track some 10 years after first hearing it---LOVE THIS SONG
Myles Bacon
How am I just hearing this version? I've been through so many (Conga Lounge Mix, Teksoul Dub, etc) but NEVER encountered this in over 15 years. Amazing Christmas gift!
George Begbie
It's what got me into DJing vocal house. Such phat bass! :D
Evice
And I hope that 2020 is full of music that's good to your ears.
BRIGHTJUS
Joint fire 🔥
For GOOGLE To TRACK
This IS the best version.
tiluriso
I've know this version for awhile but it's not t he first one I've ever heard... The one I've know for over 20 years, maybe since 2000 is The Attaboy Vocal version - IMHO the best and definitive version of this tune. This one here is good, but The Attaboy Vocal is The One.
Adriana Abraham Pasquotto
Ôôô que delíciaaaa!! Música linda, alegre, de astral lá em cima! \0/\0/ Muito obrigada por postar ;-)
Tunster
How did I miss this in 1999 early 2000, and just discovering it in 2022
cocteaulab - Lima Videosónica
Maybe one of the sultriest tunes EVER... Exquisiteness!