It was these qualities that saw Blues Wire rise from a struggling blues band to full-grown, seasoned artists with their own distinctive sound.
Thousands of gigs in every kind of venue imaginable, scores of TV and radio show appearances in Greece as well as abroad and an enviable recording expertise have helped define their tight and recognizable sound, a mix of passion and maturity that only comes with experience. Playing festivals and clubs in countries like France , Italy , Austria and Hungary (among others) not only consolidated their reputation but also proved that they are long past the novelty aspect of being a blues band coming from Greece . Their infectious live act has captured the minds and the hearts of audiences everywhere and has earned them many an enthusiastic press reviews all around Europe .
Through the years Blues Wire have often backed up top blues artists such as Louisiana Red, Katie Webster, John Hammond, Larry Garner, Big Time Sarah, Carey and Lurrie Bell, Angela Brown, Big Jay McNeely, Al Copley and Jeanne Carroll, to mention a few, proving they can keep up with the best of them. They have also opened for legendary musicians like Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Albert King, Otis Rush, the Yardbirds and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Their skill and musicianship led to memorable jam sessions with blues pioneers like Champion Jack Dupree, rising stars like Sherman Robertson and well-known British blues players like Dave Kelly. The band's versatility and open hearted attitude brought up spontaneous performances together with many musicians of different styles, ranging from Brit-jazzer Dick Heckstall-Smith to Australian songwriter Louis Tillett and from Canvey Island R&B masters Doctor Feelgood to members of Osibisa.
Blues Wire has provided the foundation of the Greek blues scene and the main inspiration for many younger musicians. For five years they were the house band at Pararlama, the first and most famous blues club in Greece .
After a career spanning more than twenty years, Blues Wire are now busier than ever. Spanning yet another mark in their long career, their last studio album showcases a more varied, elaborate and eclectic sound.
Blues Wire may have moved on to another level but their essence remains intact.
I Wonder Why
Blues Wire Lyrics
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I dream I died
The undertaker came
To carry me for the ride
I couldn't afford a coffin
Embalmin' kinda high
I jumped off my death bed
Cause I too poor to die
And I'll tell you the reason why
I'm just too poor people
I'm too poor to go lay down and die
I dream at the cemetery
I couldn't afford enough
To pay the gravediggers
To cover me up
It cost a lot of money
Cause they was union men
I guess before I die
I better think again
I'm in trouble
And I'll tell you the reason why
I'm just too poor people
I'm too poor to go lay down and die
Dream I met the devil
He is waitin' at the gate
Say "come on in Red
You ain't a minute late"
Said he lead me to his kingdom
Lead me by my arm
But he wouldn't move my body
Less I grease his palm
I's in trouble
And I'll tell you the reason why
I'm just too poor people
I'm too poor to go lay down and die
The above lyrics are from the Blues Wire's song "I Wonder Why," which is a classic blues tune that depicts the struggle of being poor and facing death. The song starts with the singer having a dream where he dies, and the undertaker comes to take him away for the final journey. However, he could not afford a coffin or embalming, which are usually high expenses, and he had to jump off his death bed because he was too poor to die. The lyrics suggest that death is a luxury that only the rich can afford, and the poor are forced to live even in their demise.
In the following verse, the singer is dreaming of being in a cemetery, and he could not pay the gravediggers to cover him up, and it would cost a lot of money because they were union men. Unionization of workers created high standards, which often meant higher costs, making it difficult for poor people to afford basic necessities even in death. These lyrics show the harsh reality that poor people face and how their struggles continue even after death.
In the final verse, the singer dreams that he met the devil, who is waiting at the gate to lead him to his kingdom. However, the devil asks for a bribe to move his body, which was another difficulty that arises with being poor. The lyrics emphasize the idea that even in the afterlife, the poor are not treated equally and face more challenges.
Overall, the song highlights the struggles of being poor and death as a luxury that only the rich can afford. It depicts how poverty creates difficulties and challenges, and even in death, they don't get the same ease as the rich.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I had a dream
I had a dream last night
I dream I died
In my dream, I died
The undertaker came
The undertaker came to retrieve my body
To carry me for the ride
To take me to the funeral home
I couldn't afford a coffin
I didn't have enough money to pay for a coffin
Embalmin' kinda high
The cost of embalming was too high
I jumped off my death bed
I decided to not die and got off my death bed
Cause I too poor to die
Because I don't have enough money to pay for my funeral
I's in trouble
I'm in a difficult situation
And I'll tell you the reason why
Let me explain why
I'm just too poor people
I'm just too poor
I'm too poor to go lay down and die
I don't have the money to afford dying
I dream at the cemetery
I had a dream about the cemetery
I couldn't afford enough
I didn't have enough money
To pay the gravediggers
To pay for the people who dig graves
To cover me up
To bury me
It cost a lot of money
It was expensive
Cause they was union men
Because they were part of a union
I guess before I die
I should consider this before I actually die
I better think again
I should reconsider my options
Dream I met the devil
I had a dream about meeting the devil
He is waitin' at the gate
He was waiting for me at the gate
Say "come on in Red
He invited me in
You ain't a minute late"
You're not late at all
Said he lead me to his kingdom
He said he would take me to his kingdom
Lead me by my arm
He led me by my arm
But he wouldn't move my body
He wouldn't take me to his kingdom
Less I grease his palm
Unless I gave him money
I's in trouble
I'm in a difficult situation
And I'll tell you the reason why
Let me explain why
I'm just too poor people
I'm just too poor
I'm too poor to go lay down and die
I don't have the money to afford dying
Lyrics © SOUTHERN PINES MUSIC PUB CO
Written by: IVERSON MINTER
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