Each member of the band brings a unique style of musicianship to the Delgado Brothers brand. Indiana- bred David B. Kelley came West in search of “groove and diversity”. An incredibly gifted musician, David’s playing on his “Vintage 1972 Hammond B3” adds tone, texture and depth to the sound and songs. High energy percussionist Victor Bisetti, with his ebullient beats and Latin conga rhythms, packs each song with vitality and panache. To witness a Delgado Brothers live performance is to testify to the synergy, emotion, work ethic and true musicianship of the band.
Their latest, self-released 4th CD, Learn to Fly, is testament to the bands long evolution and scope of musical diversity. Raising a variety of real world concerns from the topical, ‘I Wanna Know (what the fighting's about)’, to the meaningful and brilliantly nuanced, ‘Man Without Plan’. Los Angeles is filled with a brotherhood of world class musicians, studio players and living legends. So when word got out that The Delgado Brothers were in studio recording their latest release, all the brothers needed to do was ask, and a who’s who of musicians responded. Evidence that by the lineup of players on Learn to Fly. Lee Thornburg led and arranged the all star horn section of Paulie Cerra & Arturo Velasco. Critically acclaimed Latin jazz players, The Banda Brothers syncopate and elevate with Ramon on timbales and drums and brother Tony on bass. Slide guitar great David “Hound-Dog” Melton and blues singing sensation Sherry Pruitt lend their soulful skills. Last but far from least, the Delgado Brothers are joined by The Legendary Chambers Brothers of classic hit songs ‘Time’ & ‘People Get Ready’ fame.
Hardworking and heartfelt, each and every song represents a soaring musical vignette expressing dynamism of musicianship, humanity, & soul. When asked what propels and inspires the lyric writing, singer, drummer, brother Steve explains, “If you don’t think about the future, be it the environment, your family, your marriage or your job, later on down the road, you’re gonna be sorry. You’ve got to do the work”. Always original and intensely prepared, these journeyman musicians fully infuse all of their song crafting talent with a sense of urgency and an authentic emotional aspect that rings true with intelligence and depth. Tug on the Delgado Brothers musical roots and you’ll find big brother Bob’s bass-playing days tied into the East Los Angeles band, Thee Exotics circa 1960’s. Yet another brother, Eddie played with Thee Ambertones during the same period. Creating a perfect musical environment, for younger brothers Steve and Joey only to aspire to.
For years the Delgado Brothers band played venues, clubs and special events throughout Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. In 1987 after being sighted at the in-famous “L.A. Street Scene”, they released their first album on the Hightone Records, with Dennis Walker and Bruce Bromberg, the same producers responsible for Robert Cray’s hit-making success.
After selling 25,000 units worldwide, disappointed, Hightone dropped The Delgado Brothers. “What that experience taught us is that we had to stay true to our artistic convictions and vision. In order to accomplish this we were forced to either wait for the right opportunity, or choose not to seek another record deal”, says guitar playing brother Joey D.
By 1994’, disillusioned, the band stalled out and called it quits. But in 1996, credit goes to long-time Delgado Brother advocate, harp player, recording artist, producer and longtime friend, John “Juke” Logan for reuniting the band. In 1997, the brothers recorded and released their second album, Let’s Get Back, on Logan's own Mocombo Records. Considered their most blues-centered release by blues aficionados, this album was well reviewed and features a Delgado Brothers perennial signature song, ‘Church of El Monte’.
“The great thing that happened with Let’s Get Back is that John Mayall (John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers) covered two of our songs, ‘If I Don’t Get Home’, and ‘Something About My Baby’, on his album ‘Along for the Ride’ in 2001,” My brother Bob and I also contributed bass and guitar parts to ‘If I Don’t Get Home’, making us honorary Bluesbreakers”, states Joey D.
Royalties from the sale of those two songs financed the release of their third CD, ‘A Brothers Dream’; and the start up of the brothers own Bell Asher Records in 2003. It is milestone release for a band who has really come into their own by staying true to their musical visions and refusing to bow to corporate gentrification. From the shadows of their genre-defying brand to the forefront of musical Americana, The Delgado Brothers storytelling and musical focus is one fueled by passion, courage and a heartfelt love of humanity.Unrestricted by the business end of the music industry, The Delgado Brothers are free to write, sing and produce original content music branded only by the uniqueness of their musical integrity and independence.
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No Regrets
Delgado Brothers Lyrics
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For far too long I've had nothin' new to show to you
Goodbye dry eyes, I watched your plane fade off west of the moon
And it felt so strange to walk away alone
There's no regrets
No tears goodbye
I don't want you back
Say goodbye again
The hours that were yours echo like empty rooms
The thoughts we used to share I now keep alone
I woke last night and spoke to you, not thinking you were gone
And it felt so strange to lie awake alone
There's no regrets
No tears goodbye
I don't want you back
We'd only cry again
Say goodbye again
Our friends are trying to turn my nights to day
Strange faces on your place can't keep the ghost away
Now just beyond the darkest hour and just behind the dawn
It still feels so strange to lead my life alone
There's no regrets
No tears goodbye
I don't want you back
We'd only cry again
Say goodbye again
There's no regrets
No tears goodbye
I don't want you back
We'd only cry again
Say goodbye again
The Delgado Brothers' song "No Regrets" is a poignant ballad about the end of a romantic relationship. The singer in the song acknowledges that their partner is leaving, and that it is long overdue. They reflect on the fact that they haven't had anything "new" to show their partner in a while, indicating a stagnant relationship. However, as their partner's plane fades away "west of the moon," the singer experiences a strange feeling of walking away alone.
As the singer continues to process the end of their relationship, they reflect on the memories they shared with their partner. The hours that were once filled with their partner now echo like "empty rooms," and the thoughts they used to share are now kept alone. The singer even reports speaking to their partner in their sleep, only to realize in the morning that they were gone. This leads to a feeling of strangeness and loneliness at the end of the night.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "There's no regrets, no tears goodbye," indicating that the singer is at peace with the end of their relationship. They do not desire their partner back, knowing that it would only lead to tears and saying goodbye again. Despite the fact that their friends are trying to distract them from their grief, and the presence of "strange faces" in their partner's place, the singer knows that they must move on and "lead [their] life alone."
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're leavin', it's too long overdue
I am aware that you are leaving and it should have happened much earlier
For far too long I've had nothin' new to show to you
I have not had anything significant in my life that I could share with you for a long time
Goodbye dry eyes, I watched your plane fade off west of the moon
I bid adieu without any tears, as I watched your airplane disappear in the horizon
And it felt so strange to walk away alone
It felt unusual to walk away without you by my side
The hours that were yours echo like empty rooms
The time we spent together now feels empty and barren
The thoughts we used to share I now keep alone
I now keep my thoughts to myself, as I used to share them with you earlier
I woke last night and spoke to you, not thinking you were gone
Last night, I talked to you without realizing that you were no longer there
And it felt so strange to lie awake alone
It felt strange to be alone while lying awake in bed
Our friends are trying to turn my nights to day
Our common friends are trying to make me feel better and turn my sorrowful nights into cheerful days
Strange faces on your place can't keep the ghost away
New people who have taken your place can't make me forget or stop thinking about you
Now just beyond the darkest hour and just behind the dawn
I am now in the phase just after the toughest part and right before a new beginning
It still feels so strange to lead my life alone
Even now, it feels strange to live my life without any companionship
There's no regrets
I don't have any regrets about our past together
No tears goodbye
I am not shedding any tears while saying goodbye
I don't want you back
I do not have any desire to reunite with you
We'd only cry again
If we got back together, we would only end up crying again
Say goodbye again
Just like before, we have to say goodbye again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Thomas Rush
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