Taylor has toured Europe with the supergroup D.U.P. with fellow band members Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Candy Dulfer (Prince), Mudbone Cooper (Parliment-Funkadelic) and Jimmy Cliff. If you can imagine the love child of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dusty Springfield then you are beginning to get a feel for Taylor's mixture of fiery guitar playing, sultry vocals and 100% pure soul. But unlike many other young phenoms, she has quickly developed a resumé to back up the hype. Born and raised amidst the coal mines of Britain's Black Country, she picked up a guitar and got turned on to the blues as a very young teenager.
Dave Stewart first discovered Joanne when he saw her play at the tender age of 16. He describes his reaction as follows. 'I have played with all sorts of blues musicians all over the world, such as R.L. Burnside and Jesse-Mae Hemphill. I heard something I thought I would never hear, a British white girl playing blues guitar so deep and passionately it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end! Not only was I in total shock but it took me a good few minutes to ask her how long she had been playing like that. "A few years," she replied. "How old are you now?" "Sixteen." I woke up a few seconds later on the floor.'
Taylor has toured the U.K. with her own band since she was 14, headlining top clubs such as Ronnie Scott's and the Marquee; she has also performed at several of the top European festivals, playing alongside many of her heroes like B.B. King. It is a safe bet that Taylor is the only teenage girl invited to sit in on one of Bill Wymans recording sessions.
Her own writing has led her to something beyond the blues, a soulful mix of roots and pop influences sung in a haunting smoky voice. Taylor has written with Bruce McCabe (Jonny Lang) and grammy winning songwriter/producer Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Etta James, Paul Westerberg).
Blackest Day
Joanne Shaw Taylor Lyrics
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I thought we had something so special, but now you're gone away
Yeah, baby
Why'd you treat me this way
I've been giving you all my loving
Now today is gonna be my blackest day
But I know you're lying 'cause you ended up breaking my heart
Yeah, baby
Why'd you treat me this way
I've been giving you all my loving
Now today is gonna be my blackest day
Just one more chance, can make a fresh start
I'll do anything, just give me back my heart
Yeah, baby
Why'd you treat me this way
I've been giving you all my loving
Now today is gonna be my blackest day
Gonna be my blackest day
The lyrics of Joanne Shaw Taylor's "Blackest Day" delve into the story of heartbreak and betrayal. The song is a heartfelt representation of a person who has been giving all his love, time, and effort in a relationship and received nothing in return. The lyrics start by expressing the singer's anticipation to know what their partner would say to them after waiting for so long. However, the singer finds out that their partner has left them, leaving them heartbroken.
As the lyrics progress, the singer narrates how they shared a special bond with their partner and how they promised never to part. Sadly, their partner ends up breaking their heart, and the singer questions why they were treated this way after giving their all in the relationship. The singer then conveys their desperation to get their partner back and make a fresh start, promising to do everything to regain their heart.
The lyrics of "Blackest Day" showcase the raw emotions felt by someone who has been betrayed in a relationship. The song captures the pain of broken promises, lost love, and dashed hopes. The lyrics also underscore that the heartbreak is a significant turning point in the singer's life, as they face their "blackest day."
Line by Line Meaning
I been waiting so long to hear what you would say
I anxiously waited to hear what you have to say after leaving me so suddenly, despite thinking our relationship was something special.
I thought we had something so special, but now you're gone away
I believed our love was unique and rare, but you left me abruptly, shattering my beliefs.
Why'd you treat me this way
I am bewildered as to why you would treat me this unkindly and cause me so much distress.
I've been giving you all my loving
I gave you all of my affection and devotion, hoping that it would be reciprocated.
Now today is gonna be my blackest day
This day, after being hurt by you, will be the darkest day of my life.
When we first met, said we'd never part
In the beginnings of our relationship, we vowed to never separate or grow apart.
But I know you're lying 'cause you ended up breaking my heart
I realize now that your promises were not sincere because you eventually ended the relationship and caused me immense emotional pain.
Just one more chance, can make a fresh start
If given another opportunity, I am willing to forgive and forget in the hopes of starting anew with you.
I'll do anything, just give me back my heart
I am willing to do anything to regain my heart, which I gave to you and now mourn its loss.
Gonna be my blackest day
The day you left me will forever be remembered as the darkest and most sorrowful moment of my life.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing
Written by: Joanne Shaw Taylor
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Толя Киевський
Голос- завораживает, соло-пронизывает мозг, своей потрясающей виртуозностью.Красавица!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏👏👏
Gabriel Ceslov
WOW! That guitar penetrates my soul... Goose bump voice.
realitywakeupslap
Great tone great touch great guitarist
KellyAnn Dean
This song is bad ass!I'm going to sing it in my blue's band!!!!🎤🎶🎵
manumental86
I finally got the chance to see Joanne live for the first time just over a week ago in Poole,and I was absolutely blown away! She is phenomenal live!
Darryl Vest
Stevie ray Vaughan was reincarnated in her
Orion P.
I regret how sexist this is going to sound but I must say it to denote how mindblowing this was for me.: Holy shit I'd never thought I'd hear a female badass electric guitar player, they usually play some generic whatever chords along some whatever lyrics. but this is some next level feel, skill, soul and just overall talent and badassery that I am so glad I discovered. and I am so glad to be proven wrong.
Stafford Duecker
She's not the only one...
patris lemair
True wow she’s fireworks voice and guitar playing
Rick Roybal
Stevie Ray