Bonamassa was born in Utica, New York. He started playing guitar at age four, encouraged by his father, who was an avid music fan and exposed him to British blues rock records by Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, greatly inspiring him. At 11 years old Joe was mentored and trained by American guitar legend, Danny Gatton. When he was 12 years old, he had his own band called Smokin' Joe Bonamassa, which gigged around western New York and Pennsylvania, including cities such as Scranton and Buffalo, but only on weekends since Joe had school on weekdays. Bonamassa played a crimson 1972 Fender Stratocaster he called "Rosie", which his father had bought in Utica, New York.
When he was 12 years old, Bonamassa opened for B.B. King. In the last 13 years Bonamassa has put out 15 solo albums through his independent record label J&R Adventures, of which 11 have reached number 1 on the Billboard Blues charts. Bonamassa has played alongside such artists as Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton, Blondie Chaplin, Foreigner, Buddy Guy, Steve Winwood, Warren Haynes, Solomon Hicks,and Derek Trucks among others.[4] His career highlights include performances at the Royal Albert Hall and has had three Grammy Award nominations in 2013, for his collaboration album with Beth Hart "Seesaw", in 2016 for the album "Live at the Greek Theatre" and 2022 for the album "Royal Tea". In addition to his music career, Joe Bonamassa runs a nonprofit organisation called the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, whose mission is to further music education by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. in 2020, he added an extension to the foundation. Called Fuelling Musicians, it provides $1500 cheques to struggling musicians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
in 2021, he broke his own record for having more #1 Billboard blues albums than anyone in history. The album "Time Clocks" clocked up his 25th #1 album.
He is also known for his enormous collection of vintage guitars and related gear.
Drive
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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I've been dealing with stress
Why don't we go out tonight
Put on your favorite dress
And let's drive
Into the night into the light
Let's ride
Let all our troubles be gone
And drive
Feel like I've been a prisoner
Of my own design
I've been such a bad listener
But I hear you tonight
Let's drive
Into the night, into the light
Let's ride
Put on some old blues songs
Let all our troubles be gone
Let's drive
Let's drive
30 miles from Santa Fe
Bound for San Anton'
Even though it's dark out here
I don't feel alone
Let's drive
Into the night, into the light
Let's ride
Put on an old blues song
Let all our troubles be gone
Let's drive
Put on an old blues song
Let all our troubles be gone
Let's drive
Let's drive
The lyrics of Joe Bonamassa's song Drive depict a couple going through a rough patch in their lives, but trying to cope up with it. The guy suggests going out to escape the stress and monotony of daily life. He tells his partner to put on her favorite dress and go for a drive, into the night and into the light. He wants them to ride and listen to some old blues songs, which would help them forget all their troubles and anxieties. He admits that he hasn't been a great listener in the past, but tonight he wants to be there for her. The last verse mentions that they are driving 30 miles from Santa Fe, bound for San Antonio, and being on this road trip makes him feel less lonely.
The song Drive is about the couple's desperation for an escape from their mundane life's problems. They want to leave it all behind and go for a late-night drive, listen to blues music and get lost in it. It is about finding comfort in each other's company, enjoying the simple pleasures of life and forgetting everything that's been bothering them, even if it's just for a moment.
In summary, the song Drive by Joe Bonamassa is an emotional and powerful ballad about a couple trying to deal with their individual tribulations. It's a reminder of how sometimes all you need is to hit the road, sit back, and let the music do its magic.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, you've been feeling poorly
Your health has been gradually deteriorating
I've been dealing with stress
I have been striving to cope with the pressure
Why don't we go out tonight
How about stepping out tonight?
Put on your favorite dress
Wear the dress that you love the most
And let's drive
Let's hit the road and drive
Into the night into the light
Let's explore the day and night
Let's ride
Let's travel and experience life
Put on an old blues song
Let's listen to some traditional blues music
Let all our troubles be gone
We can forget all our worries
And drive
As we hit the accelerator and speed on
Feel like I've been a prisoner
I have been restricted and confined
Of my own design
By my own choices and decisions
I've been such a bad listener
I have not been attentive or empathetic
But I hear you tonight
Now, I am all ears and willing to listen
30 miles from Santa Fe
We are about 30 miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bound for San Anton'
We are on our way to San Antonio, Texas
Even though it's dark out here
Despite the darkness outside
I don't feel alone
I feel your presence by my side
Put on some old blues songs
Let's get into the groove of listening to blues music
Let's drive
As we embark on our journey
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: James House, Joseph L. Bonamassa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-gn8dl7bn9f
Серый асфальт шины скребут,
Мчатся машины в серую даль.
А по тропинкам люди идут.
Так закаляется сталь.
По рельсам мчатся вперёд поезда,
Куда-то спешат и спешат.
Эта обычная спешка всегда,
Все люди этим грешат.
Были кукушки на старых часах,
Теперь электронники век.
А жизнь всей Земли на песочных весах,
Песчинками в них человек.
С неба созвездия смотрят на нас.
Как же они далеки!!!
Чёрные дыры сжимают наш час
Силою властной руки.
Как же ничтожна двуногая рать!
Ей неподвластно ничто!
Надо всем жить!
Глупо так умирать.
В гробу олигархи никто...
Рвутся небесные нити судьбы,
Рушится жизни всей сплав.
Веком за веком гробы и гробы
В глупости разных держав...
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А. Мороз
29.01.2022
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@MichaelAdamss
incredible ... played 27 times nonstop ... never did that before.
@angelalambert6069
Oh yes ! Same for me. Just gottan new car .... need someone to drive with 😊 ! x ❤
@MrJRattlesnake
The only problem with this is, you can only "Like" it once..... amazing work Joe.....................
@noduct4477
Бесподобно. Голоса девочек, ангельские. Прекрасная композиция. Ни одним инструментом не перегружена, все в тему и очень красиво. Браво Маэстро.
@user-dr4nt5fn2u
Молодца!Сочный Колоритный Фееричный Коммент !Респект !Бро ! Безупречный ,как Рассвет Клода Моне !
@jcfromfakelake9788
My wife, Debbie passed away last year. She had a year between bouts of chemo where she was “cancer-free”and after going out to dinner, I would suggest we go on a “supertramp”! That was code for taking the long way home!! We’d go all over the place and just drive. This song reminds me of those times that I will always cherish until I see her again in heaven!!
@user-by3xt4iz1f
Держись, друг...💞🇷🇺
@JustUsZags509
GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
@user-st5rr3hx8x
My HEART goes out to you, I'm sorry for your loss.......
@paddybacon4923
You will be taking the long way home with her in heaven some day brother ☘️🙏