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.
One Last Soul
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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Down in south Caroline
Got a role in the big scheme
Now you're ready to shine
You're the one last soul
Who can win it
You're the one last soul
You're the one last soul
If you live it
You're the one last soul
Tell you why
And if you feel
What you got
You can give it
One last soul
Make me cry
You're the one last soul
Who can win it
You're the one last soul
If you try
Now you burn
Like a freight train
You're a bird on a wire
See you drivin' me insane
And I couldn't get higher
You're the one last soul
Who can win it
You're the one last soul
If you try
You're the one last soul
If you live it
You're the one last soul
Tell you why
And if you feel
What you got
You can give it
One last soul
Make me cry
You're the one last soul
Who can win it
You're the one last soul
If you try
And if you feel
What you got
You can give it
One last soul
Make me cry
You're the one last soul
Who can win it
You're the one last soul
If you try
The song “One Last Soul” by Joe Bonamassa is a high-energy and emotional song that is about the determination to succeed and to make an impact in the world. The lyrics suggest that the subject of the song, who was born in South Carolina, has a very important role to play in the world, and that this person is the “one last soul” who can make a difference. The lyrics use metaphors, such as the reference to the subject being “born in a jet stream,” to convey the idea that this person is special and unique.
The song conveys a sense of urgency, suggesting that time is running out for this person to achieve their goals and make a difference. The use of phrases such as “now you’re ready to shine” and “you’re the one last soul” conveys a sense of hope and encouragement. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that this person is the “one last soul,” reinforcing the idea that they have an important role to play in the world, and that they need to take action to fulfill their destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
You were born in a jet stream
You were born with speed and energy in your veins.
Down in south Caroline
You were born and raised in South Carolina.
Got a role in the big scheme
You have a part to play in the grand plan of things.
Now you're ready to shine
You are prepared to show the world what you're capable of.
You're the one last soul
Who can win it
You are the last hope to achieve success.
You're the one last soul
If you try
You are the final opportunity for success, but only if you make an effort.
You're the one last soul
If you live it
You are the final chance for success, but only if you fully embrace it.
You're the one last soul
Tell you why
You are the final person who can achieve success, and this is why it's so important.
And if you feel
What you got
You can give it
If you have confidence in your abilities, you can share them with others.
One last soul
Make me cry
You have the power to move others to tears with your accomplishments.
Now you burn
Like a freight train
You are moving with great speed and intensity.
You're a bird on a wire
See you drivin' me insane
You're able to take risks and challenge yourself, and that's both exciting and nerve-wracking for others.
And I couldn't get higher
Watching you succeed makes others feel uplifted and inspired.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE BONAMASSA, GLENN HUGHES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
vagner soares
É muito bom ver Glenn novamente cantando e tocando demais, assim como um Bonham na batera. Como é bom nossos ouvidos merecem esses talentos
kalostous
Glenn Hughes is nothing short of a... huge rocker! Partially "hidden" behind his ass-kicking bass-playing, he has a colossal voice . Thank you, Rocker!
gabegambino
Glenn Hughes has such an amazing voice
J Starr
Hughes, Bonamassa, Sherinian, and my man Bonham, say no more! Stellar!!!
SebSk
I saw these at Notodden, the worlds largest and best ;) blues festival some 36 hours ago - FKIN AWESOME!!! I had NO idea what I was going to watch but it literally blew my boots off and I laughed so much in awe and disbelief. Honestly regret I didn't see the end before I went to Eric Burdon. (btw I have loads of heavier music but this was just too awesome live) I also saw Beth Hart and Blues Brothers (real deal) but BCC was my best memory (and that's a fkin high standard, also considering main
Shannon Kear
Man...this is amazing!! THIS is what ROCK was meant to be from the beginning of the era.
bccommunion
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FreshandMinty
Just bought this album, fabulous stuff. I always loved Glenn's voice in his Deep Purple days, his contribution to Strombringer made it the great album it is.
zoinksnj
I haven't been this excited for a CD to come out in years! LOVE IT!
rickbotherocker
Amazing! Glenn Hughes still sings great after all these years.