The band was… Read Full Bio ↴Max Webster was a Canadian rock band of the late 1970s.
The band was formed in 1973 in Sarnia, Ontario and consisted of guitarist and vocalist Kim Mitchell, keyboardist Terry Watkinson, bassist Mike Tilka and drummer Paul Kersey. Mitchell, joined by Pye Dubois [aka Paul Woods], would write the majority of their material with Mitchell writing the music and Dubois writing lyrics.
Kersey left the band after their self-titled debut album, to be replaced by Gary McCracken. After recording and touring for their second album, High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Tilka would follow suit and leave the band, being replaced by Dave Myles. Recording for their third album, Mutiny Up My Sleeve, began with this line-up which would last through to their fourth album, A Million Vacations. Prior to Universal Juveniles Watkinson and Myles left, to be replaced by various musicians to record the last album and then tour for a little while longer before Kim Mitchell decided to end it in 1981 for a solo career.
The band was successful in Canada, with hits such as "A Million Vacations," "Let Go The Line" and "Paradise Skies", although they never made it big outside of Canada. "Paradise Skies" was a minor UK hit, reaching number 43 on the singles chart there. In addition, they appeared on Top of the Pops in 1979 playing to a pre-recorded track which was recorded at Abbey Road studios. Kim Mitchell's subsequent solo career, however, reached a much broader audience and he achieved popularity beyond Canada during the 80's.
Blowing The Blues Away
Max Webster Lyrics
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There's a bottle of wine in the kitchen
If you feel like hanging around
We can watch the rain on the window
We can burn your blues to the ground
Blowing the blues away
If you got shot down by a bad man
Baby I can bring you around
I can burn your blues to the ground
Blowing the blues away
I liked you better in your rags, Cinderella
'Cause that's when you like to play
Drying up a rainy day
Blowing the blues away
Drying up a rainy day
Blowing the blues away
Mama would you like to play
Blowing the blues away
The song "Blowing The Blues Away" by Max Webster talks about the idea of getting over sadness, depression, and feeling blue. The lyrics suggest that sometimes the best way to do this is by spending time with someone who cares, having some wine, and forgetting life's problems. It is a comforting song with an upbeat and catchy tune that can make you forget about the troubles of life.
The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song. The mention of a bottle of wine in the kitchen brings a sense of intimacy to the song. The idea that two people can sit, drink wine, and forget about their problems is comforting. It shows that sometimes, we need to forget about our problems and relax. The line "We can watch the rain on the window" further emphasizes this idea. Watching the rain and talking to someone can be a calming experience. The lines "Blowing the blues away/ If you got shot down by a bad man/ Baby, I can bring you around/ I can lay on love like a mad man" are a suggestion that the person singing the song is willing to help. They want to see the other person happy, and they believe that they can help them achieve that.
Overall, "Blowing The Blues Away" is a song about finding ways to cope with sadness and depression. It suggests that sometimes, all we need to do is spend time with someone who cares, have some wine, and forget about our problems for a while.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a bottle of wine in the kitchen
I have a way to ease your mind and it starts with a bottle of wine in the kitchen
If you feel like hanging around
If you're willing to stay awhile, I promise to help chase away your blues
We can watch the rain on the window
We'll sit and watch the rain and talk until you feel better
We can burn your blues to the ground
I'll do whatever it takes to help you feel better, even if we have to figuratively burn your troubles to the ground
Blowing the blues away
Together, we can get rid of the negativity and replace it with positivity
If you got shot down by a bad man
If someone has deeply hurt your soul, I want to help you heal that wound
Baby I can bring you around
I will use my love to bring you back to a place of happiness and security
I can lay on love like a mad man
I will overwhelm you with love until you can't help but feel better
I can burn your blues to the ground
Just like before, no matter what it takes, I will help you find positivity in your life
I liked you better in your rags, Cinderella
I prefer the simple and beautiful version of you, which is often forgotten in the presence of the blues
'Cause that's when you like to play
Your playful and lighthearted nature is what truly shines when you don't have anything weighing you down
Drying up a rainy day
Together, we can make each other feel better, even on the coldest of days
Blowing the blues away
Together, we can release ourselves from the weight of the blues
Drying up a rainy day
Together, we can bring sunshine to even the darkest of moments
Blowing the blues away
Together, we can make each other's lives brighter and more filled with love
Mama would you like to play
Even if you're older, I know that you still have a playful spirit and I want to remind you of that
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Denis Larose
Back in the 70's, Max Webster opened for Rush across many cities in Canada. Both bands were under rated ... If you were lucky to see a show from both bands back then, awesome they were...
hair pie
What a great album
WhatWouldHouseDo
Such a fantastic band.
rockinrendell
man this takes me back to some good ol' times. first time i heard of these guys i saw them open for rush at the Arragon ballroom in chicago in late 70s
Jim Burden
Yip definitely we were spoiled to have the Max Machine and their label.mates Rush ( Anthem records)
alpacamann
man i love this song, it reminds me of the good ole days
Andy Smith
One of my all time favourite MW tunes.
blkjckgtr
Great Canadian music,Love the Max!!Cheers
David Bunn
The Max WTF...
Ann Weatherall
Friggin love this tune 😍❤️