He was born in Woodlake, California and raised in Ukiah. He taught himself guitar when he was 13 and considered his first influence to be Mike Bloomfield. At 18 he moved to San Francisco to form the Charles Ford Blues Band (named after his father, who was also a guitarist) featuring his brothers Mark (mouth harp) and Patrick (drums).
Robben was soon hired to play with Charles Musselwhite for nine months. Robben Ford played with Jimmy Witherspoon (1972-1973), the L.A. Express with Tom Scott (1974), George Harrison and Joni Mitchell. In 1977 he was a founding member of the Yellowjackets, which he stayed with until 1983, simultaneously having a solo career and working as a session guitarist.
In 1986, Ford toured with Miles Davis and he had two separate periods (1985 and 1987) with Sadao Watanabe, but he seemed to really find himself in 1992 when he returned to his roots: the blues. Ford formed a new group, the Blue Line, and subsequently recorded a couple of blues-rock dates for Stretch that are among the finest of his career. In 1999, he released Sunrise on Rhino and Supernatural on Blue Thumb. Ford signed to the Concord Jazz label in 2002 and released Blue Moon that same year, followed by Keep on Running in 2003 and Truth in 2007. Robben Ford whilst continuing to record solo albums has been touring in 2007 with guitar legend Larry Carlton.
The Way You Treated Me
Robben Ford Lyrics
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You were so nice and true
Now look at you, honey
Shame, shame on you
Yeah, you're gonna be sorry
for the way that you treated me
No matter how hard I try, you just didn't see any doin' a good
But, you're gonna be sorry
For the way that you treated me
You're gonna see
Yeah, I hate to leave you but I think it's best to go
The way I'm gonna miss you
You're never gonna know
But you're gonna be sorry
For the way that you treated me
Yeah, I get so worried
Get so lonesome and blue
Sometimes I wonder just what am I gonna do
Yeah, you're gonna be sorry
Oh, for the way that you treated me
Yeah, I hate to leave you but I think it's best to go
The way I'm gonna miss you
You're never gonna know
But you're gonna be sorry
Ahh, for the way that you treated me
Let me tell you now
You're gonna be sorry
Oh, for the way that you treated me
Hey, yeah
You're gonna be sorry, sorry
The way that you treated me, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, you're gonna be sorry
"The Way You Treated Me" by Robben Ford is a song about a man who feels betrayed by his woman. He recalls how she was nice and true when they first met, but now she has changed into someone who he doesn't recognize. The man did everything he could to please his woman, but she never saw his efforts as enough. In the end, the man decides to leave and the woman will be sorry for the way she treated him.
The song has a bluesy sound with a slow tempo and a simple chord progression. The guitar playing is prominent and emotional, further emphasizing the man's feelings of pain and longing. The lyrics themselves deliver a raw and unfiltered message, with the man's bitterness and anger palpable throughout.
"The Way You Treated Me" is a timeless song that has remained relevant over the years. It speaks to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and betrayal in a relationship. The message is clear - people will regret treating others poorly when they eventually realize the error of their ways. The song is relatable, honest, and emotional, making it a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the blues genre.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first met you baby
At the very beginning of our relationship
You were so nice and true
You were sincere and kind-hearted
Now look at you, honey
I'm disappointed in you now
Shame, shame on you
You should feel ashamed of your actions
Yeah, you're gonna be sorry
You will regret what you've done
For the way that you treated me
Because of how you treated me throughout our relationship
I did my best to please you, everything i could
I went out of my way to make you happy
No matter how hard I try, you just didn't see any doin' a good
No matter how much effort I put in, you never appreciated it
But, you're gonna be sorry
You will regret it
You're gonna see
You will realize what you've lost
Yeah, I hate to leave you but I think it's best to go
I don't want to leave, but I believe it's necessary
The way I'm gonna miss you
I will miss you deeply
You're never gonna know
You won't understand my true feelings
Yeah, I get so worried
I experience anxiety and concern
Get so lonesome and blue
Feel lonely and sad
Sometimes I wonder just what am I gonna do
I often ponder what actions to take next
Ahh, for the way that you treated me
You will be sorry for how you treated me
Let me tell you now
Listen closely
Hey, yeah
Yes, indeed
You're gonna be sorry, sorry
You will be remorseful
The way that you treated me, yeah, yeah, yeah
Because of the way you treated me, it's going to happen
Yeah, you're gonna be sorry
You will regret it
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BluePrint
Toss Panos has soooo much swagger in his playing - actually, fantastic rhythm section, so much groove and of course Robben.....it just don't get better than this!
paul levine
Blue Print , I think that's just the way he plays & it's not swagger it just seems to be how he expresses himself. He never seems arrogant he just feels it that way & he is a damn fine drummer.
Jeff Worcester
On my top 5 favorite guitarists of all time. I can't get enough of Robben Ford. Met him before a Vegas show one time. Awesome guy too!
Dr Diablory
One of the very few players I haven't got sick of listening to, even though I've played his stuff to death. Definitely in my top 5 as well.
Nick W 2016
Greatest jazz/blues player in history.
Wayne Clark
Wow! Can't believe I've never heard of Toss Panos til now. Was binge watching videos in tribute to the late great John Goodsall r.i.p. and ended up here. What a drummer and Spectacular playing by all. Sound engineer deserves nobel peace prize for audio. Superb.
Morten Mortensen
The way Rooben blends in at the end of the bass solo is awesome and the way he extends the tone to let Travis get credit for the solo is just great
Forrest Lee Jr
One can only dream of a night like this.
The feeling is well beyond anything most mortals will experience.
Toss and Travis are the most groovy thythm section anybody could ask for. And scripted solid arrangement allowing Robben to venture beyond the lines. Its possibly the best example of true musicianship captured.
Lee Roundtree
Robben Ford at his best. The musicianship during this cut is fantastic. Wonderful to hear such talent in one place among three suberb artists. Get the DVD.
GÖKBERK EMRE AKYÜZ
Robben Ford is such a creative guitarist. His style is unique and impressive, his use of harmony and voicings, his melodies have such an influence on me. God bless him.