Rory Block (born as 'Aurora Block', November 6, 1949) is an American female… Read Full Bio ↴Rory Block (born as 'Aurora Block', November 6, 1949) is an American female blues guitarist and singer, a notable exponent of the country blues style.
Rory Block was born in Princeton, New Jersey and grew up in Manhattan. Her father, Allan Block, ran a sandal shop in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, and the constant presence of members of the Greenwich Village folk music scene made an impression on the young girl, who studied classical guitar. Around age 14, she began to be fascinated by old Mississippi Delta blues, listening to old albums, transcribing them, and learning to play the songs. At age 15, she left home to seek out the remaining blues giants, such as Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis and Son House, and hone her craft in the traditional manner of blues musicians; then she moved to California where she played in clubs and coffeehouses.
After retiring temporarily to raise a family, Block returned to the music business in the 1970s with middling success until signing with Rounder Records in 1981, who encouraged her to return to her love for the classical blues form. Since then she has carved out her own niche, releasing numerous critically acclaimed albums of original and traditional songs, including many Robert Johnson covers. Block has won four W. C. Handy Awards, two for "Traditional Blues Female Artist" (1997, 1998), and two for "Acoustic Blues Album of the Year" (1996, 1999).
Rory Block was born in Princeton, New Jersey and grew up in Manhattan. Her father, Allan Block, ran a sandal shop in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, and the constant presence of members of the Greenwich Village folk music scene made an impression on the young girl, who studied classical guitar. Around age 14, she began to be fascinated by old Mississippi Delta blues, listening to old albums, transcribing them, and learning to play the songs. At age 15, she left home to seek out the remaining blues giants, such as Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis and Son House, and hone her craft in the traditional manner of blues musicians; then she moved to California where she played in clubs and coffeehouses.
After retiring temporarily to raise a family, Block returned to the music business in the 1970s with middling success until signing with Rounder Records in 1981, who encouraged her to return to her love for the classical blues form. Since then she has carved out her own niche, releasing numerous critically acclaimed albums of original and traditional songs, including many Robert Johnson covers. Block has won four W. C. Handy Awards, two for "Traditional Blues Female Artist" (1997, 1998), and two for "Acoustic Blues Album of the Year" (1996, 1999).
I Am In the Heavenly Way
Rory Block Lyrics
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We have lyrics for these tracks by Rory Block:
32-20 Blues 'F I send for my baby, and she don't come 'F…
Ain Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby Ain't nothing like t…
Ain't I A Woman Whatever you want Whatever you need Anything you want done b…
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby Ain't nothing like t…
All of My Life There is an old house that is standing Surrounded by the…
Bye Bye Blues I got a big surprise when I saw you smile I…
Candy Man Well, all you ladies gather 'round The good sweet candy…
Come In My Kitchen You better come on In my kitchen Well, it's goin' to be…
Come On In My Kitchen You better come on In my kitchen Well, it's goin' to be…
Cross Road Blues I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees I…
Crossroad Blues I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees I…
Cypress Grove I would rather be buried in some cypress grove I would…
Devil Got My Man Well, I'd rather be the devil Rather be the devil Rather be…
Do Your Duty If you want to have some luck, Give your baby your…
Far Away Needles in the black forest are falling Like a cloak of…
Fool For You Never liked nobody That's been mean to me I've got a heart…
Frankie & Albert Frankie was a good woman Ev'rybody knows She paid a hundred …
God's Gift to Women Let me tell you now I don't want no handsome man Cause…
Gone Woman Blues I got a kindhearted woman, do anything in this world…
Got to Have You Be My Man I love you, baby You're so nice and tall And I said,…
Grinnin Don't you mind people grinning in your face Don't you mind…
Grinnin' in Your Face Don't you mind people grinning in your face Don't you mind…
Gypsie Boy The gypsie ran away To an island In the south My love sweet…
Hard Luck Child I′ve been to the nation, and I've been to the…
Hellhound On My Trail I got to keep movin' I got to keep movin' Blues fallin'…
High Water Everywhere Well, backwater done rose all around Sumner now, Drove me do…
Holdin' On Baby you upset me When you come around here With that love…
I Whatever you want Whatever you need Anything you want done b…
I Let My Daddy Do That People call me Mama Treetop, 'cause I'm slender and tall But…
I'm Every Woman Whatever you want Whatever you need Anything you want done b…
If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day If I had possession, over judgment day If I had possession,…
If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day If I had possession over judgement day, If I had possession…
Joliet Bound Police coming with his ball and chain Police coming now with…
Kind Hearted Man I got a kindhearted woman, do anything in this world…
Last Fair Deal Gone Down It's the last fair deal goin' down, last fair deal…
Louis Collins Mrs. Collins weep, Mrs. Collins moan To see her son Louis…
Love TKO Lookin' back Over my years I guessed I've shed some tears To…
Lovin' Fool Hup two three four Keep it up two three four Hup two…
Lovin' Whiskey Well if you live in dusty twilight baby, that's ok Cause…
M Whatever you want Whatever you need Anything you want done b…
Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor Make me down a pallet on your floor Make me down Make…
Mama Hey, black mama, what's the matter with you? Said it ain't…
Mama's Stray Baby Oh, mama′s stray baby Mmm, mama's little child Oh, so wild M…
Me And The Devil Blues Early this mornin', when you knocked upon my door Early this…
Milkcow Tell me, milkcow, what on earth is wrong with you Hoo…
Milkcow's Calf Blues Tell me, milkcow, what on earth is wrong with you Hoo…
My Black Mama Hey, black mama, what's the matter with you? Said it ain't…
NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spending my money,…
Peavine Blues Said, I thought I heard the Peavine when she blowed Said,…
Preachin Oh, I'm gonna get me a religion, I'm gonna join…
Preaching Blues Down in Atlanta G A, Under the viaduct every day, Drinkin' c…
Pretty Polly I used to be a rambler, staying around in town I…
Ramblin I got ramblin' I got ramblin' on my mind I got ramblin' I…
Rambling On My Mind I got ramblin' I got ramblin' on my mind I got ramblin' I…
Richland Woman Blues I got a kindhearted woman, do anything in this world…
Rock Island Line [Chorus] Oh that Rock Island Line is a mighty good road, Oh…
Since You Been Gone Well, I ain't gonna give you my keys no more You…
Special Rider Blues Ppappappappa ppappappappa ppappappappa ppappappappa Ppappapp…
Spiderboy Spider boy On slender legs so new The tilt of your head That…
Stand By Me Semua cinta yang kita kira indah Tak lebih dari sebuah angan…
Statesboro Blues Wake up mama, turn your lamp down low Wake up mama,…
Stones In My Passway I got stones in my passway And my road seem dark…
Tallahatchie Blues Tallahatchie River risin', Lord, it's mighty bad Tallahatchi…
Terraplane Blues And I feel so lonesome, you hear me when I…
The Water Is Wide The water is wide, I can't cross o'er Nor do I…
Tired Of Being Alone I'm so tired of being alone I'm so tired of on-my-own Won't…
Turning Point There's a storm cloud blowing And its darkened all the hills…
Walk In Jerusalem I want to be ready I want to be ready I want…
Walkin I woke up this mornin', feelin' round for my shoes Know…
Walking Blues I woke up this mornin', feelin' round for my shoes Know…
Weepin' Willow Blues I went down to the river, sat beneath the willow…
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@cruise4770
man she is unreal i love this song and every other one she plays i can listen to rory block all day long
@MyMoppet52
I lived a few miles, or less, away from her when I lived in Carolina. I didn't find her until I moved across the country. She wasn't famous then. I thought, "oh,no, I would have volunteered to do anything for her for free if I'd known." She just lived in a little house...not a 'biggie" yet. I missed my chance! Glad you found this here & took the time to comment. If you type Rory Block in my Search Channel area on my page, I think I have 25 or 26 videos of her up. I tag everything. Thanks,Moppet
@MyMoppet52
I'm thrilled you like her. She is FAMOUS in Europe, but should be more well known here. She did win 5 of the US Blues Awards. If you like primitive gospel, she also does "Be Ready When He Comes". You can to to my Page, type her name in & see all that I have of her. Also genres; blues (breakdown types), bluegrass, mountain music, Celtic, gospel, southern gospel, Native American, artists, cd's, & even instruments.I tag everything! So glad you found Rory & liked her. Thanks for your comment! Moppet
@MyMoppet52
@Claybo71 You are very welcome. I am glad you enjoyed this and also took the time to let me know. Your comment is greatly appreciated. My best, Moppet
@grahamgreene9932
Okay, I was highly skeptical when I clicked the link to this version of the song - I mean come on, a white girl singing the real folk blues - but this was utterly awesome and is now my second favorite version of this song ever. So close to the original but with modern fidelity, and all the feeling in the world. Thanks very much for posting and for introducing me to a new and very cool performer. She is definitely criminally underrated, probably because of narrow minded jerks like me.