Roy Buchanan's (September 23, 1939 - August 14, 1988) musical career began … Read Full Bio ↴Roy Buchanan's (September 23, 1939 - August 14, 1988) musical career began in Pixley, California. His father was a sharecropper (not a Pentecostal preacher as Buchanan himself had claimed). Buchanan told how his first musical memories were of racially-mixed revival meetings his family would attend. "Gospel," he recalled, "that's how I first got into black music". He in fact drew upon many disparate influences while learning to play his instrument (although he later claimed his aptitude was derived from being "half-wolf"). He initially showed talent on the steel guitar before switching to the standard instrument in the early 50's.
In 1957, Buchanan made his recording debut, playing the solo on Dale Hawkins' "My Babe" for Chicago's Chess Records. Three years later, Buchanan headed north to Canada, where he took charge of the guitar role in Ronnie Hawkins' band (a group later to gain fame as The Band). The group's guitar player, Robbie Robertson, studied guitar under Buchanan, and took over the lead guitar spot when Buchanan left the group.
The early 60's found Buchanan performing numerous gigs as a sideman with multiple rock bands, and cutting a number of sessions as guitarist with musicians such as Freddy Cannon and Merle Kilgore.
Buchanan's 1962 recording with drummer Bobby Gregg, "Potato Peeler", first introduced the trademark Buchanan pinch harmonics. An effort to cash in on the British Invasion caught Buchanan with The British Walkers. In the mid-'60's, Buchanan settled down in the Washington, DC area, playing as a sideman before starting his own groups. One of these groups was called The Snakestretchers, an allusion to Buchanan's disdain for the vagaries of the band experience. The Snakestretchers became a semi-permanent combo for Buchanan starting in this period, with whom he made his first acclaimed recording as a front man, Roy Buchanan & the Snakestretchers. Danny Gatton was another respected Telecaster master who lived in Washington, D.C. at that time. Both musicians gained reputations as under-appreciated guitarists.
In 1971, riding on word-of-mouth reputation that included praise from John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Merle Haggard, and an alleged invitation to join the Rolling Stones, Buchanan gained national notoriety as the result of an hour-long Public broadcasting television documentary. Entitled "The Best Unknown Guitarist In The World", the show rejuvenated a contract with Polydor and began a decade of national and international touring. He recorded five albums for Polydor (one went gold) and three for Atlantic Records (one gold), while playing most major rock concert halls and festivals. Finally, Buchanan quit recording in 1981, vowing never to enter a studio again unless he could record his own music his own way.
Four years later, Buchanan was coaxed back into the studio by Alligator Records. His first album for Alligator, When a Guitar Plays The Blues, was released in the spring of 1985. It was the first time he was given total artistic freedom in the studio. It was also his first true blues album. Fans quickly responded, and the album entered Billboard's pop charts and remained on the charts for 13 weeks. Music critics, as well as fans, applauded Roy's efforts with favorable reviews.
His second Alligator LP, Dancing on the Edge, was released in the fall of 1986. The album, featuring three songs with special guest, rock'n'soul vocalist Delbert McClinton, won the College Media Journal Award for Best Blues Album of 1986.
He released the twelfth LP of his career and his third for Alligator, Hot Wires, in 1987. In addition to Donald Kinsey (formerly with Albert King and Bob Marley), keyboardist Stan Szelest, and Larry Exum (bass) and Morris Jennings (drums), this album includes guest vocals by veteran soul singer Johnny Sayles and blues singer Kanika Kress.
Buchanan died August 14, 1988 in the Fairfax County, Virginia jail while being held after an arrest for public drunkeness. His death was ruled a suicide, although that finding has been disputed by friends and family.
In 1957, Buchanan made his recording debut, playing the solo on Dale Hawkins' "My Babe" for Chicago's Chess Records. Three years later, Buchanan headed north to Canada, where he took charge of the guitar role in Ronnie Hawkins' band (a group later to gain fame as The Band). The group's guitar player, Robbie Robertson, studied guitar under Buchanan, and took over the lead guitar spot when Buchanan left the group.
The early 60's found Buchanan performing numerous gigs as a sideman with multiple rock bands, and cutting a number of sessions as guitarist with musicians such as Freddy Cannon and Merle Kilgore.
Buchanan's 1962 recording with drummer Bobby Gregg, "Potato Peeler", first introduced the trademark Buchanan pinch harmonics. An effort to cash in on the British Invasion caught Buchanan with The British Walkers. In the mid-'60's, Buchanan settled down in the Washington, DC area, playing as a sideman before starting his own groups. One of these groups was called The Snakestretchers, an allusion to Buchanan's disdain for the vagaries of the band experience. The Snakestretchers became a semi-permanent combo for Buchanan starting in this period, with whom he made his first acclaimed recording as a front man, Roy Buchanan & the Snakestretchers. Danny Gatton was another respected Telecaster master who lived in Washington, D.C. at that time. Both musicians gained reputations as under-appreciated guitarists.
In 1971, riding on word-of-mouth reputation that included praise from John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Merle Haggard, and an alleged invitation to join the Rolling Stones, Buchanan gained national notoriety as the result of an hour-long Public broadcasting television documentary. Entitled "The Best Unknown Guitarist In The World", the show rejuvenated a contract with Polydor and began a decade of national and international touring. He recorded five albums for Polydor (one went gold) and three for Atlantic Records (one gold), while playing most major rock concert halls and festivals. Finally, Buchanan quit recording in 1981, vowing never to enter a studio again unless he could record his own music his own way.
Four years later, Buchanan was coaxed back into the studio by Alligator Records. His first album for Alligator, When a Guitar Plays The Blues, was released in the spring of 1985. It was the first time he was given total artistic freedom in the studio. It was also his first true blues album. Fans quickly responded, and the album entered Billboard's pop charts and remained on the charts for 13 weeks. Music critics, as well as fans, applauded Roy's efforts with favorable reviews.
His second Alligator LP, Dancing on the Edge, was released in the fall of 1986. The album, featuring three songs with special guest, rock'n'soul vocalist Delbert McClinton, won the College Media Journal Award for Best Blues Album of 1986.
He released the twelfth LP of his career and his third for Alligator, Hot Wires, in 1987. In addition to Donald Kinsey (formerly with Albert King and Bob Marley), keyboardist Stan Szelest, and Larry Exum (bass) and Morris Jennings (drums), this album includes guest vocals by veteran soul singer Johnny Sayles and blues singer Kanika Kress.
Buchanan died August 14, 1988 in the Fairfax County, Virginia jail while being held after an arrest for public drunkeness. His death was ruled a suicide, although that finding has been disputed by friends and family.
The Circle
Roy Buchanan Lyrics
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Blackmore's Night I've been here for a million years Through the joy, through…
Bosque You are pulling me away from you I'm running into circles I…
Cerrone Run desire run Sexual being Run him like a blade To and thro…
Circle II Circle In the dead of the night There's something calling to me I…
Cleave We are all having the dark side Sometimes so blind, somewher…
Clika One [feat. Fatal] Daddy's little girl alone in her room She's lost in her…
Desolate Realm Endless greed Corrupted soul Empty promises Just acting alon…
Deviot You´ve got my hands behind your back trying to get…
Dr. Harold Grandstaff Moses Fell asleep inside this lonely chair with the lights on Over…
Edda I stand in the center With you around me like…
Evil Invaders Hear my voice, whisper your name I smell your rush, the…
Gotham O.D I'm back I've risen up again You know I'm closer Than I've e…
Gregorian Holding on to the man I was Diving into my mind did…
Gregorian - Master Of Chant Chapter VI Holding on to the man I was Diving into my mind Did…
Idlewild & Edwin Morgan It's all the little things Descending in the hope for what…
Imil Versus K.H.D. The confrontations between black and white Race makes no di…
Ivan Ave Tummy rumbling for money rolls My hands looking for somethin…
J&S Project I’m feelin like I’m insane All these thoughts are fillin my…
Jean-Claude Petit Winners never quit quitters never win If I fall best believe…
Journey South Saturday afternoon the sunshine pours like wine through the …
K.H.D. And wake up to make up what is real Rotate your…
Ken & Brad Kolodner Remain in place and the situation changes every time that yo…
King Raam They never said that it would hurt They told me not…
Lex Talion We heard the cry of Aesir A glorious thunderstorm By which w…
magec Rooting from the sky Heading to the ground Erase the memorie…
Magica Here in the East I bring in Light and Air To…
Max Carl Crimson on the skyline, whoa Meet first star on rise Water…
Ocean Colour Scene Saturday afternoon The sunshine pours like wine Through the …
Ofln - Blackmore's Night I've been here for a million years Through the joy, through…
Pan & Friends I'm an ever rollin' wheel, without a destination real I'm an…
Paramore take this time to realize that you always shut your eyes in…
Paul Weller I got a song it ain't got no melody I'm gonna…
Re.j.a.s.e (feat. Zelda) Put your hair back we get to leave Eleven gallows…
Robert Forster She's in a circle and they've all been with each…
Rojo Hey I wanna get home I've to light up my voice Cause…
ruin-official I should have known my hands They are reaching out for…
Ten Too Many If I lead, would you follow me? If I tried would…
The Dream Syndicate I found a way to slow it down I was twisting…
The Katinas Sing me a song of love and joy Peace and happiness Try…
These Fading Visions Every story is ending Ending up in the same old storm Is…
Tomorrows You're too busy laying passed out on the floor, on…
Wallis Bird Close your eyes, I see a tear comin' Now look away…
Ydille & E. Smidt I keep a tight circle, only fam around me Puffin’ on…
Ydille & E. Smith Pen to paper Pull it round Pull it round Lines and letters B…
Ydille & E.Smidt I keep a tight circle, only fam around me Puffin’ on…
Ydille / E. Smidt Put your hair back, we get to leave Eleven gallows on…
Ydille/ E. Smidt I keep a tight circle, only fam around me Puffin’ on…
YDILLE/E.SMITH Pen to paper Pull it round Pull it round Lines and letters B…
Youth Brigade Arms start flying and fist start swinging Music starts ringi…
Zen Rock And Roll Hold that tiger Hold that tiger Hold that tiger Hold that…
佐野元春 さがしていた自由はもうないのさ 本当の真実ももうないのさ もう僕は見つけに行かない もう僕は探しに行かない 時間のムダだ…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Roy Buchanan:
16. Sweet Dreams Sweet dreams of you Every night I go through Why can't I…
25 Miles Hey hey uh huh huh huh huh oh Uh huh…
A Nickel and a Nail Oh, I once had love And plenty of money, hmmm But some…
After Hours All the gang has gone home Standing on the corner All alon…
Baby Baby Baby لا هادي ولا هاديك ولا وحدة مني تديك غير انسى انا ماشي لعبة…
Black Autumn Subways stumbling through the night Flashing rows of neon l…
blues guitar solo You know, you get the strangest feelin' Yeah, when a guitar…
Can I Change My Mind She didn't bat an eye, as I packed my bags…
Caruso I was goin' across Oklahoma, When i thought I'd fall…
Country Boy Have you heard the story Of a little country boy He…
Down By The River Down by the river Be on my side, I'll be on your…
Five String Blues Oh, Jesus This is my final plea Yes, Jesus This is my fin…
Further On Up The Road By Mary McCreary I've been working so hard, Just came home …
Get Out of My Life Woman You don't love me no more Get out my life woman You…
Good God Have Mercy Down in South Carolina in the piny woods Where they make…
Haunted House I just moved in my new house today Moving was hard…
Hey Joe Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your…
Home Is Where I Lost Her When it's early in the morning That's the time That's the …
I Am A Lonesome Fugitive I'd like to settle down but they won't let me A…
i desire you You went away and left me long time ago And now…
I Still Think About Ida Mae Well I smoke my cigarettes Set my Schlitz cans along the…
I'm Evil Well, if you're looking for trouble You dun' come to the…
My Baby Says She's Gonna Leave Me My Baby Says She's Gonna Leave Me My Baby Says She's…
My Baby Says She’s Gonna Leave Me Well she took my clothes And threw 'em out the door Told…
Please Don Please don't turn me away, please let me stay I'm askin'…
Rodney's Song Well she walked into the bar And she looked dead at…
Roy's Bluz (Yeah make me feel so good I think my nose…
Roy's Bluz (Live) Yeah, My soul laid down last friday Yeah, But it rose…
Roy’s Bluz (Yeah make me feel so good I think my nose…
Shotgun I said shotgun shoot 'em 'fore he run now do…
Sign On The Window Sign on the window says "Lonely" Sign on the door says…
Slow Down Come on pretty baby, won't you walk with me? Come on,…
Sweet Dream Sweet dreams of you Every night I go through Why can't I…
Thank You Lord Thank you, Lord, saw your sun shine today Bless you, Lord,…
That Did It When we first met, baby You said it was me and…
The Messiah Will Come Again [guitar intro] There was a town Strange, lonely little town…
The Story Of Isaac Well, the door it opened slowly, My father he came in, I…
These Arms of Mine These arms of mine They are lonely Lonely and feeling blue T…
Treat Her Right I'm wanna tell you a story That every man oughta know If…
Voices Poeple talk about life People talk about work They talk ab…
When a Guitar Plays the Blues You know, you get the strangest feelin' Yeah, when a guitar…
You Thank you Lord, saw your sun shine today. Bless you…
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Joey Ciccotti
There are no lyrics out there for this song. I did the best I could with these:
What seems to pass ones mind
???????
Doesn’t matter who you are
The circle just stays the same
Im gonna show you
Im gonna give it to you
Im gonna take it , I’m gonna give it to you
One seems to change ones mind
Many different ways
Doesn’t matter what you do
The circle just stays the same
Im gonna show you
im gonna prove it to you
Im gonna take it
Im gonna give it to you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna prove it to you
Im gonna take it
Im gonna give it to you
Ohhhh
(Im gonna show you)
(Im gonna prove it to you)
Gonna take it
Give it to you
Im gonna show you
Prove it to you
(Gonna feel so good)
Gonna take it
Gonna give it to you
Show you
Prove it to you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna prove it to you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna show you
Im gonna give it to you
Mark Kelly
This is the most intense guitar playing I have ever heard. Millions should hear this.
Carol Johnson
Yes it is greatness
STRAT62
I first saw Roy on Austin City Limits when I was first learning to play guitar...shortly after I found this album...30+ years later I'm still playing and every time I hear Roy's playing I'm still learning.
James Mcdonough
STRAT62 mima back in the circle ,sammy,scotty,boppy,,class of 75,76,ROY ON@2018..PITTSBURGH,
Muĸiŧ Ari
Very motivating song - used to listen to in an endless loop while writing sometimes; I still love it.
Carol Johnson
i love this mans music.pure.just refound after 25 plus years....gawd if i could change things
Anderson
melhor solo de todos os tempos
Eduardo Carvalho
anderson madalena concordo meu caro! E ironicamente considerado o pior disco dele... Vai entender né...
Giulio Grifi
I'm still sprinkling adrenaline !!! what an intense guitar solo !!!!!!!!!
bg894216
Brilliant!! Absolutely magical recording. RIP Roy