At the age of eleven he first heard the urban blues sound that had been emanating from the United States, people such as BB King, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Albert King, and was immediately aware that this was the music that he wanted to incorporate in his playing. He has developed his own style of ‘English ‘ blues, a combination of clear, clean blues phrases and harder edged riffs that are a recognisable feature of his very personal songs.
Arriving in London in the early seventies with the classic ‘few pennies in his pocket’ he gradually made a name for himself among the local musicians and became respected as a tasteful player and an easy guy to get along with.In 1974 he toured the east coast of America,getting as far south as New Orleans and discovering that he thoroughly enjoyed being ‘on the road’. He had by then become friendly with the now legendary English Blues guitarist Peter Green and they spent a lot of time jamming together.During the mid-seventies .Snowy played on various sessions,developed his skills in the studio environment,and started writing his own material.
In 1983, he got together with musicians that he had known and admired for a long time-drummer/percussionist Richard Bailey, keyboard player Godfrey Wang, and his good friend for many years, bassist and producer Kuma Harada.Together they came up with Snowy’s first solo album, ‘White Flames.’ A single,the timeless ‘Bird of Paradise', written by Snowy, was taken from the album. It became an international hit, reaching number three in the UK charts, entering the charts in most European countries and reaching as far afield as Australia and South Africa.
Snowy’s next album project was released on the UK record label RPM. Entitled ‘Gold Top’, after his well-known Gibson Les Paul ‘Goldtop Standard’ guitar. It features material in which Snowy has been involved from as far back as 1974 right up to 1996. Since the release of ‘Goldtop’ Snowy has recorded three albums with his White Flames band, No Faith Required" in 1996,"Little Wing’ in 1998 and Keep Out:We Are Toxic’ in 1999.Another compilation, entitled "Pure Gold - The Solo Years’ was also released in 1999.Also in this year Snowy joined Roger Waters for his bands "In The Flesh’ US tour, which was so successful that, in the Summer of 2000, Roger again toured the States, this time recording a live album and making a film of the show.
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MIDNIGHT BLUES
Snowy White & The White Flames Lyrics
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Cause I'm back then on my own again This is the blues I'm playing
This is my blues
Cause I'm back then on my own again This is the blues I'm playing
Yes it's the final thing
When the night is cold and lonely
This is the midnight blues
For the girl I left behind me
Ain't it the final thing
This is the blues
Just a feeling deep inside of me
This is the midnight blue
The lyrics of Snowy White & The White Flames's song Midnight Blues convey the feeling of returning to a state of loneliness and isolation after having been with someone, perhaps a lover. The singer identifies this state as his blues, and admits that it is a feeling he has experienced before. The phrase "midnight blues" suggests a feeling of isolation in the dark hours of the night, when thoughts and emotions can become overwhelming. The line "For the girl I left behind me" could indicate that the singer is reflecting on a past relationship and is feeling the weight of having left someone behind.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and melancholy, as if the singer is resigned to feeling lonely and blue while also recognizing that it is a feeling that will eventually pass. The repetition of the phrase "This is the blues" emphasizes the idea that these feelings are familiar and possibly recurring. The powerful guitar work highlights the emotion of the song and adds to the overall feeling of sadness and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my blues
Expressing personal sadness or melancholy
Cause I'm back then on my own again This is the blues I'm playing
Feeling lonely and in despair after being left alone
Yes it's the final thing
Acknowledging the permanent nature of current emotions
When the night is cold and lonely
Experiencing an isolating and uncomfortable time
This is the midnight blues
Describing the deep sorrow and despair of the moment
This is the midnight blues
Repeating the intense emotional state
For the girl I left behind me
Implying the cause of the blues is the separation from someone loved
Ain't it the final thing
Reiterating the definitive and conclusive nature of the current emotions
This is the blues
Continuing to express deep sadness and melancholy
Just a feeling deep inside of me
Depicting the emotional and psychological impact of current experiences
This is the midnight blue
Restating the emotionally charged and negative sensation in dark metaphorical language
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This is my blues
Cause I'm back then on my own again
This is the blues I'm playing
Yes it's the final thing
When the night is cold and lonely
This is the midnight blues
This is the midnight blues
For the girl I left behind me
Ain't it the final thing
This is the blues
Just a feeling deep inside of me
This is the midnight blue
@foxcia7
Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There's not some trick involved with it. It's pure and it's real. It moves, it heals, it communicates and does all these incredible things.
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Get yourself a kid, mate.
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@ricomorris7962
Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes of a rappers song. Not Meek Mill but the guitar itself that Meek mill had in the beat. I sat wondering why I had tears coming out not knowing what was wrong at first, but it felt as if the guitar was pushing something out of me. It was an experience. I had to find the original. The guitar had power for sure. I'm happy I got up at 6:00am this morning even though it was a free day.
@playlist2797
@P.A. D. celtic
@articsniper3477
This a super underrated comment I’m glad I was able to see it 3 years later
@robs9574
Shared this song with someone in a deep depression and it pulled them out of it. This got them out of bed, showered and living again. Thank you so much.
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@Standing in the Wind absolutely, starting now.
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@nicholasmiller3841
thank you