The band was founded after both Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi put their solo bands on hiatus to form a new group that lets the married couple focus on making music together, and allows them to spend more time together while touring and recording. Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have toured together in 2007, under the name Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi's Soul Stew Revival, however this group's material was largely culled from Derek & Susan's solo projects, while the Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band mostly focuses on performing original songs.
After the announcement in late 2009 of a hiatus for both The Derek Trucks Band and Susan Tedeschi Band , the couple began writing new material, working out of their home studio in Jacksonville with a rotating cast of friends and musicians. Their first concert was on April 1, 2010 at the Savannah Music Festival, and although their touring schedule was limited in 2010, the group did perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, Fuji Rock Festival, and several other festivals and venues.
The collaboration between Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi has also extended to other artists. Trucks and Tedeschi appeared together on Herbie Hancock's album, The Imagine Project, performing the track "Space Captain" with additional members of Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, including Oteil Burbridge, Kofi Burbridge, and Mike Mattison. A music video was also released, showing Herbie Hancock as he recorded the song at Trucks & Tedeschi's home studio. Trucks and Tedeschi also appeared with Herbie Hancock to perform "Space Captain" at his 70th birthday concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
On 7 March 2011, the band announced that it was changing its name to the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The first Tedeschi Trucks Band CD, Revelator, will be released on June 7th 2011.
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Bound for Glory
Tedeschi Trucks Band Lyrics
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Roll the truth around your head
Bound for glory
I ain't getting out of this bed
The sun comes struggling on
Yesterday's dead and gone
Tell your story
Bound for glory
I ain't coming to again
The sun comes struggling on
Yesterday's dead and gone
And I feel I'm bound for glory, oh glory
Can you feel it?
Bound for glory!
Can you feel it?
Glory bound!
Can you feel it?
Bound for glory!
Tell your story
Roll the truth around your head
Bound for glory
I ain't getting out of this bed
The sun comes struggling on
Yesterday's dead and gone
And I feel I'm bound for glory
Dreaming in a cowboy song
I feel I'm bound for glory, oh glory
Can you feel it?
Bound for glory!
Can you feel it?
Glory bound!
Can you feel it?
Bound for glory!
Can you feel it?
Bound for glory!
Can you feel it?
Glory bound!
Can you feel it?
Bound for glory!
Oh, can you feel it
Oh, Lord can you feel it
Bound for glory
Oh, Lord can you feel it
Bound for glory
Bound for glory
I'm glory bound
Oh, glory, oh glory
Glory, glory
The lyrics of Tedeschi Trucks Band's "Bound for Glory" can be interpreted in several ways, but the most prominent theme seems to be the desire for self-expression and reaching a higher level of existence. The repetition of the phrase "bound for glory" reinforces the idea of aiming for a higher purpose or goal, and telling one's own story is seen as a means to achieve it.
The first stanza talks about the struggle of accepting reality and the desire to tell one's story, to express oneself truthfully, unencumbered by societal expectations or limitations. The second stanza talks about being in control of one's life and not letting circumstances dictate one's choices or actions, even if it means taking a break from reality to gain a greater sense of self-awareness. The final stanza takes us back to the central theme of the song, with the singer expressing a sense of predestination towards achieving their goal, with the added imagery of "dreaming in a cowboy song" giving the song a nostalgic Americana feel.
Overall, the song's message is one of empowerment, encouraging its listeners to be true to themselves and to strive for their own sense of purpose. The repeated chorus of "Can you feel it / Bound for glory" is an invitation to join in that effort, to recognize the universal desire for personal growth and self-realization.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell your story
Share your experiences and what you've been through
Roll the truth around your head
Think about your story and what it means to you
Bound for glory
Destined for great things
I ain't getting out of this bed
I'm feeling low and don't want to move on
The sun comes struggling on
A new day is beginning
Yesterday's dead and gone
The past is over and done with
Put the night back in your veins
Reconnect with the wild and adventurous part of yourself
I ain't coming to again
I won't let the same things bring me down again
And I feel I'm bound for glory, oh glory
I have a strong sense that I am meant for greatness
Can you feel it?
Do you sense the same potential within yourself?
Dreaming in a cowboy song
Imagining an adventurous life
Oh, Lord can you feel it
Asking for a sign that greatness is ahead
I'm glory bound
I have a firm belief that I am destined for greatness
Glory, glory
A celebration of the potential for greatness within each of us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Derek Trucks, Mike Mattison, Susan Tedeschi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kentdouglass1001
BEST DAMN VIDEO IN THE HISTORY OF VIDEOS EVER MADE. OOOOH GIRL U KNOW U CAN SING. LUV IT
@jimi2142
Take a great, female blues singer ... add a world-class guitarist, a remarkable band, and WOW. Kinda like this.
@jesscity1
I have listened to this at least a hundred times. Susan has such an amazing voice and this band is amazing!
@dmc2dante
i think my life gets longer each time I listen to their music. It's so beautiful!
@paulmetroka6597
Fountain of Youth right there
@nolanpierce5383
That song has a spiritual intervention.It's a power resonating through the band.It reaches out and touches my soul with spicy spiritual sound.A flavorful funky ride free for five minutes,from the moment the first measure is played.So ,If you haven't heard this song,Get Ready for an incredible ride. Oh yes! I can feel it! ......Fan For Life.....
@kgabe1
Real musicians! Will the public ever know, or will we continue to spoon feed them "oldies" for the next 50 years, to the detriment of the art?
@randycampbell9809
I love how beautiful it sounds
@rickintexas1584
I had the pleasure of seeing them play in Houston before Covid. What an amazing show.
@randycampbell9809
Everything they do is excellent