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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These Walls
Tedeschi Trucks Band Lyrics
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To a kettle on the stove
Peeling wallpaper
House next to a dusty road
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
But she works like hell
She loved him like a lady
Never did her too well
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says I've been thinking,
I've been thinking, I've been thinking,
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
She can't help but wonder
On those rainy Saturdays
Where he is and where he's been
Is another trapped in his haze?
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
'Cause she's not lonely
And she's learned to get along
But how many years will it take
Before he is really gone?
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says I've been thinking
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
Says I've been thinking
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
Says I've been thinking
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
These lyrics tell the story of a woman who wakes up every morning in a house next to a dusty road, facing peeling wallpaper, and a kettle on the stove. She may not have much in the way of material possessions or money, but she works hard nonetheless. The song also tells the story of a love that once existed, but now seems to be gone. The woman prays to God to keep her walls from falling down, both literally and metaphorically. She knows that she's not lonely, and has learned to get along without her love, but the memories of him still linger. She wonders about him on rainy Saturdays and if he's ever going to come back.
The bleakness of the woman's surroundings highlights the sadness that she is feeling. The walls around her aren't just physical limitations, but represent the walls of her heart that won't let her move on from her lost love. Her prayers are symbolic of her hope that something good will happen in her life despite the odds stacked against her. The lyrics express a somber yet hopeful tone, with the woman's determination to press on despite her struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
She wakes up in the morning
The singer begins her day
To a kettle on the stove
She starts her day by making a cup of tea
Peeling wallpaper
Her home is old and needs repair
House next to a dusty road
Her home is located in a neglected area
She prays oh lord
The artist turns to prayer for guidance and strength
Don't let these walls fall down
She is worried about the state of her home and hopes it can withstand more damage
'Cause she's got no money
The singer is struggling financially
But she works like hell
Despite her financial hardships, she works hard to make ends meet
She loved him like a lady
She took care of her partner like a true companion
Never did her too well
However, her partner did not reciprocate her love and care
'Cause it's been so damn hard
The singer acknowledges how difficult her life has been
Since her man left town
Her life has been even more of a struggle since her partner left her
Says I've been thinking,
The singer is lost in thought
I've been thinking, I've been thinking,
She has been contemplating her past relationship
'Bout you baby
She thinks of her past partner
For such a long long time
These thoughts have been weighing on her for a while now
She can't help but wonder
The artist is consumed with thoughts of her past partner
On those rainy Saturdays
Her thoughts often wander when it is raining outside
Where he is and where he's been
She is curious about her past partner's whereabouts and what he has been up to
Is another trapped in his haze?
She wonders if her past partner is still stuck in the same self-destructive behavior
She's not lonely
Despite her past partner leaving, the artist is content with being alone
And she's learned to get along
She has adapted to her new life without her past partner
But how many years will it take
She is uncertain how long it will take for her to fully move on
Before he is really gone?
She questions if she will ever truly be able to forget her past partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEREK TRUCKS, ERIC KRASNO, SONYA KITCHELL
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Katsiaryna Lukashuk
She wakes up in the morning
To a kettle on the stove
Peeling wallpaper
House next to a dusty road
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
'Cause she's got no money
But she works like hell
She loved him like a lady
Never did her too well
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Now she can't help but wonder
On those rainy Saturdays
Where he is and where he's been
Is another trapped in his haze?
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
She's not lonely
And she's learned to get along
But how many years will it take
Before he is really gone?
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Says, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Yes, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
S Bingham
Her voice, and the voice of his guitar just singing together: sublime.
Katsiaryna Lukashuk
She wakes up in the morning
To a kettle on the stove
Peeling wallpaper
House next to a dusty road
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
'Cause she's got no money
But she works like hell
She loved him like a lady
Never did her too well
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Now she can't help but wonder
On those rainy Saturdays
Where he is and where he's been
Is another trapped in his haze?
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
She's not lonely
And she's learned to get along
But how many years will it take
Before he is really gone?
She prays, "Oh Lord
Don't let these walls fall down"
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Says, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Yes, "I've been thinking
I've been thinking
I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
For such a long, long time"
Glenn Racz
Terrific album. Susan & Derek's music brings about such wonderful emotions. Susan is such a strong guitarist in the same way Bonnie Raitt is. Just love them
stephie d
I have never heard a song resound so strongly with in my soul as this one. I was married to an abusive person for 20 years, and although we were still together we weren't, he had checked out. The emotion and everything about this song is my life. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you have put this out there for others to be able to experience through song but they may not have ever realized in real life.
Tam Bella
One of the best albums of all time in my opinion. Truly amazing.
Patrick McHenry
Music is supposed to make you feel something. Mission accomplished!
MT
Amen
Larry Hess
I am part of a band called the da' Spotted Dog Blues Band located in the New Orleans area. We are blessed to have a female vocalist named Alicia Austin. For some reason there aren't many bands covering Tedeschi/Trucks Band. Well, we sure as hell do. Alicia carries of Susan's music super well. TTB is one of, if not the best, of the current bands out there today. GREAT ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS!!!!
abwalker37
Come to Baton Rouge!
Lorna Green
I'm pretty sure someone I don't know wrote this song; but..... it feels so close to my heart. This artist is so elite. Just stellar, keep doing what you do Lady!!!!!