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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Wade in the Water
Tedeschi Trucks Band Lyrics
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Wade in the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Who's that young girl dressed in red
Wade in the water
Must be the children that Moses left
And God's gonna trouble the water
Wade in the water
Wade in the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Who's that young girl dressed in white
Wade in the water
Must be the children of Israeli
God's gonna trouble the water
Wade in the water
Wade in the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Who's that young girl dressed in blue
Wade in the water
Must be children coming true
And God's gonna trouble the water
Wade in the water
Wade in the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
If you don't believe I did begin to wade in the water
Just see the holy ghost looking for me
God's gonna trouble the water
Wade in the water
Wade in the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
The song "Wade in the Water" by Tedeschi Trucks Band is a spiritual song which talks about the biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea for the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army. The lyrics encourage the enslaved and oppressed to wade in the water as it symbolizes a way to salvation and freedom. The repetitive chorus "Wade in the water, children, God's gonna trouble the water" reinforces the message of the song that the act of wading in the water will stir things up and bring change.
The song mentions three young girls dressed in red, white, and blue, which may represent different groups of people joining the movement for liberation. The reference to the holy ghost in the last verse is a nod to the African American church and their belief in the power of the holy spirit to bring about change. The line "Just see the holy ghost looking for me" emphasizes the idea that the struggle for freedom is not just a physical act but also a spiritual one.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wade in the Water" encourage those oppressed to have faith and persevere through trying times, reminding them that God will trouble the waters and make a way for them to escape to freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Kids, enter the water, and God will make it turbulent
Who's that young girl dressed in red
Who is the young lady wearing red clothing?
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Must be the children that Moses left
They may be the kids that Moses did lead
And God's gonna trouble the water
And God will cause the water to be tumultuous
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Kids, enter the water, and God will make it turbulent
Who's that young girl dressed in white
Who is the young lady wearing white clothing?
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Must be the children of Israeli
They must be the offspring of the Israelites
God's gonna trouble the water
God will make the water turbulent
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Kids, enter the water, and God will make it turbulent
Who's that young girl dressed in blue
Who is the young lady wearing blue clothing?
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Must be children coming true
They may be children whose dreams are coming true
And God's gonna trouble the water
And God will cause the water to be tumultuous
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Kids, enter the water, and God will make it turbulent
If you don't believe I did begin to wade in the water
If you do not trust, then watch as I step inside the water
Just see the holy ghost looking for me
Observe the spirit searching for me
God's gonna trouble the water
God will make the water turbulent
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Wade in the water
Enter the water
Children wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Kids, enter the water, and God will make it turbulent
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James W Alexander, Sam Cooke
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Susan Reed
I love this band a ton of talent
PingoTheKingzo
My chior is singing this at our first concert, thank you so much for recording this, it really helped me learn it!
Norman Bataille
What an soulful entrance of Susan at minute 1:00 OMFG!
Ken Hubbard
They played this last night in Rochester. What a great way to open the show!
Brick Fields
Awesome guys
Randy Lindsey
awesome thanks susea. I love gospel,i still play the chambers brothers version from love peace and happiness
Michael Willour
I'm glad to be the first one to stamp this one with a LIKE. It be a nice addition to a live album.
Benjammin228
thanks for sharing it!!
Dirk Schumacher
@khubbard81 It was fantastic!
sheremorama
Channeling Mavis. TTB is a Joy. Can't wait to see them in DC 5/1/13 My gawd, Susan is hot. You know, in a wholesome way.... :-)