Now it’s one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home and in a few adjacent countries. But the release of Too Many Roads saw the seven-piece combo fronted by singer and guitarist Risager gaining widespread notoriety in the U.S. and being invited to play in locales as far away as Mumbai, India. The album took home the Danish Music Award as the Top Blues Album of 2014 and also earned Germany’s illustrious “Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik,” but perhaps even more impressively, it was selected as one the year’s best by Britain’s influential The Blues magazine, right alongside international stars like Robert Cray, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa. Clearly, Risager and his mates had taken their exhilarating mix of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to the next level.
Early in 2015, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado celebrated that triumph by returning to one of their favorite nightspots – the Harmonie in Bonn, Germany. They would treat local fans to a one-of-a-kind spectacle, hitting the stage as a ten-piece mini-orchestra. After Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records introduces this deluxe edition of the band – including a three-man horn section and backing vocalists Ida Bang und Lisa Lystam – the colossal sound of Risager’s semi-hollow body spearheads the all-out attack of opening number “If You Wanna Leave.” He and his Black Tornado are off to the races…
The succeeding 100-minute concert, captured on CD and DVD for the newest addition to Ruf’s Songs from the Roadseries, shows off every facet of this unique conglomeration of musicians. There’s the sinuous funk of “Paradise” and the furious boogie of “The Straight and Narrow Line” (featuring big-time playing by piano man Emil Balsgaard and saxophonist Hans Nybo). There’s the twin-guitar blues of “Too Many Roads” and the rough-and-tumble attitude of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride.” There’s the chilling “China Gate” and the dark drama of “Long Forgotten Track.” Finally, the band whips the crowd into frenzy with their ultra-groovy take on the classic “Baby Please Don’t Go” and the timeless party anthem “Let The Good Times Roll,” the latter track showcasing the talents of lead guitarist Peter Skjerning. The funk workout “Opener” and the charming “I Won’t Let You Down” (performed as a duet with Lisa Lystam) offer some welcome after play.
More than anything, Songs from the Road shows that the success of Too Many Roads was no fluke. Thorbjørn Risager and his highly skilled accomplices have perfected a spicy blend of musical ingredients. The hundreds of shows they’ve played during the past few years have them running like a well-oiled machine. More great things can be expected of them in the future – but until then, we have this brilliant document of a band that is quietly revolutionizing the way we look at the blues.
The Black Tornado band
Thorbjørn Risager – leadvoc, gtr
Emil Balsgaard – keys
Peter Skjerning – gtr,voc
Kasper Wagner – alto-/barythonsax
Hans Nybo – tenorsax, voc
Peter Kehl – trumpet, perc, voc,
Søren Bøjgaard – bass
Martin Seidelin – drums, perc, voc,
The Tornadettes (guest appearance on “Songs from the road” and on special occasions!)
Ida Bang – voc
Lisa Lystam – voc
BAND FACTS
● Nominated for a British Blues Award 2014 & 2015
● Winner of the Danish Music Award 2013 & 2014
● The band was founded in 2003 and 5 of the band members have been there
since the start.
● In 2005 their cooperation with Annika Westman started who has booked
more than 700 concerts for them in 21 countries.
● Songs From The Road is their 10th album in 10 years!
Ain't Ever Gonna Leave No More
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Lyrics
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NIGHT IS FALLING DARK AS COAL
MOONSHINE 'CROSS THE SKY
I GOT ONE MORE MILE TO REACH YOUR DOOR
ONE MORE MILE TO REACH YOUR DOOR
TRAVELLED 'CROSS THE LAND
HARD TIMES ALMOST WORE ME DOWN
HARD TIMES ALMOST WORE ME DOWN
EVERY NIGHT AWAY I CRIED
CRIED JUST LIKE A CHILD
A STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND
STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND
I'M PULLIN' UP YOUR DRIVEWAY
UP THAT GRAVEL ROAD
I AIN'T EVER GONNA LEAVE NO MORE
NO I AIN'T EVER GONNA LEAVE NO MORE
The lyrics of Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado's song "Ain't Ever Gonna Leave No More" convey a sense of longing and determination. The singer is traveling through the night, describing the darkness falling like coal and the moonshine illuminating the sky. They have one more mile to go to reach someone's door, suggesting a desire to reunite with someone they have been separated from.
The lyrics mention that the singer has traveled both east and west, suggesting an extensive journey across the land. They have faced hard times along the way, which almost wore them down. Despite the challenges, they have persevered and found the strength to continue on their path towards their destination.
The emotional toll of being away from their loved one is evident in the lyrics, as the singer confesses to crying every night, feeling like a child. They also express the feeling of being a stranger in a foreign land, signifying the sense of displacement and loneliness they have experienced during their travels.
The song's final verse reveals their arrival at the destination, as they pull up the driveway and onto the gravel road. The refrain "I ain't ever gonna leave no more" emphasizes their determination to stay and not be separated from their loved one again.
Overall, "Ain't Ever Gonna Leave No More" explores themes of longing, perseverance, and the desire for connection. It captures the emotional journey of the singer as they overcome obstacles to reach their destination and express their commitment to staying with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
NIGHT IS FALLING DARK AS COAL
The darkness of the night is deep and impenetrable.
MOONSHINE 'CROSS THE SKY
The moonlight illuminates the sky.
I GOT ONE MORE MILE TO REACH YOUR DOOR
I have a short distance left to reach your doorstep.
ONE MORE MILE TO REACH YOUR DOOR
Only one more mile separates me from arriving at your door.
I TRAVELLED EAST, I TRAVELLED WEST
I have journeyed extensively in both eastern and western directions.
TRAVELLED 'CROSS THE LAND
I have traveled across vast stretches of land.
HARD TIMES ALMOST WORE ME DOWN
Difficult moments nearly depleted my strength.
HARD TIMES ALMOST WORE ME DOWN
Challenging circumstances almost overwhelmed me.
EVERY NIGHT AWAY I CRIED
Each night spent away from you, I shed tears.
CRIED JUST LIKE A CHILD
My weeping resembled that of a vulnerable and innocent child.
A STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND
I felt like an unfamiliar outsider in a foreign country.
STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND
An alien dwelling in an unknown territory.
I'M PULLIN' UP YOUR DRIVEWAY
I am arriving at your residence by driving up your private road.
UP THAT GRAVEL ROAD
Continuing along the rough and uneven path made of small stones.
I AIN'T EVER GONNA LEAVE NO MORE
I will never depart again.
NO I AIN'T EVER GONNA LEAVE NO MORE
Definitely, I will never depart from this place again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMIL OLIVER BALSGAARD, KASPER MICHAEL WAGNER, MARTIN SEIDELIN, PETER J SKJERNING, PETER WEIENDORP KEHL, SOREN BOJGAARD, THORBJORN RISAGER
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