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!
Love So Fine
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Lyrics
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I'VE BEEN RUNNING OUT OF TIME
I NEED A FULL TIME LOVER
TO TAKE ME THROUGH THE NIGHT
I BEEN HANGING OUT THE WINDOW
TRYING TO SPOT YOU ON THE STREET
COME ON HAVE MERCY
I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE
MY HEART'S BEATING CRAZY
YOUR EYES MET MINE
COME ON GIRL
YOU GOT A LOVE SO FINE
I THINK I LOVE YOU
I THINK I NEED YOU RIGHT NOW
I THINK I WANT YOU
I THINK YOU BETTER GET READY TONIGHT
ONCE I HADE A GIRL
I HAD PRAISE AND FAME
I HAD A BIG FAT CROWD
CALLING OUT MY NAME
I THINK MY HEARTS BEEN BROKEN 1000 TIMES
I GOT WISE
I LEARNED TO READ BETWEEN THE LINES
COME ON GIRL
PUT YOUR HAND IN MINE
COME ON GIRL
YOU GOT A LOVE SO FINE
I THINK I LOVE YOU
I THINK I NEED YOU RIGHT NOW
I THINK I WANT YOU
I THINK YOU BETTER GET READY TONIGHT
TURN ON YOUR LOVELIGHT
JUST LET IT SHINE
COME ON GIRL
YOU GOT A LOVE SO FINE
I THINK I LOVE YOU
I THINK I NEED YOU RIGHT NOW
I THINK I WANT YOU
I THINK YOU BETTER GET READY TONIGHT
The lyrics of "Love so Fine" by Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado express a longing for a full-time lover to take the singer through the night. He has been running out of luck and time, hoping to find this elusive love interest by hanging out the window to spot her on the street. The singer is begging her to have mercy on him and put her hand in his. He feels that his heart is beating crazy as their eyes meet, and her love is so fine that he can't contain his feelings anymore. The singer is certain that he loves her, needs her, and wants her right now.
The second verse reveals that the singer has had praise and fame in the past, with crowds calling out his name, but he has also had his heart broken a thousand times. However, he has learned to read between the lines and become wise about love. He wants the girl to put her hand in his and let her love light shine. The singer knows that he needs her and that she better get ready for him tonight, as he is ready to make a move.
Overall, "Love so Fine" is an upbeat, soulful song with lyrics that express a deep longing for love. The singer is open about his feelings of love and desire and is desperate for this love interest to reciprocate his feelings. The song is about the hope and promise of new love and the feeling of being overwhelmed by intense emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'VE BEEN RUNNING OUT OF LUCK
My fortunes have been declining
I'VE BEEN RUNNING OUT OF TIME
I'm feeling anxious and stressed due to lack of time
I NEED A FULL TIME LOVER
I desire a partner who will be dedicated to me full time
TO TAKE ME THROUGH THE NIGHT
To be with me throughout the dark times
I BEEN HANGING OUT THE WINDOW
I have been searching for you
TRYING TO SPOT YOU ON THE STREET
I am trying to find you amidst the crowd
COME ON HAVE MERCY
I request you to be compassionate towards me
I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE
I plead with you earnestly
MY HEART'S BEATING CRAZY
My heartbeat has escalated unexpectedly
YOUR EYES MET MINE
We had an unmistakable gaze between us
COME ON GIRL
Urging the woman to act upon her feelings
YOU GOT A LOVE SO FINE
You possess an exceptional level of love
I THINK I LOVE YOU
I'm gradually falling in love with you
I THINK I NEED YOU RIGHT NOW
I have a strong urge for your presence in my life
I THINK I WANT YOU
I desire you deeply
I THINK YOU BETTER GET READY TONIGHT
Be prepared for what the night holds for us
ONCE I HADE A GIRL
I had a previous relationship with someone
I HAD PRAISE AND FAME
I had people praising and admiring me
I HAD A BIG FAT CROWD
There was a large audience responding to me
CALLING OUT MY NAME
People were addressing me directly
I THINK MY HEARTS BEEN BROKEN 1000 TIMES
I have experienced immense heartbreaks in the past
I GOT WISE
I became smart and learned from my past experiences
I LEARNED TO READ BETWEEN THE LINES
I became skilled at understanding underlying meanings
PUT YOUR HAND IN MINE
Let's join hands and walk together
TURN ON YOUR LOVELIGHT
Let your love radiate brightly
JUST LET IT SHINE
Allow your love to glow and flourish
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMIL OLIVER BALSGAARD, HANS NYBO JORGENSEN, JOACHIM SVENSMARK, KASPER MICHAEL WAGNER, MARTIN SEIDELIN SORENSEN, PETER WEIENDORP KEHL, SOREN BOJGAARD, THORBJORN RISAGER
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