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!
Through The Tears
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Lyrics
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I LAY DOWN MY HEAD BABY
TRY TO GET A LITTLE REST
WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES
I SEE THAT SAME OLD PRETTY FACE
TELL ME SOMEBODY
IT'S BEEN SO MANY YEARS
SO MANY LONELY NIGHTS
WHAT CAN I DO
TELL ME HOW CAN I MEND THIS BROKEN HEART
IS THERE SOMEBODY ?
I ALREADY ASKED THE MOON AND THE STARS
IT'S BEEN 17 LONG YEARS
SINCE WE WENT OUR SEPERATE WAYS
HELP ME SOMEBODY
SOMEBODY HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE TEARS
I NEVER STOPPED TO WONDER
THROUGH THE PASSING YEARS
HOW YOU WERE DOING
AND WHO WAS WIPING YOUR TEARS
I KNOW YOU FOUND SOMEONE
SOMEONE TO TAKE MY PLACE
I HOPE HE TREATS YOU LIKE A QUEEN
PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE
I STILL REMEMBER
OH THE DAYS OF SUNSHINE AND LOVE
NOTHING IN THE WORLD
NOTHIN'S EVER GONNA TEAR US APART
THERE WERE NO TOMORROWS
OH BACK IN THE HAPPY YEARS
NOW I NEED SOMEONE
SOMEONE TO HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE TEARS
The song "Through The Tears" by Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado explores the pain of a broken relationship and the struggle of moving on. The lyrics convey the singer's desperation to find closure and move on from the pain and loneliness caused by the end of the relationship. The singer confesses that even after 17 long years, they still see their ex-lover's face every time they close their eyes.
The lyrics are filled with questions that the singer asks, seeking guidance and advice from anyone who can help mend their shattered heart. They wonder how they can give up the fight and what they can do to mend their broken heart. They even ask the moon and the stars if there is somebody who can help them through the tears. The song captures the feeling of longing and yearning for what was lost, and despite the time that has passed, the pain never truly goes away.
Overall, "Through The Tears" is a powerful and emotional song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go. It captures the universal feeling of desperation and longing to find closure and move on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I LAY DOWN MY HEAD BABY
I am tired and I need to rest.
TRY TO GET A LITTLE REST
I am attempting to get some sleep.
WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES
When I block out the world and try to sleep.
I SEE THAT SAME OLD PRETTY FACE
I cannot stop thinking about the person I miss.
TELL ME SOMEBODY
I need help or guidance from anyone.
HOW CAN I GIVE UP THIS FIGHT
I cannot let go of this struggle.
IT'S BEEN SO MANY YEARS
This has been going on for too long.
SO MANY LONELY NIGHTS
I have spent countless nights alone.
WHAT CAN I DO
I am unsure of how to move forward.
TELL ME HOW CAN I MEND THIS BROKEN HEART
I need advice on how to heal from this emotional pain.
IS THERE SOMEBODY ?
Is there anyone who can help me?
I ALREADY ASKED THE MOON AND THE STARS
I have already tried seeking advice from the universe.
IT'S BEEN 17 LONG YEARS
It has been a significant amount of time since we parted ways.
SINCE WE WENT OUR SEPERATE WAYS
We have not been together for a long time.
HELP ME SOMEBODY
I am pleading for assistance.
SOMEBODY HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE TEARS
I am struggling to get through this difficult time and need help.
I NEVER STOPPED TO WONDER
I have not thought about this person for a long time.
THROUGH THE PASSING YEARS
As time has gone by.
HOW YOU WERE DOING
I have not thought about how you are doing.
AND WHO WAS WIPING YOUR TEARS
I have not thought about who is taking care of you emotionally.
I KNOW YOU FOUND SOMEONE
I know that you have moved on and found someone new.
SOMEONE TO TAKE MY PLACE
Someone else has taken my role in your life.
I HOPE HE TREATS YOU LIKE A QUEEN
I hope the person who replaced me is treating you well.
PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE
I hope this person is making you happy.
I STILL REMEMBER
I have not forgotten about the happy times we shared.
OH THE DAYS OF SUNSHINE AND LOVE
I remember our happy, carefree days together.
NOTHING IN THE WORLD
There was nothing more important than our love.
NOTHIN'S EVER GONNA TEAR US APART
I believed our love was unbreakable.
THERE WERE NO TOMORROWS
We did not think about the future.
OH BACK IN THE HAPPY YEARS
I remember the time when we were together and happy.
NOW I NEED SOMEONE
I am currently in need of someone to help me.
SOMEONE TO HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE TEARS
I need someone to help me get through this difficult time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMIL OLIVER BALSGAARD, HANS NYBO, KASPER MICHAEL WAGNER, MARTIN SEIDELIN, PETER J SKJERNING, PETER WEIENDORP KEHL, SOREN BOJGAARD, THORBJORN RISAGER
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@Topsclip-recordedArtists
Love this! this guy and his band are playing really nice authentic blues. I've seen them here in the Nix in Enschede.. great!
@freeinformation9869
I think this was from a concert in Bonn.
Love this band! Solid stuff.
@guitarradio544
R&B/Soul laced blues perfection!!
@elinamelqonian
you are so underrated