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!
You Can Have It Your Way
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Lyrics
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YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR WAY
I GOT ONE MORE THING TO SAY
I'VE BEEN DOING THE BEST I CAN
DARLING TRY TO UNDERSTAND
YOU SAY OUR LOVE'S NO GOOD
BUT BABY IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND
PLEASE COME'ROUND AND SEE ME SOME TIME
WE GOT TO FIND ANOTHER WAY
BABY HEAR WHAT I SAY
GOT TO KEEP THIS FIRE BURNING
EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY
YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR WAY
BABY STAY ANOTHER DAY
I LOVED YOU FAR TOO LONG
YOU KEEP ME COMING BACK HOME
BABY HEAR WHAT I SAY
WE GOT TO FIND ANOTHER WAY
GOT TO KEEP THIS FIRE BURNING
EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY
WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT SOMEHOW
WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT SOMEWAY
KEEP THIS LOVELIGHT BURNING
EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY
The song "You Can Have It Your Way" by Thorbjørn Risager talks about a person wanting their lover to keep their love alive and to stay with them despite their differences. The song is about the struggles that come with a relationship, and how communication and understanding are key to making it work. The singer is trying to make their partner understand that they have been doing the best they can to keep the relationship going, and they are asking their partner to meet them halfway.
Throughout the song, there is a feeling of desperation as the singer is trying to communicate with their partner that they want to keep the relationship going, but they can't do it alone. They need their partner to work with them to keep the "lovelight burning." The repetition of the line "we got to find another way" emphasizes the need for both parties to work together to make it work.
In the end, the song speaks to the idea that despite the difficulties that come with a relationship, there is always hope for love to endure. The line "we're gonna make it somehow, we're gonna make it someway" is a hopeful declaration that even though things might be tough, they will find a way to make their love last.
Line by Line Meaning
YOU CAN HAVE IT YOUR WAY
You're in control of this, and can shape it as you please
I GOT ONE MORE THING TO SAY
Before we continue, there's something that needs to be expressed
I'VE BEEN DOING THE BEST I CAN
I've given everything to make this work
DARLING TRY TO UNDERSTAND
Please try to comprehend my perspective
YOU SAY OUR LOVE'S NO GOOD
You don't think there's enough love or connection between us
YOU SAY YOU FEEL MISUNDERSTOOD
You think I'm not seeing things from your point of view
BUT BABY IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND
In case you reconsider, I'm here
PLEASE COME'ROUND AND SEE ME SOME TIME
Come visit me when you're ready
WE GOT TO FIND ANOTHER WAY
We need to try a different approach
BABY HEAR WHAT I SAY
Please listen to what I'm telling you
GOT TO KEEP THIS FIRE BURNING
We need to maintain our passion for each other
EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY
Constantly, without fail
BABY STAY ANOTHER DAY
Stay with me just a little bit longer
I LOVED YOU FAR TOO LONG
I've been in love with you for a significant amount of time
YOU KEEP ME COMING BACK HOME
You're the reason I keep returning
WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT SOMEHOW
We will succeed, even if it's not clear how
WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT SOMEWAY
We'll find a way to make it work
KEEP THIS LOVELIGHT BURNING
We need to keep the light of our love shining
EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY
Persistently, wholeheartedly
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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