Roscoe Chenier - Love Is Like A Hammer

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About, Guitarist/singer Roscoe Chenier was born November 6, 1941 in the hamlet of Notleyville, just east of Opelousas. Though his family of sharecroppers was poor in material posses-sions, it was musically rich in talent. Related to both zydeco demigod, Clifton Chenier, and bluesman Morris ‘Big’ Chenier, his father Arthur ‘Bud’ Chenier was his main inspiration. Bud, a cajun accordionist, accompanied by his first cousin and fiddler John Stevens, the father of Duke Stevens, was widly popular, as he often would entertain at weekend house parties. “As a youngster, I’d just soak up the music”, Roscoe said.
His vocal gift manifested itself early, as he was invited in 1958 to join one of the hottest traveling bands in the territory; C.D and the Blue Runners, which featured three Gradnier brothers on harmonica, drums and bass and Lonesome Sundown on lead guitar. Roscoe remained with CD for over a dozen years, until 1970 and despite the British Invasion, still managed to find enough work to keep the blues alive. Things in the black com- munity changed and it was difficult earning a living, especially when the gigs were paying $6 per man per night. And, Roscoe began a succession for day jobs as a truck driver in order to make ends meet.
In the 70’s Roscoe led a rather peripatetic existence as a bluesman, drifting from band to band, finding gigs catch as catch can. for a year and a half, he served with Good Rockin’ Thomas and thereafter a hitch with Good Rockin’ Bob. Often he was a “hired gun” for artists like Lonesome Sundown and Clarence Randle. The final chapter of this itinerant period of Roscoe’s life was a three year stretch with local horn man Duke Stevens, who like Charles Tyler, also had a hit on Lee Lavergne’s Lanor label in the 60’s “I’ve been your fool.”
By 1980, Roscoe finally was his own man, leading his own band, shaped in his image. During the years he had some great players in his band and allthough some of them “retired” Roscoe always managed to attract capable replacements. Since that date, it’s been a long hard struggle to remain financially independent. And he’s tried various means, including recording, to jump start his career. Roscoe Chenier and his band appeared at the Blues Estafette in 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2001. He also performed at the very prestigous North Sea Jazz Festival in the Hague. Roscoe Chenier toured Europe regularly and performed on several major blues festivals. Roscoe’s last two releases are “Roscoe Style” (1998) and “Waiting For My Tomorrow” (2006).

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[RedGreyMatter]

I will appreciate some help with transcribing the lyrics. Thanks

[AndreSaxmanDeshotels-pimg]

I’m playing Sax on Roscoes song here. He was an amazing talent. We were very good friends and I miss him dearly

[kevindunbar]

I'm nearly 60 & this is a classic, one of the best tunes ever...

[ВалерианВакулич]

Мне 66 лет. Всю жизнь слушаю рок, а для души блюз. Появились молодые исполнители, которые исполняют блюз не хуже старых.

[bobby-jothomson]

The love I only ever new broke my heart I'll never forget him always in my heart.💜

[cyrilhenri-jy]

Que c'est bon, pure détente après le travail avec un verre de whisky!!!

[ЛилияКондратенко-шг]

Это, бесспорно, очень ТАЛАНТЛИВО. Блюз - боль, блюз - крик, блюз - сожаление...когда уходит любовь.

[rus]

Спасибо за ещё один брильянт в коллекцию 👏👏👏

[Ирина-йзы]

Обожаю Блюз Спасибо за подборку Оригинальное исполнение 🔥🔥🔥

[irynazavada]

Захопливе поєднання музики, голосу і зображення!
Вподобайка! Дякую - смакувало!!!

[irynash]

Попадаешь в мир блюза и невозможно вырваться хочется еще и снова и опять слушать и балдеть.Я из Украины и мне 73

[joestephan]

I was playing Roscoe Chenier's music 20 years ago on my Blues radio show. It does my old heart nothing but good to see it's still out there. This is rip your guts out, real Blues, the kind you can only do when you find that dark place deep, down inside. It's called Blues Power.

[RedGreyMatter]

About, Guitarist/singer Roscoe Chenier was born November 6, 1941 in the hamlet of Notleyville, just east of Opelousas. Though his family of sharecroppers was poor in material posses-sions, it was musically rich in talent. Related to both zydeco demigod, Clifton Chenier, and bluesman Morris ‘Big’ Chenier, his father Arthur ‘Bud’ Chenier was his main inspiration. Bud, a cajun accordionist, accompanied by his first cousin and fiddler John Stevens, the father of Duke Stevens, was widly popular, as he often would entertain at weekend house parties. “As a youngster, I’d just soak up the music”, Roscoe said.
His vocal gift manifested itself early, as he was invited in 1958 to join one of the hottest traveling bands in the territory; C.D and the Blue Runners, which featured three Gradnier brothers on harmonica, drums and bass and Lonesome Sundown on lead guitar. Roscoe remained with CD for over a dozen years, until 1970 and despite the British Invasion, still managed to find enough work to keep the blues alive. Things in the black com- munity changed and it was difficult earning a living, especially when the gigs were paying $6 per man per night. And, Roscoe began a succession for day jobs as a truck driver in order to make ends meet.
In the 70’s Roscoe led a rather peripatetic existence as a bluesman, drifting from band to band, finding gigs catch as catch can. for a year and a half, he served with Good Rockin’ Thomas and thereafter a hitch with Good Rockin’ Bob. Often he was a “hired gun” for artists like Lonesome Sundown and Clarence Randle. The final chapter of this itinerant period of Roscoe’s life was a three year stretch with local horn man Duke Stevens, who like Charles Tyler, also had a hit on Lee Lavergne’s Lanor label in the 60’s “I’ve been your fool.”
By 1980, Roscoe finally was his own man, leading his own band, shaped in his image. During the years he had some great players in his band and allthough some of them “retired” Roscoe always managed to attract capable replacements. Since that date, it’s been a long hard struggle to remain financially independent. And he’s tried various means, including recording, to jump start his career. Roscoe Chenier and his band appeared at the Blues Estafette in 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2001. He also performed at the very prestigous North Sea Jazz Festival in the Hague. Roscoe Chenier toured Europe regularly and performed on several major blues festivals. Roscoe’s last two releases are “Roscoe Style” (1998) and “Waiting For My Tomorrow” (2006).

[ГалинаБурназ]

Очаровательная прекрасная восхительная музыкальная композиция

[peterdresen]

The more I hear this tune, the more I love it ❤
It is the essence of Blues.
Thanks again for your enthusiasm 😉👍👍👍👍👍

[marionmoore]

Thank You Red,
True Blues,
“ Love is Like a Hammer “
how many times does that
Hammer fall. 😎🥲😎🥲😎
👏💯😎🥰
The music driving that message home
in unison . Bravo 😎👏

[marinakarimova]

Блюз - это то что рвётся из души. Спасибо за прекрасные композиции. Благодарю.💖🎵🎶💞

[Крона-св]

Меня по молодости не очень трогал этот жанр, а вот после 60 прямо на душу ложится. Блюз -- это грустное и печальное исповедание души человека. И хотя блюз считается чисто американским видом музыки, но русская душа улавливает в нем и что-то своё.
Видимо, правы те, кто утверждает, что блюз -- это состояние души.

[mgamack]

It takes you on a soul searching trip with the blues

[Lanchonok]

Даже лучше, что слушаю в пятницу...ведь пятница и блюз-состояние души!!! Классное сочетание!!!