Tell That Story - Full Album

by Son Roberts

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1.	90 Years Old 05:10	info	buy track
2.	Days With You 04:26	info	buy track
3.	Kowkash Boogie 03:13	info	buy track
4.	Come For A Ride 04:01	info	buy track
5.	Stephen Lea's Father 03:11	info	buy track
6.	Wind Blows In 03:15	info	buy track
7.	Had It Lost It 04:36	info	buy track
8.	How Far 04:23	info	buy track
9.	Brakeman 03:57	info	buy track
10.	White Line 02:37	info	buy track
11.	Stephen Lea's Father - Single & Video 03:11	lyrics
Steven Lea’s Father Son Roberts © 2011 Gate Productions Inc. Verse He’s was always sittin' at the back of the Snowdon Tavern Didn’t have no friends, they weren’t worth havin’ Talkin slow and steady, smokin cigarettes Look at what he’s got, ‘bout as good as it’s gonna get Chorus Steven Lea’s Father … He had a lot to say Said he’d get to the bottom of that bottle some day Verse He liked to talk about the days when he wore a shirt and tie Candy colour nights and Sunday mornin’ smiles Said he paid the piper, said he liked to dance Said that he’d been sittin' there just waitin’ on his chance Chorus SOLO Verse Staggers up to say, that he wants to shake my hand Said that he liked sittin' there just talking man to man Said we shared a moment, man that felt just fine C’mon back and see me, I’m here all the time Chorus repeat Steven Lea’s Father…He had a lot to say Said he’d get to the bottom of that bottle some day

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The Story

Staying true to the themes that colour my music - love, anger, loss, joy and, most importantly, groove - has inspired this collection of original songs. It has been a challenging yet, deeply fulfilling experience. Fortunately, my good friend and collaborator, John Crosbie, was a key contributor throughout, bringing his brand of raunch and rock to my sense of story and song. For me, telling stories is at the heart of the Blues I love so well. It's also about being true to myself. My hear, my truth are in this music. I hope you feel it.

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released November 15, 2018

Produced by Son Roberts in Toronto, Canada.
Recorded and Mixed by Brett MacMillan and Norm Baker.
Mastered by Noah Mintz.

Cover and Sleeve photo by Ed Roth
Back Cover Photo by Son Roberts
Logo by Branislav Dordevic

All Lyrics by Son Roberts

All songs SOCAN. All Contents ©2011 Gate Productions Inc.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this recording and/or the artwork herein prohibited by law.

Son Roberts - Vocals and Harmonica
John Crosbie - Guitar, Slide Guitar and Bass
Ed Roth - Piano, Accordion and Organ
Gary Kendall - Bass
Martin Alex Aucoin - Piano, Organ and Wurlitzer
Duncan McBain - Drums
Sergio Faluotico - Drums and Percussion
Ralph MacDonald - Guitar and Slide Guitar
Hap Roderman - Bass
Kate Roberts, Gail Roberts, and Chloé Watkinson - Background Vocals

Many thanks to all the players and contributors. Profound thanks to Nancy McGovern (more days with you, please), Kate Roberts and Gail Roberts (my blessing), and to all my family and friends who have given so much support and love in the pursuit of my passions. Without you, there would be no stories to tell.

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Son Roberts Toronto, Ontario

“Breathtakingly fresh, adventurous and emotionally satisfying songs that take the Blues genre in new directions while staying true to its roots and rhythms.” Blues Matters UK

Toronto-based, award-winning singer songwriter creating Blues for the here and now. ... more

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