Bluesbird
by Reggie Miles
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Just Another Passerby
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Hands Full Of Blues
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That Stuff You Got
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Makin' Bacon
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Another Lover
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about
This recording was captured live to digital media on 1/21/11 in the Parlor of the Conway Muse. Any miscellaneous and extraneous sounds heard in the background, like the parrot, were present during the recording of this performance and could not be edited out.
This special six song version of Reggie Miles' Bluesbird recording is being made available for sale on BandCamp, containing all original Reggie Miles bottleneck slide Blues.
This special six song version of Reggie Miles' Bluesbird recording is being made available for sale on BandCamp, containing all original Reggie Miles bottleneck slide Blues.
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released 01 January 2012
All songs were performed by Reggie Miles, recorded direct to digital media by Thomas Richardson, volume balanced by Phil Urb and edited at The Blue Tarp Ranch.
Guitars used in this performance, include two self-built 'Nobro' resophonic (mechanically amplified) guitars created from recycled junk found at various garage sales or swap meets. Reggie's bottleneck slide guitar of choice is his 'Nobro' that he built over 20 years ago. The other 'Nobro', is his 'Nobro Convertible' model. Built just a few years ago, it provides sweet action for many of his more complex finger style melodies. Also used in this recording is a 1967 Martin D12-20 (set up six string fashion) and a 1930s Kalamazoo flattop.
The open tunings used are either an open "E" or "E minor" form, modified to alternate keys.
Reggie's bottleneck slide of choice is a rather sizable frictionless marine propeller shaft bearing or cutless bearing. This was also a garage sale find that has served him well for nearly 20 years. At more than twice the size of the average slide, a lot of folks stare.
All songs were performed by Reggie Miles, recorded direct to digital media by Thomas Richardson, volume balanced by Phil Urb and edited at The Blue Tarp Ranch.
Guitars used in this performance, include two self-built 'Nobro' resophonic (mechanically amplified) guitars created from recycled junk found at various garage sales or swap meets. Reggie's bottleneck slide guitar of choice is his 'Nobro' that he built over 20 years ago. The other 'Nobro', is his 'Nobro Convertible' model. Built just a few years ago, it provides sweet action for many of his more complex finger style melodies. Also used in this recording is a 1967 Martin D12-20 (set up six string fashion) and a 1930s Kalamazoo flattop.
The open tunings used are either an open "E" or "E minor" form, modified to alternate keys.
Reggie's bottleneck slide of choice is a rather sizable frictionless marine propeller shaft bearing or cutless bearing. This was also a garage sale find that has served him well for nearly 20 years. At more than twice the size of the average slide, a lot of folks stare.
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A Folk/Blues artist from the US Pacific Northwest
A Songwriter, Singer, Storyteller, Slide Guitarist &
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Earthy vocals, resophonic guitar bottleneckin’ and the rhythmic moans of harmonica combine while foot stompin’ abounds.
Turns recycled trash into "Nobro" resophonic guitars.
An award winning songwriter, composer, recording and performance artist
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- Track Name: It's The Slide Of Your Size
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It’s The Slide Of Your Size
Reggie Miles © 2012 All rights reserved
It’s not the size of your slide it’s the slide of your size
Ain’t no need to get jealous of the other guy’s
Boys you better get hip to this tip to the wise
It’s not the size of your slide. It’s the slide of your size.
A long time ago it used to be slick
To walk real soft and carry a big stick
But I’m here to remind all you big stick guys
It’s not the size of your slide. It’s the slide of your size.
All you misters have heard sisters testify
It ain’t the meat it’s the motion that satisfies
I’d like to confirm that notion and dispel the lies
It’s not the size of your slide. It’s the slide of your size.
All you hicks diggin’ me pick my licks
The way that I slip and glide
If you want all the girls to roll their eyes
It’s not the size of your slide. It’s the slide of your size.
All you boys, makin’ all that noise
I hope you now realize
Don’t apologize for your merchandise
It’s not the size of your slide. It’s the slide of your size.
If you listen to the words of this simple song
You know it don’t matter if your length ain’t long
I may be wrong, but I surmise
It’s not the size of your slide. It’s the slide of your size. - Track Name: Just Another Passerby
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Just Another Passerby
by Reggie Miles © 2012 All rights reserved
Used to see you
On the street
We would meet
And share moments so sweet
Now you’re not there
Do you still care?
Or are you just another passerby?
We used to play
Give love away
Every day
And say we’d never stray
It’s been so long
Since you’ve been gone
Are you just another passerby?
Love’s always strolling by us
Wanderin’ who knows where
Love seldom seems to find us
Treasure your love affairs
I was naive
To believe
You’d never leave
And now I grievin’
I’m so damn blue
Because of you
You’re just another passerby
Love’s always strolling by us
Wanderin’ who knows where
Love seldom seems to find us
Treasure your love affairs
I was naive
To believe
You’d never leave
And now I grievin’
I’m so damn blue
Because of you
You’re just another passerby - Track Name: Hands Full Of Blues
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Hands Full Of Blues
by Reggie Miles © 2012 All rights reserved
Gotta heart full of heartache, since you said goodbye
Gotta life full of troubles, and a worriful mind
I gotta pocket full of dreams, and my eyes full of tears
Had my hands full of blues for years
Got ears full of lies, mirrors full of looks
Gotta a voice full of song, a song ful of hooks
Got stories full of rumors, thoughts full of rhymes
‘Bout scratchin’ for a hat full of nickels and dimes
Nights full of tossin’ and turnin’ in bed
Dreams full of nightmares, days full of dread
Gotta mind full of mis’ry, and a head full of fears
Had my hands full of blues for years
Gotta past full of memories I’d like to forget
A future full of mistakes I ain’t made yet
Gotta road full of hazard, a path full of turns
Foot full of lead and a tank full to burn
Gotta motor full of muscle, my tranny's full of gears
Had my hands full of blues for years
I gotta pipe full of crack, a bowl full of weed
Gotta vein full of smack, a spoon full of speed
Gotta bag full of pills, a needle full of meth
Gotta clip full of bullets, a barrel full of death
Gotta belly full of whiskey to ease the pain
A nose full of cocaine drivin’ me insane
Gotta bottle full of courage, my fridge full of beers
Had my hands full of blues for years
Gotta court full of judges, a jury full of peers
Had my hands full of blues for years
Got lips full of guilt, questions full of whys
Gotta sigh full of sorrow, a tongue full of sighs
Gotta soul full of thirst as last call draws near
Had my hands full of blues for years - Track Name: That Stuff You Got
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That Stuff You Got
by Reggie Miles © 2012 All rights reserved
Hey Mama, with your red dress on
You're makin’ me beg like a dog for a bone
And when you toss your hair and swing your hips
You make me wish I was a kissin’ your ruby red lips
With, that stuff you got
That stuff you got
Makes me act like a fool
And I’m startin’ to drool
For that stuff you got
That stuff you got
Oh mama, when you walk that way
Makes me twist my neck till I just gotta say
You know how to make me feel so damn right
Please tell me that you’re gonna stay all night
With that stuff you got
That stuff you got
You look so sweet
Walkin’ down the street
With that stuff you got
That stuff you got
Oh mama mama you're so fine
Make the boys go crazy standin’ in line
For just one chance to see you smile
Please tell that you're gonna stay for a while
With that stuff you got
That stuff you got
There ain’t nothin’ lackin’
And I love what you’re packin’
That stuff you got
That stuff you got - Track Name: Makin' Bacon
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Makin’ Bacon
by Reggie Miles © 2012 All rights reserved
I used to play on the street for nickels and dimes
Hangin’ with ma homies and havin’ good times
Then a fine lookin’ lady took me by my hand
She said, come on Reggie, woncha be my man
She said I gotta cure for your blues and I ain’t fakin’
I wanna take you home and fry your bacon
She loves makin’ bacon
She loves makin’ bacon
She’ll do everything she can
To make you feel like a man
She said, come on over here honey
Slide your bacon in my pan
She said I’ve had them other boy’s sweet jelly rolls
They’d squeeze me and then leave me, blue and all alone
Then she cried, I need a man, cuz I’ve been achin’
And yearnin’ for a big ol’ salty slab of bacon
She’s avoidin’ sweets but she sure loves meat
She fries it nice ‘n’ crispy before she eats
She loves makin’ bacon
She loves makin’ bacon
She’ll do everything she can
To make you feel like a man
She said, come on over here honey
Slide your bacon in my pan
Got to her door round half past two
She was livin’ in a high top split level shoe
She had so many kids to my surprise
Cuz she’d been makin’ bacon with all them other guys
She said come right in, don’t make me beg
I wanna fry your bacon with a couple o’ my eggs
She loves makin’ bacon
Yes, she loves makin’ bacon
She’ll do everything she can
To make you feel like a man
She said come on over here honey
Slide your bacon in my pan
Maybe baby you may be sweet and oh so fine
You might want me to be yours so you can be mine
You may be lookin’ hot ‘n’ sassy with them big fine legs
But I don’t think I want my bacon mixed up with your eggs
I love good cookin’ but I ain’t lookin’, for no breakfast in bed
So, I guess, I’ll be bookin’
She loves makin’ bacon
She loves makin’ bacon
She’ll do everything she can
To make you feel like a man
Come on over here honey
Slide your bacon in my pan - Track Name: Another Lover
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Another Lover
by Reggie Miles © 2012 All rights reserved
You used to love me, yesterday.
Now you left me, you've went away.
I've been searchin', the lonely night through.
Lookin' for another lover like you.
Another lover,
Someone who won't leave me 'lone and blue,
Another lover,
Who can love me like you used to do.
When we met, I lost control.
You hypnotized me, you stole my soul.
You chewed me up, and now you're spittin' me out.
I was a fool, and there's no doubt.
I need a lover,
Someone who won't leave me 'lone and blue,
Another lover,
Who can love me like you used to do.
Love's a gamble, every day.
Get what you give, that's what they say.
You want to leave me. You don't have to linger.
Gave you my ring, you just gave me the finger.
I need a lover,
Someone who won't leave me 'lone and blue,
Another lover,
Who can love me like you used to do.
