I saw them in a small venue in Philly before they were even on the radio. People blew up the radio stations phones! That was back when you could call and request. They were on the radio in current stream the week after!
This is one of those bands that as soon as you heard one of their new songs for the first time, its like you'd already been singing it your whole life. Music doesn't have this anymore.
I actually heard this song and band for the first time on the radio Today! I even thought how many rock bands do I not know! Anyone have a list? Please? lol
I have seen them twice the first time they had the Fabulous Thunderbirds is there first band in the second time they had Robert Randolph and the family band all of it was awesome
Still my favorite song of theirs, all these yrs later. Backing vocal octave changes are a nice detail so many miss. However, what no one misses is that perfectly loud distorted chord coming immediately after the solo. Btw, they’re on Tour now in support of the new album. Going to see them next week in Houston. Catch ‘em if you can. 🤘
I'm an old hippie (Boomer). Grew up in the 60s and 70s. I had stopped listening to new bands. Then my son turned me on to these guys. I was hooked from the first note I heard!
Steve Marriott decided he was sick of English blues-rock, and decided he was going to base his rock in SOUL. He forms the Small Faces with three other guys, but despite charting, he's not making any money. He quits, forms Humble Pie, and continues the sound. Won't get into the whole story because it's depressing. Fast forward to the early 90s, and an A&R guy is watching the Black Crowes live, and he's like "ugh... lots of energy, good chemistry, but they're not... they need better influences." He passes Chris Robinson a tape of Humble Pie, says he represents a major label, tells him to listen to it and if he likes it, maybe they'll work together some time.
I can empathise. I'm listening to this in my parent's boxroom which was once my brother's bedroom where together we painted the Crowes' mascots on the wall, 32yrs ago.
@@JulianneJohnston-wj1ivthat’s right! And through it all… we maintained an amazing taste in music. The older we get, the more we will absolutely look back at this music - most likely with our children/grandchildren… and we will still get the goosebumps and nostalgic feelings that I KNOW FOR A FACT evoke the few remaining bits of serotonin this Ole broad has left. What a time to be alive, I tell you… 30-20 years ago yet it seems like yesterday 🥹💕 Rock out, pal🌟✨
Ehh. No offense to your opinion, but I dont think they’re one of the best. Don’t get me wrong, I like them, but I have so many more Rock & Roll/Blues bands I like more.
@clint, 'This band' was a great example of our generations music and life. I remember partying to this song like it was yesterday. They were such an anthem band for us! I'm one of the lucky ones that got to live it.❤
I agree, In terms of hitting notes, he's no Dio, but he's just got that sass, and that drawl. He might not have great technique or range, but in terms of just bringing that attitude, energy, and, if I dare apply this term to a bunch of white boys... straight up swag... he does it better than anyone.
Ah man this album reminds me of hangin' out in the Summer of 1990. We'd take our "Shake Your Money Maker" cassette with us on the boom box and head to the Tennessee River with a cooler of Bud. Drinkin cold beer, smokin', and swimmin' in Lake Chickamauga all with The Black Crowes as our soundtrack, it didn't get any better (or more Southern) than that. We always brought along some White Mountain Citrus wine coolers in case some of those crazy North Georgia girls would show up askin' "Hey ya'll got anything to drink?".
Clean as a whistle Smellin' like a rose She got no dirty little fingers Bloodshot eyes are gone Tell me I"m wrong Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye And no one ever want to' know Love ain't funny A crime in the wink of an eye Your sister always singing She play the step child A broken little memory Her heart was never kind Tell me I'm blind Yeah, bloodshot eyes are gone Tell me I'm wrong Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye.
I am a metal head at heart, but these guys are my indulgence of their music. The talent encompassed by this band is unsurpassed in their genre. Every song on this LP is fantastic. I will always be a huge fan. It's easy because this kind of talent and original style is nowhere else but with them.
Loved this album ! The best debut in years ! The 70s vibe that combined the Stones, a little bit of Rod Stewart and the Faces and and a whole lotta rockin' blues,cocky and unapologetic and kicking ass! Thanks for posting this!
The Crowes are a delicious musical enigma. The most talented rock band to be overlooked. It is a scandal in many ways, in many ways, it is their salvation.
They were the first band to come out in a long time that was pure rhythm & blues rock and roll that was truly great! I met Chris Robinson at a small club when they were just starting and he was really nice!
The first time I saw TBC was at American Pie in Atlanta (small club indeed) in about 1988. I didn't get to meet anyone but I recall thinking, "Gah, this guys need to get signed!" They did.
I was home on leave in the early 90's. Got to see them live in Detroit with ZZ Top. But the best was seeing them on a small stage at the Ritz, a bar no longer in existence. Stood in line along with Chris Robinson for a beer. He was a class act all around. Miss those days!
My son is now 21 and on the other side of the country. He recently shared with me his very special memories of being 8,10 years old and listening to the music I had cranked in the garage (He loved Shake Your Money Maker) while he & his brother played and I worked on my hot rod. Many, many weekends of that. I know now he'll think of me when I'm gone as you think of your father. God bless the both of you, reading this gave me a melancholy but really special feeling. Thanks for that.
@@spamwagon badass music transcends time sir, I salute you for your kind words, would love to have a beer and an album listen with a couple of doobs with you.
Lyrics:- Clean as a whistle Smellin' like a rose She got no dirty little fingers Bloodshot eyes are gone Tell me I"m wrong Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye And no one ever want to' know Love ain't funny A crime in the wink of an eye Your sister always singing She play the step child A broken little memory Her heart was never kind Tell me I'm blind Yeah, bloodshot eyes are gone Tell me I'm wrong Twice as Hard As it was the first time I said goodbye...
Oh, yeah. The Faces and the Stones....a compliment...Just Take a Look over the Ocean....the Black Crowes....thank These Guys forever to keep that Spirit alive....it's a Lifestyle!
These fine gentlemen obviously (mis)spent their youth listening to every rock/pop song worth listening to over and over a over again til that’s the only thing that would come back out
Me too! It was my first concert. I was 13 and I went with my parents lol! I'll never forget it, February 2nd 1991 in Toledo, OH. My parents were excited about ZZ Top but I just wanted to see these guys ❤
@Patricia - I'm only seeing this comment 3 yrs later lol...but yes; great tour! My 1st concert at Nassau Coliseum when they opened for ZZ Top - what an awesome show 🔥🎶😎
I am 53. This is 2024. I recall this group and their band from 1991 or so. Looking back now. I see this as the very LAST great rock and roll album. The END of the Rock and Roll Era. Hats off to this band.
Seen them live numerous times,but when they toured this album I came to it by mistake.Quite possibly the best mistake I have ever made.They backed up Page and Plant I heard one note whilst getting served at the bar needless to say I never got the drink as I ran straight to the venue,I was completely blown away by them.Page and Plant was the reason I went I left being a Black Crowes fanatic.Superb live.I would go as far too say they were better than Page and Plant,.,.,.,.,.,.,Peace
It will be interesting how long it lasts before Chris and Rich are fighting again. I love there music and there could've been so much more if they could get along.
I remember first hearing the Beatles on the radio when my parents were away, I must have been 10-11 years old and I ran throughout the hose screaming, it was like I found something completely new. And then music changed forever, until it became complacent. Then in 1990 at the age of 47, I heard this song by the Black Crowes, and I began to realize that Rock N Roll, straight up Rock N Roll was about to be risen from the dead. The Black Crowes are responsible for real music coming back to the fore in a time of Boy Bands, RAP, and Country music that was anything but what it was meant to be. The Black Crowes woke up a sleeping world! Thank God above.
I always wondered what would happen if Joe Perry, Nikki Sixx and Robbie Kreiger formed a band with Mick Jagger and played Rod Stewart songs. I no longer have to wonder
Quite possibly the COOLEST opening 25 seconds to a song in rock history.. goosebumps!!! Tell me I'm wrong, one of the best bands of Rock & Roll & Blues. Clean as a whistle, smelling like a rose
May be it is time for a revival of southern style blues rock. It has been a longtime, very glad to hear this song again since my college year. Raw power, pure skilled and very joyful listening.
I recall my friend calling me up in the early 00s to go see this band at Downsview park in Toronto and at first I was " Na, man I want to sleep". I eventually got my ass out of bed and head out the door. They were fantastic! SO glad that I seen them live! Will do it again, no doubt.
Hard to believe this song was released in 1990 my dad was 21 I wasn’t alive yet I’m 22 I don’t dont listen to new music I listen to older country and classic rock really love southern rock I listen to rock 101.1 wroq big show on the radio they classic rock in upstate South Carolina I’m a automotive technician I play that in the shop on the radio but I could name 5 new singers music ain’t music anymore people I work with say I’m a 60 year old in a 22 year old body
