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Seth Walker shares his rendition of Al Green’s classic “Take Me To The River.” It’s the latest single in the Asheville, NC-based singer/songwriter's Blueprints cover series that pays tribute to his musical influences.
Previous releases include Bobby Charles' “I Must Be In A Good Place Now” and Van Morrison’s “Warm Love.” The cover art features a painting by the multi-dimensional artist who also counts published author among his credits via his 2021 memoir, Your Van Is On Fire.
Where Al Green’s original version mixes the earthly and sacred in a rousing Southern soul, gospel rave-up, Walker reimagines the song as minimalist, low-down, country funk. A sinuous guitar run at the minute forty mark showcases Walker’s inimitable style on his instrument and begs the question as to why he remains among the most underrated guitarists in the Americana and blues worlds.
lyrics
I don't know why I love you like I do
All the changes that you put me through
Take my money, my cigarettes
I haven't seen the worst of it yet
I wanna know, won't you tell me, I really love to stay
Take me to the river (take me to the river)
Drop me in the water (drop me in the water)
Take me to the river (take me to the river)
Dip me in the water (dip me in the water)
I don't know why you treat me so bad
Think of all the things that we could have had
Love is an ocean that I can't forget
My sweet sixteen I would never regret
I wanna know, won't you tell me, I really love to stay
Take me to the river
Drop me in the water
Take me to the river
Dip me in the water
Hug me, Squeeze me, Love me, Tease me
'Til I can't, 'Til I can't, 'Til I can't, No more
Take me to the river
I don't know why I love you like I do
All the troubles that you put me through
Sixteen candles there on my wall
And here I am, The biggest fool of all
I wanna know, won't you tell me, I really love to stay
Take me to the river (take me to the river)
Drop me in the water (drop me in the water)
Take me to the river (take me to the river)
Dip me in the water
Oh, take me to the river (take me to the river)
Drop me in the water (drop me in the water)
Take me to the river (take me to the river)
Dip me in the water
credits
released April 5, 2024
Seth Walker: Vocals & Guitar
Rhees Williams: Bass Guitar & Background Vocals
Mark Raudabaugh: Drums
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