Banker's Blues

Releasing on all platforms Friday 6th June 2025.



         

Mick writes:

Here's a song that brings back happy memories of my misspent youth. A couple of close friends of mine, Lou Martin and Rod De'Ath, had joined the Rory Gallagher Band, so I got to hang out back stage at many of his shows, (as well getting all the on-tour gossip).

Rory did a solo version of Big Bill Broonzy's 'Banker's Blues' and recorded it on the album 'Blueprint'. I also heard him play it many times on stage.

So my version is a cross between Big Bill's original and Rory's version, with a pumping shuffle added, and some soloing on my 1930s Harmony archtop. (A bit clunky.. well it's got a tough action!)

Great memories of happy days and rockin' nights - here's to Rory, Lou, Rod and the gang. I hope they approve.