Highway No​.​9 Studio Session EP

by Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers

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When The Levee Breaks 02:54
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If it keeps on rainin', levee's goin' to break If it keeps on rainin', levee's goin' to break And the water gonnna come in and we'll have no place to stay Well all last night I sat on the levee and moan Well all last night I sat on the levee and moan Thinkin' 'bout my baby and my happy home If it keeps on rainin' levee's goin' to break If it keeps on rainin' levee's goin' to break And all these people will have no place to stay Now look here mama what am I to do? Now look here mama what am I, I to do? I ain't got nobody to tell my troubles to I worked on the levee, mama, both night and day I worked on the levee, mama, both night and day I ain't got nobody to keep the water away Oh cryin' won't help you, prayin' won't do no good Oh cryin' won't help you, prayin' won't do no good Whenever the levee breaks momma, you got to lose I worked on the levee, mama, both night and day I worked on the levee, mama, both night and day I worked so hard to keep the water away If it keeps on rainin', levee's goin' to break If it keeps on rainin', levee's goin' to break And the water gonna come in and we'll have no place to stay
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Troublin' Blues 03:01
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TROUBLIN’ BLUES ©Kaliopi 2022/23 I got Trouble with my money – I got Troublin’ Blues They wanna repossess my home – I haven’t paid any dues Won’t somebody pay them for me – I got Troublin’ Blues I got Trouble back at work - I got Troublin’ Blues They cut back most my hours – cut my lunch took my booze Say I’ve used all my perks - I got Troublin’ Blues Now I got Trouble drivin’ home - I got Troublin’ Blues They wanna repossess my car – gimme more bad news I got no more fuel to roam - I got Troublin’ Blues Guitar I got Trouble with my lover - I got Troublin’ Blues I can’t find time to cook – or feed her favorite foods She done left me waitin' for her – cause I’m no good to choose Piano I got Trouble with my neighbor - I got Troublin’ Blues He planted weeds took my water – built n blocked my views He says the law is in his favor - I got Troublin’ Blues I got trouble in my head - I got Troublin’ Blues Voices Scream n tear me down – say I was born to lose I haven’t eaten haven't slept - I got Troublin’ Blues www.kaliopi.com.au Video by www.timdennis.com.au
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Kissing In The Dark 02:24
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Call the doctor, call him quick I done got something 'bout to make me sick I been kissin' in the dark Yeah, kissin' in the dark Kissin' in the dark, honey, that's my birthmark Well, I had a girlfriend from Alabam' She done put her pennies all in a jam Kissin' in the dark Yes, kissin' in the dark Kissin' in the dark, honey, that's her birthmark She had a date with a scrap, she met a hip cat And nobody knows where she end up at She been kissin' in the dark Yes, kissin' in the dark She been kissin' in the dark, honey, that's her birthmark Be a good pal, just swappin' up a dime You thinkin' about a man, throw it after mine Kissin' in the dark Kissin' in the dark Kissin' in the dark, honey, that's my birthmark Yeah, let's get it now Solo Well, you'd better wake up, and try to get wise Get yourself hip to that old crazy jive Kissin' in the dark Kissin' in the dark Kissin' in the dark, honey, that's my birthmark I done told you

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released May 30, 2023

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Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers Melbourne, Australia

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers celebrated their anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after launching at Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festy 2022 to vibrant receptions with powerful shows.
Honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundation the band developed unique schtick of fretless bass, dixie piano, weaving clarinet, delta guitar and swinging brushes over powerfully soulful vocals. ... more

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