Blues for Greeny by Gary Moore

Blues for Greeny is Gary Moore's release from 1995, expressive playing rooted in the blues. It runs to 55 minutes across 11 tracks on Virgin Records. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.

Why listen?

The playing is expressive and rooted, every note bent for feeling rather than show. The band keeps it lean and lets the guitar and voice lead. It is a record about tone, touch, and timing.

Favourite song: Need Your Love So Bad

Need Your Love So Bad is the track I return to, the clearest statement of what the album is doing. It earns its place on the album.

Because I need your love so bad
When the lights are low
And it's time to go
That's when I need your love so bad
Tell me that you love me
And stop driving me mad
Because I, I need your love so bad

Key takeaway

Blues for Greeny is a fine place to start. Give it a listen.

Tracklist

• If You Be My Baby
• Long Grey Mare
• Merry-Go-Round
• I Loved Another Woman
• Need Your Love So Bad
• The Same Way
• The Supernatural
• Driftin'
• Showbiz Blues
• Love That Burns
• Looking For Somebody

Details

Listen on

• Apple Music
• Amazon
• Spotify

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