#1. 7-11 (Buddy Guy)

[Song of the Day]

Title: 7-11
Artist: Buddy Guy
Album: Slippin' In
Released: 1994
Genre: Blues

Why this song rocks
Anybody who's ever been (or soon will be) in a dead-end relationship can relate.

What this song is about
The story appears to be about Buddy's relationship with a girl he is clearly in love with, but feels left out because she's partying all of the time (hence the 7 to 11 reference). He is struggling with the decision to let her go, despite the advice of his mother, who can clearly see that he can do much better.

What I think about the music
Buddy Guy has captured the essence of the story, and we can relate to him during his many solos (despite this song being only 7 minutes). You can almost hear him crying as his fingers dance across the fret board, as only Buddy Guy can do, and includes a fantastic piano solo by the one and only Johnny Johnson (Johnny worked in collaboration with greats such as Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters). The song is full of soulful yearning for years when their relationship was at its peak, making this song a definite listen-to for any blues aficionado.

Quotable lyrics

Oh, Son you've got to let her go
Can't you see this a woman got her game up tight
She said son get your hat and get your coat
Or she will never treat you right

If you like this, you will enjoy:
"Someday After A While" by Eric Clapton
"Stormy Monday" by Gary Moore
"Tin Pan Alley" by Stevie Ray Vaughan.