Lost Gem: "Anyday" - Derek & The Dominos (1970)


"To bring your woman back
homeafter she's left you
for another...
You've got to be a man."
~ Derek & The Dominos ~


Derek, of course, was Eric Clapton. And The Dominos consisted of outstanding musicians in their own right.

Awesome slide and lead guitarist, Duane Allman, pushes Eric to reach what many have found to be his crowning achievement.

And Bobby Whitlock's presence, on keys, piano, and vocals...can't even be measured. But he was certainly the rock...who kept Eric going.
Add legendary Jim Gordon drumming and Carl Radle rolling the bass and you have captured lightening in a bottle.

This is passion at its finest. The plea for unrequited love.

Lost Gem:--> "Anyday"...Eric & Bobby hold nothing back with some heart stopping vocals. And the stinging guitar solo from Duane is tits. Jim Gordon's drumming is outstanding.

Have you heard this one?


You were talking and I thought I heard you say
Please leave me alone.
Nothing in this world can make me stay.
I'd rather go back, I'd rather go back home.

But if you believed in me like I believe in you,
We could have a love so true, we would go on endlessly.
And I know anyday, anyday, I will see you smile.
Anyway, anyway, only for a little while.

Well someday baby, I know you're gonna need me
When this old world has got you down.
I'll be right here, so woman call me
And I'll never ever let you down.

And I know anyday, anyday, I will see you smile.
Anyway, anyway, only for a little while.

To break the glass and twist the knife into yourself;
You've got to be a fool to understand.
To bring your woman back home after she's left you for another,
You've got to be a, you've got to be a man.

Good stuff!

Casey Chambers
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Comments

ljhord said…
A wonderful song, exceeded only by "Key To The Highway" from the same album!
August 4, 2010 at 10:27 AM
whiteray said…
The first time I heard "Anyday," it blew me away. And too many years later to want to count, it blows me away more than ever. Great choice, good post.
August 10, 2010 at 8:23 AM
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