Tim Smith Poet Ode

Cold Lonely Nights - Lonnie Brooks Tribute

Hearts bleed heavy on a Cold Lonely Night
hurtin' since you walked on out that door

Whiskey jars tumble and I hear a little murmur
as some mighty Bayou Lightning Strikes tonight

Whether You're Using Me or just Wound Up Tight
It's gonna be okay baby you'll be  alright

A little down and a little dirty pepper mixed in
you'll shake what ails you and be grooving soon

Back out in our sweet Sweet Home Chicago
Even In The Dark we are livin' in your blues


**A tribute to the late great Lonnie Brooks
    who passed Saturday at the age of 83

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Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 3:41 PM A lovely and moving tribute, Tim. You mention some great songs that will last forever, same as his memory. // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2017 at 10:24 PM that is sad to see the late greats giving up the ghost, and Don Rickles was today! AT least he got to 90!!! Good tribute, Tim.

Arthur Vaso April 6, 2017 at 7:50 PM Great tribute, I new of him but and really listened to his music, great song! Tim Smith April 6, 2017 at 7:53 PM One of his best is Cold Lonely Nights

Sara Ella April 6, 2017 at 6:55 PM An awesome tribute Tim and the song is perfect!

Lisa Ricci April 6, 2017 at 3:56 PM Good Evening Tim. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tribute and beautiful music as well. I enjoyed your words and so enjoyed the music playing in the background. Have a wonderful night. The list of people who have left us is getting larger and growing each day. Well done

Darren White April 6, 2017 at 2:38 PM Wow, that is great! Tim, and that last line is a little gem. Tim Smith April 6, 2017 at 2:42 PM Thank you my friend

Chris Green April 6, 2017 at 2:28 PM Such a great poem for a great musician and artist. Nothing beats the blues and he was great. Though, I didn't know he had passed, that is a shame. Tim Smith April 6, 2017 at 2:34 PM Many know him from that song and the John Belushi/Dan Akroyd movie Blues Brothers...he was a staple here playing at Buddy Guy's Legends.

Charmaine Chircop April 6, 2017 at 2:20 PM Such a beautiful tribute Tim. Got me singing the blues. Tim Smith April 6, 2017 at 2:27 PM I've seen him many times. Such a great performer. Thanks Charma...