Radio for the Ferryman – New Orleans Piano Blues | Chicago Blues Radio

A repaired tabletop radio becomes a little company for a ferryman at his ticket stand before the first morning boat. Radio for the Ferryman is an original Chicago Blues Radio single, conceived as New Orleans piano blues with a relaxed rolling feel and an intimate low male baritone. Original lyrics and song concept were written for this single. Music generated with Mureka O2. Original written lyrics: [Intro] [Verse1] He brought his tabletop radio wrapped in faded cloth One stubborn crackle hid the station every day One speaker wire hung loose beside the tuning wheel A touch of solder brought the sound through again [Chorus] A radio for the ferryman before the morning run A little warmth beside his stack of yellow tickets I'll carry it downriver while the town still sleeps And leave some company where his long day begins [Verse2] I tucked it underneath my coat before the dawn The landing smelled of diesel, mist, and rain He raised the ticket window, smiling at the parcel We set it on a shelf above the coffee tin [Chorus] A radio for the ferryman before the morning run A little warmth beside his stack of yellow tickets The piano filled his booth above the waking dock He tapped the counter, grinning as the speaker warmed [Bridge] His kettle hissed; he poured another cup for me The waiting workers shook their heavy collars dry He slid their tickets through and hummed along That lonely early shift had found a friendly sound [FinalChorus] A radio for the ferryman before the morning run The little wooden speaker kept us company at dawn He smiled and rested one hand on my shoulder We waved the first boat off and shared the morning [InstrumentalOutro] [End] #NewOrleansBlues #PianoBlues #ChicagoBluesRadio