Blues Is My Biography, The
Reviews
Byrd Hale
Reviewed 2025-12-27
Reviewed 2025-12-27
Chicago Blues Ambassador, Legendary Blues Harmonica Player, Vocalist, Songwriter & Band Leader. 50 Year Career, Presenting A Truly Contemporary Rhythm & Blues Record, From Low Down to Uptown and More
1) 3:47 Horn-Powered R&B Romp, Duet with Bobby Rush
2) 4:13 Laid Back Low Down Love Lament
3 3:47 Mulit voiced Social Justice Funky Stroll
4) 4:47 Updated Version of Lou Rawls Funky Classic
5) 4:23 Bedrock Horn-drenched Blues Ballad
6) 5:48 Laid Back Autobiographical Lament
7) 3:43 Good Time Chi-Town Shuffle
8) 5:33 Funky Struttin' Part Spoken Word Stroll
9) 4:28 Bluesy Caribbean Island March
10) 4:52 Heartfelt Ballad
11) 4:07 Uptempo "Billy Branch" Instrumental Blues Harp Showcase
1) 3:47 Horn-Powered R&B Romp, Duet with Bobby Rush
2) 4:13 Laid Back Low Down Love Lament
3 3:47 Mulit voiced Social Justice Funky Stroll
4) 4:47 Updated Version of Lou Rawls Funky Classic
5) 4:23 Bedrock Horn-drenched Blues Ballad
6) 5:48 Laid Back Autobiographical Lament
7) 3:43 Good Time Chi-Town Shuffle
8) 5:33 Funky Struttin' Part Spoken Word Stroll
9) 4:28 Bluesy Caribbean Island March
10) 4:52 Heartfelt Ballad
11) 4:07 Uptempo "Billy Branch" Instrumental Blues Harp Showcase
Recent airplay
Ballad of the Million Men
Stand Up! — Jun 16, 2026
Hole in Your Soul
Music Casserole — Apr 25, 2026
Begging for Change
Stand Up! — Apr 21, 2026
Ballad of the Million Men
Stand Up! — Apr 14, 2026
Ballad of the Million Men
Stand Up! — Apr 07, 2026
Hole in Your Soul, Return of the Roaches
Everything — Mar 21, 2026
Charting
2026-01-12 — 2026-04-16
Blues
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 19 | 1 |
| Apr 12 | 1 |
| Mar 22 | 1 |
| Mar 15 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | 1 |
| Feb 8 | 2 |
| Jan 25 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Hole in Your Soul | 3:46 | |
| 2. | Call Your Bluff | 4:47 | |
| 3. | Begging for Change | 3:45 | |
| 4. | Dead End Street | 4:13 | |
| 5. | The Blues Is My Biography | 4:23 | |
| 6. | The Harmonica Man | 5:47 | |
| 7. | Real Good Friends | 3:42 | |
| 8. | How You Living? | 5:32 | |
| 9. | Ballad of the Million Men | 4:00 | |
| 10. | Toxic Love | 4:51 | |
| 11. | Return of the Roaches | 4:06 |