Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado - Best Of

Cat. no: RUF2075
Format: LP2
Barcode: 710347207511
Release Date: 03 Dec 2021
Genre: Blues

From his first appearance on the radar back at the turn of the century, when a handful of Danish blues pub-crawlers discovered a diamond in the rough on the circuit of Copenhagen, Thorbjørn Risager's meteoric rise has rarely allowed him the time to look back over his shoulder

Instead, for this critically acclaimed songwriter, once- in- a- generation singer, expressive guitarist, and bandleader of the mighty Black Tornado, it has been a career with his eyes fixed on the horizon, the next town, the next show, the next song, the next album. "I can't believe that it's been 20 years since we started on
this great journey," says Risager, as he looks back on a career that has seen him storm the prestigious European and British Blues Awards, take the music to over 20 countries and held his own on stages with legends like Buddy Guy. "We're so thrilled to celebrate our anniversary with this collection of songs from the last two decades."Comprising two volumes and 25 songs, representing the best of Risager's eleven studio and live albums to date, this compilation invites you to take the scenic route through the career of a fascinating modern bluesman. Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado are far from finished. This collection is not the final destination, nor are these songs the last word. It is just a pause for breath at a milestone that few artists reach, and even fewer with so many classic songs in their catalog. "Thanks to everybody who participated in bringing this album together," says Risager, "and to all our wonderful fans out there. We hope you enjoy the album, and we'll be seeing you somewhere down the line."

Tracks: Rock N Roll Ride / Rhythms Of The Night / You Can Have It Your Way / Burning Up / Stand Beside Me / Eyes That Turned Away / On My Way / You Better Pay Attention / You Walked Right In To My Heart / In The Back Of My Mind / Heart Of The Night / All I Want / Ain't Ever Gonna Leave No More / If You Wanna Leave / Last Train / Paradise / Hold My Lover Tight / China Gate / Baby Please Don't Go / Maybe It's Alright / Through The Tears / Come On In / Long Forgotten Track / Same Old Lies – Part Un / Same Old Lies – Part Deux 

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