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The Derek Trucks Band — Sweet Inspiration
Album: Already Free
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:33
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I need your sweet inspiration
I need you here on my mind every hour of the day
Without your sweet inspiration
The lonely hours of the night just don't go my way

A man in love needs sweet inspiration
And honey that's all I ask, that's all I ask from you
I gotta have sweet inspiration
You know there's just no telling what a satisfied man might do

If I'm out in the rain baby
In a bad situation
I just reach back in my mind to find
Sweet inspiration

Sweet, oh what a power
And I've got the power every hour in the day
I need your sweet inspiration
To go on livin' to keep on givin' this way

Sweet, sweet inspiration (repeat)
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out of the chair dance every time.
Posted 4 months ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Mmm. Lovely bass - as well as everything else
Posted 11 months ago by peterblair    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my homeless camp loves this song...



And clapping and dancing like bowlegged muelskinners, no doubt?
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Such a great feeling song.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Flying_Donut wrote:

The now Tedschi Trucks band was the last concert I saw before the world closed - February 21 in Washington, DC. I do hope to see another one.



Tickets for their extensive 2022 tour in the U.S. and Europe on sale now. We got ours!

Posted 2 years ago by chinacat    [ Reply ]
You have to give to Dereck, he has some worlds best guitar intros.
Posted 3 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Killer slide. Go Derek.
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Smooth southern rock done right 👍
Posted 3 years ago by Hindmost    [ Reply ]
The now Tedschi Trucks band was the last concert I saw before the world closed - February 21 in Washington, DC. I do hope to see another one.
Posted 3 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
If they ever come to a venue near you just buy the tix and go.
If you're disappointed, let me know and I'll reimburse you. Just give me the stub.
Enjoy - this is what makes my world go 'round.
Posted 3 years ago by indatube1    [ Reply ]
I loooooooooove  Derek Trucks band.{#Heartkiss}
Posted 3 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
I would love to see these guys and Robert Randolph & the Family Band on the same ticket.
Posted 4 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
That's about as close Bill will get with a Xmas song outside of Dec 25.
Posted 4 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:


Yes, because my car's CD player was on "song repeat" for the first two weeks I owned this album.  An excellent example of the southern boogie mixture of blues, soul, and gospel.
 

It's in their DNA.
Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Thanks, I needed this right about now.
Posted 6 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
<snip>  .....  you realize you've heard this many, many times before 
 

Yes, because my car's CD player was on "song repeat" for the first two weeks I owned this album.  An excellent example of the southern boogie mixture of blues, soul, and gospel.
Posted 6 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:

Who's the dude on mic?
That is Mike Matheson, awesome dude.
 
 


Posted 7 years ago by PCHarter    [ Reply ]
RP, your music is wonderful to bake to, but it is sets like these that make me late to get on the road towards Thanksgiving (with the dessert, of course) {#Bounce}
Posted 7 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
extremely cliched, down to the last note
upon first listening you realize you've heard this many, many times before 

 

Exactly right.
Posted 7 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
extremely cliched, down to the last note
upon first listening you realize you've heard this many, many times before 
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Wilfrue wrote:
Can I get an Amen?! Love this track.

 
So be it.
Posted 7 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
This tune makes me feel really good. {#Roflol}
Posted 7 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This had me from the first four bars...
{#Clap} 
Posted 7 years ago by mdnlsn    [ Reply ]
Can I get an Amen?! Love this track.
Posted 7 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
And here I sit watching the HiDef Slide show with all these beautiful trucks but could not figure out the tie in.
{#Beat} 
Posted 8 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I love the strong influence of Duanne Allman on Derek's style.
Posted 8 years ago by carlosazamudio    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my homeless camp loves this song...

 
No doubt.
Posted 9 years ago by 73ryan    [ Reply ]
Love this album!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my homeless camp loves this song...
Posted 9 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:



That's Derek above B.B.

 
Who's the dude on mic?
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Oh thank the Powers! the previous couple of tunes were sorrowful drek
(Chris Barber — Petite Fleur
Stars — Your Ex-Lover is Dead)
Derek T to the rescue, my ass is moving again! 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, I am so much closer to heaven when this plays!
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:


notice where obummer is looking ? shur ain't B.B.

 

You gotta keep an eye on that B. B.!
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]



In 2010, The Derek Trucks Band announced a hiatus, and Mike Mattison joined the new group, Tedeschi Trucks Band, as a backing vocalist and songwriter. One of his compositions, "Midnight In Harlem" - Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band (Live At The Crossroads Festival 2010) and appears on the dvd release of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010.

"Oh wow this is incredible. Sometimes I forget that people are still making good music."    ronian12

"I was there at the Crossroads festival that day. What a fantastic music experience. With all the great names there, Tedeshi Trucks band was the biggest surprise for me. This song especially was just perfect during the early evening. Fantastic job! "     rickgsoldo



Posted 10 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

Hey, I can envision a President Romney in exactly the same scene.

 
very doubtful
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:



That's Derek above B.B.

 
Hey, I can envision a President Romney in exactly the same scene.
Posted 10 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:

You be dancin' in your church?
 

Indeed...  we be dancing in my mushrooming multitude of churches like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  we be inspired...

hope you are having fun right this minute... 
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Always appreciated, thanks!
Posted 11 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:


This song really is incredible...  from a great album...

 
 
You be dancin' in your church?
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]


This song really is incredible...  from a great album...

 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]



That's Derek above B.B.
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Lovin this!!  {#Daisy}
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is inspiring...  love it...

 
 



^ like..send vids of yr hotel room-!..lol..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Great band!!!! Now even greater with Susan Tedeschi added.
Posted 11 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
All of this cd is good!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


Everybody in my hotel room tremendously loves this magnificent song...

 
 

Romeo, I envision a never-ending party in your hotel room. I'm jealous!
Posted 12 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Might have to buy this disc.  There's enough good stuff on this to make it worth it.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Independance for the South
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
had to get up and dance for this one...
Posted 12 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Nice positive lyrics
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Sweet follow-up to the Soulful Strut. {#Notworthy}
Posted 12 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I hear some of the old Bonnie & Delaney influence.
Posted 12 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Ho.......Hum!
Posted 12 years ago by madebytim    [ Reply ]
Just. So. Damn. Good.
Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]



Posted 12 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
SUCH a good rendition of this song!  I have GOT to get this CD, and then bite the bullet and suffer through Susan Tedeschi's vocals to get to Trucks' guitar wizardry...
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
very sweet
Posted 12 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]

Tedeschi Trucks Band ...?  No?

"this songs is good for ears".....:)


Posted 12 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Derek channeling Duane...sweet inspiration. {#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 Weblizard wrote:

Was it followed by the Subdudes when you wrote about this song? 'cuz "Sugar Pie" is playing right now...
 
 
No, but that's okay. Lizards rule.

Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
About the only thing I can think of that would equal the easy grooving soul of this song is if it were covered by The Subdudes. Wouldn't it be the bomb to see the two of them in concert together? Even I'd come to Jesus—oh, wait...
 
Was it followed by the Subdudes when you wrote about this song? 'cuz "Sugar Pie" is playing right now...
 
Posted 12 years ago by Weblizard    [ Reply ]
About the only thing I can think of that would equal the easy grooving soul of this song is if it were covered by The Subdudes. Wouldn't it be the bomb to see the two of them in concert together? Even I'd come to Jesus—oh, wait...

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This band bores me to tears.
And I`m bawling right now . 
Posted 13 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
TimeWaster wrote:


Love it..
A B3 with a Leslie cabinet! In the front window of many New Orleans Pawn shops, but rarely for sale. The owner will get it out of hock as-soon-as... If you like B3, check out NOLA's Davell Crawford's recording, B3 and Me.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
The intro sounds like what they play at the end of SNL where everyone is doing their group hug thing and waving to the proliteriate. 
 
Or the proto-literate...

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Love this tune, great.
Posted 13 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Great tune.  Would fit in great with the soundtrack to the Commitments :)
Posted 13 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}This song inspires me to wiggle.
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
God, I love this song.
 
Ditto...

Words that make you think....music that fill your heart...put them together and they move your soul....love it 

Posted 13 years ago by madhoop    [ Reply ]
OMG! love this
Posted 13 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
 tanyaahogan wrote:
when our restaurant was going strong, we got to host these guys ~ {#Guitarist}  {#Jump}
talk about a PARTY!  Woo hoo!!
 

Weird - we went into bankrupcy,
when accepting them into our music-box!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
West-Coast - 1968!
BOOOORING (in 2010)!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Sweet!
Posted 13 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]


Love it..
Posted 13 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]

 Derek Trucks / Allman Brothers Band  By CaptAbernathy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/captabernathy/

Derek Trucks / Allman Brothers Band at Jazzfest, Sunday, April 25, 2010, New Orleans, LA

Copyright All rights reserved



Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
God, I love this song.
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood - "Crossroads" Live (2007): 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMR_3BJCmh8

with Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall.


 
Oh. My. Gawd. Could it get any better?  That grin on Clapton's face... The music... The absolute joy...  Thanks, Calypsus_1, as always. You are the understated enlightener here.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Bill, great segue from Young-Holt Unlimited, showing the deep gospel roots of both Soul and Honky Tonk!

Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
The intro sounds like what they play at the end of SNL where everyone is doing their group hug thing and waving to the proliteriate. 
Posted 13 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
a bit corny, isn't it?
Posted 13 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I gots happy feet! {#Bounce} 'Ceptin' I got no feet!
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]

Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood - "Crossroads" Live (2007) 

with Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall.
Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Rocker Derek Trucks - Interview (by Jim Clash)

Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Meh.
Posted 13 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
sweeeeeeeeeee  heeeeeeeee  heeeeeeeeet  innnnnnspuh  rayyyy shunnnnn
Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
brander wrote:
A 6.5 for anything Derek Trucks? Criminal. The kid's amazing.
He's 30. That's not even a kid to grey haired 'ol me! But yeah, amazing.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, crowd of 25,000+ - great show. Alexandria, Louisiana Town Fest (or some other goofy name), maybe 200 people waiting for a rap act - great show.

Couldn't stop making music if he tried.


Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
A 6.5 for anything Derek Trucks? Criminal. The kid's amazing.

Posted 14 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]

{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}

i know it's generic to post dancing smilies, but i can't help it. when i'm boogie-ing, i just have to share. and derek makes me boogie.

Posted 14 years ago by jarrudy    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:


Nice catch. He DOES sound a little like the Welsh Elvis. And in this case, I don't think it's a bad thing.
 
Not nearly - pure southron blues!
(But TJ - the Welsh Elvis? really?)


Posted 14 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:
Tom Jones is back!
 

Nice catch. He DOES sound a little like the Welsh Elvis. And in this case, I don't think it's a bad thing.
Posted 14 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Billy Joel, sounds very much like him, but thought " there is no way RP would play him", and I was right.
Posted 14 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:
is it Sunday already?
 
Following Ben Harper and Bob Marley, it sure sounds like Songs of Praise.

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Johray63 wrote:
Talking about "Derek"; it's got a bit of the Derek and the Dominoes feel to it, I think. Very lovely, pure swinger.
 

If I remember correctly, that's what Derek Trucks was named after.  :)
Posted 14 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
this reminds of abb. Yep, and this entire cd is one you will want to buy.
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
Tom Jones is back!
Posted 14 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I get that Little Feat thang too
love this slide guitar 
Posted 14 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
WOW! I haven't heard one song that I don't like ...gotta get it!!............sold!
Posted 14 years ago by strawberryblonde    [ Reply ]
Ama-ZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnggg just love that guitar and as someone has already commented the Spiritual slide is Just great for   the Neck Hairs to stand to attention. Incidentally, how may 'Air Guitars' are performed when this comes on ??  (~_^)
Posted 14 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
I hear some Little Feat in there as well - great backing vocals.  This tune grooves nicely.  Great production as well.  On my purchase list now...
Posted 14 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
Honkey tonk spiritual..

{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by fergie348    [ Reply ]
is it Sunday already?
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Is that Robert Randolph on pedel steel guitar?
Posted 14 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:
thought this was Tom Jones at first

 
That's pretty funny. Now that you mention it, I hear what you're talking about.

Hey, Tom! If you're reading this, get the Trucks Band to back you on your next record before some bozo does a mash-up!

{#Think}


Posted 14 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
Talking about "Derek"; it's got a bit of the Derek and the Dominoes feel to it, I think. Very lovely, pure swinger.
Posted 14 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Decent piece.

Nice kind of a ``Little Feat`` feel to this — IMO.

Posted 14 years ago by KSC    [ Reply ]
 dunno wrote:
are these windows system sounds coming from the RP stream ? I keep hearing them, but don't think its my PC.

 
Well Couldn't be my PC... cause it doesn't have windows on it...

Posted 14 years ago by bartverheijen    [ Reply ]
Sweet Inspiration is not my fav track but all in all this a very good album


Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
are these windows system sounds coming from the RP stream ? I keep hearing them, but don't think its my PC.

Posted 14 years ago by dunno    [ Reply ]
Bill, your signal is breaking up. I heard warbly bits and windows popups for a while. =)

Posted 14 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
thought this was Tom Jones at first

Posted 14 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I love the cool opening organ riffs!  I felt like I was in the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest!  I do love me some Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, too!
Posted 14 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
how unusual for a band to not be named for its vocalist...

on second thought, i do think he sings thru that guitar.
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 bbryan wrote:
Actually, I don't think he sings.
 
{#Foot-in-mouth} Right you are, Mike Mattison handles the vocals......forget it then.{#Snooty}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Actually, I don't think he sings.
Posted 14 years ago by bbryan    [ Reply ]
Man can sing, man can play, man is married to Susan Tedesci.....can I borrow his life for a week?
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Fabulous cover. I'm starting to like this guy more and more. First, he's married to Susan Tedesci—pant, slobber, drool. Second, that slide of his just burns...{#Propeller}
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 akmegan wrote:
Is that Robert Randolph on flat slide guitar I hear back there? sure sounds like it. Reminds me of: 'I Need More Love (Everyday)'. I dig. More from this album!{#Bananajam}
 
I'm sure that is all Derek Trucks, he can smoke on that thing.

Posted 15 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
{#Ass}
Posted 15 years ago by srose96    [ Reply ]
Is that Robert Randolph on flat slide guitar I hear back there? sure sounds like it. Reminds me of: 'I Need More Love (Everyday)'. I dig. More from this album!{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by akmegan    [ Reply ]