Farther up the Road

Bobby "Blue" Bland

About Farther up the Road

"Farther Up the Road" or "Further On up the Road" is a blues song first recorded in 1957 by Bobby "Blue" Bland. It is an early influential Texas shuffle and features guitar playing that represents the transition from the 1940s blues style to the 1960s blues-rock style. The song became Bland's first record chart success and one of his best-known tunes. As a blues standard, "Farther Up the Road" has been performed and recorded by numerous blues and other artists, including Eric Clapton who has made it part of his repertoire.  


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Further on up the road
Someone gonna hurt you like you hurt me
Further on up the road
Someone gonna hurt you like you hurt me
Further on up the road
Baby you just wait and see

You got to reap just what you sow
That old saying is true
You got to reap just what you sow
That old saying is true
Like you mistreat someone
Someone's gonna mistreat you

Now you're laughing pretty baby
Someday you're gonna be crying
Now you're laughing pretty baby
Some, someday you're gonna be crying
Further on up the road
You'll find out I wasn't lying

Yeah, baby
Further on up the road, baby
Hmm, you'll find out I wasn't lying

Further on up the road
When you're all alone and blue
Further on up the road
When you're all alone and blue
You're gonna ask me to take you back baby
But I'll have somebody new

Hmm, baby
Further on up the road
Hmm, baby
Further on up the road
Hmm, you'll get yours

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Bobby "Blue" Bland

Robert Calvin Bland (born January 27, 1930) better known as Bobby "Blue" Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul. He is an original member of the Beale Streeters, and is sometimes referred to as the "Lion of the Blues". Along with such artists as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Junior Parker, Bland developed a sound that mixed gospel with the blues and R&B. more »

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Written by: DON ROBEY, M VEASEY JOE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Farther Up the Road" is a classic blues song. Its soulful tunes and deep lyrics made it a mainstay in the genre.
Song Release
"Farther Up the Road" was released in 1957 as a single through Duke Records, an established label based out of Memphis, Tennessee.
Hit Song
This song was Bobby "Blue" Bland's first chart-topping hit. In fact, it landed the number one spot on the Billboard R&B chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Joe Medwick Veasey and Don Robey. Medwick, an experienced lyricist, and Robey, the founder of Duke Records, saw immense success with this track.
Sung by the Greats
"Farther Up the Road" was not just sung by Bobby "Blue" Bland. The song was covered by a variety of other successful and renowned artists, including Eric Clapton and John Mayall.
Received Accolades
"Farther Up the Road" was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1997. This prestigious award recognized the song's impact on the development and appreciation of the Blues genre.
Impact on Bobby "Blue" Bland’s Career
The success of "Farther up the Road" kickstarted Bobby "Blue" Bland's career, leading him to become one of the main forces in the blues genre and earn the nickname "The Lion of the Blues."
Popular Performance Song
Bobby Bland often performed "Farther Up the Road" at his concerts, solidifying its legacy as one of his best hits.
Influence on Rock Music
The sound and structure of "Farther Up the Road" played a huge role in shaping the rhythm and blues-influenced strain of British rock in the late 1960s.
Renditions and Samples
The song enjoyed long-standing popularity and has been incorporated in many different forms in popular culture – from various cover versions to samples used by other artists in different music genres, such as hip hop.

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