Rainy Night In Georgia
Tony Joe White · Live In Amsterdam [2010]
Tryin' to find a warm place to spend the night
Heavy rain fallin'
Seems I hear your voice a callin', it's all right
Rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
Oh, it is rainin' all over the world
Neon signs flashin'
Taxicabs and buses passin' through the night
The distant moanin' of a train
Seems to play a sad refrain onto the night
Rainy night in Georgia
Rainy all night in Georgia
Lord, it's rainin' all over the world
Rain
How many times I wondered
But it still comes out the same
No matter how you look at it or think of it
You just got to do your own thing, oh, yes
I find me a place in a boxcar
Take out my old guitar to pass some time
Late at night when it's hard to rest
I hold your picture to my chest and I'm all right
But it's rainin' down Georgia
Such a cold, old lonesome night in Georgia
Sometimes y'all it just rains
Rains
One of them old slow drizzling
Rainin'
Rainy Night In Georgia
Tony Joe White's 'Rainy Night In Georgia' stands as a quintessential example of his masterful blend of country blues and soulful storytelling. Recorded live in Amsterdam for the 2010 release, this track captures the raw, gritty energy that defined his career spanning from the early 1970s through the 1990s. White's signature vocal style, characterized by a raspy, emotive delivery, drives the narrative of a weary traveler seeking solace. The song exemplifies his ability to weave traditional blues structures with a distinct Southern American sensibility, creating an atmosphere of melancholic reflection. As a staple of his discography, the recording showcases his skill in improvisation and his deep connection to the musical traditions of the Delta and Texas regions, resonating with audiences who appreciate authentic, unpolished emotional expression.