I Hear You Knockin'
Alvin Lee · 1994 [2002]
And now you're knockin' on my door
I hear you knocking but you can't come in
I hear you knocking, go back where you've been
I begged you not to go, but you said goodbye
And now you tell me all your lies
I hear you knocking, but you can't come in
I hear you knocking, go back where you've been
You better get back to your use to be
'Cause your kind of love ain't good for me
I hear you knocking, but you can't come in
I hear you knocking, go back where you've been
I told you way back in Fifty Two
That I would never go with you
I hear you knocking, but you can't come in
I hear you knocking, go back where you've been
I Hear You Knockin' - Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee's rendition of 'I Hear You Knockin'' stands as a testament to his mastery of the blues-rock idiom. As the frontman of Ten Years After, Lee was renowned for his blistering guitar work and high-energy vocal delivery, qualities that define this recording. The track captures the raw intensity characteristic of his live performances, where improvisation and technical precision often converged. While the song has roots in earlier blues traditions, Lee's interpretation injects a driving force that aligns with his broader discography of energetic rock and blues covers. This version highlights his ability to transform standard material into a dynamic showcase of his signature style, cementing his reputation as a vital figure in the British blues movement of the era.