Powder Blues Band Hear That Guitar Ring on Vinyl with Lyrics in Description

Track 2 from their debut album, “Uncut” released in 1979 copyright RCA Records. One of Vancouver’s best exports, the band was formed and led by Tom Lavin, a successful producer of albums by several Canadian bands in the seventies. The album achieved 2X Platinum status in Canada in 1982. Written by Jack Lavin & Tom Lavin and produced by Tom Lavin. RIP Duris Maxwell. Featuring:
Tom Lavin - Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
Will MacCalder - Piano, organ & background vocals
David Woodward - Tenor sax & background vocals
Wayne Kozak - Tenor sax
Gord Bertram - Baritone sax
Mark Hasselbach - Trumpet
Jack Lavin - Bass & background vocals
Duris Maxwell - Drums
My buddies told me, "Man you got what it takes"
But it really cost me, I made some bad mistakes
Yes, I been busted, did some time in the can
Some things don't work out just the way that you planned
Still I love to sing, it's everything
Just to hear that guitar ring
Still I love to sing, it's everything
Just to hear that guitar ring
I was a real bad dude, I used to drink and fight
But that's all behind me, you know I'm doin' alright
I keep my nose clean, you know what I mean?
You'd straighten out yourself if you'd seen what I've seen
Still I love to sing, it's everything
Just to hear that guitar ring
Still I love to sing, it's everything
Just to hear that guitar ring
Now every evenin' when the sun goes down
I grab my guitar, I head uptown
Some come for dancin', others come just to get drunk
Too many more nightclubs, I'm gonna need my head shrunk
Still I love to sing, it's everything
Just to hear that guitar ring
I love to sing, it's everything
Just to hear that guitar ring

[@kaliboo60]

Saw them a few times..they are as relevant today as the 70's. Great band live.

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

This band had some strong Rockin' Blues songs that today would have become well recognized, but it was Tough breaking into the Major USA market prior to the Internet "Digital Age"... "Doing It Right" should have Broken BIG but it was well received Here in Canada, and justifiably too! Thanks Tom Lavin and your superb Musicians who sure Rocked Us Well!!!

[@Metal_Connection]

also very FUNKY !!

[@TheAxeman2112]

It was nice playing golf and turning me on to the band. It sounds awesome. If you are ever down in my neck of the woods look me up. October 7 yippie