VOA标准英语2011--Gregg Allman Sings 'Low Country Blues'

Until the release of "Low Country Blues¹," singer and guitarist Gregg Allman had not been in a recording² studio since 2003, when his band, The Allman Brothers, recorded "Hittin' The Note." His last solo album was 1977's "Searching for Simplicity³.
What finally got Gregg Allman to re-enter the recording studio? All it took was some gentle nudging from 10-time Grammy winning producer T. Bone Burnett. The pair bonded⁴ over mutual⁵ friends and a shared love of obscure old blues songs.
In a recent interview, Gregg Allman said Burnett sent him 20 songs to listen to. Burnett wanted Gregg to give them a new lease on life, getting the songs out in front of a brand new audience. The CD opens with a dark take on Sleepy John Estes' "Floating Bridge."
"Floating Bridge" was written and originally performed by Tennessee based blues man Sleepy John Estes, who began his recording career in 1929. Gregg Allman has revived the song on his new CD. But that is not the only blues style Gregg performs on this record. The 1950s rhythm and blues big band sound is here, too. There's a good cover of "Blind Man," which you might know from the versions by Bobby "Blue" Bland⁶ or Little Milton.
Like many of his favorite bluesmen, Gregg Allman has led a life filled with the highest highs and the lowest lows. The production of this album also wasn't without drama. The CD's release was pushed back when Gregg, who had long battled the liver disease chronic⁷ Hepatitis C, learned he was a candidate for a liver transplant. In June 2010, the difficult surgery was performed.
The start of 2011 finds the longtime touring musician gathering⁸ his strength, and his musical chops, for another tour. And when he hits the road, "Low Country Blues'" lone⁹ original track, "Just Another Rider," will most likely be a part of his setlist. Co-written with longtime Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes, the song is a great showcase for Gregg Allman's voice, and longtime friend Dr. John's piano.

1 blues   

n.抑郁，沮丧；布鲁斯音乐

参考例句：

• She was in the back of a smoky bar singing the blues.她在烟雾弥漫的酒吧深处唱着布鲁斯歌曲。
• He was in the blues on account of his failure in business.他因事业失败而意志消沉。

2 recording   

n.录音，记录

参考例句：

• How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间？
• I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。

3 simplicity   

n.简单，简易；朴素；直率，单纯

参考例句：

• She dressed with elegant simplicity.她穿着朴素高雅。
• The beauty of this plan is its simplicity.简明扼要是这个计划的一大特点。

4 bonded   

n.有担保的，保税的，粘合的

参考例句：

• The whisky was taken to bonded warehouses at Port Dundee.威士忌酒已送到邓迪港的保稅仓库。
• This adhesive must be applied to both surfaces which are to be bonded together.要粘接的两个面都必须涂上这种黏合剂。

5 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

6 bland   

adj.淡而无味的，温和的，无刺激性的

参考例句：

• He eats bland food because of his stomach trouble.他因胃病而吃清淡的食物。
• This soup is too bland for me.这汤我喝起来偏淡。

7 chronic   

adj.(疾病)长期未愈的，慢性的；极坏的

参考例句：

• Famine differs from chronic malnutrition.饥荒不同于慢性营养不良。
• Chronic poisoning may lead to death from inanition.慢性中毒也可能由虚弱导致死亡。

8 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。

9 lone   

adj.孤寂的，单独的；唯一的

参考例句：

• A lone sea gull flew across the sky.一只孤独的海鸥在空中飞过。
• She could see a lone figure on the deserted beach.她在空旷的海滩上能看到一个孤独的身影。