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Joe Bonamassa Official The Thrill Is Gone Live At The Greek Theatre

Vinicius Merlo

2 weeks ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you think “the thrill” means in the title of this live performance?
What kinds of emotions do you expect from a song called “The Thrill Is Gone”?
What is different about watching a song “Live at the Greek Theatre” compared to a studio version?

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Joe Bonamassa Official The Thrill Is Gone Live At The Greek Theatre

Intro and first verse: the feeling is gone (00:00 – 02:06)

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1. What main idea is repeated in this part of the song?

The thrill is gone away from him
The singer has found new love
The thrill is coming back soon
The singer wants to travel far away

2. What does the singer say the other person has done?

Done him wrong
Helped him succeed
Written him a letter
Taught him a lesson

3. How does the singer say he will feel even though he will live on?

So lonely
Calm and relaxed
Angry and loud
Very excited

Joe Bonamassa Official The Thrill Is Gone Live At The Greek Theatre

Second verse: being free from a spell (02:06 – 03:39)

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1. What does the singer say he is free from?

His job
His guitar
The city
Your spell

2. What does the phrase “free, free, free” emphasize?

He is asking for help
He is unsure about his feelings
He feels completely free now
He wants something for no money

3. After it is all over, what does the singer say he can do?

Forget everything immediately
Start the relationship again
Call the person and argue
Wish the person well

Joe Bonamassa Official The Thrill Is Gone Live At The Greek Theatre

Backing vocals, long instrumental, and ending (03:39 – 06:22)

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1. What do the backing vocalists repeat again and again?

You’ve done me wrong
The thrill is gone
Bring it out now
I’m free from your spell

2. What is happening around 261 seconds?

The singer starts a new verse
The crowd begins to leave
There is complete silence
The guitar solo continues

3. How does the audience react at the end?

They sing a different song
They argue loudly
They are quiet and confused
They applaud and cheer

Joe Bonamassa Official The Thrill Is Gone Live At The Greek Theatre

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1. Overall, what situation does the song describe?

A relationship where excitement has ended
A new friendship beginning
A party that becomes more fun
A sports team winning a game

2. Which emotion best matches the singer’s message?

Surprised and confused
Happy and proud
Playful and joking
Lonely but moving on

3. What is the singer’s attitude toward the other person at the end of the lyrics?

He begs them to stay
He accepts the ending and wishes them well
He wants to punish them
He wants revenge immediately

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Joe Bonamassa Official The Thrill Is Gone Live At The Greek Theatre

In your own words, what could “the thrill” be in a relationship or in life?
Do you think the singer sounds more sad, angry, or relieved? What lyrics support your idea?
What does “I’m free from your spell” suggest about the relationship before it ended?
Is it easy or difficult to “wish you well” after someone has “done you wrong”? Why?