Blues guitarist Chris Cain has released a deeply moving video for his song “Blues For My Dad.”

​Blues fans were recently treated to the highly anticipated premiere of Chris Cain’s emotionally charged video for his deeply personal track, “Blues For My Dad.” This song, a standout from Cain’s latest acclaimed album Good Intentions Gone Bad, showcases the veteran guitarist and vocalist at the height of his creative powers. Produced by studio maestro and multi-instrumentalist Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, the album has struck a chord with listeners, highlighting Cain's exceptional artistry.
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Andersen, who also directed the poignant video, was immediately moved by the song's raw emotion. Reflecting on his first encounter with “Blues For My Dad,” he shared, “I heard one verse of ‘Blues For My Dad’ and got lumps in my throat, with the hair standing up on my arms.” Despite the song's powerful impact, Cain, ever the modest master, initially downplayed it as just an experiment. However, the final product is a testament to the deep connection between artist and audience, resonating profoundly with all who hear it.
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​​The song "Blues For My Dad" has also deeply resonated with Chris Cain’s labelmate and fellow blues musician Tommy Castro. “I’m crying like a baby over here,” Castro shared. “Everything about this is great. Everyone with a heartbeat will love this song. It’s as powerful as Bill Withers’ ‘Grandma’s Hands.'”

The track showcases Cain’s emotive lead guitar and vocals, accompanied by Christoffer “Kid” Andersen’s rich, layered instrumentation, including nylon-string guitar, upright bass, organ, and percussion. The rhythmic touch of June Core on bongos adds to the track’s intimate yet powerful sound.
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With over three decades of touring experience and fifteen albums to his name, Cain has evolved from being regarded as “one of the greatest guitarists you’ve never heard” to a celebrated figure in the blues community. His peers and fans now recognize him as one of the most talented and exciting players in the genre. Cain’s original songs are known for their surprising hooks, razor-sharp lyrics, and a blend of emotional depth and wry humor. His powerful, soulful voice and inventive guitar work—drawing from influences like Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, B.B. King, and Albert King—firmly establish him as a true virtuoso in the blues world. As Living Blues aptly observes, Cain is “turning out the best work of his career.”