Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Unveil New Single “Tired of Your Low Down Ways” From Naptown Blues
For fans of early twentieth-century blues, few names carry the weight of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Now, an Indianapolis band is making sure their legacy isn’t forgotten. Christopher Wyze & The Tellers have just released “Tired of Your Low Down Ways,” the third single pulled from their latest record, Naptown Blues—a project born directly from frontman Christopher Wyze’s deep dive into the lives of these two pioneering musicians, whose contributions he believes have been historically underappreciated.
The original duo was remarkably prolific, cutting nearly 200 sides together between 1928 and 1935 before their partnership ended. Their influence on what became known as urban blues is substantial, and that impact is the driving force behind Wyze’s recent output. This new track follows the band’s earlier recordings of “I’m Going Back to Tennessee” and the album’s title track, “Naptown Blues,” both of which also pay homage to the Indianapolis scene. Wyze’s research has taken him beyond the music itself; he’s been piecing together fresh details about how Carr and Blackwell first crossed paths and has been chasing down leads connected to telegrams that once belonged to Carr.
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Penned by Carr himself, “Tired of Your Low Down Ways” is a masterclass in the moment a relationship finally snaps. The narrator is done being treated poorly, left waiting, and taken for a fool. The central refrain hits with blunt finality: “when I leave you baby / I’m going away to stay.”
Each verse adds another layer of frustration. He’s been left alone through the night, he declares he’s “through with you,” he watches his hard-earned money vanish, and he arrives at the point where staying simply isn’t possible anymore. By the time the song winds down, the threat has become a plan: he’s ready to pack his things and put the town behind him.
The accompanying lyric video mirrors that narrative arc. It starts in the thick of conflict and resignation, then follows the character through the physical act of packing up and hitting the road as the song’s tension peaks. The visuals give a modern face to a century-old story of heartbreak and resolve.
“Tired of Your Low Down Ways” fits neatly into the larger tapestry of Naptown Blues, serving as another testament to Carr’s sharp, unadorned songwriting. It’s a breakup song fueled by anger and exhaustion, anchored in the unshakable promise that this time, the narrator is gone for good.
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Why it matters: This release isn’t just another single—it’s a deliberate act of historical preservation, channeling the sound of two artists who helped shape the genre but never achieved the household-name status of their peers. By bringing these songs to modern audiences, Christopher Wyze & The Tellers are ensuring that the roots of urban blues remain alive and relevant for a new generation of listeners.
