Blue and Lonesome (song)
"Blue and Lonesome" is a 1949 song recorded by Memphis Slim. It was his second major R&B chart hit after "Messin' Around".[1]
| "Blue and Lonesome" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Memphis Slim | |
| Language | English |
| Released | 1949 |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues |
| Songwriter(s) | Little Walter |
In 2016 the Rolling Stones released an album of cover songs titled Blue & Lonesome, on which a cover of the original Memphis Slim song appears.[2]
References
- Nick Talevski The Encyclopedia of Rock Obituaries 1999 0711975485 p.283 "With his booming voice and his refined style of blues piano, the 6 foot 6 inch Memphis Slim enjoyed hits with 'Messin' Around' (1948), 'Blue And Lonesome' (1949), 'Angel Child' (1949), and 'The Come Back' (1953)."
- Havers, Richard (2017-01-27). "How Little Walter's Blue and Lonesome Inspired An Album". uDiscover Music. Archived from the original on 4 November 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
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