As the Years Go Passing By

Fenton Robinson

About As the Years Go Passing By

"As the Years Go Passing By" is a song penned by Peppermint Harris for Fenton Robinson, who first recorded it in 1959 on Duke Records, Duke #312. Flamboyant pianist James Booker also played on the session. It is credited to have been written by 'Deadric Malone' (a pseudonym of Don Robey), owner of Duke, which was a customary practice for some producers and label owners at that time. It was originally titled "As the Years Go By" Robinson rerecorded the song for his Grammy nominated 1977 album I Hear Some Blues Downstairs, which was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2010.  


Year:
1990
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Ah the blues
The ball and chain that is 'round every English musician's leg
In fact every musician's leg
Tryin' to kick it off baby?
No no.
You'll just never do it
And these are the blues of time
And the blues of a woman
And a man thinkin' of her
As time goes by

There is nothin' I can do
If you leave me here to cry
There is nothin' I can do
If you leave me here to cry
You know my love will follow you baby
Mmm until the day I die

I've given you all I own;
That is one thing you cannot deny
Oh I've given you all I own;
Baby that is one thing you cannot deny
And my love will follow you baby
Yeah
Till the day this man dies.

I've got failure all around me
No matter how hard I try.
I've got failure
It's all around me
No matter how hard I
Try try
You know my ghost will haunt you baby
Until the day you stop down and die
Well you better get up
Right now right now

Well
You think that you have left me behind
And that with your other man you're safe
And you're away from me baby but uh
One o' these days you're gonna break down and cry
Because there is no escape from this man
Because this man's love is so strong
He's gonna haunt you
You know my love will follow you
Mmm until the day I die

There is just one thing I want to tell you before I go
I'm gonna leave it
I'm gonna leave it
Leave it up to you
So long
baby bye-bye
Hey I'm gonna leave it up to you baby
So long
baby bye-bye

Well you know my love will follow you
Mmm 'til the day I die
Till the day I die 
Till the day I die 
Till the day I die 
Till the day I die 
Till the day I am dead
Till the day that they rest my head
Till the day I die
Till the day I I I I die
Till the day I die 
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day that you die and I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die
Till the day I die

Die
Die
Die
Die

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Fenton Robinson

Fenton Robinson (September 23, 1935 — November 25, 1997) was an American blues singer and exponent of the Chicago blues guitar. more »

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Written by: DON ROBEY, DON D. ROBEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"As the Years Go Passing By" is a classic blues song originally written by Don Robey using the pseudonym Deadric Malone. Although Fenton Robinson performed it, he is not the original writer.
First Release
The song was first recorded by Albert King in 1967 for his album "Born Under a Bad Sign." Fenton Robinson's rendition came later.
Fenton Robinson’s Version
Robinson's recording of the song took a more soulful approach than the original. His rendition of the song was released in 1974 as part of his album "Somebody Loan Me a Dime", which was released through Alligator Records.
Achievement
"As the Years Go Passing By" has been recognized by the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame who inducted it as a "Classic of Blues Recording" in 2019, which stands testament to its timeless appeal.
Other Covers
The song has been covered by numerous other musicians of various genres, including Gary Moore, Jeff Healey, The Animals, and many others. This demonstrates the song's wide recognition and enduring popularity.
Song Theme
The soulful lyrics speak of unrequited love and the passage of time, universal themes that resonate with a wide range of listeners.
Recognition
Fenton Robinson's version stands out for its smooth and emotive vocals which set it apart from more traditional renditions of the song.
Instrumentation
Robinson, known for his unique and modest guitar-playing approach, showcased this in his version of "As the Years Go Passing By," making it not only a vocal masterpiece but also an instrumental one.
Fenton Robinson's Legacy
Fenton Robinson was known as a giant of modern blues guitar, and his rendition of "As the Years Go Passing By" is seen as one of his most distinguished.
Influence
The song's evocative lyrics and emotional depth have influenced countless musicians across genres, demonstrating its enduring impact across the broader music scene.

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