Blue Monday
Smiley Lewis
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Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday Got me workin' like a slave all day Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday I'm so tired, I've got no time to play Here comes Wednesday, I'm beat to my socks My girl calls, got tell her I'm not out Oh Thursday is a hard-workin' day And Friday I'll get my pay Saturday morning, oh Saturday morning All my tired has gone away Got my money and my honey And I'm out on the stands to play Sunday morning my head is bad But it's worth it, all the times that I had But I've got to get my rest For Monday is a mess Saturday morning Oh Saturday morning All my tired has gone away Got my money and my honey And I'm out on the stands to play Sunday morning my head is bad But it's worth it, for the times I had But I've got to get my rest 'Cause Monday is a mess
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Written by: Dave Bartholomew
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Blue Monday" is generally classified under a blend of blues and rhythm & blues genres. The song is infused with intense feelings and emotions, typical of blues music, while the rhythmic component enhances its energetic appeal.
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ArtistsDave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, and Smiley Lewis are renowned figures in the world of blues music. All three artists have had different versions of "Blue Monday" under their names.
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Dave Bartholomew's RoleNot only did Bartholomew sing "Blue Monday," but he also wrote the song. Bartholomew is a renowned songwriter and trumpeter, credited with shaping the sound of New Orleans R&B in the 1950s.
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Fats Domino's Version"Blue Monday" is best known by Fats Domino's version. It was released on the album "Rock and Rollin' with Fats Domino" in 1955. The song describes the working man's Monday morning and the ensuing week.
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Successful ChartsThe song achieved its highest Billboard ranking with Fats Domino’s version. It went to #1 on the R&B charts in 1956, and also hit #5 on the U.S. pop charts.
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Smiley Lewis' VersionSmiley Lewis’ version, released in 1954 as a single, stood as a precursor to Fats Domino's recording of "Blue Monday." Lewis was a significant influence on many rock ‘n’ roll artists, including Fats Domino.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been widely covered by several artists. A more recent cover was performed by Hugh Laurie for his debut album "Let Them Talk" in 2011.
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In Films"Blue Monday" was notably featured in the film "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956). Fats Domino performed the song in one of the film's scenes.
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Cultural HomageThe song is an ode to the working class of the 50s. The "Blue Monday" lyrics describe the routine of the average worker during the week, from Monday's difficult wakeup to Saturday’s paycheck.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its stride piano playing style, which Domino was famous for. It's also marked by a heavy, insistent beat, typical of New Orleans rhythm & blues and forerunner of rock 'n' roll.
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Legacy"Blue Monday" remains one of the quintessential songs that bridge the gap between blues and rock music. This song, like many others of its era, helped lay the foundation for the modern music genres we appreciate today.
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