Bad Luck
Otis Rush, Albert King
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Hey, I wanna tell you about my troubles I've had just about every bad luck a man can have In my moving around, I've played all over the world And just about every town Anywhere I play, they wanna know what I'm putting down They [Incomprehensible] They shot me at San Antone You know they kicked me out of Kansas City Lord, I wonder what did I do wrong Oh, my house burned down in Boston My wife left me in Maine I broke both of my arms in Utah While I catch me a fast freight train Oh, bad luck, yeah, bad luck Keeps following me, won't let me be I asked bad luck this morning "How long must I be your slave?" He said, "I've left you in your cradle I'm gonna ride you to your grave" Oh, bad luck, yeah, bad luck Keeps following me, won't let me be Oh, bad luck, oh, bad luck Won't let me be, keeps following me I asked bad luck this morning How long must I be your slave He said, "I've left you in your cradle" Boy, I'm gonna ride you to your grave" Hey, bad luck, oh, bad luck Keeps following me, won't, let me be Yeah, bad luck, oh, bad luck Won't let me be, keeps following me
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Bad Luck" is a classic Blues song, a genre in which Albert King was a pioneer.
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Artist BackgroundAlbert King, the artist of the song "Bad Luck," is known for his deep, smooth vocals and understated melodies.
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Song ThemeThe song "Bad Luck" talks about the despair and pain caused by repeated disappointments, a common theme in many Blues songs.
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MusicalityThe song presents a traditionally bluesy musical arrangement with a soulful rhythm, notably driven by Albert King's unique playing style on his trademark Gibson Flying V guitar.
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King's InfluenceAlbert King was a major influence on many guitarists, and his unique sound in songs such as "Bad Luck" directly inspired rock icons like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
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Critical Acclaim"Bad Luck" has received significant recognition from critics, highlighting King's soulful vocals and his profound guitar work.
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Recording and ReleaseThe song was released as a part of the album “Born Under a Bad Sign” in 1967, which was the first album he recorded for Stax Records. This was a significantly successful blues album during its time.
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CollaborationsThe album that housed "Bad Luck," featured the Bar-Kays, Booker T. & the MG’s, and the Memphis Horns, indicating that "Bad Luck" was likely supported by these distinguished musicians.
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LegacySongs like "Bad Luck" led to Albert King being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, showcasing the long-lasting impact of his songs.
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LyricismLike most Blues songs, "Bad Luck" contains raw and earnest lyrics about hardship and sorrow beset by ill fortune.
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