Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Born Under a Bad Sign" was released by Albert King in 1967.
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GenreThe song is classified under the Blues genre, typically described as a combination of soul and rhythm and blues.
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Songwriters"Born Under a Bad Sign" was penned by two legendary songwriters from Stax Records - William Bell, a successful soul singer and songwriter, and Booker T. Jones, an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer.
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Famous Cover VersionRenowned British Rock band, Cream, covered "Born Under A Bad Sign" in their album "Wheels of Fire" in 1968, just a year after the original release.
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LeitmotifThe song is considered as one of the defining recordings of the soul blues genre with its frequent references to astrological themes.
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AwardsIn 1993, Albert King's recording of "Born Under a Bad Sign" was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.
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Subject MatterThe song expresses a lifetime of bad luck and trouble, captured in its famous lyric: "If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all."
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PopularityDespite its initial moderate success, the song gained wide recognition over time and is now considered one of the most popular Blues songs.
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Album of the Same NameAlbert King’s second album, released in 1967, is also called "Born Under A Bad Sign" and the title track is one of its standouts.
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Influence"Born Under A Bad Sign" has been acknowledged as a significant influence in the world of blues, with the song being covered by numerous other artists and bands over the years.
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Signature StyleThe song stands as a representation of King’s signature style, featuring his deep, characteristic vocals and powerful guitar riffs.
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