Stormy Monday Blues
Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines
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It's gone and started rainin', I'm as lonesome as a man can be It's gone and started rainin', I'm as lonesome as a man can be 'Cause every time it rains, I realise what you mean to me If you read my letters baby, you sure must have read my mind If you read my letters baby, you sure must have read my mind Then you wouldn't have left me to sit alone and pine!
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Written by: Bob Crowder, Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Stormy Monday Blues" is not to be confused with T-Bone Walker's better-known song, "Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday's Just as Bad)". The song is a collaboration of Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines, and Bob Crowder, which saw light in 1942.
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Genre ClassificationThe version of "Stormy Monday Blues" by Billy Eckstine, Count Basie, and Earl Hines is categorized under the Jazz blues genre and stands as one of the significant songs in the big band blues era.
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Historical SignificanceThis song gained popularity during the World War II era, becoming a major hit in Race Records (label known for its production of music targeted towards African American audiences).
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Popular DownloadsThe song "Stormy Monday Blues" was Eckstine's first hit while partnering with Earl 'Fatha' Hines band and held a position in Billboard's Harlem Hit Parade for 15 weeks.
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T-Bone Walker's versionAlthough credited as a cover, T-Bone Walker's "Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday's Just as Bad)" is a wholly different composition with just the title and subject matter being common.
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Innovative TechniquesThe iconic Billy Eckstine's baritone voice in "Stormy Monday Blues" helped to set a trend for future male performers in the rhythm and blues genre.
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Legacy"Stormy Monday Blues" has been recognized as one of the classic songs that firmly established the blueprint for what would become rhythm and blues, and later, rock and roll.
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Count Basie's InfluenceCount Basie, known for his innovative improvisations in jazz, significantly influenced the jazz elements in "Stormy Monday Blues" which provided a unique sound to the song.
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Earl Hines's ContributionEarl Hines's innovative piano playing technique infused unique harmonies in "Stormy Monday Blues" and made it distinctive in the jazz blues genre.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by many artists, showcasing its enduring popularity. Notably, Bobby Bland's version released in the 1960s has also become a classic on its own terms.
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