Blue and Lonesome (song)
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| "Blue and Lonesome" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Memphis Slim | |
| Language | English |
| Released | 1949 |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues |
| Songwriter(s) | Little Walter |
"Blue and Lonesome" is a 1949 song recorded by Memphis Slim. It was his second major R&B chart hit after "Messin' Around".[1]
In 2016 the Rolling Stones released an album of cover songs titled Blue & Lonesome, on which a cover of the original Memphis Slim song appears.
References[]
- ^ Nick Talevski The Encyclopedia of Rock Obituaries 1999 0711975485 p.283 "With his booming voice and his refined style of blues piano, the 6 foot 6 inch Memphis Slim enjoyed hits with 'Messin' Around' (1948), 'Blue And Lonesome' (1949), 'Angel Child' (1949), and 'The Come Back' (1953)."
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- Songs written by Little Walter
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