The Monday Blues

Here it is the first Monday after the holidays. The kids are back in school and it is back to work for us working folks. It is not an easy day for much of the country. With that being said, it is appropriate to pick a song that fits the mood. So it is back … Continue reading The Monday Blues →

The Monday Blues – The Sky Is Crying

While many attribute today's song to Stevie Ray Vaughn (who does a fantastic cover), it was originally done by the great Elmore James. James wrote the song and recorded it in 1959. Elmore James was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. He was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring … Continue reading The Monday Blues – The Sky Is Crying →

The Monday Blues – Jelly Roll Blues

Today (in 1890) is one of a few dates that are said to be the birthday of Jelly Roll Morton. Another is September 13, 1884 and another is said to be September 30, 1890. So I really can't even tell you how old he would be today. It just so happens that one of his … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Jelly Roll Blues →

The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign

I heard this song while driving into work this week. When I am not listening to a book on tape or a sermon from a pastor friend, I am surfing through the channels on Sirius XM. Albert King's tune, Born Under a Bad Sign was playing on BB King's Bluesville. I had forgotten how much … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign →

The Monday Blues – Boom Boom

Another Monday is upon us and if you are feeling "blue" today, this song will having you tapping your feet. I first heard it in The Blues Brothers movie. John Lee Hooker will forever be associated with the song "Boom Boom." It became his signature song. Do a search on the internet for it and … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Boom Boom →

The Monday Blues

I thought we'd head to the swamp today. "I'm a King Bee" is what they call a "swamp blues" song. It was written and first recorded by Slim Harpo in 1957. It has been performed and recorded by numerous blues and other artists since, but Slim's version is paramount. Harpo's legal name was James Moore. He … Continue reading The Monday Blues →

The Monday Blues

Here we are at the beginning of another week. Today Facebook and social media will be flooded with "I hate Monday" memes. It was Fats Domino who sang, "Blue Monday, I hate Blue Monday! Gotta work like a slave all day...." It was that song that gave me the idea to occasionally serve up a … Continue reading The Monday Blues →