Stormy Monday
Albert Collins B.B. King Lyrics
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Mr. T-Bone Walker, I'm gonna do one of his tunes
for you ladies and gentlemen
Called Stormy Monday, if ya don't mind
Hello!
We used to do a lot of the shows together
Tuesday's just as bad
(Look out Les, this goin' out to you, Les)
And they call it stormy Monday
Tuesday's just as bad
Wednesday's worse
Thursday, oh so sad, yeah
Yeah, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
Yes, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
Sunday I go to church, I do get on my knees an' pray
We got Larry Burton on guitar, how 'bout givin' him a hand, ladies and gentlemen?
(Yeah!)
The sun rise in the East, and it sets up in the West
Yeah, the sun rise in the East, baby, and it sets up in the West, yeah
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, which one of my love, that I love best
B.B. King's song "Stormy Monday" is a tribute to T-Bone Walker, a blues guitarist who was a major influence on King's music. In the beginning of the song, King mentions that he is going to perform a T-Bone Walker tune, and proceeds to play "Stormy Monday." The song's lyrics describe the ups and downs of life, from stormy Mondays to sad Thursdays, the carefree weekends, and the need for spiritual grounding on Sundays. King's guitar playing and soulful vocals breathe life into the song's lyrics, conveying the emotions of the singer and the experiences of all those who have gone through the vicissitudes of life.
Line by Line Meaning
They call it stormy Monday (thank you!)
Refers to the bad day that the singer is having, and how other people can relate to that feeling.
Tuesday's just as bad
The following day is just as bad.
And they call it stormy Monday
Repeats the first line, showing that the bad day is still ongoing.
Wednesday's worse
The day is continuing to get worse.
Thursday, oh so sad, yeah
The day is now very sad and difficult.
Yeah, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
Refers to the weekend and how the singer enjoys spending his free time.
Yes, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
Repeats the previous line to emphasize it.
Sunday I go to church, I do get on my knees an' pray
The singer attends church on Sundays and prays to God for help and guidance.
The sun rise in the East, and it sets up in the West
Refers to the natural order of things and how they always stay the same.
Yeah, the sun rise in the East, baby, and it sets up in the West, yeah
Repeats the previous line to further emphasize it.
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, which one of my love, that I love best
The singer is having trouble deciding which of his loves he loves the most.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AARON WALKER
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@turockandar
Albert Colins was truly one of the greatest blues players that ever lived with his very original style!
@JT-fl8wx
Up one
@wadeolder7193
These guys have played this song a zillion times. But the do it like it was the first time.
God loves them. And so do we.
@hotforknowledge2111
Abert Collins was one of the great genius' of the blues; his angular, at times dissonant and strikingly original choice of notes was unique as well as his driving head-spitting tone.
@mrspenn1611
2 legends now play in the great gig in the sky....
@SrogiJogi
Stephen Pennell Before I would pass almost every musician I ever "more than like" will already be there, so I asume - I'll arive just in time for "the great gig in the sky"
That thought keeps me smilin a little, instead of sheding a tear when I listen to my music.
@primolandia
+SrogiJogi And the best part is that the gig won't end... :)
@jalitasuttles3082
+Edward gbone omg!it takes soul baby and they had real soul.you know where your going focus on that.
@Agharta99
Hell is here not elsewhere but it's your choice.
@ssurfcity
@kidsgottheblues BB & Albert (and others) released an album called Blues Summit in '93, and this song (studio version) was on it. That was also the year AC passed.....