Stormy Monday
BB King & Albert Collins 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
The lyrics of BB King & Albert Collins's song "Stormy Monday" depict the struggles in a man's life. When they mention T-Bone Walker, they are paying homage to him as a source of inspiration. The song begins with the chorus, "They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad. And Wednesday's worse, and Thursday's oh so sad." This line acknowledges the incessant struggles that the man faces every day of the week.
As the song continues, they mention that the eagle flies on Friday, and on Saturday, the man goes out to play. These lines indicate that despite the hardships he's gone through, he still has moments where he can enjoy himself. However, come Sunday, he goes to church and prays, acknowledging that his faith is a source of comfort and hope.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the man's struggles. It's a song about perseverance in the face of adversity and the importance of finding joy and hope, even in the midst of hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
A young man that inspired me on a guitar
I was inspired by a young guitarist named T-Bone Walker.
Mr. T-Bone Walker, I'm gonna do one of his tunes for you ladies and gentlemen
I am going to perform a song by T-Bone Walker for you all.
Called Stormy Monday, if ya don't mind
This song is called Stormy Monday, I hope you don't mind.
Hello! We used to do a lot of the shows together
Hello! T-Bone and I used to perform together often.
They call it stormy Monday (thank you!)
This day is called stormy Monday (thank you!)
Tuesday's just as bad (Look out Les, this goin' out to you, Les)
Tuesday is just as bad as Monday, this is for you Les.
And they call it stormy Monday
This day is referred to as stormy Monday.
Tuesday's just as bad
Tuesday is just as difficult as Monday.
Wednesday's worse
Wednesday is even worse than the previous days.
Thursday, oh so sad, yeah
Thursday is also a sad day.
Yeah, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
Friday is when I work hard and Saturday is when I have fun and play.
Yes, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
On Fridays, I work hard while on Saturdays I go out to have fun.
Sunday I go to church, I do get on my knees an' pray
On Sundays, I go to church and pray while on my knees.
We got Larry Burton on guitar, how 'bout givin' him a hand, ladies and gentlemen?
We have Larry Burton playing guitar and I would like to request all of you to applaud his performance.
(Yeah!)
Audience response, expressing enthusiasm.
The sun rise in the East, and it sets up in the West
The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.
Yeah, the sun rise in the East, baby, and it sets up in the West, yeah
The sun rises in the East and sets in the West, without exception.
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, which one of my love, that I love best
It's hard to choose which one of my loves I love 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.....