Stormy Monday
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
In B.B King's song "Stormy Monday", he pays tribute to T. Bone Walker, a guitarist who had a significant influence on King's music. The song features a slow, bluesy melody that amplifies the emotions conveyed in the lyrics. King begins by introducing the song as one of T. Bone Walker's tunes that he will perform as a tribute to him. The lyrics describe how life can be unpredictable, and each day seems to be worse than the last. The repetitive line "They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad" emphasizes the idea that life's hardships are ongoing and unrelenting. King devotes a whole verse to lamenting how difficult Thursdays are, to give more depth to his feelings of sadness. The lyrics then pick up, and he sings about how the weekends provide respite from the struggles of the week. He indulges in playing and relaxing, before returning to church on Sundays to pray for strength.
The song "Stormy Monday" is a classic blues track that has been recorded by many artists, but King's version stands out for its smooth and soulful delivery. The song's emotional impact comes from the lyrics' melancholic tone, describing how life can be difficult and unpredictable. It highlights the importance of finding joy in the small things in life, despite the challenges that one may face. The song's slow tempo and the use of the guitar's poignant notes enhance the mood of the song and reflect the depth of feeling in the lyrics. Ultimately, the song portrays a tale of a man struggling with the hardships of life, but finding moments of solace through music and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
A young man that inspired me on a guitar,
I was very inspired by a young man named T-Bone Walker who played the guitar.
Mr. T-Bone Walker, I'm gonna do one of his tunes for you ladies and gentlemen
In honor of T-Bone Walker, I will perform one of his songs for you all.
Called Stormy Monday, if ya don't mind
The song I will perform is called Stormy Monday, if you don't mind.
They call it stormy Monday (thank you!)
This song is known as Stormy Monday, and I thank you for listening.
Tuesday's just as bad (Look out Les, this goin' out to you, Les)
Tuesday is just as difficult, and I dedicate this performance to Les.
And they call it stormy Monday
This song is referred to as Stormy Monday.
Wednesday's worse
Wednesday is even harder than Monday and Tuesday.
Thursday, oh so sad, yeah
Thursday is a very sad day.
Yeah, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
On Friday, I feel free like an eagle, and on Saturday, I go out to have fun.
Yes, that eagle flies on Friday, an' Saturday I go out to play
I feel liberated like an eagle on Friday and have fun on Saturday.
Sunday I go to church, I do get on my knees an' pray
On Sunday, I attend church and pray on my knees.
We got Larry Burton on guitar, how 'bout givin' him a hand, ladies and gentlemen?
Larry Burton is playing the guitar for us, let's give him a round of applause, ladies and gentlemen.
(Yeah!)
Audience responds enthusiastically.
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, that much is known.
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, which one of my love, that I love best
It's difficult to say which of my loves I love the most.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EARL HINES, BILLY ECKSTINE, BOB CROWDER
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@goranerdelji4973
What BB can say with 3 notes we mortals need 100.
Such deep feeling but then again Father of Blues as we know now
RIP BB
@GTomaselli
MAster BB sorely missed
@wrangler548
God Bless BB one of the most important good will ambassadors the USA ever had.
@ddoeser5830
R.I.P ONVERGETELIJK BLUES OP Z'N BEST ❤🇳🇱🙏🌏(🎸) JAAR 2022.TIJDSTIP QUA 10:57 UUR OCHTENDS .
@user-bt3tj6we7b
eric clapton is the best player
@christinawena4687
He unites all races through his music. What an icon of peace in the world. RIP
@tracylemme1375
I take offense at “all races “ we are all human race. Some people are better at some things than others. I have lived in most all places in this world. One thing I have determined is that we all have similar aspirations, but we have different cultures. We are all the same with differing abilities.
BB King’s ability for music was astounding. He and Lucile could make me cry. But he was of the same race as this white guy.
@musicisart2
Let's just say he's the GOAT.
@carminemurray6624
@@tracylemme1375 I should have known you would say something pompous like that.
You correctin where there is no need.
@jimdep6542
@@tracylemme1375 The human race is made up of a lot of different races. That's just a fact.