As a pianist, he had a distinctive and influential style (the song title "Splanky" is an onomatopoetic reference to the sound of his playing), equally at home in the barrelhouse and the concert hall. Willie "The Lion" Smith, James P. Johnson, and Fats Waller were among his influences.
As a bandleader, he created an organization (built upon the remains of Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra) that was a favorite both of dancers and of vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and, of course, Billie Holiday. Equally important, it kept many musicians employed through lean years. Many jazz musicians of note built their chops and earned their bread and butter in Basie's organization.
In addition to Basie, the swinging "All American Rhythm Section" of his orchestra included greats such as Walter Page (bass), Jo Jones (drums), and Freddie Green (guitar). It was the greatest, most swinging rhythm sections in the history of jazz. Chief among its vocalists were, first, Jimmy Rushing and, later, Joe Williams. Over the years it boasted sidemen and soloists like Herschel Evans (tenor sax), Lester Young (tenor sax), Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (tenor sax), Buddy Tate (tenor sax), Illinois Jacquet (tenor sax), Earle Warren (alto sax), Jack Washington (alto & baritone sax), Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet), Buck Clayton (trumpet), Thad Jones (trumpet), Snooky Young (trumpet), Benny Morton (trombone), Benny Powell (trombone), and Dicky Wells (trombone).
Basie also collaborated with artists such as Zoot Sims and Oscar Peterson, and recorded with ensembles large and small, including the Count Basie Trio, the Count Basie Sextet, and the Kansas City Seven. Notable arrangers included Eddie Durham (who helped shape the Basie Orchestra's sound) and Neal Hefti.
Everyday
Count Basie Lyrics
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Everyday, everyday I have the blues
When you see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
Oh, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Yes, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
I'm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line
Yes, I'm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line
Where there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody crying
The song Everyday by Count Basie is a powerful blues number that talks about the singer's daily struggles with the blues, loneliness, and heartbreak. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, which is mirrored in the slow, melancholy rhythm of the tune. The opening lines "Everyday, everyday I have the blues" sets the tone for the whole song, conveying how the singer's feelings of sadness and loss are a constant companion. The next line "When you see me worried, baby, because it's you I hate to lose" adds a layer of personal loss and heartbreak, suggesting that the singer's sorrow has to do with losing someone he loves deeply.
The refrain "Oh, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care" further adds to the sense of loneliness and abandonment. The singer feels that he is alone in his struggles and that nobody understands or empathizes with him. The following lines "Speaking of bad luck and trouble, well, you know I had my share" convey a sense of fatalism and resignation to his circumstances. The final stanza, "I'm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line, where there ain't nobody worried, and there ain't nobody crying" suggests that the singer is looking for a way out of his misery and is determined to find a place where he can be happy and free from his troubles.
Overall, Everyday is a poignant and powerful blues number that conveys the pain and struggles of the human experience. The lyrics and music combine to create a haunting and unforgettable melody that speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost, alone, or despairing.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday, everyday I have the blues
My sadness exists every single day.
When you see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
My fear and despair stem from the thought of losing you.
Oh, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Yes, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Well, you know I had my share
I feel alone and forgotten, having suffered through numerous unfortunate events.
I'm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line
Yes, I'm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line
Where there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody crying
I plan to leave and seek a place where I can find happiness and comfort in the absence of stress and sorrow.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: MEMPHIS SLIM, PETER CHATMAN
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@kkkttt222
Потрясающая манера исполнения! Можно бесконечно слушать!
@sarahmertz1845
Joe Williams has the best blues "laugh/cry" voices I've ever heard. Thank you joe, you fit me perfectly
@SuperHans64
That intro is absolutely spectacular!! Could only be Basie's band.
@postatility9703
Basie, as always throughout his incredible career, always played just enough!
@davidcotton1272
I grew up listening to Joe with the great Count Basie
@stevenwilliambaylessparks3730
A milestone in American music.
@johnanthony9313
I saw Basie/Williams live in London early 1960's - without doubt the finest musical experience of my life. Nothing gets close......
@WickBeavers
I saw him at one of his last concerts in Santa Cruz inside the old rollerdome. My wife and I had 2 tickets but she decided she was too preggers to go with so I hunted up a pal who loved the dead, Tony Rice, Windham Hill Records... you know the type- a Washington state kinda guy. He was ambivalent until we walked in. POOOOWWWW!!!!! Knocked us both right off our feet and the next day, Steve went out and bought 6 Count Basie CD's! Beyond generational, just simply the greatest!
@bo7806
I just came across Basie and this is one bad cat.
@brianhammerstein
I saw Joe with Basie at the Gate in New York City in 1980. I understand.