His latest two CDs showcase his familiarity with Brazilian music; UM ABRACO NO RIO (An Embrace Of Rio) was recorded in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian musicians. World reknown harmonica virtuoso Mauricio Einhom, bassist Luis Alves and drummer Joao Cortez have previously performed with Joe Carter in different group settings on Joe's various performance trips to Brazil. THE SAMBA RIO TRIO CD is Joe Carter's U.S. version of his group utilizing the talents of two of the better known Brazilian artists residing in New York: bassist Nilson Matta and legendary drummer Portinho.
Two recordings that illustrate Joe Carter's staightahead Jazz playing are DUETS which features Carter in a guitar/bass duo setting with Rufus Reid and Harvie Swartz and ART FARMER & LEE KONITZ WITH THE JOE CARTER TRIO & QUARTET which pairs Carter with Art Farmer and Lee Konitz along with Harvie Swartz and Akira Tana.
Stormy Monday
Joe Carter Lyrics
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Oh they called it, they called it stormy Monday, but
Tuesday, Tuesday is as just as bad
Oh, Wednesday is worst, and Thursday, oh so sad
The eagle flies on Friday, now Saturday I'll go out to play
Oh the eagle, the eagle flies on Friday Saturday I'll go out and play
Sunday I'll go to church, and I fall on my knees and pray
I say, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
You know I'm crazy 'bout my baby Lord, please send my
Baby back on to me
Help me out here man, help me out
Sun rise in the east, it set up in the west
Yes, the sun rise in the east baby, and it set up in the west
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, it's hard to
Tell, which one, which one, which one a little bad
Yeah! Go ahead, do it one more time
Oh the eagle flies on Friday, Saturday I'll go out to play
Oh the eagle flies on Friday, you know Saturday I'll go out to play
Sunday I'll go out to the signify church
Oh when I'll fall down on my knees and pray
I say, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
Lord, Lord, Lord have mercy on me
Please, have mercy on me
You know I'm crazy, crazy 'bout my baby
Please, send her back, send her back on to me
Yeah!
The song "Stormy Monday" by Joe Carter is a slow blues tune that describes the singer's experience going through a week of troubles. The lyrics begin with a lament about Monday, which they call stormy, but then goes on to claim that Tuesday is just as bad, Wednesday is even worse, and Thursday is sad. The main refrain of the song revolves around the notion that the eagle flies on Friday, and Saturday is a day to play. Sunday is a day of spiritual reflection and prayer, and the singer asks the Lord for mercy, confessing that they are crazy about their baby and asking for her to be sent back.
The song portrays a sense of hopelessness and despair that is characteristic of the blues genre. The repetition of the refrain about the eagle's flight and the days of the week creates a sense of routine and monotony that the singer seems unable to escape from. At the same time, the plea for mercy and the reference to love suggests that the singer still holds onto some hope and desire for a better future.
Overall, "Stormy Monday" is a classic example of the blues, with its emphasis on themes of love, loss, and everyday struggles. The song is a mournful reflection on the difficulties of life, but it also contains a glimmer of hope that things might get better.
Line by Line Meaning
They called it stormy Monday, but Tuesday is as just as bad
Monday was a difficult day, but Tuesday was just as bad
Oh they called it, they called it stormy Monday, but
Tuesday, Tuesday is as just as bad
Monday had a stormy weather, but Tuesday had its own troubles and was just as bad
Oh, Wednesday is worst, and Thursday, oh so sad
Wednesday was even worse than Monday and Tuesday, and Thursday was a very sad day
The eagle flies on Friday, now Saturday I'll go out to play
Friday is when things start to look up, and on Saturday, I'll take some time to relax and have fun
Oh the eagle, the eagle flies on Friday Saturday I'll go out and play
Friday is a good day, and on Saturday, I'll enjoy myself outside
Sunday I'll go to church, and I fall on my knees and pray
On Sunday, I'll attend church and pray to God
I say, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
I humbly ask God for mercy and forgiveness
But Lord, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
I repeat my plea for God's mercy and compassion
You know I'm crazy 'bout my baby Lord, please send my Baby back on to me
I'm deeply in love with my partner, and I ask God to reunite us
Yes, the sun rise in the east baby, and it set up in the west
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, which is a fact known to many
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, it's hard to Tell, which one, which one, which one a little bad
It's difficult to distinguish between different situations that are all a bit unpleasant
Oh the eagle flies on Friday, you know Saturday I'll go out to play
On Friday, things start to look up, and on Saturday, I'll have some fun and relax
Sunday I'll go out to the signify church Oh when I'll fall down on my knees and pray
On Sunday, I'll attend a significant church where I'll kneel and pray
Lord, Lord, Lord have mercy on me
Please, have mercy on me
You know I'm crazy, crazy 'bout my baby
Please, send her back, send her back on to me
Once again, I plead to God for mercy and to reunite me with my loved one, whom I'm deeply passionate about
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Written by: Aaron T-Bone Walker
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