He was born Joseph Goreed in Cordele, Georgia and moved to Chicago as a child. He was raised by his mother and grandmother. He grew on the south side of Chicago, surrounded by jazz, blues, and gospel music. In the 1930s, as a teenager, he was a member of "The Jubilee Boys" and performed in Chicago churches.
He worked as a singer and bouncer in Chicago in the late 1930s and early 1940s. In 1943, he was hired by the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. He toured with Hampton for several years but never achieved breakthrough success.
He rose to national prominence as the singer for Count Basie's Orchestra in 1954. He remained with Basie for several years. "Everyday I have the Blues" is his biggest hit.
After leaving the Basie band, Williams continued to have a successful career working with his own jazz combo. He and Basie remained on good terms and he would regularly appear with the band.
Bill Cosby cast Williams as his father-in-law "Grandpa Al" Hanks in a recurring role on the 1980s sit-com The Cosby Show.
Williams enjoyed a successful career and worked regularly until his death. He died at age 80, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Joe Williams shares a birthday with Frank Sinatra who was also born Dec. 12, three years before Williams
Every Day
Joe Williams Lyrics
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Everyday I have the blues
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Well, you see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Well, you know I've had my share
I'm gonna pack my suitcase
Moving on down the line
Oh, I'm gonna pack my suitcase
Move on down the line
Where there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody crying
Seems to me every day, every day
Every day, I have the blues
Every day, every day, every day
Every day I have the blues
You see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Did you know I've done had my share
I'm packing up my suitcase
I'm moving down the line, yeah
Where there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody crying
Every day
I have the blues
I have the blues
Every day
Every day
I have the blues
I have the blues
Every day
You see me worried, baby
'Cause it's you I hate to lose
Every day, every day, every day
Every day, I have the blues
Every day
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The song “Everyday/All Blues” by Joe Williams is a classic blues tune that talks about the agony of heartbreak and the feeling of loneliness. The repeated use of the word “everyday” suggests a chronic condition that the singer experiences, and the constant reminder of his blues only accentuates his pain. The lyrics convey a feeling of hopelessness and despair that is commonly found in blues music. The lines “Oh, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care, Speaking of bad luck and trouble, well, you know I had my share” are a perfect example of the sense of abandonment that the singer feels after being left by his significant other. Despite this pain, the singer still longs and cares for the person who caused it all.
The chorus of the song is “Everyday, everyday I have the blues, When you see me worried, baby, Because it's you I hate to lose”, which signifies that the blues is not just an occasional feeling, but a constant burden in the singer's life. He is unable to move on from the pain caused by his lost love and every day reminds him of it. The final verse suggests that the singer is going on a journey to find a place where his blues will not follow him. “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”, implying that the singer believes that starting anew is the only way to escape his misery.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday, everyday I have the blues
I experience the pain of the blues day in and day out without fail.
When you see me worried, baby Because it's you I hate to lose
I am only worried because losing you is an unbearable thought.
Oh, nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
I am living a life where I feel unloved and uncared for.
Speaking of bad luck and trouble Well, you know I had my share
I have experienced my fair share of misfortunes and unfortunate events.
I'm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line
I plan to leave and start anew somewhere else.
Where there ain't nobody worried And there ain't nobody crying
I want to go somewhere peaceful where no one is upset or suffering.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Memphis Slim, Peter Chatman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bethbartlett5692
@Janna Mora Yes! They lived in our neighborhood and were Acquaintance/Friends. Joe loved my Husbands (X now) voice and came to his show from time to time. Of course we loved his work. Jillian had the cures pack of dogs she use to walk. She was Precious.
Joe was crazy bout my son and Alden thought he was cool.
I was broken hearted for her when Joe passed. We took here a tray of food and I just felt helpless with Empathy and Sympathy.
You did have a great patient.
Best wellbeing sweety ...
I miss home - Las Vegas, 17 years. May move back.
@nonnaaskerova9796
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Well, you see me worry, baby
Because it’s you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Уоu know I’ve had my share
( ЕЩЁ РАЗ NOBODY LOVES ME)
I’m ( распевает) baking on my suitcase
I’m ( распевает) Moving on down the line
Аin’t nobody worrying ( еи)
Ain’t nobody crying, baby
Everyday
I have the blues
I have the blues
Everyday, everyday
I have the blues
I have the blues
Everyday
Well, you see me worry, baby
Because it’s you I don’t woman lose
Everyday, everyday
Everyday, everyday
I have the blues
@nonnaaskerova9796
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
When you see me worryin' woman, honey, it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Yes, nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Speaking of worries and trouble darling, you know I've had my share
Everyday, everyday, everyday, everyday
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
When you see me worryin' woman, honey, it's you I hate to lose
Every day, everyday I have the blues
Every day, everyday I have the blues
When you see me worryin' woman, baby, it's you I hate to lose
@nonnaaskerova9796
Everyday, everyday I have the blues
Everyday, everyday I have the blues
Well, you see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Speakin' of bad luck and trouble
Well, you know, I've had my share
I'm gonna pack my suitcase
Move on down the line
Oh, I'm gonna pack my suitcase
Move on down the line
Well, there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody cryin'
Seems to me everyday, everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Everyday, everyday, everyday
Everyday I have the blues
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You see me worryin', baby
'Cause it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care
Speakin' of bad luck and trouble
Well, you know I I've had my share
Oh, packin' my suitcase
Oh, movin' down my, yeah
Well, there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody cryin'
Seems to me everyday
I have blues, I have blues
Everyday, everyday
I have the blues, I have blues everyday
You see me worryin', baby
'Cause it's you I hate to lose
Everyday, everyday, everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Everyday, blues
@beverlyharris9859
❤😊 WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THIS BAND AND JOE WILLIAMS. THE VERY BEST IN THE WORLD 🌍!
@imbees2
Now I'm talking about it. Yessss. Count Basie playing, directing his orchestra. and Joe Williams singing. yasssssssssss.. Sing it Joe Williams!!!! because its you I hate to love to lose
@eamestv
One of if not the most swinging bands that America
produced. And Joe swung hard, as always. I'm grateful to have I believe Joe William's last TV interview before he dropped dead on a Las Vegas street. Thank you for all the music you left here.
@imbees2
sing it now Joe Williams. Lord have mercy!!!! Back in up my suitcase. ain't no body crying
@bethbartlett5692
The Best! ...and the Count too.
Joe was my neighbor and a professional friend of my husband.
He was the Real Deal.
God please grant him eternal Positive Energies. ❤🎤🎶
@jannamora72
Did you know Jillean his wife? I worked as her caregiver a few years ago. It was so great to see his happy face in pics on the wall. Good energy
@bethbartlett5692
@Janna Mora Yes! They lived in our neighborhood and were Acquaintance/Friends. Joe loved my Husbands (X now) voice and came to his show from time to time. Of course we loved his work. Jillian had the cures pack of dogs she use to walk. She was Precious.
Joe was crazy bout my son and Alden thought he was cool.
I was broken hearted for her when Joe passed. We took here a tray of food and I just felt helpless with Empathy and Sympathy.
You did have a great patient.
Best wellbeing sweety ...
I miss home - Las Vegas, 17 years. May move back.
@jannamora72
@Beth Bartlett Thank you for responding. I am moving back to Vegas tomorrow from flagstaff. I was searching Joe to listen to him and pray for stregnth. I am kind of a spiritual empath and I felt his presence there with her.
@fedrickwilliam153
Hi Beth
@tctc1303
Not Ron Defeo? lol