The Blues
Tony! Toni! Toné!
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He's gonna tell you 'bout his dear old mother Burned up in a factory in Springfield Mass. He's gonna tell you 'bout his baby brother Hustlin' down the city streets And selling his ass for a dollar bag He's gonna tell you 'bout his Uncle Neddy Locked up in a prison out in Oregon He's gonna tell you 'bout his best friend Eddie Killed in a bar fight with a pair of Marines And a sailer Oh He's got the blues this boy Has got the blues You can hear it in his music He's got the blues, this boy He's got the blues You can hear it, you can hear it When I was nine years old My daddy ran away With a woman he met on a train, oh His little boy Ran to the room Where his piano Lay in wait for him He played and he played He played and he played He's got the blues, this boy Has got the blues You can hear it, you can hear it He's got the blues, this boy Has got the blues A year ago I met a girl I thought we'd hit a massive groove But she dumped me And all we'd hit were the blues He's got the blues, this boy He's got the blues You can hear it in his music He's got the blues, this boy Has really got the blues
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Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ, DWAYNE P. WIGGINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Selection & Inspiration"The Blues" is a song by American R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. It was part of the group's third studio album, Sons of Soul. The song reflects the group's experiment with different styles and influences, incorporating a blues-like feel.
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Release and Chart SuccessThe song was released as a single in 1993, and reached the Top 10 of Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Band ContributionMembers of Tony! Toni! Toné!, namely Raphael Saadiq, D'wayne Wiggins, and Timothy Christian Riley, all contributed to the song's composition, showcasing their different skill sets and contributions to the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Blues" was directed by iconic music video and film director F. Gary Gray, known for directing significant films like "Friday" and "Straight Outta Compton."
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Album SuccessOn the overall, the album "Sons of Soul" was a commercial success, certified as a platinum-seller by the RIAA, signifying over one million copies sold in America alone.
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Critics’ ReceptionCritics have globally praised "The Blues" for its unique blend of blues and R&B, proving Tony! Toni! Toné!'s versatility and willingness to experiment with various musical styles.
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Award RecognitionAlthough "The Blues" didn't win any awards individually, the album "Sons of Soul" was nominated for numerous awards, reflecting the quality and popularity of the songs it includes, such as "The Blues."
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Influence on other ArtistsThe distinct sound and appeal of "The Blues" influenced a number of upcoming R&B artists, demonstrating Tony! Toni! Toné!'s impact on the music industry and its influence on the genre.
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Live PerformancesTony! Toni! Toné! performed "The Blues" at numerous live shows and concerts, further increasing the song’s popularity and their fans’ appreciation.
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LegacyThough the band Tony! Toni! Toné! eventually split up, "The Blues" is still recognized as one of their hit songs and is indicative of their innovative approach to R&B music during their active years.
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