Every Day
Count Basie
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Everyday, everyday I have the blues 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 Well, you know I had my share 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
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Written by: MEMPHIS SLIM, PETER CHATMAN
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Every Day" is a track from the genre of jazz.
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Release YearOriginally, the song was released in 1955, making it a classic in the music world.
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Count Basie Orchestra"Every Day" was performed by the Count Basie Orchestra, which is a critically acclaimed 16-18 piece jazz ensemble.
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GrammysThe song awarded Count Basie Orchestra its first Grammy for Best Performance by a Dance Band in 1958, a milestone for the band.
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ComposerThe song was composed by Ernie Wilkins who was a key member of the Count Basie Orchestra.
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Famous recordingOne of the most popular recordings of "Every Day" featured the sublime vocals of Joe Williams.
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Signature style"Every Day" is characterized by the band's signature style of structured improvisation and "head arrangements," a type of musical arrangement that is memorized instead of being written.
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Album"Every Day" is also a part of the album "The Count Basie Story," a commemorative compilation celebrating the orchestra's work.
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InfluenceThis song, along with other pieces by the Count Basie Orchestra, influenced the larger swing jazz movement throughout the 20th century.
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LegacyThe song is still performed by jazz bands all around the world, demonstrating its lasting legacy in music history.
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