Pete Kelly's Blues
Bobby Darin
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There are sad things There are bad things, the blues When they threaten Start betting you'll lose You hide yourself behind a prayer The blues'll come and they'll find you there I mean the blues, they call Pete Kelly's Blues There's no exit You can try the blues If you're born with, You will die with the blues Think what you choose That happy dream is yours they say If you can pay the dues That's why I'm stuck with, Fresh outta luck with the blues There's no exit None you can try with the blues See if you're born with, You gotta die with the blues Think what you choose That happy dream is yours they say If you can pay the dues That's why I'm stuck with, So outta luck wit the blues Some call em Pete Kelly's Blues You can em anything you choose I call them blues
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Written by: SAMMY CAHN, RAY HEINDORF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Pete Kelly's Blues" OriginThe song "Pete Kelly's Blues" emerged from a film of the same title, released in 1955. This crime drama movie centered around a jazz musician, Pete Kelly.
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Bobby Darin's VersionThe American singer, Bobby Darin, is well-known for his versatile performing style. He recorded his own rendition of "Pete Kelly's Blues" which was released as a single in 1959.
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Ella Fitzgerald's RecordingLegendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald also gave her unique interpretation to "Pete Kelly's Blues". Her version of the song became quite popular among jazz enthusiasts.
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June Christy's PerformanceJune Christy, known for her cool jazz vocal style, also performed "Pete Kelly's Blues," adding her personal touch to the jazz standard.
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Song's Popularity"Pete Kelly's Blues" has been covered by many artists, apart from Darin, Fitzgerald, and Christy, contributing to its enduring popularity in the field of jazz music.
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Historical ContextThe song reflects the vibrant jazz scene of the 1950s and early 1960s, with the different versions showing the versatility and adaptability of the genre.
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Bobby Darin's CareerBobby Darin recorded "Pete Kelly's Blues" during the early days of his career when he was trying various genres of music, from rock and roll to pop and jazz. This was before he had his first big hit with "Splish Splash" in 1958.
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Ella Fitzgerald's LegacyElla Fitzgerald's version of "Pete Kelly's Blues" is often considered as one of her strongest jazz performances, contributing to her enduring reputation as one of the best jazz vocalists of all time.
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June Christy's ContributionJune Christy's rendition of the song has been praised for her cool, understated delivery, showcasing her talent for transforming jazz standards into something uniquely hers.
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Film's ImpactThe movie "Pete Kelly's Blues" had a significant impact on popular culture of the time, spinning off not only the titular song but also a popular radio show, contributing to the continued relevance and popularity of the song itself.
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