Call It Stormy Monday
T-Bone Walker
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They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad Wednesday's worse, and Thursday's also sad Yes the eagle flies on Friday, and Saturday I go out to play Eagle flies on Friday, and Saturday I go out to play Sunday I go to church, then I kneel down and pray Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy, my heart's in misery Crazy about my baby, yes, send her back to me
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Written by: Aaron T-Bone Walker
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14 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Call It Stormy Monday" was written and recorded by American blues electric guitar pioneer T-Bone Walker.
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Historical SignificanceIt's considered one of the most famous blues songs ever made, contributing significantly in setting the standard for post-war (WWII) blues.
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First Release"Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad)" was first released by T-Bone Walker in 1947 on Black & White Records.
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GenreThe song belongs to blues genre and it falls under the classic blues subgenre, featuring guitar and Walker’s soulful voice predominantly.
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Artists' InfluenceThe song was so influential that it had been covered by countless blues and non-blues artists, including B.B. King, Albert King and The Allman Brothers Band.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song are quite melancholic, where T-Bone expresses his feelings about his difficult days of the week; yet he assured his listeners that there's no eagles flying on a stormy Monday, with Tuesday being "just as bad".
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Chart PerformanceDespite being one of the most iconic blues songs, "Call It Stormy Monday" did not chart when it was first released in the late '40s.
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Induction into Blues Hall of FameThe song was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in 1983 as “one of the classic songs epitomizing the West Coast blues style.”
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Unusual Chord ProgressionUnlike most 12-bar blues, "Call It Stormy Monday" uses a different chord progression, which became part of its signature sound.
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Guitar TechniqueT-Bone Walker’s guitar solo on "Call It Stormy Monday" has become legendary in the blues genre, appreciable for its clear tone and precise technique.
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Other VersionsThe original full name of the song 'Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just as Bad)' has been shortened in many cover versions to "Stormy Monday Blues".
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Song's SuccessThe song didn't get its deserved recognition until it was covered by Bobby 'Blue' Bland in 1962, which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Tribute RecognitionIn 2007, the song was used to pay tribute to B.B. King in the form of a duet with Albert Collins, reflecting its long-standing significance to the world of blues music.
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T-Bone's ContributionT-Bone Walker's performance in "Call It Stormy Monday" serves as a great showcase of his ground-breaking electric guitar sound which influenced future generations of blues guitarists.
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