Stormy Weather

The Dorsey Brothers, Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, Ethel Waters

About Stormy Weather

"Stormy Weather" is a 1933 torch song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler. Ethel Waters first sang it at The Cotton Club night club in Harlem in 1933 and recorded it that year, and in the same year it was sung in London by Elisabeth Welch and recorded by Frances Langford. Also 1933, for the first time in history the entire floor revue from Harlem's Cotton Club went on tour, playing theatres in principal cities. The revue was originally called The Cotton Club Parade of 1933 but for the road tour it was changed to the Stormy Weather Revue and as the name implies, the show contained the hit song "Stormy Weather" which was sung by Adelaide Hall. Already in September 1933, the group Comedian Harmonists released their German cover version, titled "Ohne Dich" with lyrics that are quite different. The song has since been performed by such diverse artists as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Clodagh Rodgers, Reigning Sound and, most famously, by Lena Horne and Billie Holiday. Leo Reisman's orchestra version had the biggest hit on records (with Arlen himself as vocalist), although Ethel Waters's recorded version also sold well. "Stormy Weather" was featured in the 1943 movie of the same name. 


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Don't know why
There's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Life is bare
Gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't get my poor old self together

I'm weary all the time
Every time
So weary all of the time
When she went away
The blues walked in and then they met me
If she stays away
That old rocking chair's bound to get me

All I do is pray
The lord above will let me
Just walk in that sun again 
Can't go on   
Everything I had is gone
Stormy Weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time 
Keeps raining all of the time

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Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress. She frequently performed jazz, big band, and pop music, on the Broadway stage and in concerts, although she began her career in the 1920s singing blues. more »

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Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

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Composition and Early Recordings
"Stormy Weather" is a jazz song first written and composed by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1933. - The song was first sung by Ethel Waters at the Cotton Club night club in Harlem and was later that year recorded by Leo Reisman and his orchestra.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics of "Stormy Weather" express a state of depression, loneliness, and longing. - The song has often been associated with African American culture and history, due in part to its candid portrayal of emotional pain and sorrow.
Influence and Cover Versions
"Stormy Weather" has been covered by numerous artists, attesting to its wide-ranging influence across different genres and generations. - Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Ella Fitzgerald, all influential jazz and blues singers of their time, have produced some of the most popular recordings of the song. - Other notable performers of the song include Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland.
Stormy Weather" and Lena Horne
Lena Horne's version of "Stormy Weather" is particularly well-known as she performed it in the 1943 movie of the same name. - Horne's rendition is considered a classic and has become closely associated with her musical legacy.
Recognition and Legacy
"Stormy Weather" has been recognized by the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress as an important piece of American culture, emphasizing its enduring relevance and impact. - In 2004, the song was ranked #30 by the American Film Institute in its list of best American songs in cinema.
Stormy Weather" and Etta James
"Stormy Weather" was also covered by blues singer, Etta James, whose version is more upbeat and lively - James's version has been noted for its unique style, combining elements of soul, gospel, and jazz.
Film and Television References
"Stormy Weather" has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials, demonstrating its ongoing popularity and cultural significance. - Notably, the song was used in the 1943 film "Stormy Weather" starring Lena Horne, and in the finale of the second season of the TV show "Breaking Bad".
Stormy Weather" and Judy Garland
Judy Garland, popular American actress and singers also performed the song "Stormy Weather" in her television series "The Judy Garland show" in 1963. - Garland's rendition of the song exhibits her unique vocal style and acting skills.

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