Five Long Years
Eddie Boyd, Willie Dixon
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Lord, have you ever been mistreated Then you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Yes, have you ever been mistreated Then you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Lord I work five long years for one woman, and she had the nerve to kick me out I got a job at a steel mill, I'm shucking steel just like a slave Five long years, every Friday y'all I went straight home yeah, I went straight home Mistreated Then you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Lord I work five long years for one woman, and she had the nerve to kick me out Lord but I finally learned a lesson, I should have known long time ago The next woman I marry, she gotta have two jobs, and she gotta go out and work long and bring some dough Lord, said I been mistreated And you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Lord I work five long years for one woman, and she had the nerve to kick me out Have you ever been mistreated Then you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Yes, have you ever been mistreated Then you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Lord I work five long years for one woman, and she had the nerve to kick me out I got a job at a steel mill, I'm shucking steel just like a slave Five long years, every Friday yes y'all I went straight home, I went straight home with all my pay Yes, I've been mistreated And you got to, you got to know just what I'm talking about Lord I work five long years for one woman, and she had the nerve to kick me out Lord I finally learned a lesson, I should have known a long time ago The next woman I marry, she gotta have two jobs, and she gotta go out and work and bringing home some dough I've been mistreated, yeah And you, you know just what I'm talking about I work five long years for one woman, and she had the nerves to kick me out
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History"Five Long Years" was written and recorded by legendary blues musician Eddie Boyd in 1952.
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OriginDespite being commonly associated with Chicago blues, Eddie Boyd was originally from the Mississippi Delta, and he brought those influences into "Five Long Years".
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PopularityThe song became Boyd's most popular hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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InfluencesThe song's lyrics were partly influenced by Boyd's own experiences working in a foundry for five years, which he hated, reflecting the hardships often depicted in blues music.
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ReceptionSince its release, the song has been recognized as a blues classic, due to its raw emotion and compelling narrative about love and heartbreak.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, a number of renowned artists have covered "Five Long Years", including the likes of B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy, highlighting the song's enduring influence in blues and rock music.
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Eric Clapton's VersionWhen Eric Clapton covered the song for his 1994 album "From the Cradle," it garnered a Grammy Award, illustrating the lasting appeal of Boyd's creation.
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Buddy Guy’s VersionIn 1991, Buddy Guy recorded a smoldering seven-minute rendition of "Five Long Years" for his album "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues", which won the Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 1992 Grammy Awards.
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Death of Eddie BoydDespite the success of "Five Long Years", Eddie Boyd died in relative obscurity in 1994, similar to many other blues pioneers.
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LegacyAlthough Eddie Boyd may not have achieved the commercial success he deserved during his lifetime, "Five Long Years" remains a testament to his talent and is still played and enjoyed to this day.
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