Mean Old World
T-Bone Walker
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This is a mean old world, Baby to live in by yourself. This is a mean old world, Baby to live in by yourself. Can't get the woman you love, Cause you know she's lovin someone else. Well I drink to keep from worryin Baby and I smile to keep from cryin'. Yes I drink to keep from worryin And you know I smile to keep from cryin. That's to keep the public from knowin Just what I have on my mind.
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Written by: Aaron T-Bone Walker
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12 facts about this song
Origin & Release"Mean Old World" was written and originally recorded by legendary American blues musician T-Bone Walker. It was released way back in 1942.
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GenreThe song is classified primarily under the Blues genre. It's a reflection of Walker's deep blues roots and innovative execution.
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Influence"Mean Old World" is considered by music historians as being one of the songs that kicked off the blues craze of the 1940s and 1950s. It influenced a generation of blues musicians.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Mean Old World" tackle themes of sorrow, melancholy, and life's hardships, typical of the blues genre.
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Notable Covers"Mean Old World" has been covered by several artists across various music genres. Some of the notable covers include the ones by Little Walter, Eric Clapton, and The Allman Brothers Band.
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RecognitionWalker's initial recording of "Mean Old World" was selected for the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame Classics of Blues Recordings category.
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Guitar StyleIn "Mean Old World," Walker manifests his pioneering electric guitar style - a style that would shape the blues, jazz, rock and roll, and R&B genres.
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Recording & ProductionThe song was recorded by Capitol Records in Hollywood, and produced by Lee Gillette.
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EquipmentWalker used a semi-acoustic guitar for recording "Mean Old World." His signature guitar was a Gibson ES-250.
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Musical ArrangementThe original "Mean Old World" features Walker's distinctive singing and guitar-playing, accompanied by a piano and a drum.
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SyncopationOne of the hallmarks of "Mean Old World," as with much of Walker's work, is its syncopated rhythm, which adds a distinctive groove to the blues sound.
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ImpactWalker's profound, emotive songwriting style reflected in the song, "Mean Old World," has had a lasting impact on the evolution of modern blues music.
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