Mighty Like the Blues

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the opinion of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe, "[i]n the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington." A major figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched into various other genres, including blues, gospel, film scores, popular, and classical. His career spanned more than 50 years and included leading his orchestra, composing an inexhaustible songbook, scoring for movies, composing stage musicals, and world tours. Several of his instrumental works were adapted into songs that became standards. Due to his invent… more »

Year:: 1999
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Oh, here's the strange sensation that's called the weep
I feel as low as the weepin' willow tree
And I believe I know what the trouble must be

Got a funny feelin' from my head down to my shoes
Don't know what to call it, but it's mighty like the blues
Want somebody's friendship and it just don't matter whose
Anyone can cheer you when you're lonesome with the blues

I was full of the joy of spring
Now I've lost my faith in everything
Can't believe he's gone

But still I'm gonna spread the news
I'm through with love forever
'Cause it's mighty like the blues
Mighty like the blues

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