The Blacksmith Blues
Ella Mae Morse
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Down in old Kentucky Where horseshoes are lucky There's a village smithy standin' under a chestnut tree Hear the hammer knockin' See the hammer rockin' He sings the boogie blues while he's hammerin' on the shoes See the hot sparks a-flyin' Like Fourth of July-in' He's even got the horses cloppin', pop! down the avenue Folks love the rhythm The clang-bangin' rhythm You'll get a lot o' kicks out of the Blacksmith Blues
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Written by: Jack Holmes
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Year"The Blacksmith Blues" was released by both Bing Crosby and Ella Mae Morse in 1952, with Morse's version hitting the charts first.
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Morse's Hit VersionElla Mae Morse's version of "The Blacksmith Blues" quickly became a hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard charts in the US.
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Different StylesBing Crosby's rendition of this song is characterized by his smooth crooning style, while Ella Mae Morse's version features her unique blend of jazz and country influences.
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Writer of the SongThe song was written by Jack Holmes, who also wrote a number of other successful tunes during the 1950s.
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Crosby's RecordingBing Crosby recorded his version of the song with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra. The recording was released by Decca Records.
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Morse's RecordingMorse's version was recorded with Billy May’s Orchestra and was released by Capitol Records.
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British Cover VersionThe song was also popular in the UK, where it was covered by British artist Terry Dene in the late 1950s.
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Grammy Hall of FameElla Mae Morse's version of "The Blacksmith Blues" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, which honours recordings of lasting significance.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song is often credited with helping to popularize a new style of music that blended jazz with popular music, leading to the emergence of rhythm and blues.
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Chart PositionsDespite being less commercially successful than Morse's version, Bing Crosby's version of the song did make it to the Billboard charts, peaking at number 23.
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Popularity Over TimeEven decades after its initial release, "The Blacksmith Blues" remains a beloved classic that is frequently played on oldies radio stations and found on various compilation albums.
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Bing Crosby's Version Re-releaseBing Crosby's version of "The Blacksmith Blues" has been re-released on numerous compilation albums over the years, including "Bing's Gold Records" and "The Bing Crosby CBS Radio Recordings (1954-56)".
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Morse's Contribution to MusicMorse's version of "The Blacksmith Blues" helped solidify her reputation as a pioneering female vocalist in the fields of jazz and country music.
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