Stormy Weather
Lou Bring & His Orchestra, Lena Horne
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Don't know why There's no sun up in the sky Stormy weather Since my man and I ain't together Keeps rainin' all the time Life is bare Gloom and misery everywhere Stormy weather Just can't get my poor self together I'm weary all the time, the time So weary all the time When he went away, the blues walked in and met me If he stays away, old rocking chair will get me All I do is pray the Lord above will let me Walk in the sun once more Can't go on All I have in life is gone Stormy weather Since my man and I ain't together Keeps rainin' all the time Keeps rainin' all the time I walk around, heavy-hearted and sad Night comes around, I'm still feelin' bad Rain pourin' down, blindin' every hope I had This pitterin', patterin', beatin' and spatterin' drives me mad Love, love, love, love This misery is just too much for me Can't go on Everything I had is gone Stormy weather Since my man and I ain't together Keeps rainin' all the time Keeps rainin' all the time
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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8 facts about this song
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.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe 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.
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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.
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Stormy Weather" and Lena HorneLena 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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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Stormy Weather" and Judy GarlandJudy 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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