Trouble Blues
Charles Brown
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So many tears Since you went away I'll always think of you Each night and day Someday, someday, my darlin' I won't be troubled no mo' Trouble, trouble Has its misery Already had The best of po' me Someday, someday, my darlin' I won't be troubled no mo' You heard my story I'll sing my song 'Bout you leavin' po' me You know that's wrong Someday, someday, my darlin' I won't be troubled no mo'
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Written by: CHARLES MOSE BROWN
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Trouble Blues" by Charles Brown was originally recorded and released in 1949.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a monster hit and spent an impressive 15 weeks at the top of the Billboard R&B chart.
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Jazz InfluenceCharles Brown was a significant contributor to the development of the blues genre, but he was also heavily influenced by jazz. This can be heard in his distinctive piano playing on "Trouble Blues".
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UniquenessWhat set "Trouble Blues" apart from other songs at the time was its slower tempo and introspective lyrics, further categorized as "cocktail blues".
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Artist's BackgroundBefore his music career, Charles Brown had a degree in chemistry. He decided to shift careers due to a lack of opportunities in his chosen field, marking his path as a successful blues musician.
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Popularity"Trouble Blues" made Charles Brown one of the dominating figures in the world of R&B during the late 1940s and into the early 1950s.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song's success, along with Brown's other hits, was said to influence numerous other artists, including Ray Charles and Dr. John.
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Signature SongDespite his many other hits, "Trouble Blues" is often considered Charles Brown's signature song and a prime example of his contributions to the development of blues music.
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Musical Style"Trouble Blues" marked the stylistic evolution of Brown's music from a group context with the Three Blazers towards a solo career, with a more idiosyncratic musical style and emotional vocal delivery.
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Enduring PopularityThe enduring appeal of "Trouble Blues" can be measured by the numerous cover versions the song has inspired over the years, including renditions by artists like Sam Cooke and John Lee Hooker.
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