Like many rockabilly songs, especially by Elvis, this has its roots in blues. It’s a cover of Junior Parker, who released his version in 1953….
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09/01/2020: “Me And My Woman” by Shuggie Otis
“Me And My Woman” is the only song on 1971’s Freedom Flight not credited to Shuggie Otis. It was written instead by Gene Barge, a sax player….
12/12/2020: “Lenny” by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lenny refers to Steven Ray Vaughan’s wife, and his guitar. Either way, he really pours love into this one. It’s a testament to the power…
25/11/2019: “When The Levee Breaks” by Led Zeppelin
Originally a blues song about the Mississippi flood, released in 1929 by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie, the Led Zeppelin version takes the ball…
29/09/2019: “Blue Valentines” by Tom Waits
Tom Waits makes incredibly depressing music, for the most part. That doesn’t mean, however, that it isn’t astoundingly beautiful. His own distinctive, crusty tones sound…
29/06/2019: “Getting Nasty” by Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm
Ike Turner was one of the central figures behind the evolution of rock n roll from blues. His 1951 hit, “Rocket 88”, is widely considered…
10/06/2019: “Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters is probably best known as the main influence on the Rolling Stones. The Blues legend inspired that British band more than any other…
04/01/2019: “Mercedes Benz” by Janis Joplin
This song was the last song Janis Joplin recorded before her untimely death aged 27, October the 4th 1970. It was done in one take…
31/12/2018: “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat
“On The Road Again” has an impressive lineage. It’s to be expected, given singer Alan Wilson’s deep knowledge and involvement with the blues world. The…