Blue and Lonesome (Memphis Slim song)

Not to be confused with the Little Walter song of the same name covered by the Rolling Stones.
"Blue and Lonesome"
Song by Memphis Slim
Released1949
GenreRhythm and blues
Songwriter(s)Memphis Slim

"Blue and Lonesome" is a 1949 song recorded by Memphis Slim. It was his second major R&B chart hit after "Messin' Around".[1]

References

  1. ^ Nick Talevski The Encyclopedia of Rock Obituaries 1999 0711975485 p.283 "With his booming voice and his refined style of blues piano, the 6 foot 6 inch Memphis Slim enjoyed hits with 'Messin' Around' (1948), 'Blue And Lonesome' (1949), 'Angel Child' (1949), and 'The Come Back' (1953)."


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