Elmore james sky is crying import on collectors choice. The song was written during a downpour while in a recording session. His most famous song, dust my broom, an electrified adaptation of a robert johnson tune, was his first hit and features one of the most identifiable slide guitar figures in blues. The history of elmore james dust my broom, the sun is shining and more.
The history of elmore james, a compilation of songs by elmore james. Get all the lyrics to songs on the sky is crying and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Elmore james the sky is crying lyrics and tracklist genius. Apr 18, 2017 the sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. Apr 01, 2015 elmore james the sky is crying 7, 45 rpm b side held my baby last night released march 1960 the sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. Its outofprint, but used copies goes for peanuts on amazon see link. The sky is crying by elmore james compilation, chicago. Download and print the sky is crying sheet music for guitar tablature by mike bloomfield.
I second rhinos the sky is crying, its the best single disc comp out there, a truly great one thats perfect as an introduction and as a summation. Song information for the sky is crying elmore james on allmusic. Watch the video for the sky is crying from elmore james s the complete fire and enjoy sessions part 1 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Watch the video for the sky is crying from elmore jamess the complete fire and enjoy sessions part 1 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The blues of elmore james is pretty powerful, often with nice. Mr james guitar speaks the blues and to play it as they say you need to live it. Elmore james biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. The sky is crying is a slowtempo twelvebar blues notated in 128 time in the key of c. I saw my baby one morning, and she was walking on down the street i saw my baby one morning, yes she was walking on down the street made me feel so good until my poor heart would skip a beat i got a bad. Sunset blvd records 54 tracks, digisleeveelmore james last major recordings were made in the 1960s when he was signed by new york producerlabel. The sky is crying by elmore james compilation, chicago blues.
Music notes for bass guitar tab sheet music by elmore james. The sky is crying elmore james it has been more than half a century since elmore james bent over to pull up his socks before going out to play in an chicago nightclub. Mar 10, 2014 the sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. The complete trumpet, chief and fire sessions 2005 a proper records introduction to elmore james. The history of elmore james by elmore james on amazon music. James composition the sky is crying which became a blues. Sometime in 1928 in canton, mississippi, tenyearold elmore james began playing his first instrument, a. The history of elmore james 1993 music posted by designol at sept.
No doubt elmore is still playing the blues in heaven and boy what a. Elmore jamess 1960 the sky is crying has become a staple in the blues culture and is considered read more. Called one of his most durable compositions, the sky is. The history of elmore james 1993 rollin and tumblin 1999 legends of blues, pickin the blues. Cover versions of the sky is crying written by elmore. Choose from elmore james sheet music for such popular songs as it hurts me too, the sky is crying, and one way. Release the sky is crying by elmore james musicbrainz. Elmore james the sky is crying 7, 45 rpm b side held my baby last night released march 1960 the sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. The sky is crying elmore james written by bluesever thursday, 23 november 2017 22. The history of elmore james compiles recordings james made between 1951 and 1961 for a variety of labels including the mississippibased trumpet, chicagobased chesschief as well as bobby robinsons firefuryenjoy and the bihari brothers flairmeteor labels.
Music profile for elmore james, born 27 january 1918. Jun 01, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from the sky is crying by elmore james now. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Elmore jamess 1960 the sky is crying has become a staple in the blues culture and is considered a blues standard. A good compilation with an overall slightly reverbed sound. But elmore was now living mostly in jackson, mississippi problems. It was covered by chris wilson au, pinetop perkins hubert sumlin, sonny boy williamson ii, joanna connor and other artists. Although he was not widely known, the world lost a good one who left an immense legacy. Sometime in 1928 in canton, mississippi, tenyearold. Highlights include james original recording of dust my broom, it hurts me too, t.
Im not sure if this may have been introduced at production time. Elmore james was an american blues slide guitarist and singer who recorded from 1951 until 1963. After supervising elmores 59 comeback hit the sky is crying in chicago with the guitarists own broomdusters in sturdy support see disc five, robinson had helmed a couple of james dates at beltone studios in new york with the cream of the citys blues sessioneers behind him. The history of elmore james collects twentyone songs cut by james most of them written by him and featuring a dazzling array of blues legends playing with him including ike turner, sonny boy williamson, johnny jones, willie dixon, big joe turner, homesick james, j. The song was written and recorded by elmore james in 1959. To my regret i have not discovered this album earlier until now but i have now also purchased the history of elmore james the sky is crying, this is another superb collection and showcases elmore s earlier recordings. The sky is crying is a blues standard written and initially recorded by elmore james in 1959. I think the late, great deep blues authorny times critic robert palmer wrote the liner notes too he usually does a fantastic job. Nevertheless, the version of his classics, that are contained here, are extraordinary and in my opinion better than for instance on the sky is crying. Mama with elmore backing big joe turner, and the title track, one of the best slow blues ever created. Elmore james january 27, 1918 may 24, 1963 was an american blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Song information for the sky is crying elmore james on allmusic allmusic. Listen to your favorite songs from the sky is crying by elmore james now.
The sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street the sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street im waiting in tears looking for my baby, and i wonder where can she be. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. He was known as king of the slide guitar and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. Sky is crying the ultimate collection, cd, blues, 708535794721. Nov 23, 2017 the sky is crying elmore james it has been more than half a century since elmore james bent over to pull up his socks before going out to play in an chicago nightclub. Jan 30, 2015 elmore james and his classic original, the sky is crying, which has been covered by many in its time. Elmore james the sky is crying lyrics genius lyrics. Elmore james the sky is crying lyrics songmeanings. Albums include dust my broom catfish blues, the sky is crying.
Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The history of elmore james contains some of the most important work of a man who still reigns as the king of slide guitar. With the confusing plethora of elmore james discs out on the market, this is truly the place to start, featuring the best of his work culled from several labels. Elmore james sky is crying import cd blues traditional 743215237624. Elmore james the sky is crying 1969, vinyl discogs. The history of elmore james, a much more popular record. Elmore james sky is crying the ultimate collection on. Listen free to elmore james history of elmore james the sky is crying, something inside of me and more. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. The sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. The history of elmore james, and blues after hours. To my regret i have not discovered this album earlier until now but i have now also purchased the history of elmore james the sky is crying, this is another superb collection and showcases elmores earlier recordings. The sky is crying the history of elmore james by elmore. The history of elmore james collects twentyone songs cut by james most of them written by him and featuring a dazzling array of blues legends playing with him including ike turner, sonny boy williamson, johnny jones, willie dixon, big joe.
Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of the sky is crying the history of elmore james 1993 by elmore james at mp3caprice. It was written and recorded by elmore james in 1959. The sky is crying by elmore james digital sheet music for bass. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Its difficult for me to be objective about this album. The song the sky is crying was written by elmore james, bobby robinson and clarence lewis and was first recorded and released by elmo james and his broomdusters in 1960. The sky is crying by elmore james on amazon music unlimited.
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