sung by Memphis-born Alberta Hunter, who died on this date in 1984 at 89 years old.
Lyrics excerpt:
I woke up this mornin', heard somebody calling me
I woke up this mornin', heard somebody calling me
My man had packed his grip, said he was leaving for Tennessee
Bad luck and trouble, looks like they're on me to stay
Bad luck and trouble, looks like they're on me to stay
But good luck is old fortune and it's bound to fall my way
This was the first song I ever heard her sing (not in person, but on the radio back in the day):
She's an absolute delight! Listen to her on Youtube or on Spotify:
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It's a great pleasure to listen to her lovely voice. Valerie
ReplyDeleteShe is an absolute treasure :)
DeleteYou certainly broaden my horizons.
ReplyDeleteThx :) I remember back in the 70s when she was rediscovered. Because she was Memphis-born I guess she got more press here than some other places.
DeleteShe has a powerful and resonating voice. The bands were good, too!
ReplyDeleteThat twinkle in her eye is priceless :)
DeleteCan't beat a bit of blues!!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Such a variety out there, too.
DeleteI had never heard of her. Watched both the videos and will have to come back and listen to the rest later. She sang My Handyman with such a twinkle in her eye at 85! Loved it! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! That twinkle is charming :)
DeleteHave to be on spotify to listen. Oh well--there's quite a few on youtube. :)
DeleteI have the free version of Spotify. You get commercials, but I don't mind that. Kinda like radio for my computer lol
DeleteOh yes. I agree. I had never heard of Alberta Hunter and I want to thank you for introducing her to me. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteShe's delightful. I even like her later music better than her earlier recordings.
DeleteI loved listening to her music - beautiful 😀. Thanks for sharing and I hope you've had a lovely week! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed her. It's such a blessing that she was rediscovered!
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