Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Chirpin' the Blues

Chirpin' the Blues:



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:



16 comments:

  1. It's a great pleasure to listen to her lovely voice. Valerie

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  2. You certainly broaden my horizons.

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    1. Thx :) 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.

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  3. She has a powerful and resonating voice. The bands were good, too!

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    1. That twinkle in her eye is priceless :)

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  4. Can't beat a bit of blues!!

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    1. I know, right? Such a variety out there, too.

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  5. I 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! :)

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    1. Yes! That twinkle is charming :)

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    2. Have to be on spotify to listen. Oh well--there's quite a few on youtube. :)

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    3. I have the free version of Spotify. You get commercials, but I don't mind that. Kinda like radio for my computer lol

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  6. Oh yes. I agree. I had never heard of Alberta Hunter and I want to thank you for introducing her to me. Hugs-Erika

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    1. She's delightful. I even like her later music better than her earlier recordings.

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  7. I loved listening to her music - beautiful 😀. Thanks for sharing and I hope you've had a lovely week! J 😊 x

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed her. It's such a blessing that she was rediscovered!

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