Mama with elmore backing big joe turner, and the title track, one of the best slow blues ever created. 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 loo. Cover versions of the sky is crying written by elmore. Accompanying james is his longtime backing band, the broomdusters. The sky is crying was one of the tracks that turned some of us young blues fans onto elmore james in the mid 60s well actually the very similar the sun is shining on chess in my case. Elmore james sky is crying import cd blues traditional 743215237624. The sky is crying, a song by elmore james on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Called one of his most durable compositions, the sky is. This has been covered by more artists than you can name. Mar 10, 2014 the sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. 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. Elmore james sky is crying cd album at cd universe. Revered for his dust my broom riff, the biggest slide guitarist in postwar blues was a major link. Elmore james the sky is crying lyrics songmeanings. It was covered by chris wilson au, pinetop perkins hubert sumlin, sonny boy williamson ii, joanna connor and other artists. Elmos dust my broom is also an incredible recording. The sky is crying text guitar tab by eric clapton songsterr. Stevie ray recorded the sky is crying in 1985, but itwasnt released until 1991, a year after he died. The sky is crying erja lyytinen album, a 2014 album by erja lyytinen. And i still never get tired of hearing these great songs. Called one of his most durable compositions, the sky is crying.
Original song the sky is crying is a slowtempo twelvebar blues notated in 128 time in the key of c. Although i have numerous blues albums in my collection having now heard the sky is crying by elmore james i recognise that i have being missing what i consider to be one of the greatest blue musicians ever. Albert king performs the sky is crying on japan blues carnival, may 17, 1989. Favourite blues tracks the sky is crying elmore james. The sky is crying albert king japan blues carnival. Elmore jamess 1960 the sky is crying has become a staple in the blues culture and is considered a blues standard. To the newer acts like stevie ray vaughan and especially george thorogood. The sky is crying is, without question or argument, one of the greatest blues recordings of alltime. 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.
This great chicago slide guitarist, who died in 1963, contributed several standards to the blues lexicon, including dust my broom, the sun is. Includes guitar recorded versions with tab for voice, range. 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. But james wasnt a onetrick pony, and aside from recycling killer version after killer version of dust my broom, this set also contains his classic takes on the majestic it hurts me too, the sky is crying, rollin and tumblin, and his rewrite of another johnson standard, standing at the crossroads. The sky is crying release by elmore james see all versions of this release, 1 available overview. The sky is crying song, a blues song by elmore james recorded by many artists the sky is crying, a 1991 album by stevie ray vaughan and double trouble. Jun 01, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from the sky is crying by elmore james now. The sky is crying by elmore james on amazon music unlimited.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Elmore jamess blues standards helped bridge blues and rock n roll. 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. Watch the video for the sky is crying from elmore jamess the complete fire and. One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us dont even know his name.
Elmore worked in a hifi shop and personalised his own amps to create that sound. Elmore james january 27, 1918 may 24, 1963 was an american blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, band leader. Download elmore james the ultimate collection 2014 mp3. Listen to your favorite songs from the sky is crying by elmore james now. Brown on saxophone, johnny jones on piano, odie payne on drums, and. Print and download albert king the sky is crying guitar recorded versions with tab.
The sky is crying look at the tears roll down the street. Elmore james, an album by elmore james on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The song was written during a downpour while in a recording session. 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 the sky is crying lyrics and tracklist genius. This version is done by eric clapton and is from the album theres one in every crowd. James, elmore sky is crying the ultimate collection amazon. Dust my broom dusty my broom standing at the crossroads the sun is shining.
I saw my baby one morning, and she was walking on down the street i saw my baby one morning. 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. Highlights include james original recording of dust my broom, it hurts me too, t. The sky is crying is a slowtempo twelvebar blues notated in 128 time in the key of c. The sad thing was elmore had already died by the time his music was seriously influencing a legion of white guitarists. 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.
Stevie ray vaughns version is fully transcribed in the september 2004 issue of guitar one. Create an account with songmeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. Elmore james the sky is crying 1969, vinyl discogs. Release the sky is crying by elmore james musicbrainz. Release the sky is crying by elmo james musicbrainz.
The sky is crying is a blues standard written and initially recorded by elmore james in 1959. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. With all the studio innovations they cant match elmore. The sky is crying, a song by elmore james on spotify. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Rockpop albums, jazz cds, jazz instrument, blues, singersongwriter, blues traditional, saxophone, chicago blues. The sky is crying release by elmo james see all versions of this release, 2 available. Elmore james sky is crying import on collectors choice. Apart from the odd blues track by elmore james on a compilation blues album i had not heard a great deal by the man. Elmore jamess 1960 the sky is crying has become a staple in the blues culture and is considered read more.
The sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. The sky is crying is a compilation of songs recorded by stevie ray vaughan and double trouble spanning most of their career. 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. Elmore james the sky is crying lyrics genius lyrics. The song was written and recorded by elmore james in 1959. Cover versions of the sky is crying written by elmore james. He was known as the king of the slide guitar and had a unique guitar style, noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. James was onstage again with his group the broomdusters and holding his own in the. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Although he was not widely known, the world lost a good one who left an immense legacy. 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 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. Download elmore james the ultimate collection 2014 mp3 or any other file from music category. Elmore james sky is crying import on collectors choice music. Jamess erratic recording history makes a representative onestop compilation difficult, but from dust my broom, jamess signature tune and the sets opener, to standing at the crossroads, the raw 1960 single that brings the disc to a close, the sky is crying serves as both a career overview and a greatesthits collection. Its an old elmore james song called the sky is crying, its been covered by the likes of eric clapton, stevie ray vaughn, and albert king. Only one title, empty arms complete reprisal, appeared on any of the groups previous albums. James s erratic recording history makes a representative onestop compilation difficult, but from dust my broom, james s signature tune and the sets opener, to standing at the crossroads, the raw 1960 single that brings the disc to a close, the sky is crying serves as both a career overview and a greatesthits collection. Stevie ray vaughan and albert king did awonderful recording session together in 1983, which was also filmed and they was blazingthrough the sky is crying. Add in the anguished voice and those great poetic lyrics. 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.