Bland had many hits in the fifties and sixties and made some fine albums. Bobby bland two steps from the blues 1962, vinyl discogs. Bobby blue bland was a very good blues singer as opposed to joe turner who was more of a blues shouter. In fact, its one of the key albums in modern blues, marking a turning point when juke joint blues were seamlessly blended with gospel and southern soul, creating a distinctly southern sound where all of these styles blended so thoroughly it was. In 1961, bobby blue bland released a version of saint james infirmary on the flip. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Louis armstrong made the song famous in his 1928 recording on which don redman was credited as composer. Bobby blue bland also known as bobby bland born robert calvin bland, 27 january 1930, in rosemark, tennessee, died june 23, 20, memphis, tennessee was an africanamerican blues and soul singer. Two steps from the blues by bobby bland on amazon music. Possessed with a tremendously tormented crying style, bobby bland had the pipes to wring out every.
This is a compilation of some of his best songs and share your love with me was covered by many including kenny rogers and aretha franklin. Like ray charles, bobby sings blues and soul with a gospel influence and, like ray, is one of the best. James infirmary and i heard my baby goan and i felt so broken hearted she used to be my very own i tried so hard to keep from crying my. He was described as among the great storytellers of blues and soul music. Bobby blue bland first class blues releases discogs. Bland, bobby 1st class blues music skip to main content. Stream bobby blue bland on amazon music unlimited now. By placing your order, you agree to our terms of use.
James infirmary, farther on up the road, thats the way love is, i pity the fool, and soon as the weather breaks. Bobby blue bland, bobby rush, johnnie taylor by malacomg. Two steps from the blues bobby bland erick labson remaster 1961 usa 12track lp on duke with 2 bonuses, 35. James infirmary blues by bobby blue bland on amazon music. Bobby bland straight from the shoulder by williamhaywood. Bobby blue bland youve got to hurt before you heal by malacomg. Bobby blue bland first class blues mp3 album download. The melody is 8 bars long, unlike songs in the classic blues genre, where there are 12 bars. Bland cant quite hit the high notes the way he once did, but his voice is still attractive and his phrasing is, if anything, even better. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. James infirmary and i heard my baby goan and i felt so broken hearted she used to be my very own i tried so. Listen to your favorite songs from first class blues by bobby blue bland now. Bobby bland licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of geffen.
Bobby bland was born on january 27, 1930 in rosemark, tennessee, usa as robert calvin brooks. Really the blues by bobby blue bland album listen for. Bobby bland earned his enduring blues superstar status the hard way. Youve got to hurt before you heal by bobby blue bland.
Pdf printfriendly chord sheet available for patreon supporters. Bobby blue bland aint no love in the heart of the city by b7xvm. Bobby blue bland robert calvin brooks, january 27, 1930 june 23, 20 was an. The short film snow white is available for free download at the internet archive. In 1961, bobby blue bland released a version of saint james infirmary on the flip side of his no. Bb king is great without a doubt but there is no other blues voice like bobby blue bland. A medley between bland and guest stars johnnie taylor and bobby rush breathe new life into stormy monday, giving the audience a few good chuckles. James infirmary bobby blue bland first class blues. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. All bland had to offer was his magnificent voice, a tremendously powerful instrument in his early heyday, injected with charisma and melisma to spare. James infirmary and i heard my baby moan and i felt so broken hearted she used to be my very own i tried so hard to keep from crying my heart felt just like lead she was all that i had to live for oh, i just wish it was me instead now shes gone, shes.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Robert calvin bobby bland born january 27, 1930, also known as bobby blue bland, is an american singer of blues and soul. Bobby blue bland i just tripped on a piece of your broken. Robert calvin bland born january 27, 1930 better known as bobby blue bland, is an american singer of blues and soul. Stream first class blues by bobby blue bland on amazon. James infirmary this song is by bobby blue bland and appears on the album two steps from the blues 1961. Listen to your favorite songs from bobby blue bland.
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