Stormy Weather
Etta James · Heart & Soul / A Retrospective [2011]
There's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all of the time
Oh yeah
Life is bare
Gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather, stormy weather
And I just can't get my poor self together
Oh I'm weary all of the time
The time, so weary all of the time
When he went away
The blues walked in and met me
Oh yeah if he stays away
Old rocking chair's gonna get me
All I do is pray
The Lord will let me
Walk in the sun once more
Oh I can't go on, can't go on, can't go on
Everything I have is gone
Stormy weather, stormy weather
Since my man and I, me and my daddy ain't together
Keeps raining all of the time
Oh, oh, keeps raining all of the time
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah raining all of the time
Stormy stormy
Stormy weather
Yeah
Stormy Weather - Etta James
Etta James delivers a soulful performance of 'Stormy Weather,' a classic standard that anchors her discography with its enduring emotional weight. Recorded on the album 'Heart & Soul / A Retrospective [2011],' this track exemplifies her mastery of the blues and soul genres, characterized by her powerful vocal delivery and deep resonance. The song reflects the mid-20th-century tradition of jazz and R&B, where artists like James transformed existing compositions into personal narratives of resilience and longing. James's interpretation remains a definitive recording, showcasing her ability to convey complex feelings through melody and rhythm without relying on literal lyricism. Her work on this album highlights her status as a pivotal figure in modern soul music, influencing generations of vocalists who sought to blend technical precision with raw emotional expression.