A Mess of Blues
Elvis Presley · Elvis' Gold Records Vol. 4
Too bad you canÂ’t come home
I swear IÂ’m goinÂ’ crazy
SittinÂ’ here all alone
Since youÂ’re gone
I got a mess of blues
I ainÂ’t slept a wink since sunday
I canÂ’t eat a thing all day
Every day is just blue monday
Since youÂ’ve been away
Since youÂ’re gone
I got a mess of blues
Whoops there goes a teardrop
RollinÂ’ down my face
If you cry when youÂ’re in love
It sure ainÂ’t no disgrace
I gotta get myself together
Before I lose my mind
IÂ’m gonna catch the next train goinÂ’
And leave my blues behind
Since youÂ’re gone
I got a mess of blues
Whoops there goes a teardrop
RollinÂ’ down my face
If you cry when youÂ’re in love
It sure ainÂ’t no disgrace
I gotta get myself together
Before I lose my mind
IÂ’m gonna catch the next train goinÂ’
And leave my blues behind
Since youÂ’re gone
I got a mess of blues
Since youÂ’re gone I got a mess of blues
Since youÂ’re gone I got a mess of blues
A Mess of Blues
Recorded in 1968 during the iconic 'Get Off My Cloud' sessions, this track stands as a pivotal moment in Elvis Presley's career, marking his return to a raw, blues-infused rock style. The song features a driving rhythm section and Presley's gritty vocal delivery, reflecting the artistic direction he pursued with producer Andy Kim and the Memphis Horns. Released on Elvis' Gold Records Vol. 4, it serves as a testament to his ability to blend traditional blues structures with his signature charisma. As one of several tracks from this historic session, it captures the energy and spontaneity of the era, distinguishing it from his earlier polished pop sound and cementing his status as a foundational figure in rock and roll history.