Stormy Monday
B.B. King · Other Songs - B.B. King
Oh, they called it, they called it stormy Monday,
but Tuesday, Tuesday is as just as bad
Oh, Wednesday is worst And Thursday oh so sad
The eagle flies on Friday now, Saturday I'll go out to play
Oh, the eagle, the eagle flies on Friday Saturday I'll go out and play
Sunday I'll go to church, and I fall on my knees and pray
I say, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
But Lord, Lord have mercy Lord have mercy on me
You know I'm crazy 'bout my baby
Lord, please send my baby back on to me
Help me out here man, help me out
Sun rise in the east, it set up in the west
Yes, the sun rise in the east baby, and it set up in the west
It's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, it's hard to tell
Which one, which one, which one a little bad
Yeah! Go ahead Do it one more time
Oh, the eagle flies on Friday Saturday I'll go out to play
Oh, the eagle flies on Friday You know Saturday I'll go out to play
Sunday I'll go out to the signify church Oh when I'll
fall down on my knees and pray
I say, Lord have mercy Lord have mercy on me
Lord, Lord, Lord have mercy on me
Please, have mercy on me
You know I'm crazy, crazy 'bout my baby
Please, send her back, send her back on to me
Yeah!
Stormy Monday
B.B. King's rendition of 'Stormy Monday' stands as a definitive interpretation of the blues standard, showcasing his signature emotive guitar work and soulful vocal delivery. While originally popularized by T-Bone Walker, King's version transforms the track into a slow-burning exploration of heartache and longing. This recording highlights his mastery of the electric guitar, utilizing subtle vibrato and phrasing to convey deep emotional resonance without relying on excessive volume. The song remains a cornerstone of his extensive discography, illustrating his ability to reinvent existing material while maintaining the core integrity of the blues tradition. It serves as a powerful example of how King's style influenced generations of musicians across the genre.