The Last Blues Song
Helen Reddy · Live In London [1978]
I've been cryin' and my-oh-my-in'
Since he's been gone.
But I've done some thinkin'
And it's starting to sink in
That life goes on.
So if you're somebody
Who's feeling sorry for yourself
Better sing along
Cause this is gonna be
The last blues song.
Now a little bitty fit
Of self pity
Can really sing.
But it keeps on growin'
And you know woe-woe-in'
Don't change a thing.
So if you're a person
Who's hooked on hurtin' on yourself
Better sing along
Cause this is gonna be
The last blues song.
Woe, woe, woe, woe,
Woe, woe, woe, woe
My oh my
Yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea
I'm fit to die.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Please don't go,..
Papa I think I'm getting' high
On feeling, low woe woe woe woe woe woe
So all you losers, you full time blues-ers
Get out of bed
Don't you go and give in
Don't you give up on livin'
Before you're dead.
Come on now brother,
If you've been motherin' yourself
Better sing along
Cause this is gonna be
This is gonna be
The last blues song.
Since he's been gone.
But I've done some thinkin'
And it's starting to sink in
That life goes on.
So if you're somebody
Who's feeling sorry for yourself
Better sing along
Cause this is gonna be
The last blues song.
Now a little bitty fit
Of self pity
Can really sing.
But it keeps on growin'
And you know woe-woe-in'
Don't change a thing.
So if you're a person
Who's hooked on hurtin' on yourself
Better sing along
Cause this is gonna be
The last blues song.
Woe, woe, woe, woe,
Woe, woe, woe, woe
My oh my
Yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea
I'm fit to die.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Please don't go,..
Papa I think I'm getting' high
On feeling, low woe woe woe woe woe woe
So all you losers, you full time blues-ers
Get out of bed
Don't you go and give in
Don't you give up on livin'
Before you're dead.
Come on now brother,
If you've been motherin' yourself
Better sing along
Cause this is gonna be
This is gonna be
The last blues song.
The Last Blues Song
Helen Reddy's 1978 live recording of 'The Last Blues Song' captures a pivotal moment in her career, blending her signature pop sensibilities with a raw, blues-inflected performance. Recorded during her 'Live In London' sessions, the track showcases her vocal versatility and ability to navigate genre boundaries with authenticity. As a staple of her discography, the song reflects the transitional period of her artistry, where she moved beyond her earlier hits to explore deeper emotional textures and musical complexity. The recording stands as a testament to her enduring influence on female pop and her commitment to delivering high-energy performances that resonated with audiences across generations.

