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.

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.