St. Louis Blues
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
I hate to see that evening sun go down,
'Cause my lovin' baby done left this town.
If I feel tomorrow, like I feel today,
If I feel tomorrow, like I feel today,
I'm gonna pack my trunk and make my getaway.
Oh, that St. Louis woman, with her diamond rings,
She pulls my man around by her apron strings.
And if it wasn't for powder and her store-bought hair,
Oh, that man of mine wouldn't go nowhere.
I got those St. Louis blues, just as blue as I can be,
Oh, my man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea,
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me.
I love my man like a schoolboy loves his pie,
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his rocker and rye
I'll love my man until the day I die, Lord, Lord.
I got the St. Louis blues, just as blue as I can be, Lord, Lord!
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea,
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me.
I got those St. Louis blues,
I got the blues, I got the blues, I got the blues,
My man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea,
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me, Lord, Lord!
St. Louis Blues
Bing Crosby's recording of 'St. Louis Blues' stands as a definitive example of his mastery of the jazz standard. While the song is historically associated with the blues tradition and often linked to W.C. Handy, Crosby's interpretation transformed it into a staple of his vocal repertoire, showcasing his unique ability to blend emotional depth with a polished, crooning style. The track exemplifies the swing era's fusion of popular song and jazz improvisation, where Crosby's clear tenor voice carried the melancholic narrative of the original composition. His version remains a significant song in his discography, demonstrating his versatility across genres and cementing his status as a leading figure in American popular music during the mid-20th century.