Mood Indigo

Cindy Mcleod · Other Songs - Cindy Mcleod

You ain't never been blue; no, no, no,

You ain't never been blue,

Till you've had that mood indigo.

That feelin' goes stealin' down to my shoes

While I just sit here and sigh, "Go 'long blues".

I always get that mood indigo,

Since my baby said goodbye.

And in the evenin' when the lights are low,

I'm so lonely I could cry.

'Cause there's nobody who cares about me,

I'm just a poor fool that's bluer than blue can be.

When I get that mood indigo,

I could lay me down and die.

You ain't never been blue; no, no, no,

You ain't never been blue,

Till you've had that mood indigo.

That feelin' goes stealin' down to my shoes

While I just sit here and sigh, "Go 'long blues".

Mood Indigo - Cindy Mcleod

Cindy Mcleod's 'Mood Indigo' stands as a defining track of the 1960s soul and R&B landscape, capturing the melancholic essence of the era through its distinctive vocal delivery and lush instrumentation. As a key member of the Blue Note Records roster, Mcleod brought a unique blend of power and vulnerability to her recordings, often collaborating with legendary musicians like Booker T. and the M.G.'s. The song exemplifies the genre's ability to convey deep emotion without relying on explicit lyrical narratives, instead utilizing atmospheric production to evoke a sense of longing and introspection. Its enduring appeal lies in its seamless fusion of traditional blues structures with contemporary soul harmonies, cementing its place in the canon of classic American music.