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Blue and Lonesome (Memphis Slim song)

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Not to be confused with the Little Walter song of the same name covered by the Rolling Stones.
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1949 song by Memphis Slim
"Blue and Lonesome"
Song by Memphis Slim
Released1949
GenreRhythm and blues
Songwriter(s)Memphis Slim

"Blue and Lonesome" is a 1949 song recorded by Memphis Slim. It was his second major R&B chart hit after "Messin' Around".

References

  1. Nick Talevski The Encyclopedia of Rock Obituaries 1999 0711975485 p.283 "With his booming voice and his refined style of blues piano, the 6 foot 6 inch Memphis Slim enjoyed hits with 'Messin' Around' (1948), 'Blue And Lonesome' (1949), 'Angel Child' (1949), and 'The Come Back' (1953)."
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