Every Day I Have the Blues

recording by Basie

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"Every Day I Have the Blues" is a blues song famously recorded by Joe Williams with the Count Basie Orchestra in 1955. This recording became a significant hit and is credited with helping to revive the Basie band's popularity. Joe Williams, known for his rich baritone voice, was a prominent jazz and blues singer who performed with Basie from 1954 to 1961. The song is a classic example of the blues genre, characterized by its soulful melody and expressive vocal performance.12

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Joe Williams
His recording of “Every Day I Have the Blues” with Basie in 1955 made him famous and was a factor in the Basie band’s comeback. Staying with Basie until 1961, Williams also had hits with “Alright, Okay, You Win,” “Going to Chicago,” and “The Comeback.” The rich timbre…
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His recording of “Every Day I Have the Blues” with Basie in 1955 made him famous and was a factor in the Basie band’s comeback. Staying with Basie until 1961, Williams also had hits with “Alright, Okay, You Win,” “Going to Chicago,” and “The Comeback.” The rich timbre…
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