Elmore james january 27, 1918 may 24, 1963 was an american blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Elmore james the sky is crying 1992 charly blues masterworks. Watch the video for the sky is crying from elmore jamess the complete fire and. One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us dont even know his name. The sky is crying elmore james it has been more than half a century since elmore james bent over to pull up his socks before going out to play in an chicago nightclub.
Listen to your favorite songs from the sky is crying by elmore james now. Elmore james the sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street the sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street im waiting in tears for my baby, and i wonder where can she be. The history of elmore james collects twentyone songs cut by james most of them written by him and featuring a dazzling array of blues legends playing with him including ike turner, sonny boy williamson, johnny jones, willie dixon, big joe turner, homesick james, j. For his contributions to music, james was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1992. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The sky is crying is a blues standard written and initially recorded by elmore james in 1959. Apart from the odd blues track by elmore james on a compilation blues album i had not heard a great deal by the man. Tomatos dust my broom collects some of the last recordings of elmore james career, including baby please set a date, the sky is crying, done somebody wrong, and shake your moneymaker. Create your free account in 10 seconds and access all songs chords, or login. Music notes for guitar tab sheet music by elmore james. Elmore james the sky is crying song and listen to elmore james the sky is crying popular song on grieg music. I saw my baby one morning, and she was walking on down the street i saw my baby one morning.
Its difficult for me to be objective about this album. Elmore james the sky is crying free mp3 downloads 2. Fortunately, to make things easier we have this threedisc 58song box set rounding up at least one extant take of everything elmore recorded with robinson at the helm. The sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street the sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street im waiting in tears loo. Here you can find elmore james original shared files. I also bought downloads of 8 other songs i wanted, to get all i was after. The sky is crying by etta james is a cover of elmore jamess the sky is crying. Yalp is powered by artificial intelligence to transcribe songs chords from youtube and mp3 files. James, elmore sky is crying the ultimate collection. Mama with elmore backing big joe turner, and the title track, one of the best slow blues ever created. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Song information for the sky is crying elmore james on allmusic. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. Listen free to elmore james the sky is crying the sky is crying, dust my broom.
Download mp3 the sky is crying album of elmore james. Accompanying james is his longtime backing band, the broomdusters. Watch the video for the sky is crying from elmore jamess the complete fire and enjoy sessions part 1 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. As is expected, james incendiary slide guitar cuts through every track. Elmore jamess 1960 the sky is crying has become a staple in the blues culture and is considered a blues standard. Elmore james the sky is crying the ultimate collection.
Original song the sky is crying is a slowtempo twelvebar blues notated in 128 time in the key of c. Called one of his most durable compositions, the sky is crying became. Called one of his most durable compositions, the sky is. By albert king, elmore james, eric clapton, and stevie.
Nevertheless, the version of his classics, that are contained here, are extraordinary and in my opinion better than for instance on the sky is crying. The history of elmore james 1993 music posted by designol at sept. The history of elmore james, a much more popular record. Brown on saxophone, johnny jones on piano, odie payne on drums, and. Listen free to elmore james the sky is crying radio. The new fats waller musical show babyface for the cool in you sin assassins zoe brothers soul.
A good compilation with an overall slightly reverbed sound. The sky is crying is a slowtempo twelvebar blues notated in 128 time in the key of c. Im not sure if this may have been introduced at production time. Elmore james standing at the crossroads 1992 classic early recordings. The sky is crying albert king, elmore james, eric clapton, and stevie ray vaughan blues. With the confusing plethora of elmore james discs out on the market, this is truly the place to start, featuring the best of his work culled from several labels. Etta james cover of elmore jamess the sky is crying whosampled. The sky is crying by elmore james digital sheet music for.
You can also get midi, pdf and transpose chords in different tonalities. He was known as king of the slide guitar and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. The sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street the sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street im waiting in tears looking for my baby, and i wonder where can she be. Along with standards, dust my broom, the sky is crying the classic one way out, the majority of this box set breaks new ground and stands as some of elmore s most emotionladen work.
You may only use this tab for private study, scholarship. James was onstage again with his group the broomdusters and holding his own in the. Choose from elmore james sheet music for such popular songs as one way out, the sky is crying, and it hurts me too. Watch the video for the sky is crying from elmore james s the complete fire and enjoy sessions part 1 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content. Along with standards, dust my broom, the sky is crying the classic one way out, the majority of this box set breaks new ground and stands as some of elmores most emotionladen. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Elmore james one way out download free mp3 flac aztec camera backwards and forwards joe hisaishi piano stories tanger le petit soldat the beach boys blue birds over the mountain never learn not to love fats waller aint misbehavin. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Mar 10, 2014 the sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. No two ways about it, the most influential slide guitarist of the postwar period was elmore james, hands down. Although i have numerous blues albums in my collection having now heard the sky is crying by elmore james i recognise that i have being missing what i consider to be one of the greatest blue musicians ever. The sky is crying by elmore james, released in 2003 on pvine records.
Although his early demise from heart failure kept him from enjoying the fruits of the 60s blues revival as his contemporaries muddy waters and howlin wolf did, james left a wide influential trail behind him. Highlights include james original recording of dust my broom, it hurts me too, t. Elmore james the sky is crying 1969, vinyl discogs. The song was written and recorded by elmore james in 1959. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Choose from elmore james sheet music for such popular songs as it hurts me too, the sky is crying, and one way out. Elmore james shake your moneymaker mp3 album download. The sky is crying by elmore james compilation, chicago. Included our elmore s last sessions before his death and several tracks he cut as a session guitarist for bobby robinson. Listen free to elmore james the sky is crying the sky is crying, dust my broom and more. The sky is crying by elmore james on amazon music unlimited. The sky is crying song, a blues song by elmore james. Although he was not widely known, the world lost a good one who left an immense legacy.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The song was written during a downpour while in a recording session. The sky is crying is a song that has become a blues standard. Elmore jamess 1960 the sky is crying has become a staple in the blues culture and is considered read more.