Stormy Monday

Editorial Reviews
From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD
In 1962, when this, his first, album was made, Lou Rawls was a singer fresh off the "chitlin' circuit" who had a few years to tough out till pop stardom. Here he wraps his rich, gospel- trained baritone around jazz and blues standards, with a swinging little combo led by pianist Les McCann underpinning his relaxed cordiality. Three previously unissued tracks unearthed for the CD, notably "Blues Is a Woman," further display Rawls's concentration and his deliberation of a lyric. -- © Frank John Hadley 1993

Stormy Monday, Music, Lou Rawls, Jazz, Jazz Music, Pop, R&B, Soul, Vocal, Vocal Jazz
Black And Blue: A Musical Revue (1989 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Diverse offering full of laughter, love and the blues!!
 Black And Blue: A Musical Revue (1989 Original Broadway Cast)

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ASIN: B000000PIF
Release Date: 1992-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Blues: I'm A Woman
  2. Royal Garden Blues
  3. St. Louis Blues
  4. After You've Gone
  5. If I Can't Sell It, I'll Keep Sittin' On It
  6. I Want A Big Butter And Egg Man
  7. Stompin' At The Savoy
  8. I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues
  9. Black And Tan Fantasy
  10. T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do
  11. Call It Stormy Monday/I'm Getting 'Long Alright
  12. Body And Soul
  13. I'm Confessing
  14. Am I Blue
  15. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  16. In A Sentimental Mood
  17. Black And Blue

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Diverse offering full of laughter, love and the blues!!.......1998-12-24

This musical soundtrack is my favorite! It has a diverse offering of artists who range in vocals from a very robust and alluring tenor to enchanting soprano. The types of songs go from fun & upbeat to "somebody-please-get-me-a-tissue" blues. These selections will make you envision whatever scene/theme that is being performed and will force you to crawl into the number and savor/enjoy the fun or the blues of it.

I love it!! I believe you will, too.
Stormy Monday
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Rawl's Fan
  • We will all miss this one of a kind great voice.
  • Lou Rawls at His Best
  • Quintessential Blues and Jazz
  • ONE OF THE GREAT JAZZ LPS OF THE 60s
 Stormy Monday
Lou Rawls
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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ASIN: B000005HF1
Release Date: 1990-01-11

Tracks:

  1. (They Call It) Stormy Monday
  2. God Bless The Child
  3. See See Rider
  4. Willow Weep For Me
  5. I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
  6. In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down
  7. 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
  8. Lost And Lookin'
  9. I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
  10. Sweet Lover
  11. Blues Is A Woman
  12. A Little Les Of Lou's Blues
  13. (They Call It) Stormy Monday-Alternate Take

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Rawl's Fan.......2006-03-22

This is an essential addition to a Pop or Jazz catalogue. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars We will all miss this one of a kind great voice. .......2006-03-09

We will all miss this one of a kind great voice. This CD is a must have in every jazz lovers collection.

5 out of 5 stars Lou Rawls at His Best.......2006-02-17

Lou Rawls had one of the greatest voices in late 20th century popular music. When he was here five years ago to tape a WHRO-produced PBS special with Petula Clark at Chrysler Hall, he still had the goods---the distinctive smoky-smooth baritone voice that graced hits like "Love is a Hurtin' Thing" and "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," and gave those Garfield specials a touch of class, was in fine shape.

Three years later, though, he was diagnosed with lung cancer (he had smoked in his younger days) and last spring, brain cancer. When he died on January 6th at the age of 70 (or 72; his year of birth is listed differently in different places), he left behind a rich legacy of jazz, soul, blues, gospel and R&B deserving of rediscovery by those who may only know the hits, the beer commercials and the cat cartoons.

His passing was particularly poignant to me because I've been reading a fascinating new biography of Sam Cooke called Dream Boogie, by Peter Guralnick, in which Rawls plays a prominent role. I didn't know that Cooke and Rawls had been close friends growing up in Chicago, and that Lou actually took Sam's place in the teenage gospel group, the Highway QCs, after Cooke left to join the Soul Stirrers in 1950. They remained friends, surviving an automobile accident together near Marion, Arkansas, while traveling between gigs in St. Louis and Greenville, Mississippi, in November 1958. Though Cooke had only minor injuries, the driver was killed and Rawls was left in a coma that lasted a week. It took him three months to regain his memory and a year to fully recover.

In 1962, he began recording as a soloist in his own right. He'd been doing background vocals on his friend's records---his is the voice heard in duet with Cooke on "Bring it on Home to Me," both in harmony and in the "yeah - yeah" call and response sections of the refrain. But late on a cold January night that year, he entered the Capitol Records studio in LA with pianist Les McCann's jazz trio and laid down the tracks for his first album.

Released as Stormy Monday, it is one of my favorite jazz vocal records of all time. Hearing Rawls in such a sparse, unadorned setting is a revelation as he wraps his golden voice around the familiar words of a batch of bluesy standards. From the swinging title track and "Sweet Lover" to the blustery "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water" and the soft balladry of "Lost and Lookin'" and "Willow Weep for Me," he takes these well worn chestnuts and gives them new life. It's an impressive performance. His "God Bless the Child" is the definitive version of Billie Holiday's most famous song.

Lou Rawls would go on to become an award winning, chart topping singer during the golden era of `60s and `70s soul music. He would cover many musical bases during his 40-year solo career---his last CD was called Rawls Sings Sinatra. But for a full appreciation of his vocal magic in its prime, Stormy Monday is a must-have.

---Jim Newsom
originally published in Port Folio Weekly - January 24, 2006
copyright 2006 Port Folio Weekly. Used by Permission

5 out of 5 stars Quintessential Blues and Jazz.......2001-12-25

This recording is one of the greatest vocal sessions of all time. It puts the so-called blues recordings of today to shame. Don't be put off by Lou Rawls as the singer -- this was done in 1962, when he was only 21. Lou is brilliant -- he interprets every one of these classics with verve, originality and style in the best jazz and blues tradition. Les McCann's playing is subtle and supportive of this talented vocalist. It really is a shame that Lou wasted all of the talent that is so evident on this recording. But you will forget all of that when you listen to it! This is a classic recording which should be in the library of all jazz and blues lovers. 5 1/2 stars.

5 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE GREAT JAZZ LPS OF THE 60s.......2000-05-13

A little known gem, this grand collection. I know, you're thinking Lou Rawls "You'll Never Find a Love Like This". No. This was before the commercial suits came calling, folks. Les McCann, that genius of ivory tinkling, guides young Lou through some sensuous takes of "See See Rider", and best, the definitive version of "Willow Weep for Me" for my money. This one has a piano section that is...well, sublime. Don't pass this CD up if you like great jazz piano and/or vocals. And whatever you think of Rawls milquetoast 70s and 80s output, don't be put off. He's a genius here.
Stormy Monday Blues
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Five stars (as usual)
  • Stormy Monday Blues
 Stormy Monday Blues
Kenny Burrell
Manufacturer: Fantasy
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ASIN: B00005NF5R
Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

  1. Stormy Monday Blues
  2. Azure Te (Paris Blues)
  3. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
  4. (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over
  5. Why Did I Choose You?
  6. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
  7. Three Thousand Miles Back Home
  8. Kim-Den Strut
  9. Habiba
  10. Quiet Lady

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Five stars (as usual).......2007-05-12

While the last four selections listed here clearly differ in format from the tunes on the original LP, (they are from a 1977 outing and more "modern"in approach), they are excellent efforts and quite challenging. They are a bit of a departure for Burrell, whose lush and sophisticated style has no equal in recorded jazz guitar; but the latter is clearly in evidence/abundance in the tunes from the original LP. About 30 years ago a prominent jazz writer suggested that Burrell had never made a bad album. This remains true to the present day. The 1st half of this set alone is probably worth twice the price of admission. Get hip !

1 out of 5 stars Stormy Monday Blues.......2004-04-25

My initial Kenny Burrell CDs were, WHEN LIGHTS ARE LOW, & LOTUS BLOSSOM. They have made me want to hear more of Kenny's superb guitar artistry. In that regard, STORMY MONDAY BLUES is a huge disappointment. While the two CDs that I have mentioned establish an intimate late nite rapport meant to fit with sampling a smooth cognac, STORMY MONDAY BLUES falls far short of this standard! True, I enjoyed his stylings on the blues amd the four jazz standards that follow, but why on earth he would include the "contemporary" funk of the final four tracks in this album presentation is beyond my comprehension. They totally break the mood of the album and what begins as extremely listenable jazz disintegrates into pure junk! I paid almost $18 for this album and I feel that I have been grossly short changed. The Amazon web site did not afford me with the opportunity to listen to these last four numbers. If I had, I definitely would not have bought this CD. I am personally offended by the selection of the sort of music of the last four tracks of the album and it totally ruined what had otherwise been a very listenable selection of music.
Blues for a Stormy Monday
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    		Blues for a Stormy Monday
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Bellmark Records
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    ASIN: B00004XT02
    Release Date: 2000-09-12

    Tracks:

    1. Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King
    2. Cat Woman - Roach Thompson
    3. Lonely Nights - Memphis Slim
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    Stormy Monday
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      		Stormy Monday
      T-Bone Walker
      Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on
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      ASIN: B000023ZLL
      Release Date: 2002-02-15

      Tracks:

      1. I'm Gonna Stop This Nite Life
      2. Little Girl, Don't You Know
      3. Every Night I Have To Cry
      4. I'm Still In Love With You
      5. Cold Hearted Woman
      6. Treat Me So Low Down
      7. Stormy Monady Blues
      8. Confusion Blues
      9. I Gotta Break Baby
      10. Flower Blues
      Stormy Monday
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Interesting Live Set
      • Energetic Set from one of the masters
      • Good live set from one of the all time greats!
      		 Stormy Monday
      T-Bone Walker
      Manufacturer: Delta
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      ASIN: B000001VZG
      Release Date: 1996-09-17

      Tracks:

      1. Every Day I Have The Blues
      2. I Woke Up This Morning
      3. When I Grow Up
      4. Long Lost Lover
      5. Shake It Baby
      6. Stormy Monday Blues
      7. Why My Baby
      8. Late Blues
      9. Sail On
      10. T-Bone Blues Special
      11. Treat Me So Low Down

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Interesting Live Set.......2001-12-03

      Pretty good recording of live set in France. The cd is woefully short on information. Tracks are misnamed/mislabeled and no players are listed. The only information given is that it was recorded in 1968. It wasnt. I think it's from 1971, which will be born out if you listen to Paul Pena's (yes, that Paul Pena) guitar playing. In 1968 only Hendrix was playing like that. Very cool playing, though. The addition of violin is also very cool. Worth the price for the groove on "Late Blues" (sic). For fans only but definitely interesting.

      5 out of 5 stars Energetic Set from one of the masters.......2001-10-04

      I bought this CD Used in a CD sale outside a campus bookstore. I was surprised to hear the energy from this group, and the sound is pretty good for a live recording in 1968. The violin was interesting - I don't recall too many Blues Artists using one in their group.

      4 out of 5 stars Good live set from one of the all time greats!.......1999-04-23

      Laserlight has done a good job cleaning up this set. The sound isn't perfect but still very good. The set is full of energy even though not the best version of Stormy Monday I've heard. Still, a chance to hear T-Bone live is well worth the money and I suggest this CD to anyone who is a fan!
      Stormy Monday Blues: Essential Collection
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        		Stormy Monday Blues: Essential Collection
        T-Bone Walker
        Manufacturer: Universal/Spectrum
        ProductGroup: Music
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        ASIN: B00002505G
        Release Date: 2001-09-20

        Tracks:

        1. Stormy Monday Blues
        2. Confusion Blues
        3. Every Night I Have To Cry
        4. Treat Me So Low Down
        5. Cold Hearted Woman
        6. Flower Blues
        7. I Gotta Break Away
        8. I'm Gonna Stop This Nite Life
        9. I'm Still In Love With You
        10. Going To Build Me A Playhouse
        11. Goin' To Funky Town
        12. I'm In A Awful Mood
        13. Jealous Woman
        14. Long Skirt Baby Blues
        15. Party Girl
        16. Struggling Blues
        17. Little Girl Don't You Know
        18. Why My Baby (Keep On Bothering Me)
        19. I Wish My Baby Would (Come Home At Night)
        Stormy Monday
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          		Stormy Monday
          John Mayall
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          ASIN: B00004VP5H
          Release Date: 1994-10-10

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          3. Long Gone Mignight
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          5. Hartley Quits
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          9. Don't Pick a Flower
          10. Thinking of My Woman
          11. Don't Waste My Time
          12. Plan Your Revolution
          13. Took the Car
          14. Time's Moving On
          The Best of Albert King: Stormy Monday Blues, Chicago 1978
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            		The Best of Albert King: Stormy Monday Blues, Chicago 1978
            Albert King
            Manufacturer: Blues Forever
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            ASIN: B000A2GFFC
            Release Date: 2004-08-10

            Tracks:

            1. King's Bounce [Instrumental]
            2. Stormy Monday Blues
            3. Born Under a Bad Sign
            4. Very Thought of You
            5. You're My Woman, I'm Your Man
            6. Tired as a Man Can Be
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            8. Breakin' Up Somebody's Home
            9. Please Come Back to Me
            10. I'll Play the Blues for You
            Stormy Monday Blues
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              		Stormy Monday Blues
              T-Bone Walker
              Manufacturer: Mastersong
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              ASIN: B00005JSQX
              Release Date: 2000-11-10

              Tracks:

              1. Born To Be Good
              2. Call It Stormy Monday
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              4. Go Back To The One You Love
              5. Good-Bye Blues
              6. Hypin' Woman Blues
              7. I Know Your Wig Is Gone
              8. I Wish You Were Mine
              9. It's A Low Down Dirty Deal
              10. Long Lost Lover
              11. Long Skirt Baby Blues
              12. Midnight Blues
              13. On My Way Blues
              14. Plain Old Down Home Blues
              15. Prison Blues
              16. She's My Old Time Used To Be
              17. T-Bone Jumps Again
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              19. That Old Feeling Is Gone
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