On this album the band consisted of all topnotch musicians a few of which would rise to stardom. Albert king born under a bad sign lyrics songmeanings. Bell recalled, we needed a blues song for albert king. Jones born under a bad sign live from daryls house. Cover versions of born under a bad sign written by booker t.
Born under a bad sign is the second compilation album by american blues musician albert king, released in 1967 by stax records. Jones and william bell and albert king released it on the single born under a bad sign in 1967. It became kings signature song, with the classic lyrics, if it wasnt for bad luck, i wouldnt have no luck at all. Jun 08, 2016 bells take on born under a bad sign, which he wrote with booker t jones, alters the classic guitar riff and is more of a weary lament than a complaint. Bells take on born under a bad sign, which he wrote with booker t jones, alters the classic guitar riff and is more of a weary lament than a complaint.
Jones cowrote the blues standard born under a bad sign, which was recorded by artists such as albert king, cream, etta james, and jimi hendrix. The title song is a text book example of modern soul blues. This and all other great performances may be seen from daryl halls widely acclaimed e. Born under a bad sign by booker t jones and willia born under a bad sign. It features eleven electric blues songs that were recorded from march 1966 to june 1967, over the course of five different sessions. Born under a bad sign kindle edition by albert king.
Studioalbumin tiedot nauhoitettu maaliskuu 1966 kesakuu 1967 stax studios, memphis, tennessee julkaistu elokuussa 1967 tuottajat jim stewart tyylilaji blues kesto 34. Albert king originally recorded born under a bad sign written by booker t. Albert king born under a bad sign 2017, 180 gram, vinyl. Jimi hendrix, recorded with the band of gypsies in. Born under a bad sign been down since i begin to crawl if it wasnt for bad luck you know i wouldnt. Born under a bad sign the song, that is perfectly nailed the feeling of blacks living and working in a south that didnt appreciate their hard work or their powerful contribution to the regions rich culture, and made no secret of a deeprooted hatred based purely on. Cover versions of born under a bad sign written by booker. If it wasnt for bad luck, i wouldnt have no luck at all. He has also worked in the studios with many wellknown artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, earning him a grammy award for lifetime achievement. According to cowriter booker t, jones, the song was written especially with king in mind. Born under a bad sign as recorded by albert king from the 1967 album born under a bad sign words and music by booker t. Funky, bada instrumental cover of the william bell booker t. Provided to youtube by timelife music born under a bad sign live gary clark jr. Jones and william bell and was first recorded and released by albert king in 1967.
Albert king born under a bad sign 2018, 180 gram, vinyl. If it wasn t for bad luck, i wouldn t have no luck at all. He has been married to nanine warhurst jones since june 18, 1985. Funky, bada instrumental cover of the william bellbooker t. Born under a bad sign by booker t jones and willia cream. Albert king born under a bad sign lyrics genius lyrics. Born under a bad sign been down since i began to crawl if it wasnt for bad luck you know, i wouldnt have no luck at all hard luck and trouble been my only. Jones s tiny desk concert for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jones organ, piano, steve cropper guitar, lewie steinberg bass, and al jackson, jr. Bell wanted to write a song about astrology, and came up with an unconventional tenbar guitar line as opposed to eightbar and twelvebar blues during a jam session. Nov 01, 2019 check out born under a bad sign by booker t. Born under a bad sign been down since i began to crawl if it wasn t for bad luck you know, i wouldn t have no luck at all hard luck and trouble been my only.
Born under a bad sign was albert kings first album released by stax. It became kings signature song, with the classic lyrics, if it wasn t for bad luck, i wouldn t have no luck at all. Born under a bad sign kindle edition by albert king, booker. Born under a bad sign is the second compilation album by american blues musician albert. But jones accomplishments dont stop there, and as a producer, songwriter, arranger, an. Born under a bad sign been down since i began to crawl if it wasn t for bad luck, you know i wouldn t have no luck at all hard luck and trouble is my only friend i been on my own ever since i was ten born under a bad sign been down since i began to crawl if it wasn t for bad luck, i wouldn t have no luck at all i can t read, haven t learned how to write my whole life has been one big fight. Jones was one of the architects of the memphis soul sound of the 1960s as the leader of booker t. Provided to youtube by universal music group born under a bad sign booker t. Apr 23, 2018 provided to youtube by timelife music born under a bad sign live gary clark jr.
I had this idea in the back of my mind that i was gonna do myself. Born under a bad sign kindle edition by albert king, booker t. Jones, carl wells, steve cropper, donald dunn, al jackson, jr. Arguably the most famous song from born under a bad sign is the albums title track, which was written by william bell and booker t.
Albert king is a blues master and born under a bad sign is one of his most prominent achievements. Jones perform born under a bad sign with alabama shakes at in performance at the white house. Jones themselves backed up by the fabulous memphis. Born under a bad sign been down since i begin to crawl if it wasn t for bad luck you know i wouldn t. Albert king born under a bad sign 1967, vinyl discogs.
Albert king born under a bad sign 1998, 180 gram, vinyl. Born under a bad sign db chablais blues connection. Born under a bad sign been down since i began to crawl if it wasnt for bad luck, you know i wouldnt have no luck at all hard luck and trouble is my only friend i been on my own ever since i was ten born under a bad sign been down since i began to crawl if it wasnt for bad luck, i wouldnt have no luck at all i cant read, havent learned how to write my whole life has been one big fight. The song harkens back to blues of the 30s and 40s which had similar lyrical content. Cream cream complete born under a bad sign by booker t jones and willia born under a bad sign. Born under a bad sign by albert king on amazon music. Paul butterfield blues band, the resurrection of pigboy crabshaw 1967. Jones was born on november 12, 1944 in memphis, tennessee, usa. Albumi ylsi rolling stonen 500 greatest albums of all time listan sijalle 491. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading born under a bad sign. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Original versions of born under a bad sign written by booker t.
The lyrics to born under a bad sign were written by stax records rhythm and blues singer william bell with music by stax bandleader booker t. Jones earned his first career grammy at the 37th grammy awards with. Feb 02, 2010 funky, bada instrumental cover of the william bell booker t. Cover versions of born under a bad sign by albert king. Kings 1967 version was inducted into the grammy hall of fame in 1999. Oct 25, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group born under a bad sign booker t.
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