Take 5 With Smiley Lewis

One of my favorite blue shouters was Smiley Lewis. The New Orleans singer and guitarist had many superb recordings, but alas some of his records became better known when reworked by others. Here are five recordings by him.

First up is "Tee-Nah-Nah," a version of the "Junker's Blues." I think it is Tuts Washington on piano.

As I mentioned, some of his recordings became hits for others. One example was "Blue Monday" which was a smash for Fats Domino.

Smiley Lewis could jump the blues as strongly as anyone as can be heard on this hot "Can't Stop Loving You."

Another gem that many probably know more from Dave Edmunds recording.

We close with another recording that could only have been recorded in New Orleans.

I do believe I will have to do another Smiley Lewis playlist sometime down the road.

Blues For a Blue Monday

Here are some Blues for a Monday Morning after a long weekend.

First Eddie Boyd with his first recording of Blue Monday Blues.

Next up is Smiley Lewis with Blue Monday, later a hit for Fats Domino.

Let's not forget James "Thunderbird' Davis' Blue Monday, which was later interpreted by Andrew Brown and ZZ Hill.

While not titled Blue Monday, Detroit Junior's Call My Job is a classic about the Blue Monday blues.

Mississippi John Hurt had the Monday Morning Blues.