B.B. King NAILS “How Blue Can You Get” LIVE
B.B. King Rocks How Blue Can You Get
“How Blue Can You Get” was written by Jane Feather and Leonard Feather. The first recording was said to be by the popular African-American group Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers.
Although it had been covered by other artists like Fleetwood Mac, Duke Ellington, James Cotton and Magic Slim; one of the biggest hits came from B.B. King’s own version.
It was included in his album, “Blues in My Heart” which was released in 1963. His first recording was called, “Downhearted” but re-recorded the track as “How Blue Can You Get.” It ranked 97th in the Billboard Hot 100. B.B. King would often perform it during his live shows.
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ever since the day we met
I said I’ve been down hearted baby
ever since the day we met
our love is nothing but the blues, woman
baby, how blue can you get?You’re evil when I’m with you, baby
and you’re jealous when we’re apart
I said You’re evil when I’m with you, baby
and you’re jealous when we’re apart
how blue can you get baby
the answer is right here in my heart
I gave you a brand new Ford
But you said: I want a Cadillac
I bought you a ten dollar dinner
and you said: thanks for the snack
I let you live in my pent house
you said it just a shack
I gave seven children
and now you wanna give them back
I said I’ve been down hearted baby
ever since the day we met
our love is nothing but the blues
baby, how blue can you get?
