Me and the Blues
| Me and the Blues | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1964 |
| Recorded | January 2, 1963 – December 5, 1963 |
| Venues | Webster Hall, New York City |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Length | 43:27 |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Producer | George Avakian |
Me and the Blues is a 1964 studio album recorded by jazz singer Joe Williams, produced by George Avakian and arranged by Jimmy Jones and Oliver Nelson.[1] It was recorded live at Webster Hall in New York City.[2][1] The album features one song with original lyrics by Williams titled, "Every Night". The album was also included in a compilation album paired with The Song is You, another album by Joe Williams.[3][4]
Reception
The album received positive reviews. A review by a listener on AllMusic stated that "Joe Williams' vocals are smooth and authentic".[2] Another review on AllMusic praised the variety of song genres throughout the album.[2] A review on the online record store, DustyGroove, stated that "the pairing of Jimmy Jones and Oliver Nelson's bands complement Joe's vocals".[5] A review on the magazine website JazzTimes praised the album for its impressive sound and Williams' singing style.[6]
Track listing
- "I'm Sticking with You, Baby" (Henry Glover, Rudolph Toombs) - 2:45
- "Me and the Blues" (Harry Warren, Ted Koehler) - 3:02
- "Every Night" (Joe Williams) - 2:55
- "Rocks in my Bed" (Duke Ellington) - 3:35
- "Come On Blues" (Joe Bailey) - 2:53
- "Work Song (Workin')" (Nat Adderley, Oscar Brown Jr.) - 2:30
- "Soothe Me" (Joe Greene) - 2:22
- "Early in the Morning" (Louis Jordan, Dallas Bartley, Leo Hickman) - 2:48
- "Good Morning Heartache" (Dan Fisher, Ervin Drake, Irene Higgenbotham) - 3:14
- "Kansas City" (Jerome Leiber, Mike Stoller) - 2:43
- "A Woman" (Joe Bailey, Morris Levy, Sonny Lester) - 2:45
- "Hobo Flats" (Oliver Nelson, Quincy Jones) - 2:34
References
- 1 2 "Joe Williams - Me And The Blues". Discogs.com. 1964. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- 1 2 3 "Me and the Blues - Joe Williams | Album". AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ↑ "Me And The Blues / The Song Is You". Oldies.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ↑ "Buy Joe Williams : Me And The Blues (LP) Online for a great price". SecondBroadcast.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ↑ "Joe Williams : Me & The Blues (CD)". Dustygroove.com. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ Stryker, Mark (2024-04-19). "Joe Williams: Beyond the Blues". Jazztimes.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.