Male bluesman belts out the truth about day-in-day-out reality. Memphis blues with full horn section, drawing from the big B.B. King Orchestra sound. References to work, marriage, drinking, and ultimately life and death; this hardened bluesman is even brash enough to tell the Grim Reaper to come back later.
Track details
| Track ID number: | 14164 |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Vocal Blues / Southern -- Blues & Southern Rock |
| Moods/Emotions: | Ironic / Spiteful / Bad Attitude -- Sad / Sorrowful / Mournful -- Excited / Enthusiastic / Energetic -- Cool / Funky / Strutting |
| Suggested Production Types: | Historical / Retro: 1950's -- Historical / Retro: 1920-1940's -- Lounge / Cafe / Lobby / Bar -- Men / Motors / Guys stuff |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Brass section / Horns -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Guitar (Electric) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | blues, vocal blues |
| Tempo feel: | Very slow -- Slow |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 93 |
| Artist: | Buddy Moncrief |
| Composer: | John Swanson (BMI - CAE#: 00545496814) |
| Publisher: | Acoustic SwaneeLand (BMI) |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | John Swanson |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | CD-quality / 16-bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | Boss man calling for me He says I’m late Woman is calling For my head on a plate Collector’s calling me To pay the man I said “Hey can’t you see I’m doing the best I can” And every day’s a Monday Every day is a Monday Even Saturday and Sunday Just give me the Monday blues Stopped by the corner joint To lighten my load Ain’t nothin’ wrong With a little nip for the road It was Friday happy hour The drinks were free But I just went ahead and paid anyway ‘Cuz there ain’t no Friday for me Every day’s a Monday Every day is a Monday The eagle flies on Friday And the vulture flies on Monday for me Saint Peter called for me Lord, don’t you know He sent the Grim Reaper down for me He said “Boy, it’s time to go” He reached out his long black hand To take me away I said “It’s only Tuesday bud Come back in seven days” You’re gonna have to take me on a Monday ‘Cuz all I know is Monday The eagle flies on Friday And the raven flies on Monday for me |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Buddy Moncrief
Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Tom Waits, Swanson struts his swingin' and singin'. He loves Dave Frishberg songs and Johnny Walker in a tumbler. He'd like to hear Kurt Elling cover Stone Temple Pilots. Lonnie Johnson is God.
On his latest full-length release "We Can't Party Like We Used To" (2009 Acoustic SwaneeLand), Swanson pounds out 12 original vocal jazz cuts with a cool retro vibe. His bluesy vocals and tasty guitar licks remind of crooners past and present - Sinatra, Cole, John Pizzarelli come to mind - but his clever songwriting has a leaner, edgier feel to it that puts him squarely in the current century.