St. James Infirmary Blues

Story Behind The Song

Traditional blues song recorded by many over the years about the death of one's love and one's own mortality.

Song Description

A song sung by a sad bluesman who's love has died as he attempts to drown his sorrow at his favorite tavern.

Song Length 5:59 Genre Blues - Traditional, Blues - General
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Gloomy Subject Heartbreak, Life
Language English Era 1940 - 1949
Lyrics Public Domain Additional lyrics MT Quinn Music Public Domain
Producer MT Quinn Publisher MT Quinn
Performance Nobody's Mule Label Golden Jackass

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