About the song
Have you ever heard a song that felt like it was plucked straight from the heart of the Mississippi Delta?B.B. King’s “Three O’Clock Blues” is one of those timeless tunes that has captured the essence of the blues for generations. Released in 1950, this track was one of King’s earliest hits and helped establish him as a pioneering figure in the world of electric blues.
What makes this song so special? Well, let’s start with B.B. King’s unmistakable guitar playing. His signature fluid bending and vibrato, combined with his soulful vocals, create a sound that’s both powerful and intimate. The lyrics of “Three O’Clock Blues” are simple yet evocative, painting a picture of a lonely man longing for the company of his beloved. The song’s repetitive structure and bluesy chord progression create a hypnotic effect that draws the listener in.
But it’s not just the music that makes this song so enduring.”Three O’Clock Blues” also offers a glimpse into the life and times of a blues legend. Recorded in a humble setting at the “colored YMCA” in Memphis, this track captures the raw energy and authenticity of the early blues era. King’s heartfelt performance, combined with the song’s timeless themes of love, loss, and longing, have made it a beloved classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Why is “Three O’Clock Blues” so significant?
A cornerstone of the blues: This song is often cited as one of the most influential blues recordings of all time. It helped to popularize the electric blues sound and paved the way for countless musicians who followed in King’s footsteps.
A timeless classic: Despite being over 70 years old, “Three O’Clock Blues” remains as fresh and relevant as ever. Its universal themes and powerful performance continue to captivate listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
A testament to B.B. King’s talent: This song showcases King’s incredible musical abilities and his unique ability to connect with his audience on an emotional level.
Whether you’re a seasoned blues aficionado or simply someone who appreciates great music, “Three O’Clock Blues” is a must-listen. So, put on your headphones, close your eyes, and let B.B. King take you on a journey through the heart of the blues.
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Lyrics
Thank you so much, we thank you.
Thank you ladies and gentlemen.
Right here we’re going all back to the begun.
All we go to the very beginnin’,
Before we made this and very few people knew about, B.B. King.
We go all back this time.
You remind and go back one time, do you?
Sometimes you feel good go back and start all over again.
Oh boy!
You show so good to me, I will tell that
That you are
Now here it is, three o’clock in the morning,
Oh can’t even close my eyes.
Oh yes.
It’s three o’clock in the morning baby,
Oh, I can’t even close my eyes.
Well, you know I can’t find my baby,
Keep on lookin’ be satisfied.
I’ve looked around me, people,
Hey, and my baby she knows she can’t be found.
Looked all around me, people,
Oh, my baby, she can’t be found.
Well, you know if I don’t find my baby,
People, I’m going down to the golden ground.
That’s where the fellows hang out down there,
They shoot pool, you know.
Goodbye, everybody,
Oh, I do believe this is the end,
Oh, oh, goodbye everybody,
Oh I do believe that this is the end.
Oh I want you to tell my baby,
Oh, to forgive me for my sins.
A guy feels lonely then, when you hear something like that
You can’t do whatever you want to do.
Because your mind is on the person you know.
You figure something you’ve done
You don’t know what it is because she won’t tell you
But every time you look at her, she just starts to crying and won’t say nothing.
Then you say to yourself
It’s my own fault, baby,
Treat me the way you want to do,
Oh, yes, my own fault, baby,
Treat me the way you want to do.
Because when you would love me, baby,
Oh, a good time looked down,
That wouldn’t be true.
I go up on my feet and I had a lot of friends,
Now bad luck has hit me people,
And now I’m down again.
Oh, I wonder why?
Why does everything have to happen to me?
I’m blue and I’m lonesome, people,
My heart is filled with misery.
Once I had a lotta money,
They say the greatest man until
But bad luck has hit me now,
Pain has got me down.
Yes, I wonder why, people
Why does everything have to happen to me?
I say I’m blue and I’m lonesome, people,
My heart is filled with misery.