Born Arthur Jackson in Jonesville, South Carolina, United States, to David Jackson, a farmer and native of Virginia, and Emma Jackson, Arthur was the fourth of six children. His fraternal great-grandmother, Racheal Williams, was born 1810 in Colonial Virginia, and was commonly referred to as a mulatto. She may have had a Caucasian mother or father, most likely, a caucasian father, as this would have been typical for the time period.
Peg Leg Sam taught himself to play harmonica as a small child but resented school, left home at the age of 12, and never stopped roving. He shined shoes, acted as a house boy, cooked on ships, hoboed, then made a living busking on street corners. He lost his leg trying to hop a train but made a peg out of a fencepost, bound it to his stub with a leather belt and kept moving.
"The Sky Is Crying" is a song that has become a blues standard. It was written and recorded by Elmore James in 1959. Called "one of his most durable compositions", "The Sky Is Crying" became a R&B record chart hit and has been interpreted and recorded by numerous artists.
Original song
"The Sky Is Crying" is a slow-tempo twelve-bar blues notated in 12/8 time in the key of C. An impromptu song inspired by a Chicago downpour during the recording session, it features James' slide guitar work and vocals. Accompanying James is his longtime backing band, the Broomdusters: J. T. Brown (saxophone), Johnny Jones (piano), Odie Payne (drums), and Homesick James (bass). James' unique slide guitar sound on the recording has generated some debate; Homesick James attributed it to a recording studio technique, others have suggested a different amplifier or guitar setup, and Ry Cooder felt that it was an altogether different guitar than James' usual Kay acoustic with an attached pickup.
The Sky Is Crying is the fifth and final studio album containing performances spanning most of the career of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Released about one year after Vaughan's death in 1990, the album features ten previously unreleased tracks, originally recorded between 1984 and 1989. Only one title, "Empty Arms" (complete reprisal), appeared on any of the group's previous albums. The tracks were compiled by Vaughan's brother, Jimmie Vaughan, in an effort to release the title track.
The Sky Is Crying illustrates many of Vaughan's musical influences, including songs in the style of traditional Delta blues, Texas blues, Chicago blues, jump blues, jazz blues, and Jimi Hendrix's blues-rock. The album's tone alternates primarily between uptempo pieces and gritty, slow blues. The album includes a Grammy-winning extended instrumental cover version of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing"; "Chitlins con Carne", a jazz instrumental; and, "Life by the Drop", a song written by Vaughan's friend Doyle Bramhall and played on a twelve-string acoustic guitar. This song is not about Vaughan's struggle with drug abuse, as many think, but actually about Vaughan's friendship with Doyle Bramhall from Bramhall's perspective.
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It was recorded in November 1977 and prominently features Carter on piccolo bass. Often carrying the melody the instrument is a focus of 3 of the albums 6 tracks, while fellow bass player Buster Williams performs the traditional role of the instrument on those tracks. The rhythm section is completed by piano and percussion (on all but 1 track), and guitar on 4 tracks. The standard jazz-ensemble is further augmented, on all 6 tracks, by woodwinds (see below).
Carter uses a piccolo bass tuned a fourth higher than a normal double bass (low to high: A-D-G-C).
Album: Too Much Weekend https://amzn.to/2SwXcKO, Lyrics:The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
I've been looking for my baby
And I wonder where can she be
I saw my baby early one morning....She was walking on down the street
I saw my baby early this morning....She was walking on down the street
You know it hurt me, hurt me so bad
It made my poor heart skip a beat
I've got a real real real real bad feelin
That my baby she don't love me no more
I've got a real real bad feelin that my baby don't love me no more
You know the sky, the sky's been cryin
Can you see the tears roll down my nose
"The Sky Is Crying" is a song that has become a blues standard. It was written and recorded by Elmore James in 1959...
published: 18 Apr 2017
The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version)
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The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Couldn't Stand The Weather (Legacy Edition)
℗ 2010 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2010-07-23
Composer: E. James
Composer: M. Levy
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: C. Lewis
Bass Guitar, Producer: Tommy Shannon
Drums, Producer: Chris "Whipper" Layton
Producer: Richard Mullen
Producer: Jim Capfer
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published: 01 Sep 2015
Gary Moore - The Sky Is Crying
The Sky Is Crying Bellinzona, Switzerland 29,6,2001
published: 14 Feb 2011
George Thorogood - The Sky is Crying - 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre (Official)
George Thorogood - The Sky is Crying
Recorded Live: 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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The Sky Is Crying (Original Mix) · Gary B.B. Coleman
The Sky Is Crying
℗ Ichiban
Released on: 2019-03-07
Composer: Gary B.B. Coleman
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published: 06 Mar 2019
Elmore James - The Sky Is Crying
One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us don't even know his name. Listen to the original "The Sky Is Crying" from the composer. (Elmore James wrote the song). He passed away tragically when he was on the verge of the 60's blues revival. Rock and blues owe him a great debt. Elmore James, King of the Slide Guitar: January 27, 1918 - May 24, 1963. He is missed.
published: 10 Sep 2014
The Sky Is Crying
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The Sky Is Crying · Albert King
Stax Classics
℗ 1969 Stax Records
Released on: 2017-05-19
Producer: Al Jackson Jr.
Composer Lyricist: Elmore James
Composer Lyricist: Morgan Robinson
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published: 30 Oct 2018
The Sky Is Crying (Live)
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The Sky Is Crying (Live) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble
℗ 2000 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-08-27
Composer: Elmore James
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: Clarence Lewis
Composer: M. Levy
Drums: Michael Llorens
Bass: Tommy Shannon
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published: 18 Jan 2015
“The Sky is Crying” | Jeff Beck Tribute 5-23-23 | Song 7
* Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton, EC Band
Album: Too Much Weekend https://amzn.to/2SwXcKO, Lyrics:The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
The sky is cryin....Can't you see the t...
Album: Too Much Weekend https://amzn.to/2SwXcKO, Lyrics:The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
I've been looking for my baby
And I wonder where can she be
I saw my baby early one morning....She was walking on down the street
I saw my baby early this morning....She was walking on down the street
You know it hurt me, hurt me so bad
It made my poor heart skip a beat
I've got a real real real real bad feelin
That my baby she don't love me no more
I've got a real real bad feelin that my baby don't love me no more
You know the sky, the sky's been cryin
Can you see the tears roll down my nose
"The Sky Is Crying" is a song that has become a blues standard. It was written and recorded by Elmore James in 1959
Don’s Tunes is about the music. It’s about the sound. It’s about the real thing.
My mission for over 10 years is to create music videos, collaborate with & promote lesser known blues & jazz artists and bring you a selection of tunes with an audiophile sound and real emotion. On my website you can read more about the artists featured on the channel: https://www.donstunes.com/
If you're an artist or label and want to me featured on the channel, Spotify and my website visit: https://www.donstunes.com/getfeatured/ & write me on [email protected]
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#SlowBlues #ElectricBlues
------------------------------
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Album: Too Much Weekend https://amzn.to/2SwXcKO, Lyrics:The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
I've been looking for my baby
And I wonder where can she be
I saw my baby early one morning....She was walking on down the street
I saw my baby early this morning....She was walking on down the street
You know it hurt me, hurt me so bad
It made my poor heart skip a beat
I've got a real real real real bad feelin
That my baby she don't love me no more
I've got a real real bad feelin that my baby don't love me no more
You know the sky, the sky's been cryin
Can you see the tears roll down my nose
"The Sky Is Crying" is a song that has become a blues standard. It was written and recorded by Elmore James in 1959
Don’s Tunes is about the music. It’s about the sound. It’s about the real thing.
My mission for over 10 years is to create music videos, collaborate with & promote lesser known blues & jazz artists and bring you a selection of tunes with an audiophile sound and real emotion. On my website you can read more about the artists featured on the channel: https://www.donstunes.com/
If you're an artist or label and want to me featured on the channel, Spotify and my website visit: https://www.donstunes.com/getfeatured/ & write me on [email protected]
If you enjoy my work and want to support me - you can do that here: https://www.patreon.com/donstunes
#SlowBlues #ElectricBlues
------------------------------
Find more quality Blues on YouTube here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2140A0411C65DD13 Or on Spotify:
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🥃 Whiskey Blues Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/WhiskyBlues
🎸Slow Blues Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/SlowElectricBlues
♠Dark Americana Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/DarkAmericana
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The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Couldn't Stand The Weather (Legacy Edition)
℗ 2010 ...
Provided to YouTube by Epic/Legacy
The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Couldn't Stand The Weather (Legacy Edition)
℗ 2010 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2010-07-23
Composer: E. James
Composer: M. Levy
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: C. Lewis
Bass Guitar, Producer: Tommy Shannon
Drums, Producer: Chris "Whipper" Layton
Producer: Richard Mullen
Producer: Jim Capfer
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Provided to YouTube by Epic/Legacy
The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Couldn't Stand The Weather (Legacy Edition)
℗ 2010 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2010-07-23
Composer: E. James
Composer: M. Levy
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: C. Lewis
Bass Guitar, Producer: Tommy Shannon
Drums, Producer: Chris "Whipper" Layton
Producer: Richard Mullen
Producer: Jim Capfer
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George Thorogood - The Sky is Crying
Recorded Live: 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
More George Thorogood at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com
Sub...
George Thorogood - The Sky is Crying
Recorded Live: 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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George Thorogood - The Sky is Crying
Recorded Live: 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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The Sky Is Crying (Original Mix) · Gary B.B. Coleman
The Sky Is Crying
℗ Ichiban
Released on: 2019-03-07
Composer: Ga...
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The Sky Is Crying (Original Mix) · Gary B.B. Coleman
The Sky Is Crying
℗ Ichiban
Released on: 2019-03-07
Composer: Gary B.B. Coleman
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Provided to YouTube by Label Worx Ltd
The Sky Is Crying (Original Mix) · Gary B.B. Coleman
The Sky Is Crying
℗ Ichiban
Released on: 2019-03-07
Composer: Gary B.B. Coleman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us don't even know his name. Listen to the original "The Sky Is Crying" from the composer. (Elmore...
One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us don't even know his name. Listen to the original "The Sky Is Crying" from the composer. (Elmore James wrote the song). He passed away tragically when he was on the verge of the 60's blues revival. Rock and blues owe him a great debt. Elmore James, King of the Slide Guitar: January 27, 1918 - May 24, 1963. He is missed.
One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us don't even know his name. Listen to the original "The Sky Is Crying" from the composer. (Elmore James wrote the song). He passed away tragically when he was on the verge of the 60's blues revival. Rock and blues owe him a great debt. Elmore James, King of the Slide Guitar: January 27, 1918 - May 24, 1963. He is missed.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Sky Is Crying · Albert King
Stax Classics
℗ 1969 Stax Records
Released on: 2017-05-19
Producer: Al Jackson...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Sky Is Crying · Albert King
Stax Classics
℗ 1969 Stax Records
Released on: 2017-05-19
Producer: Al Jackson Jr.
Composer Lyricist: Elmore James
Composer Lyricist: Morgan Robinson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Sky Is Crying · Albert King
Stax Classics
℗ 1969 Stax Records
Released on: 2017-05-19
Producer: Al Jackson Jr.
Composer Lyricist: Elmore James
Composer Lyricist: Morgan Robinson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Epic/Legacy
The Sky Is Crying (Live) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble
℗ 2000 ...
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The Sky Is Crying (Live) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble
℗ 2000 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-08-27
Composer: Elmore James
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: Clarence Lewis
Composer: M. Levy
Drums: Michael Llorens
Bass: Tommy Shannon
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Epic/Legacy
The Sky Is Crying (Live) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble
℗ 2000 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-08-27
Composer: Elmore James
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: Clarence Lewis
Composer: M. Levy
Drums: Michael Llorens
Bass: Tommy Shannon
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Album: Too Much Weekend https://amzn.to/2SwXcKO, Lyrics:The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
The sky is cryin....Can't you see the tears roll down the street
I've been looking for my baby
And I wonder where can she be
I saw my baby early one morning....She was walking on down the street
I saw my baby early this morning....She was walking on down the street
You know it hurt me, hurt me so bad
It made my poor heart skip a beat
I've got a real real real real bad feelin
That my baby she don't love me no more
I've got a real real bad feelin that my baby don't love me no more
You know the sky, the sky's been cryin
Can you see the tears roll down my nose
"The Sky Is Crying" is a song that has become a blues standard. It was written and recorded by Elmore James in 1959
Don’s Tunes is about the music. It’s about the sound. It’s about the real thing.
My mission for over 10 years is to create music videos, collaborate with & promote lesser known blues & jazz artists and bring you a selection of tunes with an audiophile sound and real emotion. On my website you can read more about the artists featured on the channel: https://www.donstunes.com/
If you're an artist or label and want to me featured on the channel, Spotify and my website visit: https://www.donstunes.com/getfeatured/ & write me on [email protected]
If you enjoy my work and want to support me - you can do that here: https://www.patreon.com/donstunes
#SlowBlues #ElectricBlues
------------------------------
Find more quality Blues on YouTube here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2140A0411C65DD13 Or on Spotify:
Or on Spotify: 👉 Don's Tunes Official Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/DonsTunes
🥃 Whiskey Blues Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/WhiskyBlues
🎸Slow Blues Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/SlowElectricBlues
♠Dark Americana Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/DarkAmericana
🎸New Blues Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/NewBlues-BluesRock
💃 The Best Female Blues & Jazz Vocals: https://tinyurl.com/FemaleBluesVocals
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The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Couldn't Stand The Weather (Legacy Edition)
℗ 2010 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2010-07-23
Composer: E. James
Composer: M. Levy
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: C. Lewis
Bass Guitar, Producer: Tommy Shannon
Drums, Producer: Chris "Whipper" Layton
Producer: Richard Mullen
Producer: Jim Capfer
Auto-generated by YouTube.
George Thorogood - The Sky is Crying
Recorded Live: 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
More George Thorogood at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com
Subscribe to Music Vault on YouTube: http://goo.gl/DUzpUF
Provided to YouTube by Label Worx Ltd
The Sky Is Crying (Original Mix) · Gary B.B. Coleman
The Sky Is Crying
℗ Ichiban
Released on: 2019-03-07
Composer: Gary B.B. Coleman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
One of our greatest blues artists and composers, and most of us don't even know his name. Listen to the original "The Sky Is Crying" from the composer. (Elmore James wrote the song). He passed away tragically when he was on the verge of the 60's blues revival. Rock and blues owe him a great debt. Elmore James, King of the Slide Guitar: January 27, 1918 - May 24, 1963. He is missed.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Sky Is Crying · Albert King
Stax Classics
℗ 1969 Stax Records
Released on: 2017-05-19
Producer: Al Jackson Jr.
Composer Lyricist: Elmore James
Composer Lyricist: Morgan Robinson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Epic/Legacy
The Sky Is Crying (Live) · Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble
℗ 2000 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2002-08-27
Composer: Elmore James
Guitar, Vocal, Producer: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Composer: Clarence Lewis
Composer: M. Levy
Drums: Michael Llorens
Bass: Tommy Shannon
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Born Arthur Jackson in Jonesville, South Carolina, United States, to David Jackson, a farmer and native of Virginia, and Emma Jackson, Arthur was the fourth of six children. His fraternal great-grandmother, Racheal Williams, was born 1810 in Colonial Virginia, and was commonly referred to as a mulatto. She may have had a Caucasian mother or father, most likely, a caucasian father, as this would have been typical for the time period.
Peg Leg Sam taught himself to play harmonica as a small child but resented school, left home at the age of 12, and never stopped roving. He shined shoes, acted as a house boy, cooked on ships, hoboed, then made a living busking on street corners. He lost his leg trying to hop a train but made a peg out of a fencepost, bound it to his stub with a leather belt and kept moving.
The sky is crying, look at the tears rolling down the streets. The sky is crying, look at the tears rolling down the streets. I looked out my window, the rain was falling down in sheets. My baby left me this morning, Lord knows I don't know the reason why. My baby left me this morning, I don't know the reason why. And everytime I think about it, I hang my head and cry. The sun is shining, although it's raining in my heart. The sun is shining, although it's raining in my heart.