Album · 1959
The Story of the Blues
- Released
- 1959
- Label
- Jubilee Records
- Catalogue no.
- SDJLP 1095
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 29:25
- Country
- US
“The Story of the Blues” is an album by Della Reese, released in 1959 on Jubilee Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 29:25. Jazz standards on the record include “Lover Man”, “St. James Infirmary”, “Stormy Weather” and “Things Ain't What They Used To Be”. The line-up features Della Reese (vocals) and Sy Oliver (conductor).
Who played on The Story of the Blues
- Della Reese vocals all tracks
- Sy Oliver conductor all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 The Story of the Blues 1:27
- A2 Good Morning Blues 2:50
- A3 Empty Bed Blues 2:50
- A4 Squeeze Me 2:33
- A5 You've Been a Good Old Wagon 2:45
- A6 Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today) 1:52
- B1 St. James Infirmary standard 3:21
- B2 Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) standard 3:05
- B3 Things Ain't What They Used to Be standard 2:28
- B4 Stormy Weather standard 3:29
- B5 There's Always the Blues 2:45
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Story of the Blues?
The line-up of The Story of the Blues includes Della Reese (vocals) and Sy Oliver (conductor).
Which label released The Story of the Blues?
The Story of the Blues was released in 1959 on Jubilee Records (SDJLP 1095).
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