Bobby Bland - St James Infirmary

A tune so old that its origins are obscure. Like Ray Charles, Bobby sings blues and soul with a gospel influence and, like Ray, is one of the best to ever lift a mic.

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[lzo1953]

@Kitty273 fashioned on westward bound slave ships, tempered with oppression and sweeten with tears; thats the blues

[utjeremy]

who are the 5 dummies. deaf people like this

[bustacaptx]

This is a great, sad version of this song, but my favorite is Lou Rawls' live rendition. Just search "st james infirmary lou rawls" on youtube and it's the first result

[baddbuoy1]

I remember hearing Bobby do this song at the "Royal Peacock" in Atlanta, Ga. in 1967. Bobby played there often as did all the major black entertainers back in the old days. Great song Bobby TY----Thad

[nacholimalynch]

It´s a sad song, i think the Louis Armstrong's version is the best ... this one is too "happy", it´s like a circus song. I really don´t like this version.

[tyronetheupsetter]

The Sweetest........

[Donnlee1987]

The word's were so deep back then,

[bigjamesray]

absolutely wonderful B4(BIG BOBBY BLUE BLAND) loved it when i heard it in the 60,s bigjamesray

[Feelin2nice]

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!! This song touches something deep inside me. His voice is freakin' AWESOME!

[CALISLIM760]

It's the greatest music ever made, and nothing! beats it......nothing.

[minniewheeler]

@BuzCzar you remember John R and those guys , you go way back with me. Listening to WLAC Nashville Tennessee.You're right beautiful and moving version of this song.