"Hard Luck Blues" is a 1950 song by Roy Brown and His Mighty-Mighty Men. The single, backed by The Griffin Brothers Orchestra, was the most successful on Brown's career, reaching the number-one spot on the R&B chart.[1] "Hard Luck Blues" reflected the ritual expression of inward griefs.[2]
Preceded by "Pink Champagne" by Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers |
Billboard Best Selling Retail Rhythm & Blues Records number-one single August 19, 1950 - September 2, 1950 |
Succeeded by "Blue Light Boogie", Parts 1 & 2 by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five |