Hard Luck Blues

"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]

References

  1. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 87.
  2. ↑ Oakley, Giles (1977). The Devil's Music: The History of the Blues. Da Capo Press: New York. p. 211.
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