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Stormy Weather

This version of an old standard appeared around 1973. The most familiar recordings of “Stormy Weather” are the jazzy renditions of Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and Frank Sinatra. But Ike and Tina were masters of song reinterpretation, and this is a great example of what they could do.

With a good beat and bluesy piano, this track has a lot of life in it. Tina is in full-fledged soul singer mode. She doesn’t really sound sad, this is a more rollicking, groovy version of “Stormy Weather.” In fact, Tina seems to be well on the road to recovery, to my ear.

Sure, it’s raining all the time, but when she sings “Now Lord I pray, won’t you please help me, HELP ME to walk in the sun, WALK IN THE SUN ONCE MOOORE,” the exuberance of her delivery speaks volumes. She’s struggling now but starting to get stronger. This chick has spirit to spare, and there’s no way the listener can believe that old rocking chair will get her.

I love this cover, it’s perfect for listening to turned up loud in your car.

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