The song of the day for Thursday, August 8, 2024, is “Let The Good Times Roll.”
About This Song
“Let The Good Time Roll,” known as a “jump blues” song, was written in 1946 by Sam Theard, a New Orleans singer and songwriter, with his wife, Fleecie Moore. Residents and visitors to New Orleans may be more familiar with the French version of the saying: Laissez le bon temps rouler. The first recording was in 1946 by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five. The song charted well on the Billboard R&B chart. Other recordings include those by Ray Charles, George Fame and the Blue Flames, Muddy Waters, and Clifton Chenier. B.B. King recorded “Let The Good Times Roll” in 1999.
About This Version
Tony Bennett and B.B. King recorded “Let The Good Time Roll” in May 2001 for his blues album Playin’ With My Friends.
Playin’ With My Friends won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Album.
“Let The Good Times Roll,” as well as Playin’ With My Friends, is available on Apple Music.
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