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That Lucky Old Sun

from ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL OCCASIONS by Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large"

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Like another standard, "Ol' Man River," the lyrics of "Lucky Old Sun" contrast the toil and intense hardship of the singer's life with the obliviousness of the natural world. Yet he sees a silver lining and God's deliverance behind it all.

It was written in 1949 by big band musician Beasley Smith (who went on to work in Nashville) and prolific Tin Pan Alley lyricist Haven Gillespie--who also wrote "You Go To My Head" (another favorite of mine). The song gained more presence with me after hearing Brian Wilson's 2007 concept album based on this song. In 2020 I added this one to my set list for when I perform in assisted living homes. My arrangement blends the definitive Frankie Laine recording with the soul of Louis Armstrong's (in 1949 they both released "competing versions"). I've grown quite fond of singing the song, and I've added a gospel flair.

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from ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL OCCASIONS, released December 5, 2018
JJB: acoustic guitar & vocals
Robert Matthew Powell: recording

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"Johnny is a virtuoso"--Brian Wilson
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“the Harry Houdini of rock and roll.”-- Spotlight. Listen to Johnny's fast-paced mix of old school soul, psychedelia, punk/new wave, & classic pop/rock. Singer-songwriter in his own right, he was also a sideman for Davy Jones and The Monkees + performed with David Cassidy, Al Stewart, Buddy & Julie Miller, & others. ... more

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