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Artwork for Poor Man's Blues Bessie Smith

Poor Man's Blues

Bessie Smith

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  • 1993
  • 3:26
  • 147 BPM · C major

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  1. Released on Legacy, also September (Earth, Wind & Fire), Sexy M.F. (Prince) and Can You Feel It (The Jacksons)

  2. Part of The Complete Recordings, Volume 4, also On Revival Day (A Rhythmic Spiritual), I’m Wild About That Thing and Moan, You Moaners

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Performed by
Bessie Smith, Bob Fuller, Ernest Elliott, Joe Williams and Porter Grainger
Part of
The Complete Recordings, Volume 4
Released on
Legacy

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  1. 1MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues was performed by Bessie Smith

    Poor Man's Blues was performed by Bessie Smith

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  2. 2MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues was performed by Bob Fuller

    Poor Man's Blues was performed by Bob Fuller

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues was performed by Ernest Elliott

    Poor Man's Blues was performed by Ernest Elliott

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues was performed by Joe Williams

    Poor Man's Blues was performed by Joe Williams

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues was performed by Porter Grainger

    Poor Man's Blues was performed by Porter Grainger

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues is part of the release The Complete Recordings, Volume 4

    Poor Man's Blues is part of the release The Complete Recordings, Volume 4

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz Legacy is the label of the song Poor Man's Blues

    Legacy is the label of the song Poor Man's Blues

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz Poor Man's Blues was released on 1993

    Poor Man's Blues was released on 1993

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026