Winston hasn’t been behaving. He’s been running amok and taking all my attention the past few days. Unfortunately, the to-do broke my proud running of streak of daily blogs since September. Sad, but true. There’s no help for it but to get up, dust myself off, and start again. While the little monster is corralled in his kennel, this feels like a good day to present today’s song.
Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen is an old slave spiritual recorded by many artists. Louis Armstrong’s version is best known. Marian Anderson recorded it in 1925 and Lena Horne in 1946.
Here is a version by Sam Cooke who set several spirituals to Rhythm & Blues.
- Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen
- Nobody knows my sorrow
- Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen
- Glory hallelujah!
- Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down
- Oh, yes, Lord
- Sometimes I’m almost to the ground
- Oh, yes, Lord
- Although you see me going ‘long so
- Oh, yes, Lord
- I have my trials here below
- Oh, yes, Lord
- If you get there before I do
- Oh, yes, Lord
- Tell all-a my friends I’m coming too
- Oh, yes, Lord
- * The second line (“Nobody knows my sorrow”) is changed in some renditions to be “Nobody knows but Jesus”.
Thanks for sharing, I love Sam Cooke. I needed to hear the song. I hate this new place I’m at and I miss my family, cat and house and cry every day. I hope Winston starts behaving soon!
Oh my, sorry to hear that Jael. *hugs* Looks like we both can use this song.
((((Jael.)))))
Jael, ((HUGS)) Grati ;->
Thanks for the hugs everyone!
I love Satchmo’s version!
Jael, music provides. Keep up your courage. Rooting for you. Judiang, just so good to see you back with such wonderful music.
The really forgiving thing about blogs is that you can just start again even after a pause. Praying for you that Winston stays kennelled.
I can’t hear the videos, but know the song.
All the best to you, Judiang and Jael!!! Hugs!
I also love to hear the late Paul Robeson singing it with that wonderful deep bass of his. He sings with so much feeling. A beautiful voice and an inspiring person.
Hi Judiang,
Sorry to hear that Winston isn’t playing nice. Maybe we can entice him into the kennel that Serv suggests with some of my powdered brownies. Tee hee. Besides, chocolate isn’t supposed to be good for doggies.
(((HUGS))) Grati ;->
Dear Judiang and Jael,hold on girls! Hugs and kisses! :*