How Long Blues - Eric Clapton - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"How Long Blues," also known as "How Long, How Long Blues" and "How Long How Long" is a song originally written by Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Though over the years the track has been recorded by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, and T-Bone Walker, it was Eric Clapton's 1994 rendition, taken from his blues cover album From the Cradle, that finally introduced the blues standard to mainstream audiences. Eric Clapton's version, featuring copious amounts of harmonica, piano, and blues licks, retains the feel of the original while incorporating a fuller, more modern sound. Originally recorded on June 19, 1928, in Indianapolis for Vocalion Records, "How Long Blues" showcased Leroy Carr's evocative lyrics and smooth, emotionally nuanced vocals, alongside Scrapper Blackwell's sophisticated guitar work. The track's origins trace back to "How Long Daddy," a 1925 recording by Ida Cox, but the duo transformed it into a blues standard, exploring themes of longing and loss through the metaphor of a departing train.