Diane Schuur - I'm Not Ashamed To Sing The Blues

Some people say - that the songs I sing are blue
And maybe what they say, what they say…
Just might be true
But let me tell you – this is the way I really feel
And everything I do
It’s not fake – it’s really real

And I’m not ashamed to sing the blues
Oh-ooh-oh… I’m not ashamed to sing the blues

Some people say - that the blues are really dumb
They just don’t know… they don’t know where I’m coming from
And I just wanna tell you - It’s the way I feel inside
‘Cause love and happiness - will put tears in your eyes

And I’m not ashamed to sing the blues
NO-ooh-oh… I’m not ashamed to sing the blues

Guitar solo

And I’m not ashamed to sing the blues
NO-ooh-oh… I’m not ashamed to sing the blues

Some people say - that my songs are just too sad
I don’t think so, when I think about the fun I’ve had
Livin’ and lovin’, failin’ and achievin’
Then laughin’ and cryin’ – Ooh…
Leavin’ and-a grievin’

And I’m not ashamed to sing the blues
Gonna say it again - I’m not ashamed to sing the blues
No-no-no…. no… not me… (scat…)

Vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the '40s and '50s, Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents' generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and '60s. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades - and includes two Grammy Awards and three Grammy nominations - Schuur's music has explored nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical landscape.

[richellewuthrichedwards]

It is hard to believe that Dianne Schuur has not hit big. She is such a talented vocalist... she and her backing musicians display timing finesse and instrumental prowess. Big YES on this!!!

[carlathedestructor]

"The blues are easy to play, but hard to feel." - Jimi Hendrix

Brevity is bliss.

[djamesv]

I bought a couple of Diane's cd's twenty years ago and then finally got to see her at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in Seattle in 2006. I love her.

[sharikabamjan]

Some people say I'm too young for blues or too deep or depressed when I listen to the blues... The truth is that the blues has depth and soulful lyrics... beats and meaning. And I'm not ashamed to listen to the blues 🎶💜💜

[claudiamedina]

Diane Schuur is one of my favorites blues'singers. Fantastic !

[Federico-khbr]

Magic - Diane Schuss is one of the few singer that I heard live. many many years ago in Montreux. Simply very powerful, beautiful music

[Ahmed-VSU]

Formidable music, incredible. Thanks God that there are such a talented singers as Diana Schuur in this world

[woodydawson]

I never heard of Diane before a few minutes ago. Boy wad I missing out on a powerful voice. This is sooo good

[robertodevito]

Not ashamed to listening to the blues, good music never dies ... long live the blues!

[terri-b]

Each track I listen to on Don’s Tunes gets a thousand times better than the previous ten times I’ve listened to previously

[marktn]

As a matter of fact, I'm very proud to love The Blues.

[donaldcook]

Diane is absolutely amazinggg!! Seen her live in San Diego.. what an icon..one of greatest everrr

[avajackson]

I love music, as the song goes any kind of music. Whether it's Prince, Patsy Cline, Diane schuur, Curtis Mayfield, to rap. You can't stop good music. And I'm not ashamed to love the blues🎶

[paultafoya]

So beautiful and haunting at the same time.

[bernalberthillazare]

6 years have passed since then and I'm not a shame too sing the blues man ❤.

[florcandela]

I am not ashamed to sing or listen to the Blues. I love ❤️ Don’s Tunes and videos. 😍👍Thank you, for sharing my dear friend. 🌺Flor

[CoreaKixx]

This girl is almost too good to be real!! Been in love with her sound, and her vocal style for about 35 years now. Good Lord this woman can sing!!

[jeremyowens]

Blue blooded tears fallen for years
Sultry flooded fears, that tempo for my ears
It's always blues from the start
It's always blues from the heart.
...Don, you the man

[franzschaefer]

Oh, man, this is classic and timeless! Love it!

[michaeltutty]

Absolutely amazing. Probably the best blues singer Ihave heard in years. Outstanding!