Willow Weep for Me (Lou Rawls)

Lou Rawls · 1962 · Ballade d'Ann Ronell, la plus longue du disque

Context

Standard by Ann Ronell, at nearly six minutes the longest title on the album (5:57). Rawls is supported by Les McCann's piano.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese, Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Sep 7, 2026: Willow Weep For Me - Rentrée sous les saules (Anatomie d'un titre, TSF Jazz, in French)

By the same artist

• God Bless the Child (Lou Rawls) (1962)
• See See Rider (Lou Rawls) (1962)

Sources

• EN: Stormy Monday (Lou Rawls album)
• jazzmusicarchives.com

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