The Blues Is Life

“The Blues is life and life is the Blues. It covers from the first cry of a newborn to the last gasp of a dying man. It’s the very existence.” Victoria Spivey took the blues business very seriously: she recorded and performed extensively throughout her career. A pioneering songwriter with classic blues standards like "Black Snake Blues" and "Dope Head Blues" under her belt, Victoria Spivey wrote thirteen original compositions for this album. Playful and astute, 'The Blues Is Life' touches all kinds of topics, from “No Friends Blues” and “Slick Chick Blues” to “A Sausage Blues.”

Track Listing

101	By Yourself (A Lonely Woman Blues)	Victoria Spivey	02:23
102	Eagle and Hawk (Jealousy Blues)	Victoria Spivey	03:01
103	You're My Man (Slick Chick Blues)	Victoria Spivey	04:37
104	Don't Worry About It (Two-Timer Blues)	Victoria Spivey	03:19
105	Low Friends (No Friends Blues)	Victoria Spivey	02:11
106	Kazoo Papa Blues (Kazoo Blues)	Victoria Spivey	02:57
201	Don't Care (Angry Blues)	Victoria Spivey	01:56
202	My Head Is Bad (An Alcohol Blues)	Victoria Spivey	02:12
203	Six Foot Daddy (Incendiary Blues)	Victoria Spivey	04:45
204	Can I Wash Your Clothes (Humble Blues)	Victoria Spivey	02:44
205	Good Sissages (A Sausage Blues)	Victoria Spivey	01:52
206	Big Black Belt (Simple Minded Woman Blues)	Victoria Spivey	03:01