Born Under A Bad Sign Guitar Lesson (Albert King, Eric Clapton)
Here’s a timeless staple of the blues.
In fact, I think every blues guitar player should know how to play at least one version of it. This gem has been covered by many great artists.
But the first version was released by one of the kings of the blues, Mr. Albert King.
Below we’ll dive into the song’s history, and how to play a few classic versions.
So grab your guitar and let’s dive into this “Born Under A Bad Sign” guitar lesson.
Who wrote Born Under A Bad Sign?
"Born Under a Bad Sign" was written by Booker T. Jones and William Bell. Booker T. Jones, a multi-instrumentalist and leader of the band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, composed the music. William Bell, a renowned soul singer and songwriter, wrote the lyrics.
The song's lyrics describe a man who believes his life has been plagued by bad luck since birth. The phrase "born under a bad sign" suggests astrological misfortune, and being born into the blues.
The song was first recorded...
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