About The Song
“A Mess of Blues” is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, and originally recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. It was released as a single and reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a slow blues about a man who is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him. The lyrics are full of despair and loneliness, and the music is slow and mournful.
“A Mess of Blues” is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s blues singing. His performance is full of emotion, and he captures the heartbreak of the lyrics perfectly. The song is considered one of his best blues recordings.