Ballad of the Blues

Ballad of the Blues is a 1959 album by Jo Stafford. It is a concept album which tells a story through song, showcasing the influence of the Blues. The album has a predominantly pop setting and sees Jo Stafford accompanied by her husband Paul Weston and backed by The Starlighters. Originally released in 1959 it was re-issued in 2003 with extra tracks featuring a lengthy interview with Stafford by Michael Feinstein. One the Starlighters is Thurl Ravenscroft who later became known as the voice of "Tony the Tiger," for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. Chapter 1.The Blues Is an Old Old Story Chapter 2.The Blues Is a Tale of Trouble Chapter 3.The Blues Is a Traveling Thing Chapter 4.Times Change and Things Change