| Ballad of the Blues |
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| Released | October 1959 (1959-10) |
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| Recorded | February 10, 1959 |
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| Studio | Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California |
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| Genre | Jazz, traditional pop, blues |
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| Length | 66:01 |
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Ballad of the Blues is an album by vocalist Jo Stafford that was released in 1959. She is supported by the Starlighters, a male vocal quartet, and an orchestra led by Paul Weston, her husband.
Stafford sings pop, jazz, and blues songs which form a concept album. These include cover versions of traditional songs such as "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen", "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child", and "Lover Man" in addition to original songs written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.