Comments on: So Young, So Cold , So Fair : The Saint James Infirmary Blues

By: Mark McLaughlin

Mark McLaughlin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:56:36 +0000

On Saturday, 1/7/2012, the Preservation Hall celebrated its 50th anniversary with a concert at Carnegie Hall. My Morning Jacket joined the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on stage and their lead singer, Jim James, sang a fantastic version of St. James Infirmary. Maybe someday a recording will be available.

By: Richard taylor

Richard taylor — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:18:22 +0000

The version I enjoy the most is the Lou Rawls version on the album “Lou Rawls. … Live!” remastered. I don’t see it here but am wondering what you think of it.

By: MINION

MINION — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:39:30 +0000

the devil makes three version is by far my favourite, the faster pace and vocals rock

By: pakiboy

pakiboy — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:47:09 +0000

as i was recently informed marc ribot plays a music-only version of the song in his album “saints”

it s quite good.

wikipedia sites a big mama thorton version of it. anyone heard of it?

great stuff confirmation granted. thanx

By: Zephyro

Zephyro — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:30:10 +0000

This site rocks!

By: Matt H

Matt H — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:43:12 +0000

The Devil Makes Three does a good version of this song – http://youtu.be/c3stQjtO_r0

By: jen

jen — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:06:51 +0000

Hugh Laurie – St James Infirmary 2011

By: John Oldman

John Oldman — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:35:36 +0000

Does anyone know what version was playing on Elite Syncopations Radio on live365 about 5 years ago? I’ve been hunting around for a recording that really has that elegiac quality that made “Saint James Infirmary” stick in my mind, but nothing quite fits what I remember.

Thanks!

By: Val

Val — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:17:01 +0000

Marvelous and historically significant collection of this iconic song. Thanks for this aural treat!

By: Micheal

Micheal — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:30:02 +0000

An incredible treasure trove! I’m a DJ on WXDU radio (88.7 FM) and ever since I started, I have been using “St. James Infirmary” as my sign-off song–whether I’m doing my regular weekly “Playlist” show or a special World Music or Jazz show. My “regular” version is Allen Toussaint’s, from the album “The Bright Mississippi”, but depending on the other music I’ve played during the show, I can choose from the 60+ versions of the song I have. Now your site has given me a dozen or so I hadn’t yet found and another handful I knew of, but could not find a recording of. Echoing comments from previous posters, thank you so very much for making this information available for our edification and enjoyment!