Eddie Boyd

Five Long Years Five Long Years Blues standard written by Eddie Boyd "Five Long Years" is a song written and recorded by blues vocalist and pianist Eddie Boyd in 1952. Called one of the "few postwar blues standards [that has] retained universal appeal",[1] Boyd's "Five Long Years" reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart.[2] Numerous blues and other artists have recorded interpretations of the song.[3] Quick facts Single by Eddie Boyd, B-side ... "Five Long Years" Single by Eddie Boyd B-side "Blue Coat Man" Released July 1952 (1952-07) Recorded May–June 1952 Studio Modern Recording, Chicago Genre Blues Length 2:41 Label J.O.B. Songwriter(s) Eddie Boyd Close Original song "Five Long Years" is a moderate-tempo twelve-bar blues notated in 12 8…

GENRES: Blues, Male Vocalist