Hugh Laurie ’s haunting performance of from his debut album Let Them Talk (2011) serves as a centerpiece for his personal journey into the soul of New Orleans blues. Recorded as part of the documentary special Let Them Talk: A Celebration of New Orleans Blues , the track highlights Laurie’s skill as both a vocalist and a pianist, drawing inspiration from legendary musicians like Professor Longhair. Performance Highlights
Watch Hugh Laurie's evocative live rendition of 'Saint James Infirmary' from the French Quarter:
: Laurie delivers a "tasteful and honest" interpretation of this classic folk-blues standard, which has been covered for nearly a century by greats like Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway.
Hugh Laurie ’s haunting performance of from his debut album Let Them Talk (2011) serves as a centerpiece for his personal journey into the soul of New Orleans blues. Recorded as part of the documentary special Let Them Talk: A Celebration of New Orleans Blues , the track highlights Laurie’s skill as both a vocalist and a pianist, drawing inspiration from legendary musicians like Professor Longhair. Performance Highlights
Watch Hugh Laurie's evocative live rendition of 'Saint James Infirmary' from the French Quarter:
: Laurie delivers a "tasteful and honest" interpretation of this classic folk-blues standard, which has been covered for nearly a century by greats like Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway.
