Ain't Nobody's Business
Added 2025-06-27 18:05:01 +0000 UTCI originally made an arrangement of "Ain't Nobody's Business" as part of the October 2024 bonus material tabs, and ever since, many of you have been asking for a YouTube version. So here it is! Now featuring a full backing track and a number of improvements and tweaks to the original arrangement.
"Ain't Nobody's Business" is a true blues staple that’s been covered and reinvented by countless artists since it first appeared in the early 1920s. Written by Porter Grainger and Everett Robbins, the song carries a bold, independent message about living life on your own terms—making it clear that personal choices are nobody else’s concern. Over the years, it’s become a standard in both blues and jazz circles, with unforgettable renditions by legends like Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Freddie King, Jay McShann, and Eric Clapton.
One of the things that makes this tune stand out is its structure, it’s not your typical 12-bar blues. Instead, it follows a 16-bar format with a distinctive chord progression that adds a fresh twist to the genre’s classic sound. This arrangement is based mainly on Jay McShann’s interpretation, aiming to capture the feel and soul of his version. The tempo is relaxed, sitting somewhere between medium and slow, which lets the phrasing breathe and brings out the expressive, bluesy mood of the piece.
