"Bright Lights, Big City" is a classic blues song[1] which was written and first recorded by American bluesman Jimmy Reed in 1961.
Besides being "an integral part of the standard blues repertoire",[2] "Bright Lights, Big City" has appealed to a variety of artists, including country and rock musicians, who have recorded their interpretations of the song.
This song formed part of his live permormances ever since and has been reissued in the compilation of 2006: Complete Blues Horizon Sessions, a collection of the first three albums plus early singles.
[7] American country music singer Sonny James recorded "Bright Lights, Big City" in 1971.
An early review included: "Jimmy Reed's blues number serves as strong material for the Southern Gentleman both vocally and for some exceptional guitar work".