Midnight Lady Called the Blues is an album by the American musician Jimmy Witherspoon, released in 1986.

[11] The Miami Herald determined that, "while Witherspoon is responsible for the blues vibrations in the studio, every musician shines in support.

"[9] The Washington Post called Midnight Lady Sings the Blues "one of the grittiest R&B albums he's ever made.

"[15] Glenn O'Brien in Spin found it "a powerfully soulful, mature record from a singer, two songwriters, and a great band, all at the height of their achievement.

"[12] The Guardian noted that the album "gave [Witherspoon's] admirers almost unalloyed satisfaction, thanks partly to sympathetic collaborators, but chiefly to his sheer professionalism.