Spike Lee

“Mo’ Better Blues” is a song from the Spike Lee joint of the same name (and written by Spike’s father).

by Jimmy Cox

The blues song was written in 1923 by Jimmy Cox and the lyrics told the story from the point of view of a one-time millionaire during prohibition.

by Spike’s father

“Mo’ Better Blues” is a song from the Spike Lee joint of the same name (and written by Spike’s father).

Lloyd C. Douglas

''Mo' Better Blues'' is an entertaining black update on the old-fashioned white romantic drama, that is, on the sort of fiction once written by A. J. Cronin and Lloyd C. Douglas in which obsessed heroes rediscover their humanity, usually through the love of a good woman.

and Al Smith

a blues song was written by Luther Dixon and Al Smith and has been covered by artists such as Elvis Presley and B.B. King.

by Luther Dixon

a blues song was written by Luther Dixon and Al Smith and has been covered by artists such as Elvis Presley and B.B. King.

J. B. Lenoir

The lyrics are also credited to Chess blues artist J. B. Lenoir; other than being listed as a writer, there is no information about Chicago blues artist Muddy Waters's involvement and Lenoir never recorded the song.

Leadbelly

The song was written by a black American blues singer, known as Leadbelly, early in the 20th century.

Elmore James

The album is named after a classic blues song written by Elmore James.

James Anthony

The title song was written with blues guitarist James Anthony.

Akira Kurosawa's other movies

Akira Kurosawa's other movies include Mo’ Better Blues, Malcolm X and Akira Kurosawa Got Game.