This song was composed soon after His Majesty’s accession to the throne, early in 1946, while he was furthering his studies in Lansanne, Switzerland. During that time, His Majesty organized a “Krapong” (‘brassy’) amateur band and challenged all Thais who had the courage, to join his band.

“Never Mind the Hungry Men’s Blues” was composed after “H.M.Blues,” in response to numerous queries His Majesty had, as to the meaning of his song “H.M.Blues”. One day, having had his dinner late, following a musical performance, His Majesty revealed the answer. “H.M.” is short for “Hungry Men.” Because of his commitment to his musical performance, he often ate dinner late, after everyone else had had their meal. His Majesty asked H.H. Prince Chakrabandh Pensiri to compose English lyrics under the title of “Never Mind the Hungry Men’s Blues” to an existing Thai version of His Majesty’s composition, “Duang Jai Kap Kwarm Ruk,” the lyrics of which were also composed by H.H. Prince Chakrabandh Pensiri.

Prof.Ted Pease, the distinguished professor of jazz composition at Berklee College of Music, Boston, who performs this song in the collection of His Majesty’s compositions produced by Chitralada School (1996) noted that:

‘Never Mind the Hungry Men’s Blues’ is a wonderful swing composition in the style of such Duke Ellington classics as ‘Don’t Get Around Much Anymore’ and ‘Let a Song Go Out of My Heart’. Arranging this composition was fun for me because His Majesty so correctly understands this jazz style. The arrangement just flowed out in a very natural way”