Have had "Bill Broonzy Story" (the 3 CD set) on a wish list for the longest, but I picked up "Trouble In Mind", which is a S-F release also, and I'm wondering if the set duplicates any of the tracks from that CD (other than in title, that is). From listening to some of the clips on Amazon, it sounds like they may be different takes, in which case I'm a bit more likely to buy it when finances allow.
According to the notes by Bill Randle who was the producer, "The Bill Broonzy Story" was recorded July 12 and 13, 1957. The Folkways session with Studs Terkel is a different recording. "Trouble in Mind" is a compilation and gives info re: the date and original LP on which the individual songs were released in the notes, so you might do some cross checking. Several of the cuts are from the "Sings Country Blues" LP which I have, but it's buried at the moment. Unfortunately, the notes and album info aren't available at the S-F site, but I'll check to see if there's any info re: the dates that the tracks were recorded when I get a chance.
According to the notes by Bill Randle who was the producer, "The Bill Broonzy Story" was recorded July 12 and 13, 1957. The Folkways session with Studs Terkel is a different recording.
Quite so, I have the BBS as three HMV LPs titled "The Last Sessions" which was also that of the original Verve LPs (3001-3003.)
Shame Chris Smith's Hit The Right Lick:The Recordings of Big Bill Broonzy is so long out of print - everything you wanted to know about BBB's recordings but never dare ask.
I have the Willie Mae on a Verve Vogue CD which I regard as including some of Bill's finest moments, particularly the voice and generally laid-back ambiance. IMHO Bill was even greater than usual when he played slower than usual and stretched out the end of the vocal lines until you can't bear it any more.
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Hi all, Since there was already a Big Bill Broonzy Lyrics thread, I merged Jimmy J's recent thread on "Willie Mae" with that thread, while keeping the titles in the "Willie Mae" thread posts. All best, Johnm
Hi chuckroast, Welcome to Weenie Campbell! The lyric protocol around here is to post what you have of the song that you'd like lyrics for, and other folks fill in the mystery spots as they are able to or motivated to do. All best, Johnm
One of my favorite Big Bill collaborations. Help with the [... ... ...], and any other improvements much appreciated. It just struck me this is a 8 + 1 = 9 bar blues, except for the verse before the first break, where the soloist probably forgot to hang on to it and comes in a bar early, the rest just go with it.
Don't Tear My Clothes State Street Boys, Chicago, 10 Jan 1935
[instrumental verse intro]
Baby let's go across town Place where we can clown We can get drunk and clown mama, break 'em down But pretty mama don't you tear my clothes
Baby don't you hear my screams Mama don't you hear my plea Now you can pull me and you can push me, all night long But pretty mama don't you tear my clothes
[fiddle break verse x 2]
Thar's different in some women I know, things I know're is so Now you can pull me and you can push me, all night long But pretty mama don't you tear my clothes
Mama don't tear my clothes, things that you to know Now you can pull me and you can push me, all night long But pretty mama don't you tear my clothes
[fiddle break verse x 2]
Me and my buddy had a fight last night, over another man's wife Now you can fuss and fight, almost take my life But buddy don't you tear my clothes
[edit: thanks for the correction dj, removed the 'and'] [cheers UB for the Washboard Sam version that clarified the opening phrase in verse 3, and Gumbo whose guess was real close]
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if you want__________hey hey if you want __________hey hey now your papa's gettin' hot mama___________gettin' cold
For this part of the tune, I *think* it goes: Can't you warm up to me, hey hey Can't you warm up to me, hey hey now your Papa's gettin' hot Mama's love is gettin' cold.
I'll hafta give the tune a good close listen to see if i can get any of the rest.
Rivers, the second line of the first verse of Don't Tear My Clothes is "Place where we can clown" (no "and").
I can't help too much with the third verse, but I think some of what you're missing is "THERE'S A [...] IN some women I know". I have no idea what the missing two syllables are.
For the line "[... ... ...] some women I know, things I know're is so" in the third verse, someone might want to listen to Washboard Sam's version of Don't Tear My Clothes as he uses much the same lyrics. I can't get it yet myself.