Topic: Walter Vinson Lyrics

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Gulf Coast Bay - Walter Vincson
Actual pitch: F
Main guitar position: F
Fiddle position: n/a
Mandolin position: n/a
Second guitar position: n/a



Lyrics:
My little girl she left me, gone out on the Gulf Coast Bay, hey, hey mama
My little girl she have left me, gone out on the Gulf Coast Bay
Oh, but that's alright mama, I like you just straight the old way

Can you remember when we were children and used to play?  Hey, hey mama
Can you remember when we were children and used to play?
Oh, but that's alright mama, I like you just straight the old way

I'm sorry I met you, hate I known your name today, hey, hey mama
Sorry I met you, hate I known your name today
Oh, but that's alright mama, I like you just straight the old way

Think I'll make my home way out on the Gulf Coast Bay, hey, hey mama
Think I'll make my home way out on the Gulf Coast Bay
Oh, but that's alright mama, I like you just straight the old way

Have you ever been playing, boy and wanted to stay, hey, hey mama
Have you ever been playing, boy and wanted to stay
Oh, but that's alright mama, I like you just straight the old way

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Rosa Lee Blues - Walter Vincson
Actual pitch: G (f)
Main guitar position: G
Fiddle position: n/a
Mandolin position: n/a
Second guitar position: n/a

Lyrics:
I heard you was a roller and I come to chock your wheels
I heard you was a roller, come to chock your wheels
No, a roller never knowed just how a kid man feels

I got something to tell you make the hair rise on your head
I got something to tell you make the hair rise on your head
Now this mellow meat I got'll make the springs cry on your bed

Rosa Lee, Rosa Lee, now, baby please don't stall
Rosa Lee, Rosa Lee, baby please don't stall
I'm playing policy in your name and I hope them numbers fall

spoken:  Sure did, man, sure did

The numbers in your name is seven, fourteen, forty-three
Oh, the numbers in your name is seven, fourteen, forty-three
I'm goin' tell all rounders to please let these numbers be

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Can't Get A Word In Edgeways - Walter Vincson
Actual pitch: G (f)
Main guitar position: G
Fiddle position: n/a
Mandolin position: n/a
Second guitar position: n/a



Lyrics:
She won't talk for crying, you know that's driving me blind
Her love is so strong it's taken both of my [wrong]
You know your loving ways, causes me around here today
Her mouth is so full of kisses, I can't get a word in edgeways

She got a look in her eyes that makes me feel surprised
She ain't been the best, but [it] reminds me of Mae West
You know your loving ways, causes me around here today
Her mouth is so full of kisses, I can't get a word in edgeways

She got a feelings in her hands that appeal to most any man
Smile on her face will make a mule break his trace
You know your loving ways, causes me around here today
Her mouth is so full of kisses, I can't get a word in edgeways

Her hair is very well curly, eyes is all but blue
The good part about it, she wears a number four shoe
You know your loving ways, causes me around here today
Her mouth is so full of kisses, I can't get a word in edgeways

At times she lies, her face up to the side of mine
Pats me on the shoulder and says "Daddy, please take your time."
You know your loving ways, causes me around here today
Her mouth is so full of kisses, I can't get a word in edgeways

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She's Leaving Me - Walter Vincson
Actual pitch: G (f)
Main guitar position: G
Fiddle position: n/a
Mandolin position: n/a
Second guitar position: n/a



Lyrics:
My baby got up, Lord, this morning with her face all full of frown
She says "I'm leaving you this evening, baby, when the sun goes down."

I tried to talk to my baby, Lord, when all of her friends was around
But still she says she's going to leave me this evening when the sun goes down

spoken:  Sure is going to leave, man

Wasn't goin' tell nobody, Lord, but the talk is all over town
Because she's leaving me this evening, baby, when the sun goes down

Isn't it sad to say but the fun is all over now
Because she's leaving me this evening, baby, when the sun goes down

I begged and I cried, Lord, I set with my head hung down
Because I know she's goin' to leave me this evening when the sun goes down

Don't nobody hear, no, Lord, the way I feelin' now
Because she says she's going to leave me this evening when the sun goes down

[Johnm]

Hi all,
I have another personnel question re Walter Vinson's recordings, in this case, "Every Dog Must Have His Day", which he recorded as Leroy Carter. I was wondering if there is information as to the identity of the harmonica player on the track--he sounds like Robert Lee McCoy to me.  Thanks for any information on this.  You can listen to the track towards the end of the first page of this thread.  I was quite surprised to hear Walter Vinson playing with a harmonica player, but he and the harp player both sound great and it's a strong track.  Give it a listen, if you wish.
All best,
Johnm

[Thomas8]

Yes, it's Robert Lee McCoy

[Johnm]

Thanks, Thomas, I'll put that in Weeniepedia.  I appreciate it!
All best,
Johnm

[Johnm]

Hi all,
I just re-listened and noticed there is also bass on "Every Dog Must Have His Day" and "You Know What You Promised Me", along with Walter Vinson and Robert Lee McCoy.  Does anyone know the identity of the bass player?  Thanks for any information.
All best,
Johnm

[jpeters609]

Blues & Gospel Records identifies the bass player as Alfred Elkins (on imitation bass: imb).
Jeff

[waxwing]

As noted in the Alfred Elkins discography I posted here:

https://weeniecampbell.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=11300.msg99745#msg99745

In that year, 1941, Elkins played behind Jazz Gillum (w/ Broonzy and Washboard Sam), Robert Petway, Willie "61" Blackwell, Big Joe (McCoy) and his Rhythm (Charley and Robert Lee McCoy), Gillum again, Robert Lockwood, Walter Vincson, Washboard Sam, Doctor Clayton, St Louis Jimmy, Roosevelt Sykes, Peter Chatman, Gillum again, Sonny Boy Williamson, Yank Rachel, Joe Williams, Memphis Minnie w/ Little Son Joe (and then vice versa), and then finished the year behind Big Maceo w/ Tampa Red. All for Bluebird except the Memphis Minnie/ Little Son Joe for OK. Whew!

Wax

[Johnm]

Thanks for the information, Jeff, and also thanks, Wax, for your research a few years back on bass and imitation bass players.  I will make the attributions to Alfred Elkins on the Walter Vinson tunes in Weeniepedia.
All best,
Johnm