She started recording in 1929 at age of 32, a Chicago-based blues star born in Algiers, Louisiana, who would record about two hundred sides, "she can make a guitar speak words, she can make a guitar cry, moan, talks and whistle the blues", wrote Big Bill Bronzy...
@Aladinodellape well you caught me and my baby we're both makin' friends I can't say nothin' because I'm wrong again you caught me and my daddy we was makin' friends but I can't say nothin' You done caught me wrong again You know you come to my house then you can't get in that's the time you caught me and my baby makin' friends when you come to my house and you can't get in well I can't say nothin' You done caught me wrong again
@Aladinodellape You know when you give me that money and go downtown and pay that bill you owed Im takin that money bought my man a new suit of clothes Joe?, I's tryin' to make friends Yes, I was makin' friends But I can't say nothin' You done caught me wrong again Now If I give you my money You better not run around If you got that in your mind you better lay my money down Boy, stop tryin' to make friends yes you makin' friends But you can't say nothin' Your wife done caught you wrong again
yes thank you for this, i just discovered koko taylor and was reading her biography that memphis minnie was one of her inspirations, it s great to have and share such fantastic blues people and their music from way back, and for them, against the odds -b rilliant!
This woman was kicking some serious butt in her life time. She needed to do her own thing and didnt adhere to the coventional standards. Compared to today, with what she accomplished back then (with all the odds against her) she put alot to shame. I think she should be recognized today and honored. TY for posting n God Bless
Amen, Youlmposter. She was quite a woman, and a talented and prolific musician. You're very welcome, it was my pleasure to put this together so more people could enjoy Minnie.
A hell of a musician! Minnie was a true pioneer in a country prejudiced against women AND blacks; 2 strikes already against her; she must have got some flack.....but did her thing in spite of it. And she did her thing well. Most don't appreciate how difficult, how different things were in her day. Much respect to Minne and thanks poster for making this available to us.
I think you misinterpreted what I wanted to say. Maybe I should have said it better. I'm no purist who hates anything electric. I just can't stand those solos where the guitarist stretches out the notes. They're too self indulgent. Like this jerk:
Makes you want to play Fallout 3
GeistvonWut 7 months ago
This woman's music is absolutely infectious. Love me so Minnie...........
rievans57 8 months ago
damn!
DavidCKendall 10 months ago
had a chance to visit her grave last year... it was a beautiful day
MCMLXXXtoINFINITY 11 months ago
Lord have mercy!
BlueRidgeMtnsNative 11 months ago
Great song - And laying down an early steady backbeat -- on the guitar; very cool
tink00000000 1 year ago
Great blues!!! from...
Lizzie "Kid" Douglas Lawlers
AKA
Memphis Minnie
June 3, 1897
Aug. 6, 1973
She started recording in 1929 at age of 32, a Chicago-based blues star born in Algiers, Louisiana, who would record about two hundred sides, "she can make a guitar speak words, she can make a guitar cry, moan, talks and whistle the blues", wrote Big Bill Bronzy...
betokkikke 1 year ago
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Aladinodellape 1 year ago
Great great song.
Minnie was revolutionary and still she is.
Can anyone understand the lyrics or find them?
Aladinodellape 1 year ago
ceepatton 1 year ago
@Aladinodellape
If it hadn't of been for me
My man would never been in pen'
Well every time you look around
He catch me makin' friends
Joe?, If it hadn't been for me
My man would never been in pen'
Now hes got his stone cold ninety years
He done caught his wife wrong again
Now play,
ceepatton 1 year ago
ceepatton 1 year ago 2
yes thank you for this, i just discovered koko taylor and was reading her biography that memphis minnie was one of her inspirations, it s great to have and share such fantastic blues people and their music from way back, and for them, against the odds -b rilliant!
bluesoulady 2 years ago
well, it was called Race Music at the time. I like that it is being called clasic music today, damn, it is about time
fubarcat50 2 years ago
Just making friends! What a great line!
coffeeal 2 years ago
This woman was kicking some serious butt in her life time. She needed to do her own thing and didnt adhere to the coventional standards. Compared to today, with what she accomplished back then (with all the odds against her) she put alot to shame. I think she should be recognized today and honored. TY for posting n God Bless
MrMikepresley 2 years ago 2
Don't think with your dipstick Jimmy; good music is good music, Thanks!-) N. Memphis 10 is in da house.......
SBc612 2 years ago
thanks for sharing such amazing music.
LyliiRo0ckzZ 2 years ago
I love Memphis Minnie.
rutabayga 2 years ago
Completely blown away. Wow.
BoyintheMachine 2 years ago 2
Amen, Youlmposter. She was quite a woman, and a talented and prolific musician. You're very welcome, it was my pleasure to put this together so more people could enjoy Minnie.
wanketta 2 years ago 3
A hell of a musician! Minnie was a true pioneer in a country prejudiced against women AND blacks; 2 strikes already against her; she must have got some flack.....but did her thing in spite of it. And she did her thing well. Most don't appreciate how difficult, how different things were in her day. Much respect to Minne and thanks poster for making this available to us.
YouImposter 2 years ago 15
Loved it to little bits. Thanks for posting.
BTW, is your moniker dedicated to Onan?
flyhead2 2 years ago
No relation to Onan, LOL. It's a bastardization of Wonkette, actually, also no relation.
wanketta 2 years ago
So much better than the long, electrified solo-heavy musical masturbation that passes for blues these days.
bricitybrac 2 years ago 13
"So much better than the long, electrified...." Minnie helped popularize electric guitar; she was recording on electric before T-Bone Walker was.
JosephNScott 2 years ago 3
I think you misinterpreted what I wanted to say. Maybe I should have said it better. I'm no purist who hates anything electric. I just can't stand those solos where the guitarist stretches out the notes. They're too self indulgent. Like this jerk:
watch?v=YDBIbJKjAZQ makes you sick, don't it?
bricitybrac 2 years ago
Had a friend make sure I listened to her before I sang "me and my chauffer blues"...I've been a big fan since.
S.
Jazsngr 2 years ago
just awesome, love this deep south blues
jacqui4elvis 3 years ago 2
Et Dieu créa Memphis Minnie !! Elle est Divine !! (And God created Memphis Minnie !! She's Divine !!)
LizzyDouglas 3 years ago