Roots of Blues -- Ma Rainey „Shave 'Em Dry Blues"

[paschal421]

too cool

[loversarelunatics]

this is so great. her voice is so full of... i dont even know the world but its just a voice you dont want to forget

[Jimmibear13]

This song really rocks.

[voicesbysonia]

I love this!!

[voicesbysonia]

I love this!!

[LadyofWar1980]

Greetings from Columbus, GA. The birthplace of Ma Rainey! ;-D

[BeorhtFrognostic]

Love this song

[ManilaSyndicate]

This is a good song. One can hear the quality despite the vintage recording.

[dra432889]

An other masterpiece from the old days, thanks! ;-)) Angie

[Garret00074]

there is a rawness to this music, an authenticity you have to love...

[firstworldpoet]

Can somebody please post the lyrics. Also I'd like to haer wringing and twistin blues. lastly It makes me feel good that Im not the only one that loves Hip hop, Motown , Rock and roll And MA RAINEY

[BaaBaaRaa]

SHAVE 'EM DRY (Gertrue Rainey and William Jackson) There's one thing I don't understand Why a good lookin' woman likes a workin' man Hey, hey, hey, daddy, let me shave 'em dry Don't see how you hungry women can sleep They shimmies all day without a bite to eat Hey, hey, hey, daddy, let me shave 'em dry Goin downtown to spread the news State Street women wearin' brogan shoes Hey, hey, hey, daddy, let me shave 'em dry For the rest, get "Blues, Legacies, & Black Feminism" by Angela Y. Davis

[firstworldpoet]

Why thank you!! that was very nice of you to take the trouble. I just bought a 32 selection CD. Beautiful

[BaaBaaRaa]

Welcome! I'd done em all cept U get 500 characters.

WRINGIN & TWISTIN (Paul Carter)

I had my fortune told, & the gypsy took my hand

& she made me understand, that I had lost my man

She said I had the wringin & the twistin blues

I twisted my nervous hands & then I shook my head

Went home & jumped in bed, & when I heard what she said

& now I've got the wringin and the twistin blues

He told me that he loved me, I found it wasn't true

Cause he's done gone & left me, I've nothin else to do

[firstworldpoet]

It is so refreshing to find people who are positive in spirit on YT. I love a wide range of music and sometimes when i see the comments people make I just shake my head. Thanks again!!!! Maybe we can stay in touch!!

[BaaBaaRaa]

You're so welcome! I also love a wide range of music and a positive spirit on YouTube. I am really enjoying that book by Angela.... lots of food for thought. I found it at my local library.

[twilliamsofficial]

@firstworldpoet I TOTALLY AGREE

[txun45]

Incredible...thanks for posting. Your channel & history of how you've acquired this collection of treasures is awesome 'Ma' personified blues like no other.

[spyderkl]

Ma Rainey was the best! Thanks so much for posting this.

[undalux]

Beautiful, thanks for posting...

[livndream4u2]

This female is packed with alot of voltage! She is ministerig when she is singing, as most the people around her were in dire poverty, so she was an angel and gave them all hope to live! Seeing her talant.

[rakelreina]

fantastic!