Georgia White - Was I Drunk 1936 Jazz - Blues

Georgia White (March 9, 1903 -- c.1980) was an African American blues singer, most prolific in the 1930s and 1940s. Little is known of her early life. By the late 1920s she was singing in clubs in Chicago, and she made her first recording, "When You're Smiling, the Whole World Smiles With You," with Jimmie Noone's orchestra in 1930. She returned to the studio in 1935, and over the next six years recorded over 100 tracks for Decca Records, usually accompanied by the pianist Richard M. Jones and also, in the late 1930s, by guitarist Lonnie Johnson. Her output exceeds that of her rivals Lil Johnson and Merline Johnson, and even Memphis Minnie, during those years.

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[TZEITEL10]

She is a revelation,why do people always talk about Billie Holliday and claim that she was unbeatable,well here is proof that she had competition.

[Veronikalee]

Thats what I thought as well but certain parts of the song insinuate other wise. Like the "almost shamed to tell , he said give so I gave" bits make me think it was about an assault, that started as a date. Either way its a beautiful song 

[MrMoBidnizz]

@Veronikalee I would assume it is about a drunk hook up. She doesnt remember what she did

[Veronikalee]

Ok for the record can someone explain whether this song is about a tryst gone awry or a straight out assault?

[8052U]

Really enjoying this new-to-me artist, and diggin her alot. Thanks for providing info on what is known of her life. She lived through an amazing group of era's.

[mayalou71]

@andrewssisterfan You should listen to her "trouble in mind"! She's a wonderful singer.

[andrewssisterfan]

Wow. She is amazing!! Never heard of her till now. <3