Bessie Smith - Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl (1931)

Columbia 14634-D - 11-20-1931 - Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl (Clarence Williams / D. Small / Tim Brymn)
Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 -- September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer.
Sometimes referred to as The Empress of the Blues, Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. She is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and, along with Louis Armstrong, a major influence on subsequent jazz vocalists.

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[hashtag1066]

This woman is magic...

[shakablane]

back in the day when sexy was on the down low before drop it like it's HOT :0)

[John Engels]

She's pretty amazing!

[miloman51]

thanks

[MahoganyArchives]

Please find a photo of Bessie to go with the song. I can help!! Love the song.

[1909Ghost]

This song is so naughty! hahaa! love it ;)

[Mark Di Marzio]

;-) sugar bowl/ hotdog on a roll

[Mark Di Marzio]

tell me your troubles Bessie.. so sexy this song and the way you sing it. you are hot hot hot!!! Even 80 years later it dont matter!

[HondaCivic EF.]

that picture is just pure naughties!

[Mitch A]

This is one of the most important songs of all time a seminal moment! ...in terms of all modern music...what do you think!

[Marc Gibson]

Girl, the picture is completely appropriate; what the hell do you think 'need a little sugar in my bowl' and 'need a little hot dog on my roll' means? OK!