Trying to maintain the integrity of the blues tradition, while making your own stories, that’s the alchemy I find so intriguing, satisfying and fun.
It’s fitting and very wonderful to be accompanied here by legendary Delta pianist Pinetop Perkins, a living link to the ‘old time ways’, and someone who continues share his talent and music at the age of 96. I make no apologies for the sassy lyrics, especially not to Pinetop, who is a bit of a ladies man! I also give a respectful nod to ‘Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin, whose playing and friendship I always find inspirational. As for Pinetop’s thoughts - ‘Who’s gonna pay it? Tom Mix!’
lyrics
Well, I’m a full-grown woman, way past twenty-one
I want some steady-rolling, baby, and I know how I want it done
I want some rolling, baby
Just like them good old days
‘Cause I’m a modern woman
But, lord, I got them old time ways
Pick up the telephone, babe
I’m waiting for your call
You can come on over, baby, get your ashes hauled
I want some rolling
Just like them good old days
‘Cause I might be a modern gal
But, lord, I got these old time ways
I need a mechanic, baby
Need a driver too
You say you’re qualified, baby, let’s just see what you can do!
I want some rolling
Just like them good old days
‘Cause I might be a modern woman
But some things never change
Bake some jelly-roll, baby
Be my kitchen man
Fill my sugar bowl, baby
Kick my Southern can I want some rolling
Just like them good old days
‘Cause I might be a modern gal
But, lord, I got these old time ways
I get my coffee in Seattle, baby – or down in New Orleans
All I really care about
Is how they grind my beans
I want some rolling
Just like them good old days
‘Cause I’m a modern gal
But, lord, I got these old time ways
credits
from Blues Woman,
released May 5, 2009
Fiona Boyes - electric guitar and vocals
Pinetop Perkins - piano and vocal
Ronnie James - upright bass
Jimi Bott - drums
I love the whole disc is hard to pick one song as a favorite. hadn't heard of Eden until i saw the disc Jigsaw Heart and I got this one as well Jim Fullerton
This is classic blues...sounds like a bunch of serious musicians sitting around and just having fun.
It's just beautiful. If you love blues or are dabbling with guitar, this is great fun. Jfah
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