Tommy mcclennan january 4, 1905 may 9, 1961 was an american delta blues singer and guitarist. Little biographical information is available on robert petway. I left my baby in mississippi pickin cotton down on her knee i left my babe in mississippi whooooo, pickin cottton down on her. Known as the great migration, this movement changed the course of american history. James cotton receives the mississippi arts commission governors arts award cotton first recorded under his own name for the chicagothe bluestoday. Cotton died at a medical center in austin, texas from pneumonia on march 16, 2017 at the age of 81. Also from the prewar era, we spin numbers by robert petway and his pal tommy mcclennan. Up and down this cotton row so straight but they should pull their best cause soon theyll get a rest they dont have very long to wait. Finally, i know theyre piano players, but if you like lightnin and the wolf, you would probably really. Cotton blues, hattiesburg menu, prices, restaurant. Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp in howlin wolfs band in the early 1950s.
Most of our ingredients are fresh and locally sourced because we understand that the fresher our ingredients, the better your food tastes. Street one, cecil, esprit, soyaconcept, elvira casuals jackets cardigan pants tops ande more. Mcclennans primitive style was still popular with audiences both urban and rural and several of his songs became standards. Flaws become unique marks of character, things youd miss if they werent there. A gravelthroated backcountry blues growler from the mississippi delta, tommy mcclennan was part of the last wave of downhome blues guitarists to record for the major labels in chicago. Check out cotton patch blues by tommy mcclennan on amazon music. When the pickin starts next fall ill need my cotton sack thats all my back will nearly break from draggin all that weight when i start to. Cotton patch blues by tommy mcclennan on amazon music. Yeah, sittin on this plow day dreamin thinkin of the weeks to come ole cotton patch is hot cant think of a worse spot to b. At the time cotton patch blues was released in 1984 writer alan balfour noted that what little is known of tommy mcclennans life is based. Both men accompany themselves with acoustic guitars with occasional stand up bass, each song is sung. Mcclennan was born in durant, mississippi, and grew up in the town.
Ol man seargent sittin at the desk the damn ol fool wont give us no rest hed take the nickels off a dead mans eyes to buy a cocacola an a eskimo. Cotton blues is the perfect family restaurant spot in hattiesburg for a superior lunch and dinner menu. Tommy cotton, cotton brothers founder and lead singer. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
John faheys screaming and hollerin the blues contains an interview with booker miller. Cotton pickin blues tommy mcclennan bottle it up and go robert petway catfish blues tommy mcclennan cotton patch blues whiskey head woman robert petway ride em on down tommy mcclennan cross cut saw blues robert petway let me be your boss tommy mcclennan dese my blues brown skin girl robert petway bertha lee blues tommy. Yeah, sittin on this plow day dreamin thinkin of the weeks to come ole cotton patch is hot cant think of a worse spot to be on a hot summer day next week i will get my hoe down and hit the field at break of day. Bennett also recalled him from the cotton club, a popular blues spot on.
Cotton pickin blues by tommy mcclennan 824046518820. However, mcclennans death certificate cites his birthplace as durant holmes county and the date as january 4, 1905. Pete seeger winnsboro cotton mill blues lyrics genius. James henry cotton july 1, 1935 march 16, 2017 was an american blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. Cotton patch blues tommy mcclennan 1939 delta blues.
Tommy mcclennan was born in yazoo city in april of 1908, according to big bill. His new novel promises will be released by shooting star press mid2019 tommys stories often include themes of love, tragedy, grief, and relationships in modern settings. In the early 1960s, waters recorded got my mojo working, after cotton had insisted he cut it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Just went out for milk 2014 and these pictures of us 2017. Tommy mcclennan was born in yazoo city in april of 1908, according to big bill broonzy in his book big bill blues. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971. Weve created ultra soft undergarments that provide comfortable, nonrestrictive, compression that wont ride. You are currently browsing the archives for the tag sonny boy nelson tommy mcclennan. Robert petway catfish blues tommy mcclennan cotton patch blues whiskey head woman robert petway ride em on down tommy mcclennan cross cut saw blues robert petway let me be your boss tommy mcclennan dese my blues brown skin girl robert petway bertha lee blues tommy mcclennan you can mistreat me here classy mae blues. Just in case anyone in the blues field is the slightest bit foggy about what tommy mccoy has been up to in sunny florida over the last few decades, his 2012 release on earwig music, late in the lonely night, should rectify that pronto. Mcclennan and the lesserknown petway were recorded in chicago during the 1930s and enjoyed some commercial success.
Cotton patch blues this song is by tommy mcclennan and appears on the compilation album tommy mcclennan vol. Tommy mcclennan and his partner robert petway are featured here on this twenty five song compilation, one of the best country blues albums ive ever heard. Choose your location to get directions or see the menu community. He writes contemporary fiction, and has released two novels. Cotton played harmonica on muddy waters grammy award winning 1977 album hard again. Full service restaurant with all of your delicious needs. He was the first to record catfish blues which became a blues standard and may have composed the song. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Tommy mcclennan the bluebird recordings 19391942 1997. When you fall in love with someone you treasure their quirks as much as anything else.
Author of contemporary fiction from melbourne, australia. And if you havent already seen it, look up the blues according to lightnin hopkins, a documentary on youtube. Tommy mcclennan cotton patch blues lyrics genius lyrics. Buy tommy mcclennans album titled cotton pickin blues to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Cotton blues casual family restaurant in hattiesburg, ms. Show 17 northbound blues beginning around the period of the first world war, millions of black southerners moved north to cities like chicago, detroit, and new york. Cotton patch blues tommy mclennan southern blues roosevelt sykes at may 12, 2006.
We love to share the music that run as blood trough our veins. Mclennan seems completely swept by the the blues, talking to himself during the songs. He left waters to form the james cotton blues band, with the initial lineup featured here. Listen to cotton patch blues from tommy mcclennans big joe williams and the stars of mississippi blues for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Tommy mcclennan, cotton patch blues, 19391942 tommy. Bottle it up and go tommy mcclennan 1939 delta blues.
James henry cotton july 1, 1935 march 16, 2017 was an american blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. James cotton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tommy mcclennan would work in the cotton fields by day and in the evenings. Illustrated tommy mcclennan discography stefan wirz. Tommy resides in melbourne city with his wife, daughter, and a vocal calico feline. The pairing of tommy mcclennan and robert petway on a single disc makes a lot of sense, given that both recorded solely for bluebird records mcclennan cut 40 sides for the label between 1939 and 1942, while petway recorded 16 sides in two sessions in 1941 and 1942 and since both shared a somewhat similar guitar and vocal style, even recording what were essentially variations of the same songs. Detroit bound blues blind blake chicago bound blues bessie smith cotton belt blues lizzie miles cotton patch blues tommy mclennan southern blues roosevelt sykes.
Two days of unfiltered live mississippi cottonpatch hill country blues celebrating the life and legacy of david junior kimbrough. Both men accompany themselves with acoustic guitars with occasional stand up bass, each song is sung and performed individually by mcclennan and petway. Reserve a table at cotton blues, hattiesburg on tripadvisor. I left my baby in mississippi pickin cotton down on her knee i left my babe in mississippi whooooo, pickin cottton down on her knee yeah she said, babe. Friends of junior kimbrough is raising funds for kimbrough cottonpatch blues festival on kickstarter. Listen to your favorite songs from cotton patch blues by tommy mcclennan now. And as often was the case, blues musicians were some of the best observers of their own lives and the changes in the world around them. He played drums early in his career but is famous for his harmonica playing.
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