Black Eye Blues
by
Ma Rainey
, blues
Ma Rainey says:
This tune has a great vocal melody. I used to love singing it. Gotta watch out for those black eye blues baby. I've had a couple in my time and I've given them out too. Don't you know it! "Low down alligator....I'm gonna get you with your britches down." ...
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blues
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blues
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