Bessie Smith - Lock and Key

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I can see that you and me will have a terrible fallin' out
No-one at the barbers' ball will know what it's all about!
They'll hear a shot, and see you duck, and when the smoke has cleared away
Then the band will crawl from behind the stand, and then you'll hear me say;

When I get home I'm gonna change my lock and key
When you get home you'll find an awful change in me!
If I don't change my mind, another thing you will find;
That your baby maybe has got another baby on the Pullman line!

You did your stuff, so get yourself another home
I said it long enough, so pack your little trunk and roam!
I used to love you once, but you took and made a fool out o' me
'Cause when I get home I'm gonna change this old lock and key!

Take off that suit I bought you!
Gimme that hat and that red vest too!
Take off my watch, gimme my ring
I want them shoes and everything!
You just got to be the latest squeeze
When let 'em squeeze you in your BVD's!
If you say much I'll shoot them all
I'll shoot them all if I hear you call!

'Cause when I get home I'm gonna change my lock and key
When you get home, you'll find place wher home used to be!
And if I don't change my mind, another thing you will find;
That your baby maybe has got another baby, just as good and kind!

You cheated on me, and that's a thing that made me sore
I'll change that key, I'll get myself another door!
As far as my concern, you're a gypsy, homeless as a flea
'Cause when I get home I'm gonna change my lock and key
Believe me!

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Release Date: April 01, 1927

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Bessie Smith, born in 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is renowned as “The Empress of Blues,” a title befitting her unparalleled talent and influence in the world of music. With her powerful voice and emotive delivery, she became one of the most celebrated vocalists of the 1900s.

In 1922, Smith signed a recording contract with Columbia Records, a groundbreaking achievement for Black musicians at the time. This marked the beginning of her rise to fame and success, as she became one of the highest-paid Black performers of her era. Throughout her career, she recorded numerous blues songs that showcased her exceptional vocal range and emotional depth.

Smith's unique vocal style had a profound impact on later jazz musicians, who drew inspiration from her expressive growls and soulful delivery. Despite facing challenges and discrimination as a Black woman in the music industry, Smith's talent and resilience shone through in her music, earning her a lasting legacy.

In addition to her musical contributions, Smith's personal life has also been a subject of interest and speculation. Rumored to be bisexual, she lived unapologetically and authentically, paving the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ artists. Her influence extended beyond her own time, as singers like Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, and Janis Joplin cited her as a primary influence on their music.

Tragically, Smith's life was cut short in 1937 following complications from a car accident. Despite her untimely death, her impact on the music world continues to be felt to this day. Her story has been immortalized in various forms of media, including film, television, and books, ensuring that her legacy as a pioneering and influential musician lives on for generations to come.