All Bessie Smith Lyrics (en) Total 137
Bessie Smith - Lock and Key> 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
Bessie Smith - Sobbin' Hearted Blues> You treated me wrong, I've treated you right I worked for you both day and night! You bragged to women that I was your fool So now I've got them sobbin' hearted
Bessie Smith - Moan, You Moaners(mmm-mmm) Sisters and brothers, we met here on some serious business! It’s been some back-bitin' goin' on And the thing I wants to know Is who's been doin'
Bessie Smith - Golden Rule BluesI can't understand, I can't keep my man Won't somebody please find him if you can Tell him this for me Give me back my key, I let him have five years ago Bring
Bessie Smith - The Yellow Dog BluesEver since Miss Susie Johnson Lost her jockey Lee There has been much excitement And more to be You can hear her moanin' Moanin’ night and morn She's
Bessie Smith - Reckless BluesWhen I wasn't nothin' but a child When I wasn't nothin' but a child All you men tried to drive me wild Now I'm growin' old Now I'm growin' old
Bessie Smith - Outside of ThatI've got the meanest man in the land But his love is that sticking brand His kiss just lingers on my lips And thrill me to my fingertips People say I'm a fool
Bessie Smith - Hustlin' DanListen sportin' fellas, all you brown and black girls too Tell you 'bout a black man, best that ever wore a shoe Hustlin' Dan, he was my man Talk about your lover, he
Bessie Smith - Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer(spoken: Twenty-five cents? Ha! No! No! I wouldn't pay twenty-five cents to go in nowhere 'cause listen here) Up in Harlem ev'ry Saturday night when the high-browns git together
Bessie Smith - You've Been a Good Ole WagonLooka here, Daddy, I want to tell you, please get out of my sight I'm playin' quits now, right from this very night You've had your day. Don't sit around and frown
Bessie Smith - Frosty Mornin' BluesHow come I'm blue as can be? How come I need sympathy? I know what's troubling me Listen and you'll see Because the good man that I love Left me all alone
Bessie Smith - Them "Has Been" BluesMaybe you'd like to know, know why I'm blue Know why I'm blue, know why I'm blue Maybe some day it might happen to you Yes, it might happen to you When I
Bessie Smith - Cake Walking BabiesCake walkers may come, cake walkers may go But I wanna tell you 'bout a couple I know High steppin' pair, Debonair When it comes for bus'ness not a soul can compare
Bessie Smith - Need a Little Sugar in My BowlTired of bein' lonely, tired of bein' blue I wished I had some good man, to tell my troubles to Seem like the whole world's wrong Since my man's been gone I
Bessie Smith - Kitchen ManMadam Buff's was quite deluxe Servants by the score Footmen at each door Butlers and maids galore But one day Sam, her kitchen man Gave in his notice, he's
Bessie Smith - At the Christmas Ball"Hey Bessie it's Christmas here" Here! Here! Hurray for Christmas Christmas comes but once a year, and to me it brings good cheer And to everyone who likes wine and beer
Bessie Smith - Boweavil BluesHey boweavil, don't sing them blues no more Hey boweavil, don't sing them blues no more Boweavil's here, boweavil's everywhere you go I'm a lone boweavil,
Bessie Smith - Down in the DumpsMy man's got somethin', he gives me such a thrill Every time he smiles at me, I can't keep my body still I done cried so much, look like I've got the mumps I can't
Bessie Smith - Nobody Knows When You're Down and OutOnce I lived the life of a millionaire Spent all my money, didn't have any care Took all my friends out for a mighty good time Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine
Bessie Smith - Whoa, Tillie, Take Your TimeTillie Brown was a dancing fool Spent her time in a dancing school When the band would play Tillie would start right in to sway First one out on the ballroom floor She
Bessie Smith - Blue Spirit BluesHad a dream last night That I was dead Had a dream last night That I was dead Evil spirits All around my bed The devil came And grabbed my hand The
Bessie Smith - Me and My Gin"Stay away from me 'cause I'm in my sin Stay away from me 'cause I'm in my sin If this place gets raided, it's just me and my gin Don't try me nobody,
Bessie Smith - Rockin' Chair BluesDid you ever wake up With sorrow all on your mind? Did you ever wake up With sorrow all on your mind? He plays the blues to his congregation Hear his trombone whine
Bessie Smith - Dixie Flyer BluesHold that train Hold that engine, catch me mama, get on board Hold that engine, catch me mama, get on board 'Cause my home ain't here It's a long way down the
Bessie Smith - Shipwreck BluesCaptain, tell your men to get on board I sure see 'em just pull into another shore I'm dreary in mind and I'm so worried in heart Oh, the best of friends sho' has
Bessie Smith - Any Woman's BluesMy man ain't acting right He stays out late at night And still he says he loves no one but me But if I find that gal That tries to steal my pal I'll get her
Bessie Smith - Red Mountain BluesGoin' around Red Mountain in the mornin' Goin' around Red Mountain sure's you born And if you never, never no more see me again Remember me when I'm gone
Bessie Smith - I Want Ev'ry Bit of ItListen to my plea this mornin' My love gonna get you told Pay attention to my warnin' 'Cause you've been actin', quite too bold Everything you give me must
Bessie Smith - Mistreatin' DaddyDaddy, mama's got the blues The kind of blues that's hard to lose ' Cause you mistreated me And drove me from your door Daddy, you ain't heard the news
Bessie Smith - Careless LoveLove, oh love, oh careless love You've fly through my head like wine You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl And you nearly spoiled this life of mine Love, oh
Bessie Smith
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.
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.