All Blind Willie McTell Lyrics (en) Total 46
Blind Willie McTell - God Don't Like ItSome say they done cut whiskey out but you can have a little wine Most everybody gets on a drunk by drinking this old moonshine Now God don't like it and (I don't either)
Blind Willie McTell - This is Not the Stove to Brown Your Bread{Female Singer} Things been high and still going up I'm going to get mine no matter what it cost {Blind Willie McTell} I'm the man and I'm
Blind Willie McTell - A To Z BluesLook-a here mama, can't get along Honey, I really tried to treat you right Now when I come in from work, darlin' And give ya my check You wants to raise sand, fuss and
Blind Willie McTell - Mr. McTell Got the BluesI'm leaving town, baby, gonna leave my home I’m leaving town, baby, going to leave my home I'm going where, baby, I'm better known I done walked these blocks, I got
Blind Willie McTell - That'll Never Happen No MoreMet the gal at the cabaret "Pretty papa I'm goin' your way" Her man knew what its all about That is why he went and threw me out Broke my nose, split my
Blind Willie McTell - Beedle Um BumDown in Memphis, Tennessee, lived a girl named Jenny She run an eats shop on the block, she always kept good gimmy That was a meal, was tadpole shield, you couldn't resist for
Blind Willie McTell - A Married Man's a FoolFriend Luther Brown, he was a deacon Just as wise as he could be He realized he could read the good book back From Revelation on down to Genesee You know last Sunday morning we
Blind Willie McTell - Pal of MineCall me back, pal o'mine Let me live there once again Call me back to your heart, pal o'mine, pal o'mine Let me thrill with a charm As I linger in your arm As I
Blind Willie McTell - Goodbye BluesDon't get mad with me if I talk in my sleep Don't get mad with me if I should talk in my sleep 'Cause you might say something, good girl, to cause you to weep Sure as
Blind Willie McTell - Kill It KidDown in Miami on Second Avenue Men showin' boys and gals what they can do About kill it, kid Hot mama, let's kill it, kid Down on the avenue to Keyfield Hall
Blind Willie McTell - Don't Forget It"Yeah, hello Central, give me 2-8-9 I wants to talk to that little angel of mine" "Y'hello sugar bunch is this you? Called you to find out what you're goin-a
Blind Willie McTell - Runnin' Me CrazySaid I'm almost crazy, and I'm all here by myself Said I'm almost crazy, I'm all here by myself Ah these wimmen 'bout to run me crazy, Lord she's got someone else
Blind Willie McTell - Lord, Send Me An AngelGood Lord, good Lord, send me an angel down Can't spare you no angel, I'll spare you you a {teasin' brown?} That new way of loving, swear to God it must be the
Blind Willie McTell - Searching The Desert For The BluesYou may search the ocean, you might go 'cross the deep blue sea But Mama, you'll never find another hot shot like me I followed my baby from the station to the train And
Blind Willie McTell - Kind MamaShe's a real kind mama looking for another man She ain't got nobody to hold her hand Way down yonder on Cripple Creek Hemp don't grow but sixteen feet Would go to bed
Blind Willie McTell - Talkin' To MyselfScat ... Good Lord, good Lord, send me an Angel down "Can't spare you no angel but I'll sure send you a teasin' brown" That new way of lovin', mama it must be
Blind Willie McTell - You Was Born to Die{Spoken} Oh, play that thing boy, I know you're blue Play me a black few {Verse 1} Don't want no woman that run around Stay out in the
Blind Willie McTell - Lay Some Flowers On My GraveYou must lay some flowers on my grave You must lay some flowers on my grave My mother and father have gone Left me in this world alone You must lay some flowers on my grave
Blind Willie McTell - Three Women BluesGot three womens, yellow, brown and black I got three womens, yellow, brown and black It'll take the Governor of Georgia To judge one of these women I like One for in
Blind Willie McTell - The Dyin' Crapshooter's BluesLittle Jesse was a gambler, night and day He used crooked cards and dice Sinful guy, good hearted but had no soul Heart was hard and cold like ice Jesse was a wild reckless
Blind Willie McTell - I Keep On Drinkin'Hard time, hard time 'bout to drive me wild Take a big black woman Break her down to my boogyin' side {Chorus} I keep on a drinkin' Try to
Blind Willie McTell - Southern Can Is MineNow looka here mama let me tell you this If you wants to get crooked I'm gonna give you my fist You might read from Revelations back to Genesee But if you get crooked, your
Blind Willie McTell - Mama T'ain't Long fo DayWake up mama don't you sleep so hard Wake up mama don't you sleep so hard For its these old blues walkin' all over your yard I've got those blues, I'm not
Blind Willie McTell - Come on Around to my House MamaCome on around to my house mama, ain't nobody there but me Call me a hotshot rider And a cheater, colored from Tennessee Take it easy, don't get rough, just wanna tell you that
Blind Willie McTell - Writin' Paper BluesI wrote you a letter, mama Put it in your front yard I wrote you a letter Put it in your front yard I would love to come and see you But your good man's got me barred
Blind Willie McTell - East St. Louis BluesI walked all the way from East Saint Louis I never had but that one, one thin dime I laid my head in a New York woman's lap She laid her little cute head in mine She tried to
Blind Willie McTell - Love Changing BluesMy love don't change There's going to be some stealing My love don't change There's going to be some stealing done And if I backbite you I don't mean no
Blind Willie McTell - Old Time ReligionGive me that old time religion, amen Give me that old time religion, amen Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion Give me that old time religion, amen It
Blind Willie McTell - Weary Hearted BluesLooka here pretty mama, I'll tell you what I'll do I'll make these lots of dollars and bring 'em all home to you Now I'm weary, weary hearted and blue And
Blind Willie McTell - DeliaDelia, Delia, how can it be? You love that old rounder, but you don't love me Well, that's one more rounder gone Delia, Delia sitting all around Some of your old rounders
Blind Willie McTell
Blind Willie McTell, born William Samuel McTier in 1898, was a pioneering blues guitarist known for writing enduring standards such as “Statesboro Blues” and “Southern Can is Mine”. Despite being born blind in one eye, he lost his sight completely by the time he was a young man. McTell showed musical prodigy at a young age, excelling in playing harmonica and accordion before transitioning to the guitar, specifically the acoustic 12-string which became his signature instrument.
After his mother passed away in the 1920s, McTell was left to pursue a life as a wandering songster, recording for Victor Records in 1927 under various pseudonyms before settling on the stage name Blind Willie McTell. His laid-back style, tenor voice, and unique 12-string guitar sound made him a standout in the blues and ragtime music scene. Despite some success with recording deals, McTell's career was cut short due to poor sales, complications with diabetes, and ongoing struggles with alcoholism.
However, McTell continued to busk and in 1956, a record store manager in Atlanta discovered him and convinced him to record a few songs, which were later released as the Last Session in 1962. By 1957, McTell had found a new calling as a Baptist preacher at Mt. Zion Church in Atlanta, but sadly, he suffered a stroke in 1959 and passed away at the age of 61.
After his death, Blind Willie McTell's influence continued to grow, with modern rock artists such as The White Stripes, The Allman Brothers Band, and Bob Dylan paying tribute to him in their work. A blues bar in Atlanta is named in his honor, showcasing local blues musicians every night. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout his life, Blind Willie McTell's music and legacy have endured, cementing his status as a legendary figure in the blues genre.
After his mother passed away in the 1920s, McTell was left to pursue a life as a wandering songster, recording for Victor Records in 1927 under various pseudonyms before settling on the stage name Blind Willie McTell. His laid-back style, tenor voice, and unique 12-string guitar sound made him a standout in the blues and ragtime music scene. Despite some success with recording deals, McTell's career was cut short due to poor sales, complications with diabetes, and ongoing struggles with alcoholism.
However, McTell continued to busk and in 1956, a record store manager in Atlanta discovered him and convinced him to record a few songs, which were later released as the Last Session in 1962. By 1957, McTell had found a new calling as a Baptist preacher at Mt. Zion Church in Atlanta, but sadly, he suffered a stroke in 1959 and passed away at the age of 61.
After his death, Blind Willie McTell's influence continued to grow, with modern rock artists such as The White Stripes, The Allman Brothers Band, and Bob Dylan paying tribute to him in their work. A blues bar in Atlanta is named in his honor, showcasing local blues musicians every night. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout his life, Blind Willie McTell's music and legacy have endured, cementing his status as a legendary figure in the blues genre.