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I got a woman way over town that's good to me oh yeah
Say I got a woman way over town good to me oh yeah
She give me money when Im in need
Yeah she's a kind of friend indeed
I got a woman way over town that's good to me oh yeah
She saves her lovin early in the morning just for me oh yeah
She saves her lovin early in the morning just for me oh yeah
She saves her lovin just for me oh she love me so tenderly
I got a woman way over town that's good to me oh yeah
She's there to love me both day and night
Never grumbles or fusses always treats me right
Never runnin in the streets and leavin me alone
She knows a womans place is right there now in her home
I got a woman way over town that's good to me oh yeah
Say I got a woman way over town that's good to me oh yeah
Oh she's my baby now don't you understand
Yeah and I'm her lover man
I got a woman way over town that's good to me oh yeah
A Don't ya know she's alright
A Don't ya know she's alright
she's alright she's alright
Whoa yeah oh yeah oh
Of course this is just the best, but have you heard the version by the actor Jamie Foxx.. Check it out on Youtube, it will knock your socks off.
Thank You for the info. I will check it out.
Simple-minded historical reduction. Got a reference for that quote?
If we insist that (for example) Christopher Columbus be judged by standards 500 years later then we can insist that ray Charles be judged by standards 50 years later.
Columbus day is still celebrated along with Indigenous People's day. Columbus first thought at encountering the new native people was, "They're beautiful. They'll make excellent slaves."
it was 1954...cut the man some slack. He was getting it from the church for adopting gospel tunes to become pop songs. He was from the deep south in 1954...It was pretty bad for African Americans back then. Oh yeah and he was going blind!
If we insist that (for example) Christopher Columbus be judged by standards 500 years later then we can insist that ray Charles be judged by standards 50 years later.
"She knows a woman's place is in the home..." Yeesh!
Ya!
Cancel Ray!!! . Cancel Ray!!! .... [sarcasm]
it was 1954...cut the man some slack. He was getting it from the church for adopting gospel tunes to become pop songs. He was from the deep south in 1954...It was pretty bad for African Americans back then. Oh yeah and he was going blind!
*Stands*
*Applauds*
Yes, we no longer believe that "a woman's place is right there, now, in the home" but that was the common assumption back in 1954 and was largely uncontested. Besides, the immediate context of the lyric is that she's home rather than "runnin' in the streets leavin' me alone."
I don't know, she lives way over town in her own home, not his. Sounds pretty progressive.
Your ignorance is highly laughable.
Seriously. You think that playing an A chord on a guitar, or a I, IV, V progression, or a 4/4 beat, etc. etc. etc. is original?
It's no the medium, it's the artist. If you don't like the medium, or don't UNDERSTAND the medium, as it is in this case, that's one thing -- but to knock the artist just shows your ignorance.
Rabbi Phil was referring to Kanye West, not Ray Charles. The post he was responding to had a link to a Kanye West recording ("Gold Digger") which samples part of this song.
so very true, and while a lot has changed since the 50s with regard to women's issues, the fact that this song was sampled by Kayne's "Gold Digger" begs the question of: "are women's rights where they should be 50+ years later?
Great tune though....a solid 9 from the satisfied Seattle section.
question:
what's the one piece of clothing you never want a woman to take off?
answer:
the apron
boom, take that
also, mustard, never mayo - sucka
*Stands*
*Applauds*
Yes, we no longer believe that "a woman's place is right there, now, in the home" but that was the common assumption back in 1954 and was largely uncontested. Besides, the immediate context of the lyric is that she's home rather than "runnin' in the streets leavin' me alone."
so very true, and while a lot has changed since the 50s with regard to women's issues, the fact that this song was sampled by Kayne's "Gold Digger" begs the question of: "are women's rights where they should be 50+ years later?
Great tune though....a solid 9 from the satisfied Seattle section.
*Stands*
*Applauds*
Yes, we no longer believe that "a woman's place is right there, now, in the home" but that was the common assumption back in 1954 and was largely uncontested. Besides, the immediate context of the lyric is that she's home rather than "runnin' in the streets leavin' me alone."
Musical analysis is spot on. Lyrical commentary is a presentist moral judgment.
.. well, I guess as long as home equates with the entire universe I just might buy this.
In fact, in some sort of strange way, I think this might in fact be the case and the source of untold confusion between the sexes over the years.
There may have been other reasons.
Blind?
u didn't think that guy had even 1 minute of original thought didja?
Your ignorance is highly laughable.
Seriously. You think that playing an A chord on a guitar, or a I, IV, V progression, or a 4/4 beat, etc. etc. etc. is original?
It's no the medium, it's the artist. If you don't like the medium, or don't UNDERSTAND the medium, as it is in this case, that's one thing -- but to knock the artist just shows your ignorance.
u didn't think that guy had even 1 minute of original thought didja?
Can ya hate him for having good taste?
Everybody in my church loves this song...
u didn't think that guy had even 1 minute of original thought didja?
that sounds fantastic - are they on cd?
How many big names have covered this over the years? Lots!
What can I add?
Not for me!
Class? Maybe!
For me just boring!
I know you're talking about Kanye. Cuz High Contrast has a golden touch.
yes, Kanye.
fixed your typo.
I know you're talking about Kanye. Cuz High Contrast has a golden touch.
Love this!
(if you like drum and bass and you'll have some halfway decent bass on your speakers/headphones, give it a click)
He has a way of spoiling everything he touches!!
(if you like drum and bass and you'll have some halfway decent bass on your speakers/headphones, give it a click)
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Well, I wonder what y'all would look like in an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Polka-Dot Bikini.
(....ducking....)
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Well, I wonder what y'all would look like in an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Polka-Dot Bikini.
(....ducking....)
Hello, I'm Alistair Cook, and welcome to All Lyrics Considered. Today, we consider the cryptic phraseology of "Tutti Frutti." As our opus commences we are informed that the minstrel's "gal named Sue," possibly a pseudonym for Rudy, is somewhat vexatious in that, although she "know just what to do," she manifests her intentions to both east and west, confounding her suitor to the point where he utters the curious incantation, "a-wop bop a loo-wop a-lop bam boom."
After these words from your local public television station, we'll look more closely at this lyrical lament, in an episode that we've entitled "Aw Rudy."
!!! excelent
. . . a woman's place is right there now in her home
Remember the song is about a woman "way over town," so the referenced home is clearly not the singer's, or one jointly occupied, but is in fact her own home. Thus, the line refers to availability. (And, yes, men do like that.)
Hello, I'm Alistair Cook, and welcome to All Lyrics Considered. Today, we consider the cryptic phraseology of "Tutti Frutti." As our opus commences we are informed that the minstrel's "gal named Sue," possibly a pseudonym for Rudy, is somewhat vexatious in that, although she "know just what to do," she manifests her intentions to both east and west, confounding her suitor to the point where he utters the curious incantation, "a-wop bop a loo-wop a-lop bam boom."
After these words from your local public television station, we'll look more closely at this lyrical lament, in an episode that we've entitled "Aw Rudy."
make me dance rayy"!
"She knows a woman's place is in the home..." Yeesh!
Agreed, he should have been more specific - clearly it's kitchen rather than home.