Mudcat Café message #2215578

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Thread #106864 Message #2215578
Posted By: Jim Dixon
14-Dec-07 - 06:58 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: J.C. Holmes Blues (Bessie Smith)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: J.C. Holmes Blues (Bessie Smith)

I hear it as:

"A heavy-weight wheelman with a mighty fame."

And I agree that it's "mule to ride." If I'm not mistaken, the trumpet player makes a "hee-haw" sound right after those words.