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Thread #59186 Message #944030
Posted By: Bee-dubya-ell
30-Apr-03 - 08:49 PM
Thread Name: The Songs of Mississippi.
Subject: Lyr Add: LELAND MISSISSIPPI BLUES (Johnny Winter)
I remembered hearing this one years ago by Johnny Winter who was born in Leland, Mississippi but was reared mainly in Beaumont, Texas.
Of course, Johnny is only the second most famous person to have been born in Leland. The most famous would be Kermit the Frog. Well.... I guess Kermit was actually hatched, not born there, but let's not split hairs, okay?
LELAND MISSISSIPPI BLUES
(Johnny Winter)
I've been in Texas, I've been on the run
I've been in Texas, I've been on the run
I'm going to Leland, Mississippi, mama
You all know that's where I come from
Right down on the Delta, man
Well, I'm alone, baby, I'm free free from my home
Well, I'm alone, I'm free from my home
You know I was sittin' right down people
On my daddy's cotton farm
Come hear, baby, let your long hair down
Ah, come here, woman, let your hair down
I want you to love me with a feeling
'Cause I'm Mississippi bound
The best woman, the best waist in town
The best woman, the best waist in town
Oh yeah
You'll never keep me woman
'Cause I have a travellin' mind
Hey, I didn't say it was a good song, but it is about Mississippi.
Bruce