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GUEST,MVS Lyr Req: Richmond Blues (15) RE: Lyr Req: Richmond Blues 06 Aug 18


I can't immediately place this in the Fuller discography (he used that song structure numerous times, in E and G, and maybe in A as well -- the old "Crow Jane" tune), There's a verse from "Pistol Slapper Blues," and the first two verses were, I think, originally recorded by Jimmie Rodgers. Great performance, but Cephas and Wiggins always bring their own originality, and I would consider this a salute to Fuller rather than a cover.

This is what I make of the lyrics.

I was standin', standin' in Richmond
On the corner of Broad and Main
Up walked two police,
Said, "Son what is your right name?"

Then I told him my name
Was stamped on my shirt
I'm a woman fool lover
I sure can't got no work [that's what it sounds like]

My little gal, she went away
Didn't even write me
Got my mind all worried
Like water in a deep blue sea.

Well, I'm goin' up town
I'm gonna talk with that chief police
Lord, my little gal in trouble
And I sure can't find no peace.

I'm gonna buy me a bulldog
I'm gonna shepherd two greyhounds [that's what it sounds like]
I'm gonna use these dogs
Just to run my good gal down.

I'm gonna use these dogs
Just to watch me while I sleep
Just to keep them men
From making their early creep.

Lord, I wrote one line
And I laid my pencil down
My heart struck sorrow
And the tears come rollin' down.

Uh huh, uh huh,
Uh huh, aw shucks [Fuller usually says "Oh, pshaw"]
You know two men lovin' you
But one of 'em's got to go.

Then I feel, feel like slappin'
My little pistol in your face
Lord, now, In some graveyard
'll be your restin' place.

Graveyard, graveyard,
It's a lowdown dirty place
Lie flat on your back
Throw mud all in your face.

I'll drink muddy water
I'll sleep in a hollow log
Ain't gonna stay here, woman,
Be treated like no dog.

That's why I was standin', standin' in Richmond
On the corner of Broad and Main
Up walked two police
Said, "Son, what is your right name?"


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