I think we could do quite a study on "range in my kitchen." Take a look at Rattlesnakin' Daddy.

Here's another, from Blues Lyrics Online:


Lil Johnson was accompanied on this 1936 recording by Black Bob, piano; Big Bill Broonzy, guitar; unknown string bass. The last line of the second verse is incomplete... please help!!! This song is also included on the CD Raunchy Business: Hot Nuts & Lollypops

MY STOVE'S IN GOOD CONDITION
(Lil Johnson)

I've got a range in my kitchen, sho' bakes nice and brown (x 2)
All I need is some good daddy, who turns my damper down

And my stove is automatic, you don't have to burn wood or coal (x 2)
I got [to strike your] match baby, and stick right in the hole

And it's yas yas baby, my stove is all cleaned out (x 2)
I always keep it in good condition, you know what I'm talkin' about

Mmmmm... my pot is boiling low (x 2)
If you can't keep it percolatin', Baby I swear you'll have to go

I don't want no charcoal, if you can't bake my biscuits brown (x 2)
When my wood gets too hot, I swear you'll have to turn my damper down.