For an extensive discussion of 'Spoonful', see Paul Oliver 'Screening the Blues' Da Capo pp 198-9. Oliver suggests that it refers 'in its full form to sexual intercourse in a standing position, but extends to surreal associations which imply the sexual virtuosity of the singer'.

John Fahey's transcription of Patton's version differs in significant respects from that on Harry's blues site given above. For example, the spoken intro is given as: 'Got to brag all about this spoonful'.

--Stewie.