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19 Aug 09 - 03:32 PM (#2703994) Subject: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: GUEST,Kevin I had a New Lost City Ramblers Album back in the 60's with a song with lyrics something like: Just because you're in deep elem, Don't think you can deep elem me. You know I knew you when You had dollar one to spend. So don't try to deep elem me. Does anyone know the rest of the lyrics? |
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19 Aug 09 - 03:47 PM (#2704006) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: Q (Frank Staplin) A variant of "Deep Elem Blues? Not familiar with the NLC Ramblers recording. DT and thread 8432: Deep Elem Blues |
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19 Aug 09 - 04:20 PM (#2704032) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: GUEST Hi Q- This is not the one in the DT. I think it was also recorded by Elton Brit. I don't remember the name of the NLC Ramblers album, but it also had "Never Bob Your Hair Girls" on it. I hope that helps... |
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19 Aug 09 - 05:05 PM (#2704076) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: MARINER A version of it was also recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis back in the glory days of Rock'n'Roll and was reissued in the 70s on ,I think, the Charly label. |
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24 Aug 09 - 04:27 PM (#2707539) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: GUEST,Kevin I remembered another verse. Maybe it will jog someone's memory? any help appreciated, Thanks - Kevin Just because you're in deep elem, Don't think you 're too wise for me. You were shining shoes I know. When I was rolling in the dough. So don't try to deep elem me. |
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24 Aug 09 - 04:44 PM (#2707558) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: Richie The song was done by the Shelton Brothers in 1939 but was popularized by Elton Britt who had a country hit with it. Don't have the lyrics tho. Richie |
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24 Aug 09 - 08:40 PM (#2707753) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: Louie Roy Kevin Go to googles and type in Lyrics for Deep Elem Blues and you will get several versions from different artist |
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24 Aug 09 - 10:12 PM (#2707790) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: Richie The name of the song is: "Just Because You're In Deep Elem" It's not Deep Elem blues, or other Deep Elem songs Richie |
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27 Aug 09 - 03:37 PM (#2710059) Subject: RE: Lry Req: Deep Elem From: GUEST,Kevin I've found some verses by Elton Britt, some from Slim Dusty and some from my Dusty Memory. This may not be the complete song but it will do for now. Just Beacause You're in Deep Elem Just because you're in deep elem, Don't think you're to wise for me. You know I knew you when You just had dollar one to spend. So don't try and deep elem me. Just because you're in deep elem, Don't think you're too wise for me. You were shining shoes I know. When I was rolling in the dough. So don't try to deep elem me. Just because you're in deep elem, Don't think you're too wise for me. I remember when you were eating now and then So don't try and deep elem me. Just because you're in deep elem, Don't think you're too wise for me. Don't forget there was a time I could buy you for a dime. So don't try and deep elem me. |
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28 Aug 09 - 04:45 AM (#2710463) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Deep Elem From: GUEST,sarah in Newcastle Hi, I sing this song alot, learnt it from a friend...not sure if she learnt it from recordings or just of another musician.. If you go down to deep elm put you money in your shoes for those women down deep elm got those deep elm blues oh deep elm pappas got those deep elm blues (x2) If you go down to deep elm put your money in your socks for those womne down deep elm they will throw you on the rocks oh deep elm, pappas got those deep elm blues (x2) If you go down to deep elm put your money in your had for those women down deep elm they will throw you on the flat Oh deep elm, pappas got those deep elm blues (x2) If you go down to deep elm just to have a little fun get your fifteen dollars ready before the police man comes Oh deep elm pappas got those deep elm blues (x2) Once I knew a preacher read the bible through and through Went down to deep elm now his preaching days are through oh deep elm, pappas got those deep elm blues (x2) |
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28 Aug 09 - 05:09 AM (#2710473) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Deep Elem From: MGM·Lion That last is the Deep Elem Blues version that I learned many years ago from Tom Paley. Another verse was: "She says we have to marry And her Daddy says the same - I would make a run for Frisco But her Daddy has dead aim - Oh sweet mamma..." |
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25 Nov 09 - 04:20 AM (#2773180) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because You're in Deep Elem From: GUEST If you get a chance..listen to Steve Abbott of Colorado do Deep Elem Blues..w/ his mandoline..it can't be beat.. but Elton Britt's ..Don't try to Deep Elem me is a horse of a different color - a gem too..but not the same song a all. |
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25 Nov 09 - 04:33 AM (#2773189) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because You're in Deep Elem From: GUEST,K, M..G. Colorado That Steve Abbott recording is dynamite..Biccuit City 1977/Grubstake. |
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19 Aug 13 - 02:42 PM (#3550772) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because You're in Deep Elem From: GUEST,Mary Ellen My Dad taught me this song about sixty years ago. I've wanted to know what the other verses might be. Here's the one I remember. Just because you're in Deep Elem, Don't you think you're too wise for me. When you had no socks to wear, I had on a dollar pair. Don't you think you're too wise for me. |
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19 Aug 13 - 02:54 PM (#3550780) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Just Because You're in Deep Elem From: Q (Frank Staplin) Deep Elem was the colored red light district in Dallas, now somewhat gentrified with arts-craft stuff, entertainment, etc. As a country song, 'tis a puzzlement. |
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23 Aug 13 - 10:46 PM (#3552254) Subject: Lyr Add: JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE IN DEEP ELEM (Britt) From: Jim Dixon JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE IN DEEP ELEM As sung by Elton Britt [yodel] 1. Just because you're in Deep Elem, Don't you think you're too wise for me. Buddy, I remember when You were eatin' now and then, So don't try to Deep Elem me. [Lines 1, 2, & 5 are the same in every verse. Lines 3-4 vary as follows:] 2. Don't forget there was a time I could buy you for a dime. 3. You were shining shoes I know When I was up in the dough. 4. When your rent was overdue, I squared up the bill for you. 5. When they put you in the jail, I'm the guy put up the bail. 6. I'll admit your clothes are fine, But they used to look like mine. 7. When you had no socks to wear, I had on a dollar pair. 8. When you had no place to sleep, I dug down, and I dug down deep. |