BESSIE SMITH

- Preachin' The Blues Lyrics

Down in Atlanta, GA, under the viaduct ev'ry day, drinking corn and hollerin' hooray
Pianos playing till the break of day
But as I turned my head, I loudly said, "Preach 'em blues, sing them blues"
They certainly sound good to me
I've been in love for the last six months and ain't done worrying yet
Moan'em blues, holler them blues
Let me convert your soul
'Cause just a little spirit of the blues tonight
Let me tell you, girls, that your man ain't treating you right
Let me tell you I don't mean no wrong
I will learn you something if you listen to this song
I ain't here to try to save your soul, just want to teach you how to save your good jelly roll

Going on down the line a little further now
There's many a poor woman down
Read on down to chapter nine,
Woman must learn how to take their time
Read on down to chapter ten,
Taking other women's men, you are doing a sin
Sing'em, sing'em, sing them blues
Let me convert your soul
Now one sister by the name of Sister Green
Jumped up and done a shimmy you ain't never seen
Sing'em, sing'em, sing them blues
Let me convert your soul

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Facts about Preachin' The Blues

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Who wrote Preachin' The Blues lyrics?


Preachin' The Blues is written and performed by Bessie Smith.
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When was Preachin' The Blues released?


It is first released on October 22, 1992 as part of Bessie Smith's album "Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 3" which includes 39 tracks in total. This song is the 17th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Preachin' The Blues lyrics?


When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Preachin' the Blues' by Bessie Smith describes human existence through its depiction of life challenges and life achievements while using preaching and blues music as its central storytelling elements to express love and provide guidance and empowerment to others. The singer delivers lyrics that explore romantic relationships and self-respect as he presents his blues music that helps people overcome their life problems and gain resilience during their most challenging moments. The lyrics of Preachin' the blues mainly show love and happiness because they empower people to celebrate their existence through social gatherings. The song emphasizes the fundamental role of love in human relationships, while it provides life lessons and practical advice to people, and it promotes the celebration of blues music. The lyrics contain themes of love and relationships, along with some suggestive language regarding personal interactions. The content does not show direct references to violence or drug use or sexual material but the underlying themes need parental guidance to protect younger viewers.
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Which genre is Preachin' The Blues?


Preachin' The Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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How long is the song Preachin' The Blues?


Preachin' The Blues song length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bessie Smith
Record Label(s): 1992 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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