After signing a contract with Warner Bros, Laurie released a blues album Let Them Talk , which was released initially in France on April 18, 2011 and later in the UK on May 9th.
He has written one novel, "The Gun Seller," and another one, "The Paper Soldier," is tentatively scheduled for September 2009. Mr. Laurie has some musical talent, notably the piano and mouth trumpet (he can make convincing trumpet sounds using just his mouth). He played '20s numbers on the piano in the TV series "Jeeves and Wooster" (again with Stephen Fry) in addition to some original comic songs in "A Bit Of Fry & Laurie." He is currently a member of "Band from TV" with several other TV personalities. He is married with children, although he has become somewhat of an absentee father due to his work on American television while his family stays in London.
Winin' Boy Blues
Hugh Laurie Lyrics
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Just a wining boy, I said don't deny my name,
Wining boy don't deny my name
Pick it up and shake it, like sweet baby Jane
Wining boy don't deny my name
Well, mama mama come and take a look at little sis
I said mama mama come and take a look at little sis
She's out there on the levee doin the double twist
Wining boy don't deny my name
Sister, sister, she's a dirty little sow
I said sister, sister, she's a dirty little sow
Well sister sister dirty little sow
She wants to be a bad girl but she don't know how
Wining boy don't deny my name
Well spider spider she's climbing up that wall
I said spider spider she's climbing up that wall
Said spider spider climbing up the wall
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Wining boy don't deny my name
Well just a wining boy don't deny my name
Just a wining boy, I said don't deny my name,
I'm a wining boy don't deny my name
Pick it up and shake it, stir the chain
Wining boy don't deny my name
The lyrics to Hugh Laurie's "Winin' Boy Blues" showcases the songwriter's intricate storytelling abilities. The song folows a narrative structure that details the lives of different characters. While the chorus insists "Wining boy don't deny my name," it is unclear who the character is addressing. It could be a reference to himself, or perhaps another character in the song. Regardless, the line is repeated throughout the song to emphasize its importance.
The first verse introduces the "wining boy" as the singer of the song. He urges someone not to deny his name and encourages them to "pick it up and shake it like sweet baby Jane." The second verse shifts the focus to a female character, the younger sister. She is dancing on the levee, and the singer beckons his mother to take a look at what her daughter has become. The third verse describes another female character, sister, and her desire to be a "bad girl." The final verse mentions a spider climbing up a wall, which could be a metaphor for the dangers and obstacles that face the characters.
Overall, the song's lyrics craft a vivid picture of the lives of these characters, capturing their strengths and weaknesses. The lyrics are open to interpretation and leave much to the imagination of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Wining boy don't deny my name
As a man who enjoys a good drink and a good time, I refuse to hide or deny who I am and what I enjoy
Just a wining boy, I said don't deny my name,
I'm not ashamed of my love for wine, I embrace it fully
Pick it up and shake it, like sweet baby Jane
I'll enjoy my wine with the same gusto as one would shake and enjoy a baby's rattle toy
Well, mama mama come and take a look at little sis
Come see my sister, she's quite the dancer, out on the levee doing the double twist
Said mama mama take a look at sis
I'm excited for you to see how talented and fun-loving my sister is
She's out there on the levee doin the double twist
My sister is dancing energetically and joyfully by the water
Sister, sister, she's a dirty little sow
While my sister may be a bit wild and rebellious, she's still lovable
Well sister sister dirty little sow
My sister's free spirit often leads her into unexpected and unconventional situations
She wants to be a bad girl but she don't know how
Despite her fun-loving ways, my sister isn't actually trying to be 'bad'; she just enjoys living life to the fullest
Well spider spider she's climbing up that wall
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
I'm a wining boy don't deny my name
I'm proud of who I am and what I enjoy, even if others may judge or shame me for it
Pick it up and shake it, stir the chain
I'll enjoy my wine as thoroughly and energetically as one might play with a toy or dance to music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ferdinand Joseph Morton
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Jake Boi
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
I'm the wining boy, don't deny my name
Deny my name
Wining boy don't deny my name
Pick it up and shake it, like Steve and Jane
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
Mama, mama come here look at sis
Mama, mama come here look at sis
Oh, mama, mama want you look at sis
She's out on the levee doin' the double twist
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
Yes, I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
I'm still the wining boy, don't deny my name
Deny my name, oh
Wining boy, don't deny my name
Pick it up and shake it, like Steve and Jane
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
Sheila Barron
Just love Hugh's voice♥️
dixon pinfold
I heartily approve of how he doesn't try to sound too...
DoubleVisionandco
Dammit man this is great. I knew he could play guitar but I didn`t know he was that good. This music is perfect for being alone, sitting in your easy chair, lights low, cold beer in hand, eyes closed unwinding after a long day. It`s also perfect travel music when your cruising on the interstate or sitting in a airplane. I`m gonna have to get this disc, I`m impressed. Rock On Bluesman House,,,, Rock On.
Charlie Sargent
I've seen a live recording of this song and Hugh is singing and strumming along, but definitely not playing the impressive guitar lead that you hear. On another note Hugh's piano laying is amazing - especially like playing on St James Infirmary.
Marcos De Niza Trail Hiker
Nice job Hugh! Jorma should hear this.
Sawedoffsob
This House Music sounds a little too jazzy for me.
Flavio Cariello
hahahhaha
Jake Boi
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
I'm the wining boy, don't deny my name
Deny my name
Wining boy don't deny my name
Pick it up and shake it, like Steve and Jane
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
Mama, mama come here look at sis
Mama, mama come here look at sis
Oh, mama, mama want you look at sis
She's out on the levee doin' the double twist
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
Yes, I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
I'm still the wining boy, don't deny my name
Deny my name, oh
Wining boy, don't deny my name
Pick it up and shake it, like Steve and Jane
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
I'm the wining boy don't deny my name
dixon pinfold
Not "Steve and Jane." It's "stavin' chain"' which is (or was) a tool used in cooperage.
Grant Harris Music
It’s pick it up and shake it like a staving chain.