Kweskin released six albums and two greatest hits compilations on Vanguard Records between 1963-1970; Jim Kweskin's America on Reprise Records in 1971; and four albums on Mountain Railroad Records between 1978-87.
Richland Woman Blues
Jim Kweskin Lyrics
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A shingle bob haircut, and a shot of good booze
Hurry home sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
If you wait too long your mama will be gone
Hurry down to the dress shop, get the one that's best
Your own pretty mama, she want a brand new dress
So hurry home sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
Red rooster says, "Cock-a-doodle-doodly-doo"
Richland woman she says, "Any dude will do"
Just hurry on home sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
If you wait too long your mama will be gone
With my rosy red garter, pink hose on my feet
My turkey red bloomers, they got a rumble seat
So hurry on home sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
If you wait too long your mama will be gone
Huh, hurry on home, now ...
Come along, young man, everything's sittin' right
You know my husband gone away till next Saturday night
So hurry home, sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
If you wait too long your mama will be gone
The lyrics to Jim Kweskin's song Richland Woman Blues describe a woman's desire for her partner to hurry home and not keep her waiting. The woman is depicted as glamorous and confident, with the singer describing her ruby red lipstick and poppy red rouge, shingle bob haircut, and red garter. The song also references the woman's desire for a new dress and her willingness to be with any man who will satisfy her needs while her husband is away. The woman urges her partner to hurry home before it's too late and "your mama will be gone."
The lyrics of Richland Woman Blues convey a sense of urgency and a desire for immediate gratification. The woman in the song is bold and confident in her sexuality, unapologetically seeking pleasure and attention. The repetition of the line "If you wait too long your mama will be gone" emphasizes the woman's impatience and the importance of acting fast.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me ruby red lipstick, and a poppy red rouge
I want to look my best with bright red lipstick and rouge makeup.
A shingle bob haircut, and a shot of good booze
I want a fashionable short haircut and a strong alcoholic drink.
Hurry home sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
Please come back home quickly and don't waste any time.
If you wait too long your mama will be gone
If you take too long to come back, I may have left or moved on.
Hurry down to the dress shop, get the one that's best
Go quickly to the shop and get the best dress available.
Your own pretty mama, she want a brand new dress
I want a new dress to wear, and I want it to be very pretty.
Red rooster says, "Cock-a-doodle-doodly-doo"
The rooster is crowing loudly in the morning.
Richland woman she says, "Any dude will do"
The woman in Richland is willing to take any man she can find.
Just hurry on home sweet daddy, and don't you take your time
I want you to come back home quickly and not waste any time.
With my rosy red garter, pink hose on my feet
I have dressed myself up with a red garter and pink stockings.
My turkey red bloomers, they got a rumble seat
My red undergarments have a special pocket in the back.
Come along, young man, everything's sittin' right
Everything is perfect and ready for you to come over.
You know my husband gone away till next Saturday night
My husband will be gone until next week so we have time alone.
Writer(s): unknown
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