She is acknowledged as one of the most important blues artists of her generation.
Webster was initially best known as a session musician behind Louisiana musicians on the Excello and Goldband record labels, such as Lightnin' Slim and Lonesome Sundown. She also played piano with Otis Redding in the 1960s, but after his death, went into semi-retirement. During her career, she was duet partner to many stars, among them B. B. King, Robert Cray and Rockin' Sidney. Her long professional relationship with the Alligator Records label is also worthy of noting.
In the 1980s, she was repeatedly booked for European tours and recorded albums for the German record label, Ornament Records. She cut You Know That's Right with the band Hot Links, and the album that established her in the United States; The Swamp Boogie Queen with guest spots by Bonnie Raitt and Robert Cray. She performed at both the San Francisco Blues Festival and Long Beach Blues Festival.
Webster suffered a stroke in 1993 while touring Greece and returned to performing the following year. She died from heart failure in League City, Texas, in September 1999.
Pussycat Moan
Katie Webster Lyrics
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i often think of you my sweet baby
i think of you both night and day
but some day, someday my sweet baby
you won't be no trouble, you won't worry my life anymore
but, baby, you just goin around spending my money
chasing every single woman in town
why the hell would you stop, stop and put my dollars down
you know that is the one thing, the main thing baby
that could get you a lifetime home in the ground
but, baby, why'd you tell my best friend that you didn't want me nore
but i know that's a lie because everytime i turn my back
you're trying to sneak back into my back door
and i'm telling you, i'm warning you if you don't stop all that jive
and stop trying to be so high classed
somebody's gonna shoot you right dead in your...
i can't understand
why don't you just pack your bags
don't you see i don't need you no more
because my other man is just waitin
for you to step out of that front door
but is said i'm sorry baby
i warned you
and now i'm for really
because, baby, this here pussycat
aint gonna be your pussycat no more
The song Pussycat Moan by Katie Webster tells the story of a woman who is fed up with her partner's cheating ways and is ready to move on. The lyrics express her frustration and hurt, but also her determination to be free of this toxic relationship. She reminisces about the good times they had together and how much she misses him, but she knows that he is only causing her trouble and worries.
She confronts him about using her money to chase other women, and warns him that if he doesn't stop his ways, he will end up dead. She also mentions that she knows he has been lying to their friends about not wanting her anymore, but she sees through his deception and knows that he still wants her. She tells him to leave and not come back, because another man is waiting for her.
The lyrics of Pussycat Moan depict the resilience and strength of a woman who is ready to stand up for herself and face whatever comes her way. She is not going to let her partner bring her down, and she is going to put an end to his bad behavior once and for all.
Line by Line Meaning
so many days, since you've been away
It has been a while since you left
i often think of you my sweet baby
I still have you in my thoughts
i think of you both night and day
You are constantly on my mind
but some day, someday my sweet baby
Someday, you will no longer be a problem to me
you won't be no trouble, you won't worry my life anymore
You will not trouble me or cause any worry in my life anymore
but, baby, you just goin around spending my money
You are going around spending my money
chasing every single woman in town
You are chasing after every woman in town
but listen man, if you knew didn't want my lovin
If you knew you didn't want my love
why the hell would you stop, stop and put my dollars down
Why would you stop and spend my money if you didn't want my love
you know that is the one thing, the main thing baby
You know that is the main thing that could get you killed
that could get you a lifetime home in the ground
It could get you killed and buried permanently
but, baby, why'd you tell my best friend that you didn't want me nore
Why did you tell my best friend that you didn't want me anymore
but i know that's a lie because everytime i turn my back
But I know that is a lie because every time I turn my back
you're trying to sneak back into my back door
You try to sneak back into my life
and i'm telling you, i'm warning you if you don't stop all that jive
I'm warning you to stop all that nonsense
and stop trying to be so high classed
And stop trying to act high class
somebody's gonna shoot you right dead in your...
Somebody will shoot you and kill you
i can't understand
I don't understand
why don't you just pack your bags
Why don't you just leave
don't you see i don't need you no more
I don't need you anymore
because my other man is just waitin
Because I have another man who is waiting for me
for you to step out of that front door
For you to leave my life
but is said i'm sorry baby
But I said I'm sorry baby
i warned you
I warned you
and now i'm for really
And now I'm serious
because, baby, this here pussycat
Because, baby, I'm done playing around
aint gonna be your pussycat no more
I won't be your girl anymore
Writer(s): Katie Webster Copyright: Eyeball Music
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@1408alan
I didn't know about Katie until I heard this haunting track on a compilation CD. Now I think she is an undiscovered treasure. Simply awesome voice and blues piano-playing.
@peterhorsfield3186
Katie, if you ever get to see this message I purchased your cd back in 1989 in Sydney Australia. Then my place was robbed in 1991 and with it your cd too : ( ... I thought forever!
Now 28 years have passed and I've just found your sweet voice again here. Bless you! You beautiful Strong, Sensitive and Passionate Soul.
@ProfitOfDoom420
peter horsfield I dont think she will see you're message
@benzenbenben
She will see it, she is next to me ... in my soul I will let her now about you
@Frankster86
@ProfitOfDoom420 Your name says YOUR net income will be dead! Hahaha asshole! Prophet is the spelling YOU'RE looking for!
Get your grammar in order before you're made a fool publicly for the pathetic use of the English language! Just think Prophet, if you didn't make your unnecessary hurtful comment to Mr. Pete, you would not be reading this right now! So, YOU'RE the real asshole for YOUR original comment!
Ps. My apologies to those that are enduring this.
@knarfish
One of the greatest blues songs ever! IMO
@TerrenceThomas
My goodness she absolutely killed this song. 🙏🏾💙
@ivee1851
Just heard this on the radio, now I'm hooked. ❤️
@Vej86
A friend just introduced me to this.. wow she's amazing!
@djm31026
I love this song!