Winin' Boy Blues
Laurie Hugh 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 song "Winin' Boy Blues" by Laurie Hugh's is a classic blues song that tells the story of a winin' boy who doesn't want to be forgotten. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, as they depict the ups and downs of life through the lens of the winin' boy. The song is a tribute to the African American tradition of storytelling through music and its lyrics reflect the cultural struggles and traditions of its time.
The first stanza of the song is a plea to the winin' boy not to forget his name or his importance in the world. The character is calling out to the boy, asking him to pick up his spirits and shake off any doubts or negative thoughts that he may have. The second stanza is about the winin' boy's sister who is out on the levee doing the double twist. The winin' boy is proud of his sister's accomplishments and wants his mother to see her dancing skills. The third stanza is about the winin' boy's sister who wants to be a bad girl but doesn't know how. Finally, the song concludes with the winin' boy being proud of his name and the fact that he is a winin' boy.
The song highlights the life and struggles of African Americans during the early twentieth century when blues music was being developed. The blues, like this song, is meant to be a reflection of life's complexities, its ups and downs, and the cultural traditions and beliefs of its people. The winin' boy represents the African American experience of overcoming struggle and opposition, and the song expresses the importance of self-confidence and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Wining boy don't deny my name
Don't pretend you don't know who I am, Wining boy
Just a wining boy, I said don't deny my name,
I'm just a guy who likes to drink, but don't act like you don't know it
Pick it up and shake it, like sweet baby Jane
Pick up your drink and enjoy it, like it's a sweet thing
Well, mama mama come and take a look at little sis
Hey, Mom, come see my little sister
Said mama mama take a look at sis
Mom, you really need to see my sister
She's out there on the levee doin the double twist
She's out there dancing her heart out
Sister, sister, she's a dirty little sow
My sister is not a good person
Well sister sister dirty little sow
My sister is not a good person
She wants to be a bad girl but she don't know how
She wants to appear tough, but doesn't have the courage
Well spider spider she's climbing up that wall
Look at that spider climbing up the wall
Said spider spider climbing up the wall
Look at the spider climbing up the wall
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Meaning unknown
I'm a wining boy don't deny my name
I am a man who enjoys drinking
Pick it up and shake it, stir the chain
Have another drink and enjoy yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERDINAND MORTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.