In Ohio, he sang with Horace Henderson's campus oriented Collegians.Then, in 1932, Bradshaw relocated to New York City, where he drummed for Marion Hardy, the Charleston Bearcats (later the Savoy Bearcats), and the Mills Blue Rhythm Band, and sang for Luis Russell.n 1934, Bradshaw formed his own swing orchestra, which recorded eight sides that year. The band's next recording date was in 1944, at which point its music was closer to rhythm and blues. The band recorded extensively for the rhythm and blues market, especially between 1950 and 1954.
Bradshaw's best known recording was "Train Kept A-Rollin'" (1951), which passed from rhythm and blues into rock.] The song was recorded by Johnny Burnette in 1956 and The Yardbirds in 1965. It was covered again by Aerosmith in 1974 and by Motörhead in 1978.
Bradshaw's later career was hampered by severe health problems, including two strokes that left him partially paralyzed. His 1958 recording, "Bushes", proved an unsuccessful attempt to reach out to the emerging teenage market. Weakened by the successive strokes as well as the rigors of his profession, Bradshaw died in his adopted hometown of Cincinnati in 1958. He was 53 years old.
Bradshaw Boogie
Tiny Bradshaw Lyrics
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I′ve got a gal' she′s mighty sweet
She's got bunions on her feet
But that don't mean a thing when she
*Intrumental Break*
*Instrumental break*
She says sit in the corner don′t say a thing
Now she whirls all around
Jumps way back
The lyrics of "Bradshaw Boogie" by Tiny Bradshaw may seem straightforward and lighthearted, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a deeper message. The song tells the story of the singer's love for his "mighty sweet" gal, who has bunions on her feet. Despite this imperfection, he still finds her attractive and charming. The instrumental breaks emphasize the energy and liveliness of their relationship, highlighting the joy they bring each other.
However, when the band starts swinging, the singer's gal tells him to "sit in the corner" and not speak. This line implies that the singer's gal may not be as confident or secure in their relationship as he is. She may feel more comfortable without him drawing attention to her imperfections or may be concerned about how others perceive their relationship. Nevertheless, she dances and twirls around with joy, suggesting that their love is strong enough to overcome any insecurities or doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Well
Let me tell you a story
I've got a gal' she's mighty sweet
I have a wonderful girlfriend
She's got bunions on her feet
Although her feet have some medical issues
But that don't mean a thing when she
It doesn't matter because
Instrumental break
No lyrics, just music
When the band starts swinging with a solid jump
When the music is fantastic and people start dancing
Instrumental break
No lyrics, just music
She says sit in the corner don't say a thing
My girlfriend asks me to be quiet and enjoy the moment
Now she whirls all around
Then she starts dancing
Jumps way back
And she moves with energy
Writer(s): Henry Glover, Sydney Nathan
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@backthisway
rock n roll and rockabilly started at least 5 years before Haley or Presley .. Bradshaw is a perfect example of the origin of those beats and chops. Fabulosso !! thanks for this
@29687ray
wonderful! Today's music can't come close!
@Olibradshaw
This is AMAZING
@luvBHIC
This song makes me REALLY happy cuz my last name is Bradshaw too :D
@thebrazilianatlantis165
"rock n roll and rockabilly started at least 5 years before Haley or Presley" Imo the earliest rockabilly on record is "Birmingham Bounce" by Hardrock Gunter on Bam, which was about a year before Haley started making rockers too.
@utubebitcgrl
Such a Bradshaw boogie