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.
Breaking up the House
Tiny Bradshaw Lyrics
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I bet they have a meetin' and some kind of fight
Yes, they're breakin' up the house
Yeah, breakin' up the house
If we don't have a meetin' they're gonna have some kind of fight
Monday's this, Tuesday's that
Wednesdays is the neighborhood chewin' up the fat
Yes, we're breakin' up the house
Yeah, breakin' up the house
If we don't have a meetin'
Then everybody's gonna get real tight
Sax
I walked to the corner called the raisin' sun
Raisin' up the roof for as all they've done
Yeah, they're breakin' up the house
They're breakin' up the house
If they open up the bottle
Then everybody gets real tight
Last night and the night before
55 people came walkin' through my door
Yeah, they're breakin' up the house
Aw, they're breakin' up the house
And if they don't have a meetin'
They gonna have some kind of fight
Sax
Well, they party in the attic and the cellar too
Call me so crazy man I don't know what to do
Yes, they're breakin' up the house
They're breakin' up the house
And if they don't have a meetin'
They sure gonna have some kind fight
In walked Cindy Lou
She brought her whole family too
Took off the hats, coats and shoes
They ate up all the food then they took
A little snooze
Yes, they're breakin' up the house
They're breakin' up the house
If they don't have a meetin'
They still gonna have a ...
Piano
Yeah, breakin' up the house
Yeah, we're breakin' up the house
Oh, breakin' up the house
Well, we're breakin' up the house
If they don't have a meetin'
They gonna have some kind a fight
Yeah, if they don't have a meetin'
They sure gonna have a fight
The song "Breaking Up The House" by Tiny Bradshaw describes a typical neighborhood party, where people meet, eat, drink and socialize. However, the lyrics suggest that this party is not all about enjoyment and relaxation, but there's always the potential for conflict and tension. The first verse suggests that the people in the house might be fighting, and the singer seems worried that without a meeting, they will get into a serious argument. The second verse highlights how the people in the neighborhood gossip regularly, indicating that their gatherings may not always end well.
The lyrics then describe how people keep coming to the gathering, which seems to be breaking up the house's peace and quiet. The third verse implies that the party-goers are getting drunk and fighting, foreshadowing a potential disagreement. The fourth verse explains how everyone is using the space in the home, which might cause chaos and disorder. The lyrics describe how a family arrived and made themselves at home, which is another indication that the house is open and always full of people.
Overall, "Breaking Up The House" portrays a lively and chaotic neighborhood gathering where the potential for conflict and trouble is always present. The lyrics suggest that, despite the party atmosphere, this kind of get-together can have negative consequences if not well organized.
Line by Line Meaning
Over in the house every night
I imagine there's always something happening in that house
I bet they have a meetin' and some kind of fight
I assume there's some arguing and fighting going on at their meetings
Yes, they're breakin' up the house
They're causing chaos in the house
Yeah, breakin' up the house
They're breaking and destroying things in the house
If we don't have a meetin' they're gonna have some kind of fight
If we don't get together and talk things out, they're going to fight
Monday's this, Tuesday's that
Every day there's something going on
Wednesdays is the neighborhood chewin' up the fat
On Wednesdays, the whole neighborhood comes together to gossip
Then everybody's gonna get real tight
This situation is going to cause a lot of stress and tension
I walked to the corner called the raisin' sun
I went to the corner store that's always open late
Raisin' up the roof for as all they've done
They're making a lot of noise and commotion
If they open up the bottle
If they start drinking alcohol
Then everybody gets real tight
Then everyone becomes tense and anxious
Last night and the night before
For the past couple of nights
55 people came walkin' through my door
A lot of people have been coming over to my place
Aw, they're breakin' up the house
They're causing chaos and destruction
And if they don't have a meetin'
If they don't sit down and talk
Well, they party in the attic and the cellar too
They're having a wild party in every part of the house
Call me so crazy man I don't know what to do
I don't know how to handle this situation
They took a little snooze
They fell asleep
If they don't have a meetin'
If they don't come together and talk
They sure gonna have a fight
There's going to be a physical altercation if they don't talk things out
Yeah, breakin' up the house
They're making a huge mess and causing destruction
Oh, breakin' up the house
They're causing chaos and damage to the house
Well, we're breakin' up the house
We're all participating in this chaos and destruction
If they don't have a meetin'
If they don't come together and talk
They sure gonna have a fight
There will definitely be a physical altercation if they don't talk things out
Writer(s): H. Glover, L. Mann
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kurunta
Fast R&B + Backbeat = Rock'n'Roll.
bro1945
Porky may be gone (r.i.p)....but his music will ALWAYS say something..........BLOW YOU HORN !!!!!
Choock5219
And "Pound the Boards"
Frank Rossi
The real deal!!! Love it.
Paul Riofski
His fifth single on King; excellent post, Charles, and great to have a look at this Porky Chedwick compilation!
kurunta
A Father of Rock'Rol!
The Brazilian Atlantis
More rock and roll before 1954: "We're Gonna Rock This Joint" Jackson Brothers, "Rocking Is Our Business" Treniers, "Rock That Boogie" Jimmy Smith, "Rock And Roll" Wild Bill Moore, "Hard Rock" Red Prysock, "I'm Gonna Rock Some More" Piano Red, "Rock H-Bomb Rock" H-Bomb Ferguson," "Boogie At Midnight" Roy Brown, "Butcher Pete" Roy Brown, "Bootleggin' Baby" Roy Brown, "Move On Down The Line" Earl Hooker, "Man Eater" Jay McNeely, "K&H Boogie" Jay McNeely, "I'm The Fat Man" John Greer, "Rockin' Jenny Jones" John Greer, "Rompin' And Stompin'" Curtis Gordon, "Little Red Hen" Johnny Otis, "We're Gonna Rock This Morning" Doles Dickens, "Oh Babe" Kay Starr, "Jumpin' At The Jubilee" Big Joe Turner, "Honey Hush" Big Joe Turner, "How About Rocking With Me" Piney Brown, "Leave Married Women Alone" Jimmy Cavallo, "Have You Gone Crazy" Earl King, "Strange Kinda Feeling" Elmore James, "The Blast" Pete Lewis, "Rockin' All Day" Jimmy McCracklin, "Poppa Stoppa" Pee Wee Crayton, "Boogie Bop" Pee Wee Crayton, "Real Lovin' Mama" Floyd Dixon and Mari Jones, "Where Did You Stay Last Night" Arthur Crudup, "Hole In The Wall" Albennie Jones, "Drag Race" Joe Houston, "Rocket 88" Bill Haley, "Doby's Boogie" Freddie Mitchell, "The Walkin' Blues" Jesse Powell with Fluffy Hunter, "Jump And Shout" Erline "Rock And Roll" Harris, "Better Be On My Way" Larry Darnell, "Cherry Wine" Jimmy Lewis, "Atlanta Boogie" Tommy Brown, "Rock City Boogie" Ernie Ford and the Dinning Sisters, "Block Buster" Boots Brown, "Certainly All" Guitar Slim, "Birmingham Bounce" Hardrock Gunter, "All She Wants To Do Is Rock" Wynonie Harris, "Play Girl" Smiley Lewis, "Jersey Rock" Zeb Turner, "Undecided" Buddy Lucas, "Two Left Feet" Skip Hall...
Adaia
That's what I am talking about.
Sean Smith
Where's Snaggle tooth Ruth when you need her.