I wasn't satisfied with the vocal to Swampy ratio on the first try. So here is another try, a 2 take wonder.

Matchbox Blues ~ by Blind Lemon Jefferson


I’m sitting here wondering will a matchbox hold my clothes. (x2)
I ain’t got so much to carry, but I got so far to go.

I wouldn’t mind marryin’. But I can’t stand settling down. (x2)
Gonna make like a preacher... Roam from town to town.

I got a girl cross’ town but all she do is coochie around. (x2)
She don’t stop coochin’... I’m leavin’ town.

I’ll leavin' this town and her crying won’t make me stay. (x2)
The more she cry, the more she drive me away. (x2)

How far to the river? Wanna walk down by the sea. (x2)
Tadpole and minnows... all over me.

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Comment by Uncle John on August 26, 2017 at 1:39am

LOL, Bear.  I was talking about my spandex.   Thanks, sir.

Pick, I prefer this one, but you PICK. 

Bonesy, don't have Pick hide my song!

Thanks, Andries.   You are welcome on the lyrics.  

Comment by A.D.EKER on August 25, 2017 at 11:20pm

Classic U J ! So far to Go, Nice Tone and Balance ! Realy comes alive ! Thanks for the Lyrics !

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on August 25, 2017 at 10:22pm
Put it on the special hidden tracks he deserves it Pick . ;)
Comment by the anonymous pick on August 25, 2017 at 9:55pm

 nice  !   so you want this one on the album instead   ?   ;-)

 

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on August 25, 2017 at 8:55pm

You must have small clothes is all I can say if you can fit ANY of them in a matchbox! Oh, and to say great job on take two, Uncle John. You smoothie you!

Comment by Uncle John on August 25, 2017 at 4:15pm

LOL, Richard.  I am a homebody myself.

Comment by Richard Sundberg on August 25, 2017 at 4:06pm
Friday electrified Swampy blues. Uncle, ain't nothing better. Figuring out what a Coochie girl is, I have to get out more. I like you loud John, Swampy great song!!!
Comment by Uncle John on August 25, 2017 at 2:55pm

Thanks, Dave.  I owe it al to my Lynas slide. 

Thanks, Derek.  The tan is fading.  Lots of rain for a week and this summer has flown by too quickly. 

Comment by Derek Rose on August 25, 2017 at 1:23pm

Good version vocally and Swampily Unc! Looks like ya lost yer summer color already ;)

Comment by Dave Lynas on August 25, 2017 at 1:04pm
Great version Uncle. Clear on all levels. A classic UJ!

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