J. B. Lenoir
J. B. Lenoir /ləˈnɔːr/ (March 5, 1929 – April 29, 1967) was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, active in the 1950s and 1960s Chicago blues scene.
Although his name is sometimes pronounced as French "L'n WAHR", Lenoir himself pronounced it "La NOR". The initials "J.B." had no specific meaning; his given name was simply "JB"
Life and career
Lenoir's guitar-playing father introduced him to the music of Blind Lemon Jefferson, whose music became a major influence. During the early 1940s, Lenoir worked with blues artists Sonny Boy Williamson II and Elmore James in New Orleans. Lenoir would eventually find musical influence in Arthur Crudup and Lightnin' Hopkins.
In 1949, he moved to Chicago and Big Bill Broonzy helped introduce him to the local blues community. He began to perform at local nightclubs with musicians such as Memphis Minnie, Big Maceo Merriweather, and Muddy Waters, and became an important part of the city's blues scene. He began recording in 1951 the J.O.B. and Chess Records labels. His recording of "Korea Blues" was licensed to and released by Chess, as having been performed by 'J. B. and his Bayou Boys'. His band included pianist Sunnyland Slim, guitarist Leroy Foster, and drummer Alfred Wallace.
Podcasts:
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by Liberty City
Dirty Shame
by: Liberty CityIt's a dirty shame
Hope you really love him babe
Libery City, help me sing
(Chorus)
I hope you
Do love him
If you don't then
It's a dirty shame
You just lost everything
I hope he
Do love you
If he don't then
You still lost everything
And it's a dirty shame
You said if i loved you, you would stay
You said you never needed diamonds anyway
You said that if i gave my heart instead
Looking back is where the drama all began
The keys to my crib i put them in your hand
I walk in on this job though i was the man
Never really knows until the dirt goes down
Today i came home early caught you messin' around
Chorus
Girl my crib, my bed,
on my sheet, on my spread
Don't talk, just move fast
I'm about to lose my head
Emergency it's about to be
Cos something is slowly takin' over me
I gave you everything i had
Was nothing left to give
Your going through my man
Don't even start to cry (no)
You fooled me once before
Now i know it's a lie
Chorus
If he love you like I love you
Yeah this might be alright
Will if he spends his money on you
If he can't get up that night
Can he fuck you in the morning
Right before you pour the juice
I hope he loves you
Girl like i do
I'm not to take your happy man
No second chance, you're gone
Better leave the keys
And close the door
Cos i don't want you no more
Chorus