Wynonie Harris
Wynonie Harris (August 24, 1915– June 14, 1969), born in Omaha, Nebraska, was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer of upbeat songs, featuring humorous, often ribald lyrics. With fifteen Top 10 hits between 1946 and 1952, Harris is generally considered one of rock and roll's forerunners, influencing Elvis Presley among others.
Biography
Early life and family
Harris' mother, Mallie Hood Anderson, was fifteen and unmarried at the time of his birth. Harris' paternity is uncertain. Harris' wife, Olive E. Goodlow, and daughter Patricia Vest, have said that Harris' father was a Native American, named Blue Jay. Harris had no father figure in the house until 1920, when his mother married Luther Harris, fifteen years her senior.
In 1931 at age 16, Harris dropped out of high school in North Omaha. The following year his first child, daughter Micky, was born to Naomi Henderson. Ten months later, Harris' second child, son Wesley, was born to Laura Devereaux. Both children were raised by their mothers. Wesley became a singer in the Five Echoes and The Sultans. Later he became a singer and guitarist in Preston Love's band. Eventually, Wesley's grandson (Wynonie's Great Grandson), Jourdan Devereaux, under the pseudonym "L Oquence" began a music career in the genre of Hip-Hop.
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ALBUMS
- Jukebox Hits (1946-1954) released: 2008
- The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1950-1952 released: 2003
- Rockin' the Blues released: 2001
- The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1947-1949 released: 2000
- The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1945-1947 released: 1998
- The Blues Collection 90: Around the Clock Blues released: 1997
- The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1944-1945 released: 1996
- Battle of the Blues, Volume 4 released: 1994
- Women, Whiskey & Fish Tails released: 1993
- Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris released: 1993
Jukebox Hits (1946-1954)
Released 2008- Wynonie's Blues
- Playful Baby
- Good Rockin' Tonight
- Lollipop Mama
- Grandma Plays the Numbers
- I Feel That Old Age Comin' On
- Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
- All She Wants to Do Is Rock
- I Want My Fanny Brown
- Sittin' on It All the Time
- I Like My Baby's Pudding
- Good Morning Judge
- Oh! Babe
- Teardrops From My Eyes
- Bloodshot Eyes
- Lovin' Machine
- Keep on Churnin' (Till the Butter Comes)
- Night Train
- Greyhound
- Quiet Whiskey
The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1950-1952
Released 2003- Rock Mr. Blues
- Stormy Night Blues
- Good Morning Judge
- Be Mine My Love
- Mr. Blues Is Comin' to Town
- I Want to Love You Baby
- Put It Back
- Oh Babe!
- Teardrops From My Eyes
- A Love Untrue
- Triflin' Woman
- Man, Have I Got Troubles
- Confessin' the Blues
- Tremblin'
- Just Like Two Drops of Water
- I'll Never Give Up
- Bloodshot Eyes
- Here Comes the Night
- Lovin' Machine
- My Playful Baby's Gone
- Lucious Woman
- All Night Long
- Keep on Churnin'
- Married Woman - Stay Married
- Rot-Gut
Rockin' the Blues
Released 2001- Battle of the Blues, Part 1
- Battle of the Blues, Part 2
- Goin' Home
- Blues
- Love Is Like Rain
- Rose Get Your Clothes
- Wynonie's Boogie
- Your Money Don't Mean a Thing
- Good Morning Mr. Blues
- Blow Your Brains Out
- Blowin' to California
- Crazy Love
- From Bad to Good Blues
- Bite Again, Bite Again
- Good Rockin' Tonight
- Lollipop Mama
- I Believe I'll Fall in Love
- Grandma Plays the Numbers
- She Just Won't Sell No More
- I Want My Fanny Brown
The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1947-1949
Released 2000- Love Is Like Rain
- Rose Get Your Clothes
- Wynonie's Boogie
- Your Money Don't Mean a Thing
- Good Morning Mr. Blues
- Blow Your Brains Out
- Blowin' to California
- Crazy Love
- From Bad to Good Blues
- Bite Again, Bite Again
- Good Rockin' Tonight
- Lollipop Mama
- I Believe I'll Fall in Love
- Grandma Plays the Numbers
- She Just Won't Sell No More
- I Want My Fanny Brown
- I Feel That Old Age Coming On
- Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
- All She Wants to Do Is Rock
- I Can't Take It No More
- Sittin' on It All the Time
- I Like My Baby's Pudding
- Triflin' Woman
- Baby, Shame on You
The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1945-1947
Released 1998- Good Morning Corinne
- Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop, Part 1
- Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop, Part 2
- In the Evenin' Blues
- Dig This Boogie
- Lightin' Struck the Poor House
- My Baby's Barrel House
- Drinkin' by Myself
- Mr Blues Jumped the Rabbit
- Rugged Road
- Come Back Baby
- Whiskey and Jelly-Roll Blues
- You Got to Get Yourself a Job, Girl
- Hard Ridin' Mama
- Big City Mama
- Ghost of a Chance
- Battle of the Blues, Part 1
- Battle of the Blues, Part 2
- Goin' Home
- Blues
The Blues Collection 90: Around the Clock Blues
Released 1997- Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
- Hurry, Hurry
- Around the Clock Blues, Part 1
- Around the Clock Blues, Part 2
- Wynonie's Blues
- Here Comes the Blues
- She's Gone With the Wind
- Everybody's Boogie
- I Gotta Lyin' Woman
- Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop, Part 1
- Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop, Part 2
- In the Evenin' Blues
- Drinkin' by Myself
- Lightnin' Struck the Poor House
- Mr Blues Jumped the Rabbit
- Rugged Road
- Come Back, Baby
- Whiskey and Jelly-Roll Blues
The Chronological Classics: Wynonie Harris 1944-1945
Released 1996- Hurry, Hurry
- Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
- Around the Clock, Part 1
- Around the Clock, Part 2
- Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
- Yonder Goes My Baby
- Wynonie's Blues
- Here Comes the Blues
- Straighten Him Out
- Young Man's Blues
- Baby, Look at You
- She's Gone With the Wind
- Somebody Changed the Lock on My Door
- That's the Stuff You Gotta Watch
- I Gotta Lyin' Woman
- Rebecca's Blues
- Everybody Boogie
- Time to Change Your Town
- Playful Baby
- Take Me Out of the Rain
- Papa Tree Top
- Young and Wild
Women, Whiskey & Fish Tails
Released 1993- Greyhound
- The Deacon Don't Like It
- Christina
- Shake That Thing
- Don't Take My Whiskey Away
- Drinkin' Sherry Wine
- Fish Tail Blues
- Big Old Country Fool
- Shotgun Wedding
- Wine Wine Sweet Wine
- Git to Gittin' Baby
- Mr Dollar
- Bad News Baby
- Bring It Back
- I Don't Know Where to Go
- Man's Best Friend
- Keep-A-Talking
- Please Louise
- I Get a Thrill
- There's No Substitute for Love
- Mama Your Daughter Done Lied on My
Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris
Released 1993- Good Rockin' Tonight
- Grandma Plays the Numbers
- I Feel That Old Age Coming On
- All She Wants to Do Is Rock
- Battle of the Blues (feat. Joe Turner), Part 2
- Sittin' on It All the Time
- I Like My Baby's Pudding
- Good Morning Judge
- Oh Babe!
- Bloodshot Eyes
- Lovin' Machine
- Luscious Woman
- Keep on Churnin'
- Bad News Baby (There'll Be No Lovin' Tonight)
- Quiet Whiskey
- Down Boy Down
- Don't Take My Whiskey Away From Me
- Git to Gittin' Baby
Born: 1915-08-24
Died: 1969-06-14
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Walls
by: An HorseI have nothing for you,
Nothing at all,
Nothing at all.
My head is bleeding from
Banging it against this wall,
Banging it against this wall.
But what's it all for?
But what's it all for?
'Cause I don't know if I know anymore.
And you have nothing for them,
And that is fair enough,
Yes, that is fair enough.
And I know your nose bleeds for
No reason at all,
No reason at all.
But what's it all for?
What's it all for?
'Cause I don't know if I know anymore.
This insignificance is overwhelming me,
Is overwhelming me.
This insignificance is overwhelming me,
It's overwhelming me.
You promised me there was
A point to this all,
A point to this all.
And you told me I had to just sit tight it'll be alright,
Just sit tight it'll be alright,
Just sit tight it'll be alright,
Just sit tight it'll be alright,
Just sit tight it'll be alright.
My nose bleeds,
Your head bleeds.
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