I was thinking about Ma Rainey, wonder where could Ma Rainey be1
I was thinking about Ma Rainey, wonder where could Ma Rainey be
I been looking for her, even been 'n old Tennessee
She was born in Georgia, traveled all over this world
She was born in Georgia, traveled all over this world
And she's the best blues singer, peoples, I ever heard
When she made Bo Weavil Blues2, I was living way down the line
When she made Bo Weavil Blues, I was living way down the line
Every time I hear that record, I just couldn't keep from crying
Hmmmm, hmmmmm
Hmmmm, hmmmmm
Hmmmm, hmmmmmmmm
People it sure look lonesome since Ma Rainey been gone
People it sure look lonesome since Ma Rainey been gone
But she left little Minnie to carry the good works on
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Note 1: Minnie's tribute to Ma Rainey was recorded about six months after Ma Rainey's death;
Note 2: Bo Weavil Blues, recorded in December 1923, was Ma Rainey's first record and it was also her first hit.
