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lil green, queen of the blues, 1940s.
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lil green, queen of the blues, 1940s.
source: wikipedia
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Lil Green - Why Don't You Do Right? 1941
"Why Don't You Do Right?" was originally recorded as "Weed Smoker's Dream" in 1936 by the jazz band Harlem Hamfats. Its co-writer Joe McCoy later rewrote the song, refining the composition and lyrics. The new tune, titled "Why Don't You Do Right?", was recorded by Lil Green in 1941, with guitar by William "Big Bill" Broonzy. The recording was an early jazz and blues hit. It is now considered a classic "woman's blues" song and has become a standard.
The undoubtedly most famous version of the song is Jessica Rabbit's performance in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The song recieved a total of 71,7% yes votes!
Lil Green, ph. Carl van Vechten
Why Don't You Do Right (original) - Lil Green 1941.wmv
“One of the finest blues recordings ever (Chicago, April 23, 1941). Written by Joe McCoy (based on his 1936 Weed Smoker's Dream). Lil Green (vocal), Big Bill Broonzy (guitar), Simeon Henry (piano), Ransom Knowling (bass). Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman made a pop hit out of it in 1943. Numerously covered and sampled ever since.”
Lil Green, Knockin’ Myself Out
I started blowing my gage And I was havin' my fun I spied the police And I started to run
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Lil green on left (with hat) and “Tiny” Bradshaw (with book), surrounded by fans, probably in Apollo Theater, 1942, Harlem, New York City