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 JOCKEY...............6  (0,003%)
ride like you old jockey : but I'll try to              Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
My father was a jockey : learned me to ride             Nickerson, Charlie Bozo; You May Leave But This Will Bring You Back; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64733- ) Vi-23267 Rt RL-337
Suzie Johnson : lost her Jockey Lee There's been much   Smith, Bessie; The Yellow Dog Blues; New York, 6 May 1925; (140586-2) Co-14075-D Co CL-857
wrong I'm a good jockey rider : and I don't             Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
pen    I got a jockey : riding for me He                Smith, Trixie; Ride Jockey Ride; New York, Dec. 1924; (1977-?) Pm-12245 CC-29
land I'm a well-trained jockey : won't you please ma'am Davis, Walter; Let Me in Your Saddle; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040511-1) BB-B8282 RCA INT-1085
 JOE..................21  (0,009%)
sung this song Kansas Joe : been here and gone          McCoy, Joe; I'm Wild About My Stuff; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5820-A) Vo-1570 His HLP-32
a shovel : way down Joe  Brown's coal mine Be           Daniels, Julius; Ninety-Nine Year Blues; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37932-2) Vi unissued Fwy FA-2953
Sluefoot Mose and cross-eyed Joe : didn't go in at      McTell, Blind Willie; Razor Ball; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150258-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1037
Well look for poor Joe down north : ooo well            Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
prize fighters : don't play Joe for no fool If          Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
started in to fight Joe got drunk that wasn't           McTell, Blind Willie; Razor Ball; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150258-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1037
him down  Well poor Joe, I'm leaving this morning       Williams, Joe; Stepfather Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85492-1) BB-B5996 OJL-17
many call me loving Joe Listen to what I                Washboard Sam; Lover's Lane Blues; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070381-1) BB-B9007 BC-10
just going to see Joe Louis fight And if                Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
from a Texas mule Joe Louis is a two-fist               Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
me nothing to eat Joe Louis would take a                Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
right and left that Joe Louis was using : ooo           Williamson, Sonny Boy; Joe Louis and John Henry; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040535- ) BB-B8403 BC-3
from me : stay off Joe Louis' beat Now he               Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
from me : stay off Joe Louis' beat    Now everybody's   Martin, Carl; Joe Louis Blues; Chicago, 4 Sept. 1935; (90293-A) De-7114 Yz L-1016
my fifty cents on Joe : ooo well in no                  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Joe Louis and John Henry; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040535- ) BB-B8403 BC-3
mama will see me Joe Ooo : ooo wee Wonder               Davis, Walter; Sloppy Drunk Again; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85479-1) BB-B5879 OJL-20
mind  You got poor Joe walking down woman : ooo         Williams, Joe; 49 Highway Blues; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85490- ) BB-B5996 OJL-17
going to miss poor Joe : when I'm dead and              Williams, Joe; I Know You Gonna Miss Me; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07661-1) BB-B7022 RCA INT-1087
me  Well you want Joe Williams to work in               Williams, Joe; Peach Orchard Mama; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053991-1) BB-B8774 RCA INT-1087
house : that one round Joe would knock him out          Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
Mae : tear it for Joe You know by that                  Estes, Sleepy John; I Wanta Tear It All the Time; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62462-A) De-7342 Sw S-1219
 JOE'S................1  (0,000%)
trying to tear poor Joe's reputation down  Now you      Williams, Joe; I Won't Be in Hard Luck No More; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07664-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
 JOEY.................4  (0,002%)
trying to throw poor Joey down  I'm going to            Williams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070485-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
thing Sonny Boy : get Joey in the blues  I              Williams, Joe; Someday Baby; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070486-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
you didn't want poor Joey no more  You couldn't         Williams, Joe; Crawlin' King Snake; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053989-2) BB-B8738 RCA INT-1087
she don't pay poor Joey no mind  Well if                Williams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070485-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11
 JOHN.................19  (0,008%)
like I'm crazy : poor John do know right from           Estes, Sleepy John; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90176-A) Ch-50048 OJL-21
woman I'm loving : poor John going to let this          Estes, Sleepy John; Airplane Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62482-A) De-7354 Sw S-1219
let this air poor John going to let this                Estes, Sleepy John; Airplane Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62482-A) De-7354 Sw S-1219
socks I believe poor John : he needs a box              Estes, Sleepy John; Need More Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62466-A) De-7365 RBF RF-8
Made more money : than John Henry Ford And the          Macon, Ed; Wringing that Thing; Atlanta, 12 Mar. 1929; (402289-A) OK-8676 Mel MLP-7324
ooo well man give John Henry Louis'  head the           Williamson, Sonny Boy; Joe Louis and John Henry; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040535- ) BB-B8403 BC-3
by the name of John  He's the meanest man               Willis, Ruth Mary; Experience Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151906-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037
and see my shadow : John I believe I'll go              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Ground Hog Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070143- ) BB-B9031 BC-3
find her with my John : I'll slice and I'll             Smith, Clara; My John Blues; New York, 3 Apr. 1925; (140493-1) Co-14077-D CC-32
enough for me One John in the city : one                Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6
Because I'm acquainted with John Law : and they won't   Estes, Sleepy John; Brownsville Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63653-A) De-7473 RBF RF-8
makes my honey : evil John makes my corn It's           Memphis Minnie; Bumble Bee; Memphis, 20 Feb. 1930; (MEM-773- ) Vo-1476 His HLP-2
know it didn't hobo John none : and that's where        Estes, Sleepy John; Hobo Jungle Blues; New York, 3 Aug. 1935; (62481-A) De-7354 Sw S-1219
I can stop old John Russell : Lord from hanging         Arnold, Kokomo; Big Leg Mama; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1935; (90314-A) De-7116 Say SDR-163
home : and you and John Russell sure don't treat        Arnold, Kokomo; Big Leg Mama; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1935; (90314-A) De-7116 Say SDR-163
boy : never hurt no John So the next day                Howell, Peg Leg; Ball and Chain Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1929; (148270-2) Co-14535-D Rt RL-318
what you want poor John to do Lord I                    Estes, Sleepy John; Poor John Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59968- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
they heard of poor John : was going around electric     Estes, Sleepy John; Street Car Blues; Memphis, 13 May 1930; (59919- ) Vi-V38614 RBF RF-8
I meet  Along came John : who's my best friend          Wilson, Kid Wesley (Leola B. Wilson); The Gin Done Done It; New York, 5 Sept. 1929; (148977-?) Co-14463-D His HLP-5
 JOHNNY...............7  (0,003%)
past four Big Bill Johnny : had his 'spenders on        Weaver, Curley; Sweet Patunia; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147304-2) Co-14386-D His HLP-32
want me to do Johnny it with you : and                  Washboard Walter; Narrow Face Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-142-4) Pm-12954 Her H-205
the bottom : ???ing for Johnny Rye Wouldn't mind a      Ledbetter, Huddie; Honey, I'm All Out and Down; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16688-2) Ba-33359 Rt RL-315
Alabama bound ??? Coal-Oil Johnny : sure was a-born in  Stevens, Vol; Coal Oil Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41888-2) Vi-21278 OJL-4
criminal to be hung Johnny Walker Johnny Walker : Johnny Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
be hung Johnny Walker Johnny Walker : Johnny Walker my  Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
Johnny Walker Johnny Walker : Johnny Walker my dear son Byrd, John; Old Timbrook Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-291-1) Pm-12997 OJL-8
 JOHNSON..............6  (0,003%)
one thing : makes Mr Johnson drink That's worry about   Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
one thing : make Mr Johnson drink I get worried         Johnson, Robert; Kind Hearted Woman Blues; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2580-2) ARC-7-03-56 Co C-30034
to do Said grandpa Johnson : grabbed sister Kate Shook  Arnold, Kokomo; Shake That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1936; (90795-A) De-7212 CC-25
country well Now grandpa Johnson : grabbed sister Kate He Jackson, Papa Charlie; Shake That Thing; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2120-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
Ever since Miss Suzie Johnson : lost her Jockey Lee     Smith, Bessie; The Yellow Dog Blues; New York, 6 May 1925; (140586-2) Co-14075-D Co CL-857
All heard : what sister Johnson said She always takes   Hurt, Mississippi John; Candy Man Blues; New York, 28 Dec. 1928; (401483-B) OK-8654 Bio BLP-C4
 JOIN.................4  (0,002%)
to closen up together : join one hand in hand           Edwards, Frank; We Got to Get Together; Chicago, 28 May 1941; (C-3812-1) OK-06393 BC-6
run here baby : let's join our good hands I             Stokes, Frank; Bedtime Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41825-1) Vi-21272 Rt RL-308
nice time You better join the boys and girls            Church, Blind Clyde; Number Nine Blues; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56307) Vi-23271 Rt RL-329
religion : I'm going to join the Baptist Church I'm     House, Son; Preachin' the Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-410-1) Pm-13013 OJL-5
 JOINED...............1  (0,000%)
farm : they all have joined the government loan Now     Estes, Sleepy John; Government Money; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62461-A) De-7414 Sw S-1219
 JOINT................8  (0,003%)
started to hitting bootlegging joint : and every whiskeyhouse you Williamson, Sonny Boy; Low Down Ways; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030853-1) BB-B7979 RCA INT-1088
going to wreck this joint I been on this                Bogan, Lucille; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, late Mar. 1930; (C-5562-A) Br-7210 Rt RL-317
head for some moonshine joint    I'm going to leave     Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
going to wreck this joint My gal trying quit            Carr, Leroy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6086-B) Vo-1541 Yz L-1015
going to wreck this joint  Now and I love               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064493- ) BB-B8822 BC-3
he at some whiskey joint Sniffing around the back       McClennan, Tommy; Whiskey Head Man; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053736- ) BB-B8760 RBF RF-14
you's at some whiskey joint  Standing at the back       Williamson, Sonny Boy; Whiskey Headed Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020844-1) BB-B7707 RCA INT-1088
he's at some whiskey joint Trying to catch a            McClennan, Tommy; Whiskey Head Man; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053736- ) BB-B8760 RBF RF-14
 JOKE.................4  (0,002%)
and it ain't no joke And if you don't                   Bogan, Lucille; Pig Iron Sally; New York, 31 July 1934; (15490-2) Ba-33375 Rt RL-317
daddy : this ain't no joke If you got a                 Harris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge-6707 OJL-5
like a worn out joke    Old pal old pal                 Cox, Ida; Worn Down Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20766-1) Pm-12704 BYG-529073
and make a big joke This man has taught                 Smith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140251-1) Co-14079-D Co CL-855
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