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 TEASING..............13  (0,006%)
roll Take a little teasing brown mama : just to         Arnold, Kokomo; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 10 Sept. 1934; (C-9428-B) De-7026 BC-4
going to be : your teasing brown no more Sugar          Bracey, Ishman; Leavin' Town Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45458-?) Vi-V38560(?) Rt RL-330
the jelly : to that teasing brown of mine Well          Brown, Hi Henry; Skin Man; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11509-A) Vo-1692 Yz L-1003
this town with a teasing brown : and her name           Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Ease It to Me Blues; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146173-2) Co-14614-D BC-7
best : I'll play a teasing brown Oh feel like           Jackson, Papa Charlie; Up the Way Bound; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2547-1) Pm-12375 Yz L-1029
talk : with a long-haired teasing brown One goes south  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Horse Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2543-1) Pm-12367 Mil MLP-2004
some men like the teasing brown I'm a stranger          Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-2) Vi-21076 RBF RF-9
cling on to my teasing brown     Oh Roberta : honey     Lasky, Louie; Teasin' Brown Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-945-B) Vo-02955 Her H-201
I'll send you a teasing brown I don't think             McCoy, Charlie; Last Time Blues; Memphis, c. 22 Sept. 1929; (M-176- ) Br-7141 Yz L-1001
I'll send you a teasing brown That new way              McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
will spare you a teasing brown That new way             McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
a talk with that teasing brown One goes south           Weaver, Curley; Oh Lawdy Mama; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9940-A) Ch-50077 Rt RL-326
Standing on the corner : teasing with my brown Lord     Daniels, Julius; My Mama Was a Sailor; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37931-2) Vi-20658 Rt RL-326
 TECHNIQUE............1  (0,000%)
and get a new technique I'm tired of old                Smith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815-A) De-7617 AH-158
 TEDDY................8  (0,003%)
monkey : head like a teddy bear And a mouthful          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dry Southern Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2475-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
going to be my teddy bear Put that thing                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4424-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
let me be your teddy bear Tie a string                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Teddy Bear Blues; Chicago, c. June 1927; (4567-2) Pm-12487 Mil MLP-2007
kid : I'll be your teddy bear I'll get in               Johnson, Elizabeth; Be My Kid Blues; New York, 30 Oct. 1928; (401279-B) OK-8789 Her H-201
feet just like a teddy bear She dipping her             Sykes, Roosevelt; Skeet and Garret; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403312-A) OK-8749 Yz L-1033
girl : she love those teddy bears I've got a            Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C-1074-A) ARC-6-11-66 Yz L-1025
You sister was a teddy : your daddy was a               Jordan, Charley; Keep It Clean; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5836- ) Vo-1511 Yz L-1030
your sister was a teddy : your daddy was a              Jordan, Charley; You Run and Tell Your Daddy; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-143- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
 TEENS................1  (0,000%)
a girlie : in her teens Strutting : down the avenue     Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Second-Hand Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16221) Ge-7130 Riv RM-8803
 TEEPEE...............1  (0,000%)
You don't like my teepee : you sure can't make          Stokes, Frank; Bedtime Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41825-1) Vi-21272 Rt RL-308
 TEETH................21  (0,009%)
ain't curly : know your teeth ain't neither pearls If   Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
me He's got white teeth : and two pretty gold           Smith, Clara; Kansas City Man Blues; New York, 2 Oct. 1923; (81222-6) Co-12-D VJM VLP-15
he ain't got no teeth : and beard so low                Wallace, Sippie; Lazy Man Blues; Chicago, 6 May 1927; (80839-B) OK-8470 CC-32
She got really white teeth : and long black wavy        Washboard Sam; I'm Feeling Low Down; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064482-1) BB-B8878 RCA LPV-577
color : but her front teeth crowned with gold She       Johnson, Robert; Traveling Riverside Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-400-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
good-looking : she got two teeth crowned with gold  Got Williams, Joe; Meet Me Around the Corner; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053992-1R) BB-B8738 RCA INT-1087
know I ain't good-looking : teeth don't shine like pearls Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Barbecue Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (143757-1) Co-14205-D CC-36
I ain't good-looking : my teeth don't shine like pearls Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Cats Got the Measles; Chicago, c. Jan. 1925; (10019-3) Pm-12259 Bio BLP-12042
Ain't so good-looking : your teeth don't shine like pearls Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
She's a good-looking woman : teeth don't even shine like McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
blue flames Showing their teeth : for they was glad     Smith, Bessie; Blue Spirit Blues; New York, 11 Oct. 1929; (149134-3) Co-14527-D Co CL-858
give her three gold teeth : I put earings in            Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Black Pony Blues; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064873-1) BB-B8896 RCA LPV-518
woman : with a gold teeth in her face I'll              Lee, Bertha; Mind Reader Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14736-1) Vo-02650 OJL-17
long Now gal got teeth : like the lighthouse on         Lasky, Louie; How You Want Your Rollin' Done; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-915-C) Vo-02955 Her H-201
fair woman : didn't have teeth like pearls So after     Thompson, Ashley; Minglewood Blues; Memphis, 30 Jan. 1928; (41803-2) Vi-21267 Fwy FA-2953
quiet : I knocked her teeth out her mouth That          Blake, Blind; Notoriety Woman Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20875-2) Pm-12754 Bio BLP-12031;
She got nine gold teeth people : all that wavy          Jones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
loving : she got one teeth solid gold Lord that's       Estes, Sleepy John; Poor John Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59968- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
been loving : she got teeth solid gold That's the       Pickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467-A) De-7762 Rt RL-310
tall woman : she's got teeth they shine like gold       Shade, Will; Mary Anna Cut Off; Chicago, 6 Nov. 1934; (C-780-2) OK-8960 Jo SM-3104
ain't got no gold teeth : you can follow her            Sluefoot Joe; Tootin' Out Blues; Long Island City, c. Apr. 1929; (490-A) QRS-R7086 His HLP-17
 TELEGRAM.............11  (0,005%)
can you send a telegram Do this please : before         Cox, Ida; Long Distance Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2243-?) Pm-12307 BYG-529073
would send me a telegram  Look like I would             Williamson, Sonny Boy; Train Fare Blues; Chicago, 17 May 1940; (049198- ) BB-B8610 BC-20
too slow : and a telegram may get left    I             Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Ramblin' Mind Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20339-2) Pm-12616 Bio BLP-12004
too slow : and a telegram may get lost Wake             Torey, George; Married Woman Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-64-2) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
mama : sent you a telegram Not to meet me               McTell, Blind Willie; Writin' Paper Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40308-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005
a letter : some long-distance telegram Now if I don't   Pickett, Charlie; Down the Highway; New York, 3 Aug. 1937; (62488-A) De-7707 RBF RF-202
won't send me no telegram She just a hard-headed        Arnold, Kokomo; Rocky Road Blues; Chicago, 23 Oct. 1937; (91300-A) De-7449 CC-25
she send me a telegram She said daddy the               Sykes, Roosevelt; Skeet and Garret; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403312-A) OK-8749 Yz L-1033
head Send me a telegram : that your heart is            Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); If You Want Me to Love You; New York, 5 Feb. 1932; (11242-A) Vo-1682 Yz L-1039
people : arguing on the telegram This thought have run  Short, Jaydee; Telephone Arguin' Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-456-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
Western Union : send this telegram To my man : way      Jones, Maggie; Western Union Blues; New York, 13 Nov. 1924; (140135-3) Co-14047-D VJM VLP-23
 TELEPHONE............16  (0,007%)
I picked up my telephone But the line was               Davis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070451-1) BB unissued RC INT-1085
to write a letter : telephone every town I know         Johnson, Robert; I Believe I'll Dust My Broom; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2581-1) ARC-7-04-81 Co C-30034;
call up China : and telephone every town I know         Washboard Sam; Gonna Hit the Highway; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070377-1) BB-B8997 RCA LPV-577
it's the best to telephone For that fast mail           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booster Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2474-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
my man : on the telephone He was so sad                 Lucas, Jane; Leave My Man Alone; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17286) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
woke me for my telephone I got a long-distance          Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
to send up a telephone I heard a fellow                 Spruell, Freddie; Way Back Down Home; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9909-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
Western Union to the telephone    It was late last      Spruell, Freddie; Way Back Down Home; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9909-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
calling me on my telephone It's too bad baby            Gillum, Bill Jazz; I Got Somebody Else; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064739- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
ten dollars in a telephone Just to tell her             Calloway, Blanche; Lazy Woman's Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9458-A) OK-8279 CC-32
won't write : she won't telephone  Makes me believe to  Wilkins, Robert; Long Train Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-191- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
but I believe I'll telephone Now if you catch           Bracey, Ishman; Suitcase Full of Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-240-1) Pm-12970 Her H-201
to give you a telephone So you can talk                 Hull, Papa Harvey; France Blues; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12690) Ge-6106 OJL-2
I run to the telephone : took the receiver down         Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); She's Gone Blues; Atlanta, 26 Oct. 1928; (147306-1) Co-14461-D RBF RF-15
out I'm going to telephone you : we all jump            Alexander, Texas; Easy Rider Blues; Fort Worth, 30 Sept. 1934; (FW-1138) Vo-02856 Yz L-1010
going to break this telephone You don't know you        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670-A) Pm-12852 Mil MLP-2013
 TELEPHONED...........1  (0,000%)
trunk to leave I telephoned the undertaker : just come  Barefoot Bill; One More Time; Atlanta, 20 Apr. 1930; (150305-1) Co-14561-D Rt RL-325
 TELEPHONES...........1  (0,000%)
Electric lights going out : telephones is bogging down I'm Washboard Sam; Levee Camp Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064481-1) BB-B8909 BC-10
 TELEPHONING..........2  (0,001%)
phoning phoning : I've been telephoning all night long Bet Spivey, Victoria; Telephoning the Blues; New York, 1 Oct. 1929; (56735-1) Vi-V38546 Spi LP-2001
Central Central : I've been telephoning the blues Central Central Spivey, Victoria; Telephoning the Blues; New York, 1 Oct. 1929; (56735-1) Vi-V38546 Spi LP-2001
 TELL.................850  (0,364%)
can please you : don't tell a soul Just keep            Jones, Maggie; Never Tell a Woman Friend; New York, 29 Sept. 1925; (141057-2) Co-14102-D VJM VLP-25
wrong It's hard to tell : a man is long                 Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Four Day Honory Scat; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2213-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001
we single men : can tell a married woman from           Reynolds, Blind Joe; Nehi Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-146-2) Pm-12927 OJL-11
go Now you can tell a good man : looking                Stokes, Frank; Blues in D; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20048-2) Pm-12552 Bio BLP-12041
to Tennessee Hard to tell : about a man like            Blake, Blind; Police Dog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15463) Pm-12888 Yz L-1012
friend And if I tell about her : he always              Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
back home : can't anyone tell    Ain't going to give    McCoy, Joe; My Mary Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5830- ) Vo-1576 Pal PL-101
Now I'm going to tell all you people : when             Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
for days and days Tell all you women : how              Baker, Willie; Crooked Woman Blues; Richmond, Ind., 11 Mar. 1929; (14894-A) Ge-6846 Yz L-1012
little baby talk Now tell all you people : what         Carter, George; Hot Jelly Roll Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1929; (21154-2) Pm-12750 Yz L-1012
I want to die Tell all the women : please               Crudup, Arthur Big Boy; Death Valley Blues; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1941; (064874-1) BB-B8858 RCA LPV-518
is wild about me Tell all you women : what              Glover, Mae; Pig Meat Mama; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15393) Ge-6948 Rt RL-319
the bed    And I'll tell all you people : that          McMullen, Fred; De Kalb Chain Blues; New York, 18 Jan. 1933; (12936- ) Ba-32784 BC-5
gone    I'm going to tell all you people : my           McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019
sad I want to tell all you men : nice                   McTell, Blind Willie; Weary Hearted Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14067-1) Vo-02568 Rt RL-324
to there crying    I tell all you people : you          Memphis Minnie; North Memphis Blues; Chicago, c. 15 Oct. 1930; (C-6443- ) Vo-1550 BC-13
Cafe and eat I tell all of you people                   Memphis Minnie; North Memphis Blues; Chicago, c. 15 Oct. 1930; (C-6443- ) Vo-1550 BC-13
dynamite I'm going to tell all of you prize             Memphis Minnie; He's in the Ring; Chicago, 22 Aug. 1935; (C-1099-B) Vo-03046 Pal PL-101
see me no more Tell all my good friends                 Spivey, Victoria; I Can't Last Long; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1936; (C-1450-2) Vo-03314 Spi LP-2001
body away You can tell all your friends around          Spruell, Freddie; Your Man Is Gone; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85784- ) BB-B6025 Mam S-3802
soul I'm going to tell all you women something          Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Back Gnawing Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20344-2) Pm-12609 Bio BLP-12004
hand to hand  Don't tell all the girls : what           Wheatstraw, Peetie; Peetie Wheatstraw Stomp; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91152-A) De-7292 BC-4
in this world can tell And if I never                   Davis, Walter; Jacksonville-Part 2; Chicago, 3 Apr. 1936; (100338-1) BB-B6468 Yz L-1025
too    You can always tell baby : when your woman       Jordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6164- ) Vo-1551 Yz L-1030
the line You can tell by that : I've got                Bradley, Tommie; Please Don't Act that Way; Richmond, Ind., 17 July 1931; (17884) Ch-16339 Mam S-3802
to you You can tell by that : they got                  Gibson, Clifford; Blues Without a Dime; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57756- ) Vi-V38590 Yz L-1027
already gone You can tell by that : I won't             Gibson, Clifford; Jive Me Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57758-1) Vi-V38572 Yz L-1027
my gal You can tell by that : sweet papa                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lonesome House Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20076-2) Pm-12593 Mil MLP-2007
me : Lord I can tell by the way he                      Johnson, Edith North; Can't Make Another Day; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15560) Pm-12864 Riv RM-8819
night And I can tell by that : you ain't                Johnson, Mary; Rattlesnake Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18791) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819
tight-haired woman : I can tell by the way she          Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
thing : because I can tell by the way she               Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
the air You can tell by that : babe I                   McClennan, Tommy; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053741-1) BB-B8704 Rt RL-305
no good : I can tell by the way you                     Smith, Bessie Mae; St. Louis Daddy; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-78-?) Pm-12922 OJL-20
you understand  You can tell by the bullet holes        Wheatstraw, Peetie; Ice and Snow Blues; Chicago, 28 Sept. 1931; (67567-1) BB-B5626 BC-4
the parson : you can tell Chief O'Brien Before I        Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
the sergeant : you can tell Chief O'Brien But before    Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
town in Western Michigan : tell daddy don't you want    Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802
don't do nothing but tell dirty lies Oh it's            unknown artist (Memphis Jug Band); Snitchin' Gambler Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41817-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
right I'm going to tell everybody : what bad luck       Arnold, Kokomo; Bad Luck Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63753-A) De-7540 CC-25
tears I'm going to tell everybody : what my good        Carr, Leroy; Broken-Hearted Man; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16425-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
do Want you to tell everybody : that I'm down           Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
you do Want you tell everybody : that I'm down          Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 2; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (485-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1006
do Want you to tell everybody : that I'm down           Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
last week    I might tell everybody : what that Chickasaw Memphis Minnie; Chickasaw Train Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9382- ) De-7019 Cor CP-58
off I'm going to tell everybody : in the neighborhood   Shade, Will; Take Your Fingers Off It; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-793- ) Vo-03175 Jo SM-3104
make you a dime  Tell everybody : you ain't no          Wheatstraw, Peetie; Truckin' Thru' Traffic; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91525-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192
sore  And I will tell everybody : I ain't going         Wiggins, James Boodle It; Forty-Four Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15768-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
now you never can tell     Everybody hollering : here come Wheatstraw, Peetie; Peetie Wheatstraw Stomp; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91152-A) De-7292 BC-4
to get sloppy drunk : tell everything I know Another    Davis, Walter; Sloppy Drunk Again; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85479-1) BB-B5879 OJL-20
burn And I will tell everything : just as soon          Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
my loving : I can tell from the way you                 Harris, Otis; You'll Like My Loving; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147609-2) Co-14428-D Yz L-1032
you born I can tell from a little : just                Lewis, Furry; Mistreatin' Mama; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45428-2) Vi-V38519 Rt RL-323
a telephone Just to tell her sweet man : her            Calloway, Blanche; Lazy Woman's Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9458-A) OK-8279 CC-32
the morning : I can't tell her shoes from mine          Campbell, Charlie; Goin' Away Blues; Birmingham, Ala. 25 Mar. 1937; (B-32-2) Vo-03571 Fly LP-103
you see my baby : tell her to hurry home                Carr, Leroy; Hold Them Puppies; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-6-3) Vo-02751 Yz L-1036
I go back home Tell her the folks up                    Cox, Ida; Blue Kentucky Blues; New York, late Jan. 1925; (2003-2) Pm-12258 BYG-529073
my little fair brown : tell her to bring me             Daddy Stovepipe; Sundown Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Mar. 1924; (11861-A) Ge-5459 Rt RL-325
dry A brownskin woman : tell her when I come            Davis, Walter; Sloppy Drunk Again; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85479-1) BB-B5879 OJL-20
black angel : please don't tell her the way I've        Davis, Walter; Minute Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85482-1) BB-B5965 RCA INT-1085
the way I've gone Tell her there ain't no               Davis, Walter; Minute Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85482-1) BB-B5965 RCA INT-1085
my gal : don't you tell her what I've done              Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Levee Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16224) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803
you see my gal : tell her that I'm gone                 Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Levee Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16224) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803
you see my gal : tell her that I'm gone                 Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Levee Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16224) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803
if you see Vernita : tell her hurry home Had            Estes, Sleepy John; Vernita Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62463-A) De-7342 Cor CP-58
I want you to tell her beans is tough                   Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
see my pigmeat mama : tell her to hurry home            Fuller, Blind Boy; Stealing Bo-Hog; New York, 7 Sept. 1937; (21627-2) ARC-8-01-65 BC-11
you see my rider : tell her I said bring                Fuller, Blind Boy; Pistol Snapper Blues; New York, 5 Apr. 1938; (22674-1) Vo-04106 BC-11
police See my woman : tell her to hurry home            Fuller, Blind Boy; Step It Up and Go; New York, 5 Mar. 1940; (26592-A) Vo-05476 BC-11
Because there's always somebody : tell her lies on you  Gibson, Clifford; Whiskey Moan Blues; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (483-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1006
afraid If I just tell her in her face                   Graves, Blind Roosevelt; New York Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Sept. 1929; (15640-A) Pm-12820 His HLP-15
you see my milkcow : tell her to hurry home             House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-408-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
you see my rider : tell her carry on carry              James, Skip; Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-763-1) Pm-13085 Bio BLP-12029
If you see Corinna : tell her to hurry home             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Corinna Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2544-2) Pm-12367 Mil MLP-2004
me think And I'd tell her : exactly when to             Johnson, Alec; Next Week Sometime; Atlanta, 2 Nov. 1928; (147382-2) Co-14416-D CC-3
won't do nothing I tell her : but she done              McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
You see my Mary : tell her to hurry home                McCoy, Joe; My Mary Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5830- ) Vo-1576 Pal PL-101
and I'm scared to tell her where I been                 McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037
got something : she won't tell her daddy what it        McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037
you see my cow : tell her hurry home I                  Memphis Minnie; Soo Cow Soo; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1931; (VO-151-A) Vo-1658 Yz L-1021
Please write my mother : tell her the shape I'm         Oden, Jimmy; Going Down Slow; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1941; (070409-1) BB-B8889 RBF RF-16
the shape I'm in Tell her to pray for                   Oden, Jimmy; Going Down Slow; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1941; (070409-1) BB-B8889 RBF RF-16
me for my sin Tell her don't send no                    Oden, Jimmy; Going Down Slow; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1941; (070409-1) BB-B8889 RBF RF-16
word to my baby : tell her she can heist                Ranger, Jack; T. P. Window Blues; San Antonio, 28 June 1929; (402768) OK-8785 Rt RL-315
to my baby and tell her : there's another seven-sister  Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
my baby baby baby : tell her to hurry home              Stokes, Frank; How Long; Memphis, 30 Aug. 1928; (45455-1) Vi-V38512 BC-6
you see my gal : tell her to hurry home                 Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); It's Tight Like That; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (   ) Vo-1216 His HLP-1
before I do Don't tell her faro : what road             Thomas, Henry; Cottonfield Blues; Chicago, c. early July 1927; (   ) Vo-1094 OJL-3
do no more Just tell her nicely : there is              Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); The World Is Going Wrong; Atlanta, 24 Oct. 1931; (405009-1) Co-14660-D Mam S-3804
she want loving : don't tell her that you too           Wheatstraw, Peetie; Don't Take a Chance; Chicago, 8 Apr. 1936; (C-1352-1) Vo-03348 Say SDR-192
wild cow buddy : please tell her hurry, come back       Williams, Joe; Wild Cow Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96246-1) BB-B6200 RCA INT-1087
this alcohol  Sometimes I tell her oh : lady this       Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shannon Street Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020847-1) BB-B7847 RCA INT-1088
home some day  Now tell her that she ain't              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
bullcow and pet him : tell him what you want            Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035
talk to him myself Tell him that he sent                Carr, Leroy; Eleven Twenty-Nine Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16429-1) Vo-03157 Bio BLP-C9
a jam You just tell him : he better hurry               Cox, Ida; Long Distance Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2243-?) Pm-12307 BYG-529073
battles get hot : he tell him just what to              Estes, Sleepy John; Lawyer Clark Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064924-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
who's got money : please tell him come go my            Fuller, Blind Boy; Big House Bound; possibly Columbia, S.C., 29 Oct. 1938; (SC-25-1) Vo-04897 BC-11
your husband should knock : tell him you're cooking and Gibson, Clifford; Keep Your Windows Pinned; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57757) Vi-V38612 Yz L-1006
to the desk sergeant : tell him when and where          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Maxwell Street Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1925; (2288-2) Pm-12320 Bio BLP-12042
that chief of police Tell him my good gal               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Old Rounders Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (3018-?) Pm-12394 Rt RL-306
you see my sugar : tell him to hurry home               Smith, Bessie Mae; Sugar Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6167- ) Vo-1559 His HLP-2
haven't the heart to tell him : to his face             Smith, Clara; Every Woman's Blues; New York, 28 June 1923; (81060-5) Co-A3943 VJM VLP-15
to my Uncle Sam Tell him that war is                    Smith, Clara; Uncle Sam Blues; New York, 2 Oct. 1923; (81253-2) Co-12-D VJM VLP-15
his money's gone And tell him that he's nothing         Smith, Clara; I Don't Love Nobody; New York, 18 Jan. 1924; (81496-1) Co-14016-D VJM VLP-16
her : all the time Tell him not to slip                 Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-184- ) Br-7137 OJL-20
and you should not tell him a lie    Says               Washboard Sam; Jesse James Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1023-B) Vo-03375 BC-10
man  Well you can tell him I said come                  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
got a doggone thing  Tell him that I ain't              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
trying to  Well you tell him a man ain't                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
a place to stand  Tell him but some day                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
and see  Well now tell him that it's hard               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
good man like me  Tell him I know I'm                   Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
Well now you can tell him watch and see                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3
door  Well now I tell him to come back                  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Insurance Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030856-1) BB-B8034 RCA INT-1088
I want you to tell him what your little                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Broken Hearted Blues; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070145- ) BB-B9031  BC-20
snow I ought to tell how much for coal                  Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coal Man Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4244-2) Pm-12461 Bio BLP-12042
meets To let her tell it : she ain't got                Barefoot Bill; She's Got a Nice Line; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150302-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
more drink : make me tell it all Somebody : stole       Bracey, Mississippi; I'll Overcome Some Day; Jackson, Miss., 17 Mar. 1930; (404767-B) OK-8904 OJL-17
news Want you to tell it : to who you                   Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Four Day Honory Scat; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2213-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001
Lordy Lordy who can tell It was late one                Smith, Trixie; Mining Camp Blues; New York, c. Feb. 1925; (2016-1) Pm-12256 CC-29
Well it's hard to tell it's hard to tell                Johnson, Robert; Love in Vain; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-402-?) Vo-04630 Co C-30034
Well it's hard to tell it's hard to tell                Johnson, Robert; Love in Vain; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-402-?) Vo-04630 His HLP-31
but the Lord can tell    It's raining and storming      Johnson, Lonnie; St. Louis Cyclone Blues; New York, 3 Oct. 1927; (81503-B) OK-8512 CC-30
great long story to tell    I've got to keep            Johnson, Robert; From Four Until Late; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-379-1) ARC-7-09-56 Co C-30034
people : go down and tell lies on poor you              unknown artist (Memphis Jug Band); Snitchin' Gambler Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41817-2) Vi-21524 Rt RL-322
composed this song Just tell Lonnie Coleman : done been Coleman, Lonnie; Old Rock Island Blues; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (148258-2) Co-14440-D RBF RF-15
so long I can tell mama : there's something going       Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Kokomo Blues; Indianapolis, c. June 1928; (IND-624- ) Vo-1192 Yz L-1019
to write down home : tell mama to send for              Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C-3299) Br-7112 His HLP-1
same old way Oh tell me pretty mama : how               Alexander, Texas;  Long Lonesome Day Blues; New York, 11 Aug. 1927; (81213-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315
gold The women all tell me : satisfied their soul       Anderson, . . . (Walter Taylor); Thirty-Eight and Plus; Richmond, Ind., 14 Feb. 1930; (16266-B) Ge-7157 Fwy FJ-2801
you ain't coming back tell me right now : leave         Arnold, Kokomo; Let Your Money Talk; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C-9924- ) De-7191 BC-4
I feel Says now tell me mama : what make                Arnold, Kokomo; Long and Tall; Chicago, 12 Jan. 1937; (91070-A) De-7306 CC-25
mama why don't you tell me so Because you               Arnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163
Hey Lord sweet mama : tell me when you're coming        Arnold, Kokomo; My Well Is Dry; New York, 11 May 1938; (63748-A) De-7540 CC-25
giggles and laughs And tell me so many ???              Barefoot Bill; Snigglin' Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149353-2) Co-14510-D Yz L-1006
it right now : please tell me can I get                 Barefoot Bill; She's Got a Nice Line; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1930; (150302-1) Co-14544-D Rt RL-325
gone    Why don't you tell me loving mama : how         Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011
old habit Won't you tell me : how you want              Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011
I want you to tell me pretty lady : how                 Bird, Billy; Mill Man Blues; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (147323-2) Co-14381-D Yz L-1016
and everything goes wrong Tell me baby : what trouble   Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Trouble Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. 17 Aug. 1928; (C-2229- ) Vo-1213 Yz L-1019
coming back no more Tell me pretty mama : where         Blake, Blind; Early Morning Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (3057-1) Pm-12387 Bio BLP-12031
coming back no more Tell me pretty mama : where         Blake, Blind; Early Morning Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (3057-2) Pm-12387 Bio BLP-12037
some fun Baby baby : tell me the true facts             Blake, Blind; Doing a Stretch; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15249-A) Pm-12810 Bio BLP-12023
Come on daddy : and tell me one more time               Blake, Blind; Depression's Gone from Me Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. June 1932; (L-1476-2) Pm-13137 Bio BLP-12023
Had the nerve to tell me : another man's got            Blind Percy; Fourteenth Street Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1927; (20180-2) Pm-12584 Rt RL-327
dogged all the time Tell me baby : what fault           Bogan, Lucille; You Got to Die Some Day; New York, 30 July 1934; (15477-2) ARC-6-04-63 Rt RL-317
like mine     Now you tell me mama : do you             Bracey, Ishman; Saturday Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41842-1) Vi-21349 OJL-8
my home    Won't you tell me mama mama : what           Bracey, Ishman; My Brown Mama Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45459-?) Vi-21691(?) Rt RL-330
tears come rolling down Tell me mama : what's the       Bracey, Ishman; Trouble-Hearted Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45460-1) Vi-21691 Yz L-1007
you don't know how Tell me mama : on your               Bracey, Ishman; Trouble-Hearted Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45460-1) Vi-21691 Yz L-1007
me : why don't you tell me so Because it                Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
they ought to    Oh tell me baby : where did            Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
your black self down Tell me baby : where did           Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
a great big knot Tell me bumblebee : when did           Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
thing on his mind Tell me baby sister : where           Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
go back home Oh tell me mama : what's the               Burse, Charlie; Boodie Bum Bum; Chicago, 7 Nov. 1934; (C-792-1) OK-8956 Jo SM-3104
don't want it to tell me : that you've been             Carr, Leroy; New How Long How Long Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7221-A) Vo-1585 RBF RF-202
had the nerve to tell me : you didn't want              Carr, Leroy; What More Can I Do; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7222-A) Vo-1651 Yz L-1036
had the nerve to tell me : that you didn't              Carr, Leroy; Mean Mistreater Mama; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-1-?) Vo-02657 Co C-30496
boggy bayou Hey now tell me sweet baby : who            Chatman, Bo; Arrangement for Me-Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047647-1) BB-B8397 Yz L-1014
old ten Because they tell me that's my baby's           Chatman, Bo; Policy Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047653-1) BB-B8495 Yz L-1034
a crying shame They tell me marriage is a               Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); I Believe I'll Settle Down; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (059498-1) BB-B8903 RCA-730.581
you enjoy But you tell me you your mother's             Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Two of a Kind; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064001-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581
long way from home Tell me cruel-hearted mama : what's  Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
that broke my heart Tell me cruel-hearted mama : what   Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
mind Hey pretty mama : tell me what have you            Coleman, Jaybird; No More Good Water; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX-800) Ge-6276 OJL-14
had the nerve to tell me : daddy aren't you             Collins, Chasey; Atlanta Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96249-1) BB-B6187 BC-6
he runned her some     Tell me pretty daddy : what's    Cox, Ida; Ida Cox's Lawdy, Lawdy Blues; Chicago, July 1923; (1488-?) Pm-12064 BYG-529073
want me daddy : please tell me what to do               Cox, Ida; Lonesome Blues; Chicago, Aug. 1925; (2246-1) Pm-12307 BYG-529073
I said blues please tell me : what are you              Cox, Ida; Rambling Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2294-?) Pm-12318 BYG-529073
are getting long Now tell me baby : I did               Davis, Walter; New Come Back Baby; Chicago, 21 Mar. 1941; (053979-1) BB-B8833 RCA INT-1085
man to man Just tell me pretty mama : what              Day, Will; Sunrise Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146191-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1032
daddy : will you please tell me what to do              Dickson, Pearl; Twelve Pound Daddy; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145370-3) Co-14286-D Yz L-1008
be your friend Hey tell me woman : where did            Dickson, Tom; Labor Blues; Memphis, 27 Feb. 1928; (400360-A) OK-8570 Yz L-1008;
them there connection rods    Tell me pretty mama : where'd Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Where Did You Stay Last Night; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17277-A) Ch-16171 Riv RM-8803
waiting on you baby : tell me what you going            Easton, Amos; I'm Waitin' On You; New York, 16 Mar. 1932; (11503-A) Vo-1719 His HLP-31
expect Now come and tell me what it is                  Edwards, Joe; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817-B) OK-8163 Sw S-1240
Now depot agent : don't tell me no lie Did              Estes, Sleepy John; Watcha Doin'; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59967- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323
forget : that floating bridge Tell me five minutes time Estes, Sleepy John; Floating Bridge; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62465-A) De-7442 RBF RF-8
about her : he always tell me where she been            Fox, John D.; The Worried Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 Dec. 1927; (GEX-1011-A) Ge-6352 OJL-10
what you sow    Oh tell me baby : how can               Gibson, Clifford; Sunshine Moan; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (478-A) QRS-R7083 Yz L-1027
done you wrong Now tell me what is the                  Gillum, Bill Jazz; One Letter Home; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070443- ) BB-B8943 RCA INT-1177
got another man     Now tell me baby : how do           Glaze, Ruby (Blind Willie McTell); Rollin' Mama Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71603- ) Vi-23328 Rt RL-324
of day    Listen babe : tell me the truth Please        Green, Lil; What Have I Done; Chicago, 9 May 1940; (044976-1) BB-B8524 RCA LPV-574
me the truth Please tell me babe : what you             Green, Lil; What Have I Done; Chicago, 9 May 1940; (044976-1) BB-B8524 RCA LPV-574
hard for you Now tell me daddy : what you               Green, Lil; Love Me; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064131-1) BB-B8714 RCA LPV-574
feeling lonely : won't you tell me what to do           Gross, Helen; Strange Man; New York, c. July 1924; (31590-1) Ajax-17050 VJM VLP-40
over Tennessee Says now tell me what's the reason       Harrison, Smoky; Hop Head Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-79-1) Pm-12920 Rt RL-340
to snatch it back Tell me brownskin mama : where        Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Snatch It Back Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4420-2) Pm-12475 Yz L-1010
Ooo : ooo    Hey mama : tell me what have I             Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Awful Fix Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20034-1) Pm-12539 Yz L-1004
you : don't you hesitate Tell me how long : does        Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Voice Throwin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15219) Pm-12802 Yz L-1010
ain't got nothing : please tell me so     Now run       Henderson, Rosa; Get It Fixed; New York, c. Apr. 1925; (   ) Vo-1177 His HLP-15
to be dead Please tell me : what you going              Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Poor Boy a Long Ways from Home; New York, 16 June 1927; (144281-2) Co-14246-D Rt RL-326
right from wrong Please tell me pretty mama : honey     Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Motherless Chile Blues; Atlanta, 5 Nov. 1927; (145134-1) Co-14299-D RBF RF-15
have our way Please tell me mama : what kind            Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Me and My Whiskey; Atlanta, 3 Nov. 1929; (149346-2) Co-14507-D CC-36
to leave here today Tell me that's a mean               Hill, King Solomon; The Gone Dead Train; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1254-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004
can't stay here    Now tell me baby : what time         Hill, King Solomon; Tell Me Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1258-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004
hands and cried : Now tell me baby : what time          Hill, King Solomon; Tell Me Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1258-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004
around Oh some people tell me : the worried blues       House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 2; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-409-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
on down Can you tell me : how far Jackson               Hull, Papa Harvey; Two Little Tommies Blues; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12691) Ge-6122 Yz L-1009
she lands Can you tell me how long : Jackson            Hull, Papa Harvey; Don't You Leave Me Here; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12692) Ge-6106 OJL-8
babe : why don't you tell me what you're going          Jackson, Papa Charlie; Papa's Lawdy Lawdy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1850-1) Pm-12219 RBF RF-9
my faking self Now tell me pretty mama : tell           Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
tell me pretty mama : tell me please don't lie          Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
coalman comes Won't you tell me pretty mama : I         Jackson, Papa Charlie; Hot Papa Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2207-2) Pm-12305 Bio BLP-12042
me : why don't you tell me why Because you              Jackson, Papa Charlie; Take Me Back Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2208-2) Pm-12296 Bio BLP-12042
egg man but me Tell me please : Lord because            Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042
ain't sweet like mine    Tell me tell me : please       Jackson, Papa Charlie; Fat Mouth Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1927; (2769-3) Pm-12422 Yz L-1029
like mine    Tell me tell me : please has anybody       Jackson, Papa Charlie; Fat Mouth Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1927; (2769-3) Pm-12422 Yz L-1029
Now baby you can tell me : just what are                Jackson, Papa Charlie; She Belongs to Me Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4243-1) Pm-12461 Yz L-1029
jump over the dock Tell me how long : will              Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-804- ) Vo-1477 Her H-205
her two days out Tell me what's the matter              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Got the Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2471-1) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
he grab your man Tell me them good-looking womens       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dry Southern Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2475-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
to call her name    Tell me, I want to                  Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Horse Blues; Chicago, c. May 1926; (2543-1) Pm-12367 Mil MLP-2004
Won't some good man : tell me some woman's name         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Stocking Feet Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3066-1) Pm-12407 Mil MLP-2013
Corinna's brain Well they tell me that southbound train Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Wartime Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3070-1) Pm-12425 Rt RL-301
write to me Now tell me woman : what have               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Wartime Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3070-1) Pm-12425 Rt RL-301
bid you all adieu Tell me : you always got              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Booger Rooger Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3088-2) Pm-12425 Bio BLP-12015
little too thin Baby tell me something, I want          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Rabbit Foot Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3089-1) Pm-12454 Mil MLP-2004
what's the matter now Tell me what's the matter         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Black Snake Moan; Chicago, 14 Mar. 1927; (80523-B) OK-8455 Fwy FJ-2802
drive me away    Now tell me : where my easy            Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Easy Rider Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4423-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
all the time Now tell me mama : who may                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4424-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004
My brown wrote to tell me sad news : she                Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Sad News Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20772-2) Pm-12728 Rt RL-306
home last night : wouldn't tell me the reason why       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Big Night Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (21402-2) Pm-12801 Riv RLP-12-125
cream when I'm away Tell me a cat got                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Cat Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15673) Pm-12921 Bio BLP-12015
baby's gone : she didn't tell me because If she         Johnson, James Stump; Barrel of Whiskey Blues; Dallas, 10 Feb. 1932; (70680-1) Vi-23327 Yz L-1033
him from home    They tell me blues and trouble         Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
same lie twice You tell me you've had troubles          Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
hollering about hard times : tell me what it's all      Johnson, Lonnie; Hard Time Ain't Gone No Where; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91340-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225
explain yourself to me Tell me who do you               Johnson, Lonnie; New Falling Rain Blues; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63521-A) De-7461 Sw S-1225
my byway Somebody will tell me : that you need          Johnson, Robert; Sweet Home Chicago; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2582- ) Vo-03601 OJL-17
dying Well some people tell me : that the worried       Johnson, Robert; Walkin' Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2630-1) Vo-03601 Co CL-1654
light was my mind    Tell me milkcow : what on          Johnson, Robert; Milkcow's Calf Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-403-2) ARC-7-10-65 Yz L-1026
a strange man's town    Tell me milkcow : what on       Johnson, Robert; Milkcow's Calf Blues; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-403-3) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
I want someone to tell me : oh what Lord                Jones, Little Hat; New Two Sixteen Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402647-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
looking for her man Tell me sweet baby : honey          Jones, Little Hat; Two String Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402648-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
one on your trunk Tell me sweet baby : all              Jones, Little Hat; Rolled From Side to Side Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402698-A) OK-8794 Yz L-1010
damper down Won't you tell me baby : who can            Jordan, Charley; I Couldn't Stay Here; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18980- ) ARC-6-09-61 Yz L-1021
a ??? of you Tell me pretty mama : where                Jordan, Charley; Don't Put Your Dirty Hands on Me; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18983-1) ARC-6-06-61 Rt RL-310
chair ever done     Now tell me mama : just how         Lasky, Louie; How You Want Your Rollin' Done; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-915-C) Vo-02955 Her H-201
oh partner most anywhere Tell me Roberta : what's the   Ledbetter, Huddie; Roberta-Part 2; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16684- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
the matter now Darling tell me what's the matter        Ledbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16691-2) Ba-33360 Co C-30035
Please Alberta please Alberta : tell me what in the     Ledbetter, Huddie; Alberta; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16692- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
that your sister had    Tell me which a-way : do        Ledbetter, Huddie; Red River Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16704- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
the work all done Tell me pretty mama : which           Ledbetter, Huddie; Red River Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16704- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
going If you can't tell me : that going to              Ledbetter, Huddie; Red River Blues; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16704- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
me : why don't you tell me so Then you                  Lewis, Furry; Jellyroll; probably New York, 28 May 1927; (   ) Vo-1115 RBF RF-11
again in twenty-nine They tell me the New York          Lewis, Furry; Black Gypsy Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-185- ) Vo-1547 Yz L-1008
some old day Please tell me mama : what more            Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Going to Germany; Memphis, 1 Oct. 1929; (56318-2) Vi-V38585 OJL-4
no more Some people tell me : honey them blues          Lincoln, Charley; Mojoe Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145105-3) Co-14475-D RBF RF-15
mama : why don't you tell me so I can                   Linthecome, Joe; Pretty Mama Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1929; (15906-A) Ge-7131 Rt RL-326
jake leg jake leg : tell me what in the                 Lofton, Willie; Jake Leg Blues; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9386-A) De-7076 Rt RL-314
want to fix it : tell me and I'll be                    Lucas, Jane; Fix It; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17278-A) Ch-16215 Riv RM-8803
woman : everything that she tell me she needs But       McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
Now look a-here mama : tell me where you stay           McClennan, Tommy; My Baby's Doggin' Me; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044991- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
Elsie : why didn't you tell me so Now I                 McClennan, Tommy; Elsie Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053743- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305
had the nerve to tell me : that she didn't              McClennan, Tommy; I'm a Guitar King; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064890- ) BB-B8957 RBF RF-1
place to stay Now tell me Mary : where did              McCoy, Joe; My Mary Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5830- ) Vo-1576 Pal PL-101
And the women do tell me : I'm the sweetest             MacFarland, Barrel House Buck; I Got to Go Blues; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1934; (C-9321- ) De-7013 OJL-20
blue Won't somebody : please tell me what to do         Mack, Alura; Wicked Daddy Blues; Richmond, Ind., 1 Mar. 1929; (14848) Ge-6797 His HLP-4
baby : why don't you tell me so Then I                  McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019
this morning : you won't tell me where you been         McTell, Blind Willie; Stomp Down Rider; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405002-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1005
ain't mad If you tell me this is something              Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
the doctor : doctor please tell me my wife's complaint  Memphis Minnie; Meningitis Blues; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59994- ) Vi-23421 Rt RL-337
the doctor : doctor please tell me my worst complaint   Memphis Minnie; Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5822- ) Vo-1588 BC-13
slam I want you tell me : how come you                  Memphis Minnie; Ain't No Use Trying to Tell On Me; New York, 27 Oct. 1933; (152537-2) Co unissued Yz L-1021
no business over there Tell me men : what do            Memphis Minnie; Man You Won't Give Me No Money; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1388-2) Vo-03474 BC-1
said and done Folks tell me your loving : baby          Mississippi Moaner (Isaiah Nettles); It's Cold in China Blues; Jackson, Miss., 20 Oct. 1935; (JAX-202-1) Vo-03166 OJL-8
so shocking : your eyes tell me yes And you             Moore, Whistlin' Alex; It Wouldn't Be So Hard; Dallas, 6 Dec. 1929; (149562-2) Co-14496-D His HLP-32
no more Can't you tell me pretty papa : where           Moore, Rosie Mae; Staggering Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41830-2) Vi-21280 Rt RL-310
your dirty ways    Now tell me little daddy : what      Moore, Rosie Mae; School Girl Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41832-2) Vi-21408 OJL-17
midnight blues I had Tell me fair brownie : where       Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
here mama : run and tell me now Says do                 Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
if you please     Now tell me little black gal          Pickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467-A) De-7762 Rt RL-310
was all about Now tell me little black gal              Pickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467-A) De-7762 Rt RL-310
Baby and you come tell me to come and                   Rachel, James Yank; Squeaky Work Bench Blues; New York, 6 Feb. 1934; (14792-2) Ba-33047 Yz L-1021
midnight creep    Hey jailor : tell me what have I      Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Cell Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1924; (10001-2) Pm-12257 Mil MLP-2001
you left me : and tell me why you went                  Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Explaining the Blues; Chicago, May 1925; (2137-1) Pm-12284 Mil MLP-2001
of mine Blues do tell me : do I have                    Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Slave to the Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2369-2) Pm-12332 Mil MLP-2001
there was no use : tell me thing or two                 Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Misery Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4707-1) Pm-12508 Fwy FJ-2802
man : come home and tell me lies     Now what           Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Black Eye Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20898-2) Pm-12963 Yz L-1039
your husband is around Tell me what's the matter        Red Nelson (Nelson Wilborn); Sweetest Thing Born; Chicago, 6 Feb. 1936; (90605-A) De-7155 Cor CP-58
bet you men can tell me : what it's all                 Roland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (15495-2) Ba-33343 Yz L-1017
go now : please ma'am tell me when you could            Roland, Walter; Early in the Morning No. 2; New York, 31 July 1934; (15495-2) Ba-33343 Yz L-1017
ain't got no sense Tell me baby : what's the            Schaffer, Ed (Shreveport Home Wreckers); Fence Breakin' Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59965-2) Vi-23275 Yz L-1026
I can do    Oh tell me baby : the way                   Schaffer, Ed (Shreveport Home Wreckers); Home Wreckin' Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59966-2) Vi-23275 Rt RL-313
got no man    Now tell me baby : how come               Shade, Will; Taking Your Place; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56343) Vi-23347 Jo SM-3104
me : why don't you tell me so I can                     Shaw, Allen (Hattie Hart); Moanin' the Blues; New York, 18 Sept. 1934; (15978-1) Vo-02844 Yz L-1002
your resting place They tell me : the graveyard is      Simpson, Coletha; Down South Blues; Chicago, c. 16 Apr. 1929; (C-3299) Br-7112 His HLP-1
I am going too    Tell me man : which way               Sims, Henry; Tell Me Man Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-65-1) Pm-12940 OJL-2
where to my suposed-to-be Tell me man : what you        Sims, Henry; Tell Me Man Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-65-1) Pm-12940 OJL-2
say How can you tell me : that you're going             Smith, Bessie; After You've Gone; New York, 2 Mar. 1927; (143567-2) Co-14197-D Co CL-857
want me baby : please tell me the reason why            Smith, Bessie Mae; Sugar Man Blues-Part 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6168- ) Vo-1559 His HLP-2
with having liquor : now tell me what is your           Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 2; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7239-?) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
back up    Some people tell me : God takes care         Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Fool's Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-167-A) Vo-1674 Yz L-1010
folks and fools    They tell me seven sisters in        Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
you want done They tell me they been hung               Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're through If Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-A) OK unissued Spi LP-2001
grinder : organ grinder don't tell me you're through If Spivey, Victoria; Organ Grinder Blues; New York, 12 Sept. 1928; (401115-C) OK-8615 Sw S-1240
somebody there Central Central : tell me what's that I  Spivey, Victoria; Telephoning the Blues; New York, 1 Oct. 1929; (56735-1) Vi-V38546 Spi LP-2001
words back down home Tell me now what's the             Spruell, Freddie; Way Back Down Home; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9909-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
operator now : don't you tell me wrong I must've        Spruell, Freddie; Way Back Down Home; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9909-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
explain it to me : tell me would you like               Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
me know Here now tell me : would you really             Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
got the buns Now tell me now : can't you                Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
it to me : and tell me did you know                     Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
got the pole Now tell me dear : don't you               Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
if you will just tell me brown : to know                Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
me brown : to know Tell me : would you like             Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
with you Now it's tell me dear : what you               Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
leaving here tomorrow morning : tell me baby don't you  Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802
baby come on : listen tell me don't you want            Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802
And the blues they tell me : crying man oh              Stevens, Vol; Coal Oil Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (41888-2) Vi-21278 OJL-4
told me to do    Tell me mailman : I can't              Stevens, Vol; Stonewall Blues; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62542- ) BB-B5675 BC-2
on the road again Tell me cloudy weather : the          Stokes, Frank; Shiney Town Blues; Memphis, 25 Sept. 1929; (55591-1) Vi-V38589 RBF RF-202
coming back at all Tell me brownskin : what is          Stovepipe No. 1 (Sam Jones); Court Street Blues; St. Louis, 25 Apr. 1927; (80749-A) OK-8514 Fly LP-103
that I won't say Tell me : why do you                   Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
had the nerve to tell me : that you didn't              Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Mean Mistreater Blues; Chicago, 14 June 1934; (80604-1) BB-B5546 RCA LPV-518
mean in Texas too    Tell me mama : what's the          Thomas, Henry; Texas Easy Street Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; (   ) Vo-1197 OJL-3
as I can be Tell me mama : what's the                   Thomas, Henry; Texas Easy Street Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; (   ) Vo-1197 OJL-3
worry my fool self     Tell me Lilly Kimball : what     Townsend, Sam; Lily Kimball Blues; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150259-2) Co-14571-D Yz L-1021
well why didn't you tell me so You have                 Turner, Joe; Blues on Central Avenue; Los Angeles, 8 Sept. 1941; (DLA-2739-A) De-7889 Br-87.504
on Central Avenue     Oh tell me brownskin : what's the unknown artist (Kansas City Blues Strummers); String Band Blues; probably Chicago, c. late July 1926; (   ) Vo-1048 Rt RL-311
Are you going to tell me : what's the matter            unknown artist (Kansas City Blues Strummers); String Band Blues; probably Chicago, c. late July 1926; (   ) Vo-1048 Rt RL-311
don't stand no lie  Tell me big boy : let's             unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Gettin' Ready for Trial; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404682-C) OK-8856 OJL-4
me : won't you please tell me so I can                  Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Your Good Man Caught the Train and Gone; Jackson, Miss., 15 Dec. 1930; (404710-A) OK-8905 Mam S-3804
as I can be Tell me sweet baby : what                   Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404782-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
in the world to tell me : honey what's the              Walker, Uncle Bud; Stand Up Suitcase Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402009-B) OK-8828 Yz L-1009
now Said won't poor tell me : honey what's the          Walker, Uncle Bud; Stand Up Suitcase Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402009-B) OK-8828 Yz L-1009
me no more    Oh tell me mama : who's that              Washboard Sam; Back Door; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07616- ) BB-B7001 BC-10
his underwear too So tell me baby : before I            Washboard Sam; Back Door; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07616- ) BB-B7001 BC-10
away Oh men do tell me : I'm a doggone                  Washboard Sam; Save It for Me; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020809- ) BB-B7866 BC-10
don't know what folks tell me : if it's true            Washboard Sam; Let Me Play Your Vendor; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070375-1) BB-B8967 RCA LPV-577
I see you again Tell me ain't no need                   Washington, Louis; Tallahassee Woman; New York, 18 Jan. 1934; (14637-1) Ba-33105 Fly LP-103
of aching pain Now tell me sweet woman : time           Weaver, Curley; Oh Lawdy Mama; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9940-A) Ch-50077 Rt RL-326
all my money : now tell me you don't want               Weaver, Curley; Two Faced Woman; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9941-A) Ch-50065 His HLP-31
And it's hey faro : tell me what's the matter           Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Stingy Woman-Blues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (37942-1) Vi-20552 Rt RL-322
the Good Book is tell me : ooo well well                Wheatstraw, Peetie; First and Last Blues; Chicago, 13 Feb. 1936; (C-1257-2) Vo-03185 Say SDR-191
he just wanted to tell me : oh well well                Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crazy with the Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91150-A) De-7348 Cor CP-58
you  Want you to tell me : what more woman              Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
please  Want you to tell me something : give my         Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
keeps doing that shivaree  Tell me friends : ever since Wilkins, Robert; Alabama Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-190- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
man  Woman you just tell me : do you want               Wilkins, Robert; Get Away Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-742-B) Br-7158 OJL-11
had the nerve to tell me : that she didn't              Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
had the nerve to tell me : ooo well well                Williams, Joe; Crawlin' King Snake; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053989-2) BB-B8738 RCA INT-1087
had the nerve to tell me : ooo well well                Williams, Joe; Crawlin' King Snake; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053989-2) BB-B8738 RCA INT-1087
I want you to tell me baby : baby just                  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Lord, Oh Lord Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020845-1) BB-B7847 RCA INT-1088
with Mr so-and-so  Now tell me baby : what you          Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
with your Mr so-and-so  Tell me baby : baby where       Williamson, Sonny Boy; Deep Down in the Ground; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020849-1) BB-B7805 RCA INT-1088
look a-here baby : now tell me what you going           Williamson, Sonny Boy; Susie-Q ; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030850-1) BB-B7995 RCA INT-1088
can't do nothing wrong  Tell me baby : baby who         Williamson, Sonny Boy; Little Girl Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030852-1) BB-B8010 RCA INT-1088
going to bed  Now tell me Red : what you                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Goodbye Red; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030854-1) BB-B7995 RCA INT-1088
it's all about  They tell me Western Union man          Williamson, Sonny Boy; Western Union Man; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064019- ) BB-B8731 BC-3
out of town  Now tell me babe : what do                 Williamson, Sonny Boy; Shady Grove Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064492- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
treating me right  Now tell me baby : what you          Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Got to Step Back; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064495- ) BB-B8822 BC-20
shack last night    Can't tell my future : and I        Brown, Willie; Future Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-418-2) Pm-13090 OJL-5
future : and I can't tell my past Lord it               Brown, Willie; Future Blues; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-418-2) Pm-13090 OJL-5
I'm gone I often tell my honey : don't have             Butler, Sam; You Can't Keep No Brown; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (2678-2) Pm-12389 Yz L-1026
I do Won't you tell my baby : to hurry                  Carr, Leroy; Hold Them Puppies; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-6-3) Vo-02751 Yz L-1036
did see Won't you tell my baby : to hurry               Carr, Leroy; Hold Them Puppies; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-6-3) Vo-02751 Yz L-1036
gone I'm going to tell my mama : when I                 Cox, Ida; Blue Kentucky Blues; New York, late Jan. 1925; (2003-2) Pm-12258 BYG-529073
Going to write and tell my mother : to look             Davis, Walter; Minute Man Blues-Part 1; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85482-1) BB-B5965 RCA INT-1085
bark Know I can tell my little woman : if               Estes, Sleepy John; Who's Been Tellin' You Buddy Brown Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90097-A) Ch-50068 Sw S-1219
I want you to tell my dear old mother                   Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
I want you to tell my dear old mother                   Evans, Joe; New Huntsville Jail; New York, 20 May 1931; (10651-2) Or-8080 His HLP-8002
to the camp : and tell my brother Bill The              Fuller, Blind Boy; Bye Bye Baby Blues; New York, 15 Dec. 1937; (22156-1) Vo-04843 RBF RF-9
my heart    I can tell my dog : anywhere I              Fuller, Blind Boy; Pistol Snapper Blues; New York, 5 Apr. 1938; (22674-1) Vo-04106 BC-11
him bark I can tell my rider : if I                     Fuller, Blind Boy; Pistol Snapper Blues; New York, 5 Apr. 1938; (22674-1) Vo-04106 BC-11
of these nights : and tell my sober thoughts You        Gaither, Bill; Georgia Barrel House; Chicago, 12 June 1940; (WC-3104-A) OK-05714 His HLP-31
wrong I'm going to tell my baby : baby I                Gillum, Bill Jazz; One Letter Home; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070443- ) BB-B8943 RCA INT-1177
before I'm going to tell my baby : what the             Harrison, Smoky; Iggly Oggly Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-80-1) Pm-12920 Rt RL-340
your good gal home Tell my wild women in                Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); California Blues; Atlanta, 18 Apr. 1929; (148358-2) Co-14573-D CC-36
I just want to tell my mama : I mustn't                 Hill, Sammy; Needin' My Woman Blues; Dallas, 9 Aug. 1929; (55320) Vi-V38588 Yz L-1004
Worried so bad : can't tell my stockings from my        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
in a Stetson hat Tell my good gal I'm                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Pneumonia Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15669) Pm-12880 Mil MLP-2013
run you can run : tell my friend boy Willie             Johnson, Robert; Cross Road Blues; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2629-2) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
I'm going down to tell my baby : that I                 Kelly, Jack; Believe I'll Go Back Home; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13715-2) Me-M12812 Rt RL-311
sometimes I'm going to tell my woman : like the         Ledbetter, Huddie; Honey, I'm All Out and Down; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16688-2) Ba-33359 Rt RL-315
going home : going to tell my brother will Said         Lewis, Noah (Gus Cannon); Bad Luck's My Buddy; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64739- ) Vi-23266 Rt RL-307
I ain't got nobody : tell my troubles to I              McCoy, Joe; When the Levee Breaks; New York, 18 June 1929; (148711-1) Co-14439-D BC-1
so many chickens : can't tell my roosters from my       Memphis Minnie; Plymouth Rock Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5831- ) Vo-1631 BC-13
him bark I can tell my rider : if I                     Patton, Charley; Banty Rooster Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15217) Pm-12792 Yz L-1020
last If I can't tell my future : I will                 Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Last Minute Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1609-2) Pm-12080 BYG-529.078
my future : I will tell my past The brook               Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Last Minute Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1609-2) Pm-12080 BYG-529.078
by a candle light    Tell my dad : I'm going            Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Oh My Babe Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2374-1) Pm-12332 Jo SM-3098
it won't be long Tell my dad : I won't                  Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Oh My Babe Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2374-1) Pm-12332 Jo SM-3098
him bark I can tell my baby : if I                      Rhodes, Walter; The Crowing Rooster; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145358-2) Co-14289-D Rt RL-334
Ain't got nobody : to tell my troubles to All           Smith, Clara; All Night Blues; New York, 27 July 1923; (81153-3) Co-A3966 VJM VLP-15
Ain't got nobody : to tell my troubles to    Play       Smith, Clara; All Night Blues; New York, 27 July 1923; (81153-3) Co-A3966 VJM VLP-15
died Baby please don't tell my mother : please don't    Spruell, Freddie; Your Man Is Gone; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85784- ) BB-B6025 Mam S-3802
I've got no one: tell my troubles to You                Thomas, Henry; Texas Worried Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; (C-2002- ) Vo-1249 OJL-3
pickpocket say  He said tell my friends, brothers back  Welsh, Nolan; Dying Pickpocket Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21098-3) Pm-12759 Yz L-1028
home : sit down and tell my ma  And that's              Wilkins, Robert; That's No Way to Get Along; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-189- ) Br-7125 OJL-5
so much : I can't tell night from day Because           Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Jig Head Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1928; (21017-4) Pm-12708 Bio BLP-12004
I ain't going to tell no story : tell you               Alexander, Texas; Easy Rider Blues; Fort Worth, 30 Sept. 1934; (FW-1138) Vo-02856 Yz L-1010
I ain't going to tell no lie : your daddy's             Blake, Blind; Hey Hey Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20108-1) Pm-12606 Bio BLP-12003
God ain't going to tell no lie I believe                Collins, Sam; The Jail House Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12736) Ge-6167 OJL-2
you don't know Don't tell no stories : please don't     Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Right of Way Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4515-2) Pm-12510 Rt RL-301
no stories : please don't tell no lies Did my           Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Right of Way Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4515-2) Pm-12510 Rt RL-301
this : ain't going to tell no lie Day you               Johnson, Joe (Memphis Minnie); I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
I know it isn't : tell no lie she have                  Richardson, Mooch; Mooch Richardson's Low Down Barrel House Blues Part 1; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400215-A) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
Lord and she don't tell no lies I'm going               Stevens, Vol; Aunt Caroline Dyer Blues; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62541- ) Vi-23347 Jo SM-3104
me mama : don't you tell no lies  Because the           unknown artist (Birmingham Jug Band); Gettin' Ready for Trial; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404682-C) OK-8856 OJL-4
your mama : don't you tell nobody else I'm going        Akers, Garfield; Cottonfield Blues-Part 2; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-202- ) Vo-1442 OJL-2
poked out She won't tell nobody : what it's all         Big Bill (Broonzy); C and A Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1020-B) ARC-5-12-65 Yz L-1035
tell your sister : don't tell nobody else Now bought    Estes, Sleepy John; Need More Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62466-A) De-7365 RBF RF-8
I ain't going to tell nobody : baby about the           McClennan, Tommy; Brown Skin Girl; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044243-1) BB-B8444 RCA LPV-518
your kid-man : please don't tell nobody else Now I      McClennan, Tommy; I'm a Guitar King; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064890- ) BB-B8957 RBF RF-1
get in Jackson : don't tell nobody I'm home Tell        McClennan, Tommy; Bluebird Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074107- ) BB-B9037 RCA LPV-518
I ain't going to tell nobody : thirty-four have done    Patton, Charley; 34 Blues; New York, 31 Jan. 1934; (14739-1) Vo-02651 Yz L-1020
daddy done    Don't never tell nobody : what your perfect Smith, Clara; Don't Never Tell Nobody; New York, 1 Oct. 1923; (81198-4) Co-13002-D VJM VLP-15
get killed baby : don't tell nobody how I died          Spruell, Freddie; Your Man Is Gone; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85784- ) BB-B6025 Mam S-3802
ain't going to never tell nobody : what my mama         Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205
I ain't going to tell nobody else     I'll go           Wilkins, Robert; Get Away Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-742-B) Br-7158 OJL-11
back babe : can't nobody tell     Now if you be         Wiggins, James Boodle It; Corrine Corrina Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-103-2) Pm-12916 Her H-205
says he never heard tell of such Little bitty           Gibson, Clifford; She Rolls It Slow; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69405- ) Vi-23290 RCA INT-1175
blues  I can't even tell : oh well well the             Wheatstraw, Peetie; Crazy with the Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1937; (91150-A) De-7348 Cor CP-58
me stealing : please don't tell on me I'm just          Bell, Anna; Every Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (172-A) QRS-R7007 His HLP-21
see me stealing : don't tell on me Just stealing        Big Bill (Broonzy); Eagle Riding Papa; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9595-1) Ba-0712 Yz L-1011
me stealing : please don't tell on me Because I'm       Bracey, Ishman; Suitcase Full of Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-240-1) Pm-12970 Her H-201
pretty mama : please don't tell on me    If I           James, Skip; Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-763-1) Pm-13085 Bio BLP-12029
pretty mama don't you tell on me I'm stealing           Poor Jab (Jab Jones); Stealin' Stealin'; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47037-2) Vi-V38504 RBF RF-1
pretty mama don't you tell on me I'm stealing           Shade, Will; Stealin' Stealin'; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47037-2) Vi-V38504 Rt RL-337
run here pretty mama : tell papa where you been         Henry, Hound Head; Low Down Hound Blues; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2451- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
three days without I tell people there : it's a         Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6
door You hadn't never tell poor Tommy : that you        McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305
and talk all night : tell poor Timmy what you           Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
home : well I can't tell right from wrong Now           Petway, Robert; Cotton Pickin' Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074115-1) BB-B9036 Rt RL-314
in my room Better tell somebody : better come and       Ledbetter, Huddie; New Black Snake Moan; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16691-2) Ba-33360 Co C-30035
will be We couldn't tell summer from winter : no        Estes, Sleepy John; Time Is Drawing Near; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93005-A) De-7789 Sw S-1220;
clean You can always tell : that something going on     Howell, Peg Leg; Tishamingo Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143117-1) Co-14194-D RBF RF-9
pay her no attention : tell that same lie to            McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
on the corner : and tell that same lie twice            McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
to plink    Folks I'll tell : that he's not my          Smith, Clara; I Want My Sweet Daddy Now; New York, 31 Aug. 1923; (81183-1) Co-A3991 VJM VLP-15
sweet jellyroll You can tell that jelly : and it's      Smith, Eithel; Jelly Roll Mill; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18804) Ch-16613 Riv RM-8819
I love you baby : tell the whole round world            Amos, Blind Joe; C and O Blues; probably Chicago, c. July 1927; (   ) Vo-1116 OJL-17
you babe : and I tell the world I do                    Bailey, Kid; Rowdy Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (M-211) Br-7114 OJL-5
evil : but I will tell the world they're wrong          Bogan, Lucille; Pig Iron Sally; New York, 31 July 1934; (15490-2) Ba-33375 Rt RL-317
crazy about my Jane : tell the world that I             Butler, Sam; You Can't Keep No Brown; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (2678-2) Pm-12389 Yz L-1026
to see my Jane : tell the world that I                  Butler, Sam; You Can't Keep No Brown; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (2678-2) Pm-12389 Yz L-1026
brown Because I can't tell the difference : when the    Carr, Leroy; Good Woman Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16427-1) Vo-03296 Yz L-1019
you pretty mama : I tell the world I do                 Clark, Lonnie; Broke Down Engine; Richmond, Ind., 21 Sept. 1929; (15660) Pm-12871 Rt RL-340
me so bad : to tell the man I love                      Cox, Ida; Coffin Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2293-1) Pm-12318 BYG-529073
here     Do anything mama : tell the truth don't mean   Curry, Ben; Fat Mouth Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1236-2) Pm-13118 Rt RL-325
dream : but she wouldn't tell the rest Now she          Estes, Sleepy John; Little Laura Blues; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064925-1) BB-B8871 RCA LPV-518
And one of them tell the police next morning            Evans, Joe; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 21 May 1931; (10664-1) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
man You can go tell the parson : you can                Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
man You can go tell the sergeant : you can              Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
brown Because you can't tell the difference : mama when Jackson, Papa Charlie; Papa's Lawdy Lawdy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1850-1) Pm-12219 RBF RF-9
my brown You can't tell the difference : when the       Jackson, Papa Charlie; Shave Em Dry; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10042-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
spend    I'm going to tell the sergeant : he the        Jackson, Jim; I'm Wild About My Lovin'; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45416-1) Vi-V38505 His HLP-32
blues I'm going to tell the sergeant : and the          Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-804- ) Vo-1477 Her H-205
the burying ground Now tell the truth mama : he         James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
will be hell to tell the captain : if I                 Johnson, Lonnie; New Black Snake Blues-Part 1; New York, 13 Oct. 1928; (401222-A) OK-8626 Spi LP-2001
around the corner : and tell the same lie twice         Johnson, Lonnie; When You Fall For Someone That's Not Your Own; New York, 16 Nov. 1928; (401336-B) OK-8635 CC-30
I go I can tell the wind is rising                      Johnson, Robert; Hell Hound on My Trail; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-394-2) ARC-7-09-56 Co CL-1654
me Will you please tell the judge : don't have          Jones, Little Hat; Two String Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402648-A) OK-8712 His HLP-32
my door You can tell the world : I ain't                Jones, Maggie; I'm a Back Bitin' Mama; New York, 17 Sept. 1925; (140951-4) Co-14127-D VJM VLP-25
Baby I'm going uptown : tell the chief police My        Jordan, Charley; Hunkie Tunkie Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5841- ) Vo-1528 Yz L-1003
baby : I'm going to tell the truth I don't              Kelly, Eddie; Poole County Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 6 Aug. 1937; (013023-1) BB-B7204 RBF RF-9
you mama : and I'll tell the world I do                 Lasky, Louie; Teasin' Brown Blues; Chicago, 2 Apr. 1935; (C-945-B) Vo-02955 Her H-201
the station : going to tell the chief of police         Ledbetter, Huddie; Roberta-Part 2; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16684- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
worry : neither think Just tell the waiter man : to     Leecan, Bobby; Macon Georgia Cut-Out; New York, c. June 1927; (   ) Pat-7533 His HLP-17
you do You can tell the world : I got                   Lincoln, Charley; Jealous Hearted Blues; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145103-2) Co-14305-D RBF RF-9
I love my Mary : tell the whole round world             McCoy, Joe; My Mary Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5830- ) Vo-1576 Pal PL-101
I love you Emerald : tell the world I do                McTell, Blind Willie; Travelin' Blues; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149300-1) Co-14484-D Yz L-1005
pay her no attention : tell the same lie to             McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
but me And I tell the world : he got                    Memphis Minnie; New Bumble Bee; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5895- ) Vo-1618 BC-13
out of town I tell the whole round world                Memphis Minnie; Garage Fire Blues; Chicago, 9 Sept. 1930; (C-6083- ) Vo-1601 Rt RL-307
this neighborhood Because I tell the world : I mean     Memphis Minnie; You Got to Move-Part I; Chicago, 24 Aug. 1934; (C-9380- ) De-7038 BC-1
my baby : and I tell the world I do                     Patton, Charley; When Your Way Gets Dark; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-49-1) Pm-12998 Yz L-1020
the line Well I tell the world : the water              Patton, Charley; High Water Everywhere-Part I; Grafton, Wis., c. early Dec. 1929; (L-59-1) Pm-12909 Yz L-1020
stay nowhere I can tell the day mama : I                Petties, Arthur; Out on Santa Fe-Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41907-2) Vi-21282 Rt RL-314
night Want me to tell the Red Cross : stop              Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
won't be left to tell the tale Oh the                   Smith, Clara; Shipwrecked Blues; New York, 3 Apr. 1925; (140491-1) Co-14077-D CC-32
man : to make me tell the truth He's got                Smith, Trixie; No Good Man; New York, 14 June 1939; (65815-A) De-7617 AH-158
sure stand I can tell the world : that now              Thomas, Hociel; I've Stopped My Man; Chicago, 11 Nov. 1925; (9476-A) OK-8326 Bio BLP-C6
I ain't going to tell the northern women : what         Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Lock and Key Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20336-3) Pm-12637 Yz L-1032
mama's feeling blue I tell the cockeyed world : I       Wallace, Minnie; The Cockeyed World; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-113-2) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321
I love my man : tell the cockeyed world I               Wallace, Minnie; The Cockeyed World; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-113-2) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321
man won't behave I tell the cockeyed world : I'll       Wallace, Minnie; The Cockeyed World; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-113-2) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321
please please behave I tell the cockeyed world : I'll   Wallace, Minnie; The Cockeyed World; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-113-2) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321
brand new I would tell the whole world : just           Washboard Sam; I Get the Blues at Bedtime; Chicago, 31 July 1942; (074687-1) BB-34-0710 RCA LPV-577
was feeling fine To tell the truth : I was              Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; (   ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022
love my man : I'll tell the world I do                  Waters, Ethel; Craving Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1924; (1742-2) Pm-12313 Bio BLP-12022
that's my policy  I'll tell the world : that nobody     Weaver, Sylvester; Can't Be Trusted Blues; New York, 31 Aug. 1927; (81401-B) OK-8504 Yz L-1012
true  I love Corinna : tell the world I do              Wiggins, James Boodle It; Corrine Corrina Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-103-2) Pm-12916 Her H-205
you girl : I will tell the world I do                   Wilkins, Robert; Falling Down Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-192- ) Br-7125 Yz L-1002
I am going to tell the judge : I know                   Wilkins, Robert; Police Sergeant Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-741-B) Br-7168 Rt RL-307
done lowered the fine  Tell the man : about this        Williams, Joe; I'm Getting Wild About Her; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053990-1) BB-B8774 BC-6
you lower his fine  Tell the man : about the            Williams, Joe; I'm Getting Wild About Her; Chicago, 27 Mar. 1941; (053990-1) BB-B8774 BC-6
my moonshine whiskey : I tell the world I do            Williamson, Sonny Boy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064493- ) BB-B8822 BC-3
dream : but she wouldn't tell the rest  Well she        Williamson, Sonny Boy; She Was a Dreamer; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064494- ) BB-B8914 BC-20
who composed this song Tell them it's corn liquor       Black, Lewis; Corn Liquor Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145367-2) Co-14291-D Rt RL-327
wrote this worried song Tell them you don't know        Bracey, Ishman; Trouble-Hearted Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45460-2)  Vi-RCX7167 Rt RL-330
husband : you would gladly tell them no Every time      Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); You Don't Mean Me No Good; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053591-1) BB-B8615 RCA-730.581
who composed this song Tell them Julius Daniels : done  Daniels, Julius; My Mama Was a Sailor; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37931-2) Vi-20658 Rt RL-326
little Tommies : can't hardly tell them apart One is    Hull, Papa Harvey; Two Little Tommies Blues; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12691) Ge-6122 Yz L-1009
who composed this song Tell them : Huddie Ledbetter's done Ledbetter, Huddie; Mr. Hughe's Town; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16808- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
tell nobody I'm home Tell them I'm going back           McClennan, Tommy; Bluebird Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074107- ) BB-B9037 RCA LPV-518
out on China Street Tell them Tommy's too bad           McClennan, Tommy; Bluebird Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074107- ) BB-B9037 RCA LPV-518
who composed this song Tell them the Black Bottom       McPhail, Black Bottom; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11512-A) Vo-1721 Yz L-1019
women : and you can't tell them apart I got             McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518
two women : you can't tell them apart I got             McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
you what about it : tell them that's all that's         Patton, Charley; Banty Rooster Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15217) Pm-12792 Yz L-1020
wrote this lonesome song Tell them you don't know       Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Last Minute Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1609-2) Pm-12080 BYG-529.078
face now : run and tell them I got those                Spruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793-A) OK-8422 Yz L-1038
then I'm going to tell them don't get excited           Williamson, Sonny Boy; Project Highway; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016525- ) BB-B7302 RCA INT-1175
wife and my baby : tell them that I'll be               Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
Sonny  Boy  Now but tell them if they be                Williamson, Sonny Boy; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040525- ) BB-B8265 BC-3;
down Well you can't tell : there may be some            Calicott, Joe; Fare Thee Well Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-778- ) Br-7166 OJL-11
walking around : just to tell these strange people the  Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
my sweet baby : I tell this world I do                  Hull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge-6122 Yz L-1001
my loving women : I tell this world I do                Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C-1074-A) ARC-6-11-66 Yz L-1025
Papa papa : let me tell to you Daddy daddy              Henderson, Rosa; Get It Fixed; New York, c. Apr. 1925; (   ) Vo-1177 His HLP-15
Good Book trying to tell us : where there's a           Doyle, Little Buddy; Hard Scufflin' Blues; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-17-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329
But the Good Book tell us : you got to                  Patton, Charley; Pea Vine Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15221-A) Pm-12877 Yz L-1001
a man  He can tell us where : when he                   White, Washington; District Attorney Blues; Chicago, 8 Mar. 1940; (WC-2988-A) OK-05683 Co C-30036
I die : can't nobody tell Well my black mama's          House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-408-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
home You can never tell : what the double-crossing women Alexander, Texas; Work Ox Blues; New York, 15 Nov. 1928; (401330-A) OK-8658 Sw S-1276
on my windowpane You tell what you see : don't          Arnold, Kokomo; Busy Bootin'; Chicago, 18 Apr. 1935; (C-9923-A) De-7139 Say SDR-163
mean maybe Never can tell : what a hookworm man         Blake, Blind; Hookworm Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 July 1929; (15251-A) Pm-12794 Bio BLP-12031
fool You can't never tell : what a woman's got          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lonesome Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2472-2) Pm-12354 Bio BLP-12000
me You can't never tell : what a double-crossing woman  McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
like ??? : can't never tell what she's going to         Taylor, Charley; Heavy Suitcase Blues; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L-251-2) Pm-12967 Yz L-1028
the weather : I can't tell what he's going to           Willis, Ruth Mary; Painful Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151907-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037
bad You can never tell : what's on a brownskin          Jones, Anna; Trixie Blues; New York, c. June 1923; (1473-1) Pm-12052 His HLP-15
baby : I'm going to tell what's this all about          Rachel, James Yank; Squeaky Work Bench Blues; New York, 6 Feb. 1934; (14792-2) Ba-33047 Yz L-1021
your eyes sweet mama : tell what's on your mind         Wheatstraw, Peetie; Devilment Blues; Chicago, 2 Nov. 1937; (91323-A) De-7422 Say SDR-192
gone You can never tell : when your ox is               Alexander, Texas; Work Ox Blues; New York, 15 Nov. 1928; (401330-A) OK-8658 Sw S-1276
sun You can never tell : when that work is              Alexander, Texas; The Risin' Sun; New York, 15 Nov. 1928; (401331-A) OK-8673 Sw S-1276
understand You can always tell : when your woman's got  Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Back Door Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Nov. 1931; (18221) Ch-16361 Yz L-1019
Oh you can always tell : when a when a                  Bradley, Tommie; Four Day Blues; Richmond, Ind., 17 July 1931; (17886-A) Ch-16339 OJL-19
The men can always tell : when Bo Carter has            Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter Special; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (82611-1) BB-B5489 Yz L-1034
ground    You can always tell : when your best man      Cox, Ida; Blue Kentucky Blues; New York, late Jan. 1925; (2003-2) Pm-12258 BYG-529073
began    You can always tell : when your woman don't    Fuller, Blind Boy; Crooked Woman Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1940; (26619-A) Vo-05527 Rt RL-318
away Can't you always tell : when your good gal         Howell, Peg Leg; Tishamingo Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143117-1) Co-14194-D RBF RF-9
harm    You can always tell : when your good gal        Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coffee Pot Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10043-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029
Now you can always tell : when your woman treats        Johnson, Ki Ki; Wrong Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Aug. 1928; (   ) QRS-R7003 His HLP-17
tell it's hard to tell : when all your love's           Johnson, Robert; Love in Vain; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-402-?) Vo-04630 Co C-30034
tell it's hard to tell : when all your love's           Johnson, Robert; Love in Vain; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-402-?) Vo-04630 His HLP-31
go Take God to tell : when I'll be back                 Patton, Charley; Screamin' and Hollerin' Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15214) Pm-12805 Yz L-1020
Because you can't never tell : when your husband is     Red Nelson (Nelson Wilborn); Sweetest Thing Born; Chicago, 6 Feb. 1936; (90605-A) De-7155 Cor CP-58
mind You can't never tell : when your woman going       Reed, Willie; Texas Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147601-1) Co-14407-D Yz L-1010
And you can always tell : when a woman want             Shade, Will; Kansas City Blues; Atlanta, 19 Oct. 1927; (40315-1) Vi-21185 Rt RL-307
So I can always tell : when the sun is                  Sims, Henry; Tell Me Man Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Dec. 1929; (L-65-1) Pm-12940 OJL-2
the blues I can tell when I've got the                  Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Corn Whiskey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-127- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
driver-wheel You can always tell : when your brown want Torey, George; Married Woman Blues; Birmingham, Ala., 2 Apr. 1937; (B-64-2) ARC-7-08-57 Yz L-1002
cry You can always tell : when your woman going         Washboard Sam; Low Down Woman; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07618- ) BB-B7048 BC-10
out west Hard to tell : which mamas love the            Coleman, Lonnie; Wild About My Loving; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (148259-2) Co-14440-D Rt RL-318
long Take God to tell : who she been waiting            Evans, Joe; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 21 May 1931; (10664-1) Or-8083 Yz L-1015
trouble : you can always tell who's your friend If      Lucas, Jane; Double Trouble Blues; Richmond, Ind., 19 Nov. 1930; (17285) Ch-16289 Yz L-1035
something I'm going to tell you : mama keep it          Akers, Garfield; Cottonfield Blues-Part 2; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-202- ) Vo-1442 OJL-2
a-rolling out Lord I tell you it wasn't no              Akers, Garfield; Jumpin' and Shoutin' Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-777-A) Vo-1481 OJL-8
I've got something to tell you : make the hair          Alexander, Texas; Ninety-Eight Degree Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402640-A) OK-8705 Yz L-1004
to tell no story : tell you no doggone lie              Alexander, Texas; Easy Rider Blues; Fort Worth, 30 Sept. 1934; (FW-1138) Vo-02856 Yz L-1010
showers of rain I tell you once in a                    Arnold, Kokomo; Rainy Night Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59938-2) Vi-23268 Yz L-1012
I got something to tell you mama : and I                Arnold, Kokomo; Laugh and Grin Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91135-A) De-7285 CC-25
Now make someone : to tell you loves every day          Baker, Willie; Mama, Don't Rush Me Blues; Memphis, c. 25 Sept. 1929; (14666) Ge-6766 His HLP-22
now on mama : I tell you just like that                 Barefoot Bill; From Now On; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1929; (149357-2) Co-14481-D OJL-14
me Just let me tell you : a thing or                    Bell, Anna; Shake It, Black Bottom; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (175- ) QRS-R7009 His HLP-21
done had Let me tell you : what these women             Bell, Ed; Carry It Right Back Home; Atlanta, 4 Dec. 1930; (151037-2) Co-14595-D Rt RL-325
listen here my baby : tell you what I want              Big Bill (Broonzy); I Can't Be Satisfied; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16569) Ge-7230 Yz L-1011
I love my sweety : tell you the reason why              Big Bill (Broonzy); I Can't Be Satisfied; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16569) Ge-7230 Yz L-1011
to do    Going to tell you women : and it               Big Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC-3034-A) Vo-05563 RBF RF-16
you right Going to tell you baby : like the             Big Bill (Broonzy); I've Got to Dig You; Chicago, 17 Apr. 1940; (WC-3034-A) Vo-05563 RBF RF-16
you catch the Cannonball Tell you my man caught         Black, Lewis; Gravel Camp Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145366-2) Co-14291-D Fly LP-103
done nothing wrong I'll tell you people : the penal     Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Penal Farm Blues; Indianapolis, c. June 1928; (IND-625- ) Vo-1192 Yz L-1019
stumbling block    Let me tell you mama : what my       Blake, Blind; Black Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4362-1) Pm-12464 Bio BLP-12003
Take me : mama I'll tell you what I'll do               Blake, Blind; One Time Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4363-2) Pm-12479 Bio BLP-12037
moan I'm going to tell you : about Sally Jones          Blake, Blind; Low Down Loving Gal; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20887-5) Pm-12695 Bio BLP-12003
whole neighborhood Let me tell you mama : like the      Blind Percy; Fourteenth Street Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1927; (20180-2) Pm-12584 Rt RL-327
my place     Let me tell you : what sweet patuni        Bogan, Lucille; Sweet Patunia; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4309-1) Pm-12459 Yz L-1017
it's mighty fine I tell you : if you do                 Bogan, Lucille; My Georgia Grind; Chicago, c. 1 Feb. 1930; (C-5347- ) Br unissued Rt RL-317
love me like I tell you : you'll be the                 Bogan, Lucille; Jump Steady Daddy; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16993-2) ARC-5-12-58 Yz L-1017
A black gal will tell you an old hay                    Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
been gone Let me tell you : what that dirty             Bracey, Ishman; Left Alone Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41843-2) Vi-21349 Rt RL-330
my knees    Now I tell you mama : now I'm               Bracey, Ishman; Leavin' Town Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45458-?) Vi-V38560(?) Rt RL-330
my rider now : I'll tell you what I'll do               Bracey, Ishman; My Brown Mama Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45459-?) Vi-21691(?) Rt RL-330
back again Let me tell you : what the skin              Brown, Hi Henry; Skin Man; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11509-A) Vo-1692 Yz L-1003
to be And I'm tell you all the truth                    Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032
and listen : I will tell you a thing or                 Carr, Leroy; Naptown Blues; Chicago, 17 June 1929; (C-3267- ) Vo-1400 Yz L-1036
once : ain't going to tell you no more Now              Carr, Leroy; Barrel House Woman No. 2; New York, 15 Aug. 1934; (15633-2) Vo-02820 Yz L-1019
no coward : and I'll tell you why I was                 Carr, Leroy; Suicide Blues; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16442-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9
sweety down Let me tell you one thing : man             Chatman, Bo; Tellin' You 'Bout It; San Antonio, 26 Mar. 1934; (82616-1) BB-B5629 Yz L-1014
night long Says they'll tell you that they're going     Chatman, Bo; Bo Carter's Advice; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02616-1) BB-B7073 Yz L-1014
I've got something to tell you baby : don't let         Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); I See My Great Mistake; Chicago, 30 Oct. 1940; (053595-1) BB-B8645 RCA-730.581
love my little baby : tell you just how I               Cole, Kid; Hard Hearted Mama Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (C-1997-1) Vo-1187 Rt RL-313
mama : ain't going to tell you no more Now              Coleman, Jaybird; Mistreatin' Mama; Birmingham, Ala., c. 11 Aug. 1927; (GEX-801-A) BP-8052 OJL-14
will satisfy my mind Tell you that's where I'll         Collins, Chasey; Atlanta Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96249-1) BB-B6187 BC-6
see no peace I'll tell you what I'll do                 Collins, Sam; The Jail House Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12736) Ge-6167 OJL-2
no hate Let me tell you mama : what you                 Collins, Sam; Devil in the Lion's Den; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12737-A) Ge-6181 OJL-10
my troubles to I tell you peoples : I don't             Collins, Sam; Riverside Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. 23 Apr. 1927; (12740) Ge-6167 OJL-10
awhile I want to tell you something : I wouldn't        Cox, Ida; Wild Women Don't Have the Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1842-?) Pm-12228 Jo SM-3098
you something : I wouldn't tell you a lie Wild          Cox, Ida; Wild Women Don't Have the Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1842-?) Pm-12228 Jo SM-3098
so many hard-working women : tell you men I don't       Curry, Ben; Fat Mouth Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1236-2) Pm-13118 Rt RL-325
rain Now let me tell you : what that mean               Darby, Blind; Built Right on the Ground; Chicago, 29 Sept. 1931; (67584-1) Vi-23311 Yz L-1003
bail I'm going to tell you something mama : every       Davis, Carl (Dallas Jamboree Jug Band); Elm Street Woman Blues Dallas, 20 Sept. 1935; (DAL-103- ) Vo-03092 BC-2
I have something to tell you : people just before       Davis, Walter; Travelin' this Lonesome Road; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85480-1) BB-B5982 RCA INT-1175
baby : I would not tell you no lies Lord                Davis, Walter; Please Don't Mistreat Me; Chicago, 12 July 1940; (049323-1) BB-B8664 Yz L-1025
your daddy's knee I'll tell you : how these women       Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Broke Man's Blues; Richmond, Ind., 8 July 1929; (15306-A) Ge-7008 Riv RM-8803
one could sing One tell you : why don't you             Estes, Sleepy John; Stop That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90095-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219
you : they did not tell you true Now have               Estes, Sleepy John; Who's Been Tellin' You Buddy Brown Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90097-A) Ch-50068 Sw S-1219
change Now something to tell you : keep it to           Estes, Sleepy John; Need More Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62466-A) De-7365 RBF RF-8
on Fourth Street : I'll tell you what to do             Estes, Sleepy John; Liquor Store Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63648-A) De-7491 RBF RF-11
I know my baby : tell you how I know                    Estes, Sleepy John; New Someday Blues; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63652-A) De-7473 RBF RF-8
I go Going to tell you boys : just to                   Fuller, Blind Boy; You've Got Something There; Memphis, 12 July 1939; (MEM-102-1) Vo-05083 BC-11
I know my woman : tell you how I know                   Fuller, Blind Boy; Crooked Woman Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1940; (26619-A) Vo-05527 Rt RL-318
grave I want to tell you something : happened to        Gibson, Clifford; Society Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57760- ) Vi-38612 Yz L-1027
sand I tried to tell you : but you wouldn't             Gillum, Bill Jazz; It Looks Bad for You; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064741- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
hand I tried to tell you baby : just before             Gillum, Bill Jazz; It Looks Bad for You; Chicago, 4 July 1941; (064741- ) BB-B8816 RCA INT-1177
come back home baby : tell you what I'll do             Glover, Mae; I Ain't Giving Nobody None; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15395-A) Ge-6948 Her H-201
gasman : I want to tell you something right quick       Glover, Mae; Gas Man Blues; Richmond, Ind., 29 July 1929; (15396-A) Ge-7040 Yz L-1009
baby : ain't going to tell you no lie Always            Green, Lil; Give Your Mama One Smile; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1941; (059150-1) BB-B8640 RCA LPV-574
door I'm going to tell you this time mama               Harris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge-6661 OJL-5
I ain't going to tell you no I ain't                    Harris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge-6661 OJL-5
I ain't going to tell you no I  mean                    Harris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge-6661 OJL-5
more I'm going to tell you this time mama               Harris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge-6661 OJL-5
mama : ain't going to tell you no more I'm              Harris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge-6661 OJL-5
hand I'm going to tell you : what a Chinaman            Harris, William; Bull Frog Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14318) Ge-6661 OJL-5
I'm just going to tell you : this one time              Harris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge-6707 OJL-5
peaches be Well I tell you buddy : this is              Harris, William; Hot Time Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Oct. 1928; (14323) Ge-6707 OJL-5
you just listen closely : tell you just what I          Harris, Willie; Lonesome Midnight Dream; Chicago, c. mid Mar. 1930; (C-5551- ) Br-7149 Rt RL-340
mean I want to tell you : all about my                  Harris, Willie; Lonesome Midnight Dream; Chicago, c. mid Mar. 1930; (C-5551- ) Br-7149 Rt RL-340
all I'm going to tell you now gal : like                Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Barbecue Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (143757-1) Co-14205-D CC-36
honey : I'm going to tell you the truth The             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15
mama : I'm going to tell you a natural fact             Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Hurry and Bring It Back Home; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146055-2) Co-14372-D CC-36
away Just like I tell you : somebody's got to           House, Son; Dry Spell Blues-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-425-4) Pm-12990 OJL-11
the five-fifteen Let me tell you something : that I     Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
man lived Let me tell you something : that I            Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
your last Let me tell you mama : what's the             Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202
them anywhere I go Tell you the reason I                Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029
the yard Going to tell you one thing : it's             Jackson, Papa Charlie; Drop that Sack; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2145-1) Pm-12289 Yz L-1029
you I'm going to tell you : just before we              Jackson, Papa Charlie; Baby Please Loan Me Your Heart; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21081-2) Pm-12736 Yz L-1029
will be paid I tell you it's a mighty                   Jackson, Jim; Bootlegging Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41904-2) Vi-21268 Rt RL-323
comes I'm going to tell you people : to listen          Jackson, Jim; I'm Wild About My Lovin'; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45416-1) Vi-V38505 His HLP-32
I'm got something to tell you : and I know              Jackson, Jim; Hesitation Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-804- ) Vo-1477 Her H-205
side : I forgot to tell you I had the                   James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760- ) De unissued Yz L-1028
run I'm going to tell you : what the poor               James, Jesse; Southern Casey Jones; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90761-A) De-7213 AH-158
they go Let me tell you people : just before            James, Skip; Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-752-2) Pm-13065 Bio BLP-12029
would come I'm going tell you something : to ease       James, Skip; Special Rider Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-760-2) Pm-13098 Yz L-1001
Folks I'm going to tell you : about a brand             Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; It's Heated; Chicago, 11 June 1929; (C-3585- ) Vo-1539 Yz L-1039
mind I hate to tell you : it ain't nobody               Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dry Southern Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1926; (2475-1) Pm-12347 Bio BLP-12000
me    I'm going to tell you why : I got                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004
up tall But to tell you the truth man                   Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Change My Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20387-2) Pm-12639 Mil MLP-2007
wrong I want to tell you : the gallows Lord             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Hangman's Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20816-2) Pm-12679 Mil MLP-2004
something man : and I tell you it won't be              Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Dynamite Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21096-1) Pm-12739 Rt RL-301
me people : let me tell you a true fact                 Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Tin Cup Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21198-1) Pm-12756 Mil MLP-2013
home    Got something to tell you : make the hair       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bed Springs Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15664) Pm-12872 Mel MLP-7324
don't go Going to tell you this : ain't going           Johnson, Joe (Memphis Minnie); I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
me Just let me tell you : what your friends             Johnson, Lil; Never Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand Do; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3355- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2
Cincinnat' I'm going to tell you women : how to         Johnson, Louise; On the Wall; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-419-1) Pm-13008 Yz L-1028
Satches hall Going to tell you women : how to           Johnson, Louise; On the Wall; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-419-1) Pm-13008 Yz L-1028
I just want to tell you : black man how                 Johnson, Louise; By the Moon and Stars; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-420-2) Pm-13008 Mil MLP-2018
knee I want to tell you : all about the                 Johnson, Robert; If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1936; (SA-2633-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
by-and-by Says Good Book tell you : reap just what      Johnson, Tommy; Bye-Bye Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41838-1) Vi-21409 Yz L-1007
I ain't going to tell you no more Told                  Johnson, Tommy; Black Mare Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-245-2) Pm-13000 Yz L-1007
my brother-in-law Well I'll tell you men something : know Jones, Little Hat; Cherry Street Blues; San Antonio, 14 June 1930; (404300-A) OK-8829 Yz L-1032
no coward : and I'll tell you why I was                 Jones, Maggie; Suicide Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1925; (140490-3) Co-14070-D VJM VLP-23
it's baby baby : I tell you what I will                 Jordan, Charley; Stack O' Dollars Blues; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5834- ) Vo-1557 Yz L-1018
Won't you let me tell you partner : what the            Jordan, Charley; Gasoline Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6164- ) Vo-1551 Yz L-1030
dirty means I will tell you one thing : and             Jordan, Charley; Keep It Clean-No. 2; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-141- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
Well it's everything I tell you : you run and           Jordan, Charley; You Run and Tell Your Daddy; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-143- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
I ain't going to tell you nothing else : because        Jordan, Charley; You Run and Tell Your Daddy; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-143- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
worth of I will tell you girls one thing                Jordan, Charley; Tight Haired Mama Blues; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-144) Vo-1645 OJL-20
I got something to tell you : make your hair            Jordan, Charley; Got Your Water On; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18982-2) ARC-6-06-61 Rt RL-310
me back baby : I'll tell you just what I'll             Kelly, Jack; Flower Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-144-1) Vo unissued OJL-21
Got a lot to tell you : a-that's been worrying          Ledbetter, Huddie; Roberta-Part 1; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16683- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
make me mad I tell you about the troubles               Ledbetter, Huddie; Kansas City Papa; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16697-1) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
here I want to tell you captain : it's a                Ledbetter, Huddie; Shorty George; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16814-2) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
man Got something to tell you : don't let it            Ledbetter, Huddie; Shorty George; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16814-2) ARC unissued Bio BLP-12013
One thing I could tell you : get your mind              Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Streamline Train; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; (   ) private record Yz L-1025
One thing I can tell you : get your mind                Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Streamline Train; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; (   ) private record Yz L-1025
now : ain't going to tell you no more Next              McClennan, Tommy; Brown Skin Girl; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044243-1) BB-B8444 RCA LPV-518
time I have to tell you : I'm sure going                McClennan, Tommy; Brown Skin Girl; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044243-1) BB-B8444 RCA LPV-518
I ain't going to tell you babe : about the              McClennan, Tommy; She's Just Good Huggin' Size; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044987- ) BB-B8605 Rt RL-305
mama : ain't going to tell you no more You              McClennan, Tommy; My Baby's Doggin' Me; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044991- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305
rough Just want to tell you : that I knows              McTell, Blind Willie; Come On Around to My House Mama; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149302-2) Co-14484-D Rt RL-324
up your blinds I'll tell you something : that will      McTell, Blind Willie; Come On Around to My House Mama; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149302-2) Co-14484-D Rt RL-324
sure as you're born Tell you the truth : and            McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037
shimmy-shee I want to tell you something mama : seem    McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005
here mama : let me tell you this Now if                 McTell, Blind Willie; Southern Can Is Mine; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151904-1) Co-14632-D Yz L-1005
how to eagle rock Tell you like the bana                McTell, Blind Willie; Warm It Up to Me; New York, 14 Sept. 1933; (14008-2) Vo-02595 Yz L-1005
a-here pretty mama : I'll tell you what I'll do         McTell, Blind Willie; Weary Hearted Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14067-1) Vo-02568 Rt RL-324
your woman : and I'll tell you what road she's          McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
to somebody else She'll tell you that she love          McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
with I want to tell you pretty mama : exactly           McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037
I've got something to tell you : know it's going        Memphis Minnie; Goin' Back to Texas; New York, 18 June 1929; (148709-2) Co-14455-D OJL-21
mama's sick I would tell you what's the matter          Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
I got something to tell you : I don't want              Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
I got something to tell you : going to break            Memphis Minnie; 'Frisco Town; New York, 18 June 1929; (148710-2) Co-14455-D Yz L-1008
I got something to tell you : know it's going           Memphis Minnie; I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32
yas I'm going to tell you : all about old               Memphis Minnie; New Dirty Dozens; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5894- ) Vo-1618 BC-13
I got something to tell you : hope I don't              Memphis Minnie; I Called You This Morning; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6013- ) Vo-1631 BC-13
I got something to tell you : I hope I                  Memphis Minnie; I Called You This Morning; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6013- ) Vo-1631 BC-13
I got something to tell you : just before you           Memphis Minnie; I Called You This Morning; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6013- ) Vo-1631 BC-13
be outdoors I will tell you all something : I           Memphis Minnie; North Memphis Blues; Chicago, c. 15 Oct. 1930; (C-6443- ) Vo-1550 BC-13
me good people : I'll tell you what it's all            Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
mumbling word I can tell you all about it               Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
I ain't going to tell you nothing I heard               Memphis Minnie; Drunken Barrelhouse Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1070-1) Vo-02711 Yz L-1021
been you : I can tell you about the mine                Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Mistreatin' Woman Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02654-1) BB-B7178 CC-35
your troubles : swear I'll tell you mine I'll just      Moore, Rosie Mae; School Girl Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41832-2) Vi-21408 OJL-17
I just come to tell you : another man is                Moore, Rosie Mae; School Girl Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41832-2) Vi-21408 OJL-17
I just want to tell you : it's sure been                Moore, Rosie Mae; Stranger Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41833-2) Vi-21408 OJL-6
Then again she will tell you : to pack your             Nelson, Sonny Boy; Street Walkin'; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02600-1) BB-B6672 Yz L-1038
of Yoon Shame to tell you brother : what that           Newbern, Hambone Willie; Nobody Knows; Atlanta, 13 Mar. 1929; (402296-B) OK-8679 Rt RL-307
my mind : baby to tell you the truth I'm                Oden, Jimmy; I Have Made Up My Mind; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18795) Ch-16540 Riv RM-8819
I got something to tell you : when I gets               Patton, Charley; Pony Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15216) Pm-12792 Yz L-1020
on his beat I'll tell you something : keep it           Patton, Charley; It Won't Be Long; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15220) Pm-12854 Yz L-1020
me, I'm going to tell you folksies : just how           Patton, Charley; Tom Rushen Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15222-A) Pm-12877 Yz L-1020
jail a-flying Let me tell you folks : just how          Patton, Charley; High Sheriff Blues; New York, 30 Jan. 1934; (14725-2) Vo-02680 Yz L-1020
for me Your mama tell you to travel : it                Petties, Arthur; Out on Santa Fe-Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41907-2) Vi-21282 Rt RL-314
Will you let me tell you : what it was                  Pickett, Charlie; Crazy 'Bout My Black Gal; New York, 2 Aug. 1937; (62467-A) De-7762 Rt RL-310
Will you let me tell you baby : what it                 Pickett, Charlie; Let Me Squeeze Your Lemon; New York, 3 Aug. 1937; (62487-A) De-7707 RBF RF-9
get to heaven : I tell you what to do                   Poor Jab (Jab Jones); Whitewash Station Blues; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47036-2) Vi-V38504 RBF RF-6
hey I'm going to tell you all : I can't                 Pope, Jenny; Bull Frog Blues; Memphis, c. Feb. 1930; (MEM-757-A) Vo-1522 His HLP-15
news I want to tell you people : all about              Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1596-2) Pm-12081 BYG-529.078
time I'm going to tell you people : the evil            Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bo-Weavil Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1597-?) Pm-12080 BYG-529.078
But I'm here to tell you : when you leave               Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Memphis Bound Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2214-2) Pm-12311 Mil MLP-2001
two I'm going to tell you : what I went                 Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Misery Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4707-1) Pm-12508 Fwy FJ-2802
can't do like I tell you : mama go on                   Red Nelson (Nelson Wilborn); Sweetest Thing Born; Chicago, 6 Feb. 1936; (90605-A) De-7155 Cor CP-58
make a 'fore-day creep Tell you married men : how       Reynolds, Blind Joe; Outside Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-144-3) Pm-12927 OJL-8
carry your labour home Tell you married women : how     Reynolds, Blind Joe; Outside Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-144-3) Pm-12927 OJL-8
a child Let me tell you boys : what these               Reynolds, Blind Joe; Nehi Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-146-2) Pm-12927 OJL-11
don't fool with mine Tell you married men : how         Reynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64721-2) Vi-23258 Yz L-1009
carry your labour home Tell you married women : how     Reynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64721-2) Vi-23258 Yz L-1009
her hand Let me tell you men : what those               Reynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64721-2) Vi-23258 Yz L-1009
cat-curl up to you Tell you this men : ain't            Reynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64721-2) Vi-23258 Yz L-1009
men : ain't going to tell you nothing else Man's        Reynolds, Blind Willie; Married Man Blues; Memphis, 26 Nov. 1930; (64721-2) Vi-23258 Yz L-1009
no more     Let me tell you : what the what             Scott, Sonny; Red Cross Blues; New York, 18 July 1933; (13572-1) Vo-25012 Rt RL-325
running around Now I'll tell you the reason : I         Scruggs, Irene; My Back to the Wall; Richmond, Ind., 30 Aug. 1930; (16975-A) Ge-7296 Yz L-1026
a black woman : I'll tell you the reason why            Shade, Will; A Black Woman Is Like a Black Snake; Memphis, 11 Sept. 1928; (47010-2) Vi-V38015 Rt RL-322
want a black woman : tell you the reason why            Shade, Will; On the Road Again; Memphis, 11 Sept. 1928; (47011-1) Vi-V38015 OJL-19
get to heaven : I'll tell you what to do                Shade, Will; Whitewash Station Blues; Memphis, 15 Sept. 1928; (47036-2) Vi-V38504 Rt RL-337
there ain't nobody can tell you what to do              Short, Jaydee; Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake; Grafton, Wis., c. 1 June 1930; (L-468-1) Pm-13043 OJL-11
back to you : I tell you what to do                     Smith, Bessie; Weeping Willow Blues; New York, 26 Sept. 1924; (140062-2) Co-14042-D Co CL-856;
daddy : I want to tell you please get out               Smith, Bessie; You've Been a Good Old Wagon; New York, 14 Jan. 1925; (140251-1) Co-14079-D Co CL-855
mind dying    Let me tell you daddy : mama ain't        Smith, Bessie; I Ain't Goin' to Play Second Fiddle; New York, 27 May 1925; (140630-1) Co-14090-D Co CL-855
land So let me tell you people : about this             Smith, Bessie; Jazzbo Brown from Memphis Town; New York, 18 Mar. 1926; (141819-2) Co-14133-D Co CL-856
I'll write you : and tell you the reason why            Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857
blues tonight Let me tell you girls : if your           Smith, Bessie; Preachin' the Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143490-2) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
you right Let me tell you : I don't mean                Smith, Bessie; Preachin' the Blues; New York, 17 Feb. 1927; (143490-2) Co-14195-D Co CL-858
grain I'm going to tell you something baby : want       Smith, Bessie Mae; Sugar Man Blues-Part 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6168- ) Vo-1559 His HLP-2
woman's man    Let me tell you postman : what the       Smith, Clara; Uncle Sam Blues; New York, 2 Oct. 1923; (81253-2) Co-12-D VJM VLP-15
To walk up and tell you : what's on my                  Smith, Clara; Mama's Gone Goodbye; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140053-4) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17
my mind Let me tell you doctor : why I'm                Smith, Clara; Prescription for the Blues; New York, 15 Oct. 1924; (140109-1) Co-14045-D VJM VLP-17
my jellyroll Let me tell you one thing : about          Smith, Eithel; Jelly Roll Mill; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18804) Ch-16613 Riv RM-8819
never been sold I'll tell you one thing : about         Smith, Eithel; Jelly Roll Mill; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18804) Ch-16613 Riv RM-8819
what I'm going to tell you before you go                Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Tell It to the Judge No. 1; Chicago, c. 28 Jan. 1931; (C-7238-A) Me-M12117 Yz L-1031
in your eyes : and tell you exactly what you            Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Seven Sisters Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-168-A) Vo-1641 Yz L-1031
go I'm going to tell you daddy : like the               Smith, Trixie; Sorrowful Blues; New York, c. May 1924; (1780-2) Pm-12208 CC-29
might as well : to tell you the facts I                 Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015
I have something to tell you baby : will ease           Spaulding, Henry; Biddle Street Blues; Chicago, c. 6 May 1929; (C-3450- ) Br-7085 OJL-20
loving on     Let me tell you people : some of          Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman); House Dance Blues; Memphis, 22 Sept. 1929; (M-184- ) Br-7137 OJL-20
Jersey : I'm going to tell you boys the way             Spruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793-A) OK-8422 Yz L-1038
got something good to tell you : she holler daddy       Spruell, Freddie; Muddy Water Blues; Chicago, 17 Nov. 1926; (9908-A) OK-8422 Mam S-3802
about me : they may tell you how I died                 Spruell, Freddie; Your Man Is Gone; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85784- ) BB-B6025 Mam S-3802
out riding : I can tell you how it's done               Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
very good time I'll tell you all about it               Spruell, Freddie; Let's Go Riding; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85785- ) BB-B6261 OJL-18
no law Now I tell you all about that                    Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802
one Now let me tell you a little something              Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
way But I can't tell you : because you don't            Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819
got the heart to tell you : but I have                  Sykes, Roosevelt; Mr. Sykes Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18801) Ch-16586 Yz L-1033
you don't know : I tell you who do Just                 Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); What Is It That Tastes Like Gravy; Chicago, c. 14 June 1929; (C-3594- ) Vo-1426 Yz L-1039
a crying shame I tell you people : what she             Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); No Matter How She Done It; New York, 3 Feb. 1932; (11210-A) Vo-1699 Yz L-1039
be my woman : I tell you what I'll do                   Temple, Johnnie; The Evil Devil Blues; Chicago, 14 May 1935; (C-987- ) Vo-02987 Yz L-1038
every way She won't tell you : nothing wrong You're     Thomas, Hociel; Listen to Ma; Chicago, 24 Feb. 1926; (9521-A) OK-8346 Bio BLP-C6
door Crying she's gone tell you Lord : won't be         Vincson, Walter; Stop and Listen Blues; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403806-A) OK-8807 Yz L-1007
date I'm going to tell you something : going to         Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I've Got Blood in My Eyes for You; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405023-1) Co-14660-D Mam S-3804
you something : going to tell you the facts If          Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); I've Got Blood in My Eyes for You; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405023-1) Co-14660-D Mam S-3804
funny I'm going to tell you something baby : I          Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Don't Wake It Up; Grafton, Wis., c. July 1932; (L-1560-1) Pm-13152 Bio  BLP-12041
I got something to tell you : just before you           Virgial, Otto; Little Girl in Rome; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96240-1) BB-B6213 Mam S-3802
I I want to tell you : what I know                      Walker, Uncle Bud; Look Here Mama Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402008-A) OK-8828 Yz L-1018
me Oh let me tell you : what my used-to-be              Walker, Uncle Bud; Look Here Mama Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402008-A) OK-8828 Yz L-1018
long Said the sideboard tell you : got to line          Walker, Uncle Bud; Stand Up Suitcase Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402009-B) OK-8828 Yz L-1009
gasoline Now let me tell you : ain't that mean          Walker, Willie; South Carolina Rag; Atlanta, 6 Dec. 1930; (151065- ) Co-14578-D OJL-18
When I started to tell you about your lowdown           Washboard Sam; Low Down Woman; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07618- ) BB-B7048 BC-10
the Good Book do tell you : ooo that crime              Washboard Sam; I'm On My Way Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07621- ) BB-B7096 BC-10
to read you mama : tell you what I think                Washboard Sam; Sophisticated Mama; Aurora, Ill., 16 June 1938; (020814- ) BB-B7780 BC-2
walk And when I tell you about a job                    Washboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070380-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577
And they will all tell you : that loving Sam            Washboard Sam; Lover's Lane Blues; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070381-1) BB-B9007 BC-10
you But I can tell you one thing : I                    Washington, Louis; Tallahassee Woman; New York, 18 Jan. 1934; (14637-1) Ba-33105 Fly LP-103
and clean If I tell you you can't go                    Weaver, Curley; Two Faced Woman; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9941-A) Ch-50065 His HLP-31
Well now now I'll tell you now baby : I                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Mama's Advice; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6487-A) Vo-1620 BC-4
Well now let me tell you people : what the              Wheatstraw, Peetie; C and A Blues; Chicago, 6 Jan. 1931; (C-6891-A) Vo-1672 OJL-20
go     Now let me tell you : how I'd like               Wheatstraw, Peetie; Sleepless Nights Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11519-A) Vo-1727 Yz L-1030
Well then I will tell you baby : see now                Wheatstraw, Peetie; All Night Long Blues; Chicago, 18 Aug. 1934; (C-9315-A) De-7082 AH-158
that's why that I tell you : don't drive a              Wheatstraw, Peetie; All Night Long Blues; Chicago, 18 Aug. 1934; (C-9315-A) De-7082 AH-158
to fall  Want to tell you baby : like the               Wheatstraw, Peetie; King Spider Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90174-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
got something good to tell you : ooo well well          Wheatstraw, Peetie; King Spider Blues; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90174-A) De-7144 Say SDR-191
well but I can tell you : ooo well faro                 Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1081-B) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191
you : ain't going to tell you goodbye  And after        Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working Man; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60506-A) De-7200 BC-4
talk  I'm going to tell you women something : that      Wheatstraw, Peetie; Road Tramp Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1938; (63540-B) De-7589 BC-4
money too  Everybody can tell you people : that I       Wheatstraw, Peetie; Road Tramp Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1938; (63540-B) De-7589 BC-4
mama's sick  I would tell you what's the matter         Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
I got something to tell you : going to make             Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
I got something to tell you : is going to               Wiggins, James Boodle It; Frisco Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 12 Oct. 1929; (15769-A) Pm-12860 OJL-15
be my sweet woman : tell you what I'm bound             Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205
lay  I want to tell you : I can't stay                  Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Eagles on a Half; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1931; (L-826-1) Pm-13074 Yz L-1001
I got something to tell you : just before I             Wilkins, Robert; Jail House Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (45499- ) Vi-23379 Yz L-1002
don't care  Going to tell you this : just before        Wilkins, Robert; Jail House Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (45499- ) Vi-23379 Yz L-1002
I got something to tell you : tell you before           Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
something to tell you : tell you before I go            Wilkins, Robert; I Do Blues; Memphis, 8 Sept. 1928; (47000- ) Vi-23379 OJL-5
to get along     I tell you girls : and I'm             Wilkins, Robert; Alabama Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-190- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
and I'm going to tell you now  If you                   Wilkins, Robert; Alabama Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-190- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
again     I'm going to tell you : baby tell you         Wilkins, Robert; Police Sergeant Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-741-B) Br-7168 Rt RL-307
to tell you : baby tell you now  If you                 Wilkins, Robert; Police Sergeant Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-741-B) Br-7168 Rt RL-307
I am going to tell you : that I'm going                 Wilkins, Robert; Police Sergeant Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-741-B) Br-7168 Rt RL-307
beer  Coming back : and tell you how these women        Wilkins, Robert; Old Jim Canan's; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-117- ) Vo unissued Yz L-1018
else to please  I tell you people : I don't             Williams, Henry; Lonesome Blues; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1928; (146149-2) Co-14328-D Fly LP-103
me wrong  Well I'll tell you women : how to             Williams, Joe; Little Leg Woman; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85487-1) BB-B5900 Yz L-1038
I got something to tell you : mama when I               Williams, Joe; My Grey Pony; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85491- ) BB-B5948 RBF RF-14
Mr so-and-so  Let me tell you now women : just          Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087
do     I'm going to tell you something : baby you       Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Give an Account; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020846- ) BB-B7756 BC-3;
far     I'm going to tell you something : keep it       Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
fine  Well I will tell you one thing baby               Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
I got something to tell you : I ain't going             Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
I ain't going to tell you no more  About                Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
Santa Claus before I tell you goodbye     Well now      Williamson, Sonny Boy; Christmas Morning Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030849-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088
going to frown : wouldn't tell you no lie  Well         Williamson, Sonny Boy; Goodbye Red; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030854-1) BB-B7995 RCA INT-1088
people I'm going to tell you all what it's              Williamson, Sonny Boy; Western Union Man; Chicago, 4 Apr. 1941; (064019- ) BB-B8731 BC-3
I got something to tell you can't do  You               Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Got to Step Back; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064495- ) BB-B8822 BC-20
I got something to tell you baby : you can't            Williamson, Sonny Boy; She Don't Love Me That Way; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1941; (070146- ) BB-34-0701 BC-3
my loving ways  I tell you partner : I ain't            Woods, Hosea (Gus Cannon); The Rooster's Crowing Blues; Memphis, 3 Oct. 1929; (56340- ) Vi-V38593 Her H-205
somebody else  Let me tell you people : what she        Woods, Oscar; Evil Hearted Woman; New Orleans, 21 Mar. 1936; (60847- ) De-7904 Yz L-1026
it take God to tell You can go down                     Davis, Walter; That Stuff You Sell Ain't No Good; Louisville, 10 June 1931; (69416-2) Vi-V23282 RCA INT-1085
to yourself Don't you tell your mama : don't you        Akers, Garfield; Cottonfield Blues-Part 2; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-202- ) Vo-1442 OJL-2
mind Now you can tell your kid-man : he needn't         Arnold, Kokomo; Kid Man Blues; New York, 12 May 1938; (63754-A) De-7464 Say SDR-163
heard a panther squall Tell your mama caught the        Black, Lewis; Gravel Camp Blues; Memphis, 10 Dec. 1927; (145366-2) Co-14291-D Fly LP-103
I neglect Come and tell your papa : what you            Edwards, Joe; Construction Gang; New York, 12 Sept. 1924; (72817-B) OK-8163 Sw S-1240
it to yourself Don't tell your sister : don't tell      Estes, Sleepy John; Need More Blues; New York, 2 Aug. 1935; (62466-A) De-7365 RBF RF-8
your eye : you can tell your man You can                Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 1; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (484-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1027
eyes : you can go tell your man You can                 Gibson, Clifford; I'm Tired of Being Mistreated; New York, 14 June 1929; (402459-B) OK-8742 Yz L-1027
you don't want to tell your mother : that you           Gillum, Bill Jazz; You Drink Too Much Whiskey; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070445- ) BB-B9004 RCA INT-1177
ain't got nobody : to tell your troubles to You're      Henderson, Katherine; Have You Ever Felt That Way; Long Island City, c. Oct. 1928; (257-A) QRS-7023 His HLP-21
you : you run and tell your daddy-law I ain't           Jordan, Charley; You Run and Tell Your Daddy; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-143- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
you done run and tell your daddy-law And it's           Jordan, Charley; You Run and Tell Your Daddy; Chicago, 17 Mar. 1931; (VO-143- ) Vo-1611 Yz L-1003
to yourself Don't you tell your kid-man : please don't  McClennan, Tommy; I'm a Guitar King; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064890- ) BB-B8957 RBF RF-1
on your worried mind Tell your little mama your         Moore, Rosie Mae; School Girl Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41832-2) Vi-21408 OJL-17
to yourself Please don't tell your husband : Lord and   Patton, Charley; It Won't Be Long; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15220) Pm-12854 Yz L-1020
stayed at home    Captain : tell your men to get        Smith, Bessie; Shipwreck Blues; New York, 11 June 1931; (151597-3) Co-14663-D Co CL-858
tape on your door Tell your man ain't dead              Stokes, Frank; Downtown Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41822-1) Vi-21272 BC-5
crepe on your door Tell your man ain't dead             Stokes, Frank; Downtown Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41822-2) Vi unissued His HLP-31
crepe on your door Tell your man ain't dead             Stokes, Frank; Frank Stoke's Dream; Memphis, 30 Sept. 1929; (56305-2) Vi-23411 Yz L-1008
I'll shake your hand : tell your papa goodbye I'm       Thomas, Henry; Bull Doze Blues; Chicago, c. 13 June 1928; (C-1999- ) Vo-1230 OJL-3
baby : shake hands and tell your daddy goodbye I        Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405020-1) OK-8951 Mam S-3804
baby : shake hands and tell your daddy goodbye I'm      Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405020-1) OK-8951 Mam S-3804
baby : shake hands and tell your daddy goodbye I        Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); Shake Hands and Tell Me Goodbye; Atlanta, 25 Oct. 1931; (405020-1) OK-8951 Mam S-3804
it to yourself  Don't tell your kid-man : and nobody    Williamson, Sonny Boy; You've Been Foolin' Round Town; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020848-1) BB-B7756 RCA INT-1088
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