TRYING...............216 (0,092%) soon leave you You trying act right : girl will Petties, Arthur; Two Time Blues; Memphis, 14 Feb. 1928; (41906-2) Vi-21282 Yz L-1007 ain't no needs in trying I know you won't Carr, Leroy; What More Can I Do; Chicago, c. 20 Jan. 1931; (C-7222-A) Vo-1651 Yz L-1036 'tain't no need of trying I got a loving Howell, Peg Leg; Tishamingo Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143117-1) Co-14194-D RBF RF-9 I'll break my backbone trying I know the mens Lincoln, Charley; My Wife Drove Me From the Door; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145106-1) Co-14305-D RBF RF-202 What's the use of trying : I said trying trying Smith, Clara; Texas Moaner Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81932-1) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17 but I'll be forever trying I don't know my Washboard Sam; Gonna Hit the Highway; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070377-1) BB-B8997 RCA LPV-577 me : no need of trying I'm going up the Howell, Peg Leg; Coal Man Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143116-2) Co-14194-D RBF RF-202 there's no need in trying I'm going to grab McTell, Blind Willie; Writin' Paper Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40308-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005 me down : blues you trying kill poor me Now Bogan, Lucille; Man Stealer Blues; New York, 7 Mar. 1935; (16997-2) ARC-35-09-13 Rt RL-317 got on my wagon : trying my best to sell Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coal Man Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4244-2) Pm-12461 Bio BLP-12042 again today I been trying my best : to drink Johnson, Lonnie; Laplegged Drunk Again; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63522-A) De-7537 Sw S-1225 no need of you trying Oh I woke up Virgial, Otto; Little Girl in Rome; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96240-1) BB-B6213 Mam S-3802 this joint My gal trying quit me : for somebody Carr, Leroy; Sloppy Drunk Blues; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6086-B) Vo-1541 Yz L-1015 brotherless too Reason I'm trying so hard : to make Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Broke and Hungry; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3076-?) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007 the sly I been trying so hard : trying to McCoy, Joe; Preachers Blues; Chicago, c. 31 Jan. 1931; (C-7247- ) Vo-1643 BC-13 to side I was trying so hard : to be Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working Man; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60506-A) De-7200 BC-4 bad-luck man And I'm trying so hard : to do Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working Man; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60506-A) De-7200 BC-4 the world are you trying to do You want Akers, Garfield; Cottonfield Blues-Part 1; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-201- ) Vo-1442 OJL-2 no need : of mama trying to be so kind Akers, Garfield; Jumpin' and Shoutin' Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-777-A) Vo-1481 OJL-8 the need : of baby trying to be so kind Akers, Garfield; Jumpin' and Shoutin' Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-777-A) Vo-1481 OJL-8 hill Lord the fool trying to quit me : man Alexander, Texas; Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315 on land I was trying to find a woman Alexander, Texas; Water Bound Blues; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402642-A) OK-8785 Rt RL-327 at night I was trying to moan to your Alexander, Texas; Awful Moaning Blues-Part 2; San Antonio, 15 June 1929; (402644-B) OK-8731 Rt RL-327 trouble you have : is trying to keep her at Alexander, Texas; When You Get to Thinking; San Antonio, 27 Nov. 1929; (403359-B) OK-8764 Fly LP-103 the whole night long Trying to teach my woman Bird, Billy; Mill Man Blues; Atlanta, 29 Oct. 1928; (147323-2) Co-14381-D Yz L-1016 what's the matter now Trying to quit your daddy Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Kokomo Blues; Indianapolis, c. June 1928; (IND-624- ) Vo-1192 Yz L-1019 Walking across the country : trying to get a stake Blake, Blind; Walkin' Across the Country; Chicago, c. Sept. 1928; (20868-2) Pm-12754 Bio BLP-12031 big fat man : was trying to play with me Bogan, Lucille; Sweet Patunia; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4309-1) Pm-12459 Yz L-1017 feet And I'm through : trying to make a man Bogan, Lucille; Pot Hound Blues; Chicago, 10 May 1929; (C-3462- ) Br-7083 His HLP-15 what's the matter now Trying to quit your daddy Bracey, Ishman; Trouble-Hearted Blues; Memphis, 31 Aug. 1928; (45460-1) Vi-21691 Yz L-1007 in the world you trying to do Baby the Bracey, Ishman; Woman Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-239-2) Pm-12970 OJL-2 People in the kitchen : trying to I've got potatoes Burse, Charlie; I Got Good Taters; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18650) Ch-16481 Rt RL-337 I caught the wire : trying to get along with Butler, Sam; Poor Boy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; ( ) Vo-1057 Yz L-1016 that red shirt mama : trying to flag a train Byrd, John; Billy Goat Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-289-2) Pm-12997 Yz L-1001 Well a short-legged mama : trying to carry your daddy Calicott, Joe; Traveling Mama Blues; Memphis, c. 21 Feb. 1930; (MEM-779- ) Br-7166 Yz L-1009 your blinds I'm just trying to make it : back Carr, Leroy; Big Four Blues; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16416-1) Vo-03349 Co C-30496 on my mind : it's trying to get her back Carr, Leroy; Longing for My Sugar; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16434-1) Vo-02875 Yz L-1036 the women these days : trying to learn something new Chatman, Bo; Double Up in a Knot; New Orleans, 15 Oct. 1936; (02617-1) BB-B6659 Yz L-1034 on the pulpit : just trying to save souls And Chatman, Bo; Who's Been Here; San Antonio, 22 Oct. 1938; (027873-1) BB-B7927 Yz L-1014 old honey : a-how you trying to carry on A-what Chatman, Bo; Honey; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047657-1) BB-B8555 Yz L-1034 carry on A-what you trying to do to me Chatman, Bo; Honey; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047657-1) BB-B8555 Yz L-1034 me honey : things you trying to do to me Chatman, Bo; Honey; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047657-1) BB-B8555 Yz L-1034 to me A-what you trying to do to me Chatman, Bo; Honey; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047657-1) BB-B8555 Yz L-1034 and home Now you trying to do little dirty Chatman, Bo; Honey; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047657-1) BB-B8555 Yz L-1034 All wear short dresses : trying to fool a workingman Coleman, Lonnie; Old Rock Island Blues; Atlanta, 12 Apr. 1929; (148258-2) Co-14440-D RBF RF-15 I seen another darky : trying to change my woman's Collins, Chasey; Walking Blues; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96248-1) BB-B6261 Rt RL-316 down in the alley : trying to sell my coke Covington, Blind Bogus Ben; Boodle-De-Bum Bum; Chicago, c. 9 Oct. 1928; (C-4631- ) Br-7121 Rt RL-325 matter now Are you trying to quit me : and Cox, Ida; Ida Cox's Lawdy, Lawdy Blues; Chicago, July 1923; (1488-?) Pm-12064 BYG-529073 stood by your coffin : trying to give my poor Cox, Ida; Coffin Blues; Chicago, Sept. 1925; (2293-1) Pm-12318 BYG-529073 in the back yard : trying to call up Knot Davis, Walter; I Can Tell By the Way You Smell; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91433-1) BB-B6059 Yz L-1025 I believe : that they trying to carry me down Davis, Walter; Ashes in My Whiskey; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96237-1) BB-B6201 RCA INT-1085 some other good joker : trying to root me out Davis, Walter; Ashes in My Whiskey; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96237-1) BB-B6201 RCA INT-1085 out here scuffling mama : trying to make it if Davis, Walter; Jacksonville-Part 2; Chicago, 3 Apr. 1936; (100338-1) BB-B6468 Yz L-1025 I wonder : what you trying to do She make Day, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146186-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1010 do She make it trying to run with me Day, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146186-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1010 pretty mama : what you trying to do You didn't Day, Will; Sunrise Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146191-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1032 Someone's in the basement : trying to find the hole Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Grievin' Me Blues; Chicago, c. 6 Sept. 1928; ( ) Vo-1216 His HLP-1 no-good ways Good Book trying to tell us : where Doyle, Little Buddy; Hard Scufflin' Blues; Memphis, 1 July 1939; (MEM-17-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329 I'm going to Chicago : trying to You know I'm Estes, Sleepy John; Broken-Hearted, Ragged and Dirty Too; Memphis, 26 Sept. 1929; (55531-3) Vi-V38582 Rt RL-307 Some old lowdown rascal : trying to steal his wife Estes, Sleepy John; Watcha Doin'; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59967- ) Vi-V38628 Rt RL-323 know : just what you trying to pull on me Estes, Sleepy John; Drop Down Mama; Chicago, 17 July 1935; (90176-A) Ch-50048 OJL-21 went to the ??? : trying to make me a Estes, Sleepy John; Clean Up at Home; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63651-B) De-7516 Sw S-1220 you all think : I'm trying to act cute I Estes, Sleepy John; Clean Up at Home; New York, 22 Apr. 1938; (63651-B) De-7516 Sw S-1220 drinking that old moonshine : trying to jive poor me Estes, Sleepy John; You Shouldn't Do That; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064916-1) BB-B8915 BC-7 all the fall Just trying to find : my little Evans, Joe; Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 21 May 1931; (10659-1) Ba-32211 His HLP-8002 little thing Out there trying to be something : and Evans, Joe; Down in Black Bottom; New York, 21 May 1931; (10664-1) Or-8083 Yz L-1015 you doing what you're trying to do I been Gibson, Clifford; Beat You Doing It; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (482-A) QRS-R7087 Yz L-1027 till today I've been trying to listen : to everything Gibson, Clifford; Brooklyn Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57759-1) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027 and cry Know you trying to be mean babe Harris, Magnolia; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930; (C-7100- ) Me-M12077 Yz L-1031 just seem like you trying : to beat your loving Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Awful Fix Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20034-1) Pm-12539 Yz L-1004 way to do You trying to quit me : mama Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Cloudy Sky Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (143758-2) Co-14205-D CC-36 Standing on the corner : trying to do the twist Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15 old stinking sow You trying to be a woman Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Easy Rider Don't Deny My Name; New York, 16 June 1927; (144282-3) Co-14231-D RBF RF-15 I'm slipping slipping slipping : trying to dodge United States Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Blind Pig Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146050-1) Co-14372-D CC-36 The women in Chicago : trying to jive me around Hollins, Tony; Stamp Blues; Chicago, 3 June 1941; (C-3843-1) OK-06351 BC-5 no more Now just trying : to throw it down Jackson, Papa Charlie; Airy Man Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1851-2) Pm-12219 Yz L-1029 a bed of sand Trying to find a woman Jackson, Papa Charlie; Salty Dog Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1924; (1893-?) Pm-12236 Yz L-1029 people on State Street : trying to fight I ain't Jackson, Papa Charlie; Shave Em Dry; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10042-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029 laid awake all night : trying to make myself satisfied Jackson, Papa Charlie; Take Me Back Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2208-2) Pm-12296 Bio BLP-12042 standing on the corner : trying to get themselves in Jackson, Papa Charlie; Coal Man Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1927; (4244-2) Pm-12461 Bio BLP-12042 in the freight house : trying to learn how to James, Jesse; Sweet Patuni; Chicago, 3 June 1936; (90760- ) De unissued Yz L-1028 you getting tired : of trying to cheat, cheating on Jaxon, Frankie Half Pint; Callin' Corrine; New York, 19 May 1939; (65608-A) De-7619 AH-158 feet got soaking wet Trying to find good home Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Deceitful Brownskin Woman; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20065-2) Pm-12551 Bio BLP-12015 San Antone Somebody's been trying to fire your engines Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Sunshine Special; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20066-?) Pm-12593 Mil MLP-2007 his Jersey cow Been trying to quit my baby Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (20636-1) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004 he can howl I'm trying to quit that eagle-eyed Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Eagle Eyed Mama; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21095-3) Pm-12739 Rt RL-301 too Watching my woman : trying to see what she Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Pneumonia Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15669) Pm-12880 Mil MLP-2013 cold dark stormy night Trying to see : if my Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Pneumonia Blues; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15669) Pm-12880 Mil MLP-2013 got one good woman : trying to make it four Johnson, Lem; Candy Blues; New York, 19 May 1942; (70761-A) De-7895 Br-87.504 leave my home : you trying to bite me in Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028 men like you You trying to wreck my family Johnson, Lonnie; Sam, You're Just a Rat; New York, 9 Feb. 1932; (405141-A) OK-8937 Yz L-1028 so mean to me Trying to steal my life Johnson, Lonnie; Man Killing Broad; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91339-A) De-7445 Sw S-1225; my pass Now you trying to take my life Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654 now what are you trying to do I'm crying Johnson, Robert; Stone in My Passway; Dallas, 19 June 1937; (DAL-377-2) ARC-7-12-67 Co CL-1654 keep drinking malted milk : trying to drink my blues Johnson, Robert; Malted Milk; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-396-1) ARC-7-10-65 Co C-30034 love you : now you're trying to put me down Johnson, Tommy; Maggie Campbell Blues; Memphis, 4 Feb. 1928; (41839-2) Vi-21409 Rt RL-330 womenfolks go I done trying to get my sweet Jones, Little Hat; Rolled From Side to Side Blues; San Antonio, 21 June 1929; (402698-A) OK-8794 Yz L-1010 Because these no-good gals : trying to backbite me Now Jones, Maggie; Jealous Mama Blues; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (140105-1) Co-14044-D VJM VLP-23 a zoo ??? you trying to make : would make Jordan, Charley; Don't Put Your Dirty Hands on Me; New York, 10 Apr. 1936; (18983-1) ARC-6-06-61 Rt RL-310 in the pulpit : mama trying to learn the Psalms Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-1) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175 in the pulpit : mama trying to learn the Psalms Jordan, Luke; Church Bells Blues; Charlotte, N.C., 16 Aug. 1927; (39819-2) Vi-21076 RBF RF-9 a-here Sue : what you trying to do Giving away Kelly, Jack; Betty Sue Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-143-1) Vo unissued OJL-19 away my luggage : and trying to love me too Kelly, Jack; Betty Sue Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-143-1) Vo unissued OJL-19 But the thing you trying to do : babe somebody Kid Stormy Weather; Short Hair Blues; Jackson, Miss., 17 Oct. 1935; (JAX-179-2) Vo-03145 BC-7 the children now : papa trying to sing my song Lacy, Rubin; Ham Hound Crave; Chicago, Mar. 1928; (20420-3) Pm-12629 Yz L-1009 matter now Say you trying to quit me : honey Lincoln, Charley; My Wife Drove Me From the Door; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145106-1) Co-14305-D RBF RF-202 little trouble : and you trying to get me killed Little Son Joe; Black Cat Swing; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (C-4098-1) OK-06707 BC-1 five that morning : I trying to get it fixed Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Streamline Train; probably Chicago, c. 1936 -1938; ( ) private record Yz L-1025 at some whiskey joint Trying to catch a big McClennan, Tommy; Whiskey Head Man; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053736- ) BB-B8760 RBF RF-14 the world are you trying to do I believe McClennan, Tommy; Black Minnie; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053742-1) BB-B8704 Rt RL-305 to do I believe trying to love me Black McClennan, Tommy; Black Minnie; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053742-1) BB-B8704 Rt RL-305 that hill She been trying to quit poor Tommy McClennan, Tommy; You Can't Read My Mind; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064887- ) BB-B8897 Rt RL-305 rock Raising her hand : trying to change that knot McCoy, Joe; Botherin' that Thing; Chicago, c. mid June 1930; (C-5865-A) Vo-1570 His HLP-32 been trying so hard : trying to save my life McCoy, Joe; Preachers Blues; Chicago, c. 31 Jan. 1931; (C-7247- ) Vo-1643 BC-13 Going to the sergeant : trying to free her man McCoy, Joe; Shake Mattie; Chicago, c. Feb. 1931; (VO-109-A) Vo-1668 Mam S-3803 matter now Well you're trying to quit your daddy McCoy, William; Central Tracks Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147611-1) Co-14453-D Yz L-1018 fireman : lowdown engineer I'm trying to hobo my way McTell, Blind Willie; Travelin' Blues; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149300-1) Co-14484-D Yz L-1005 locked Think my baby : trying to eagle rock I McTell, Blind Willie; Kind Mama; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1929; (149319-2) Co-14657-D Yz L-1037 thing : but the women trying to get to me McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005 crab with a shrimp : trying to do the shimmy-shee McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005 a mojo : believe she trying to keep it hid McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005 thing : but the women trying to run me down McTell, Blind Willie; Talking to Myself; Atlanta, 17 Apr. 1930; (150257-2) Co-14551-D Yz L-1005 got a mojo : she's trying to keep it hid McTell, Blind Willie; Scarey Day Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (405003-1) OK-8936 Yz L-1037 town : night and day Trying to dance : them blues McTell, Blind Willie; Georgia Rag; Atlanta, 31 Oct. 1931; (405085-1) OK-8924 Yz L-1005 but the women boy trying to get to me McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037 mojo : I believe she trying to keep it hid McTell, Blind Willie; Ticket Agent Blues; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9954-A) De-7078 Yz L-1037 out with you baby : trying to treat you right McTell, Blind Willie; Your Time to Worry; Chicago, 25 Apr. 1935; (C-9957-A) De-7117 Rt RL-324 got me here : you trying to mistreat me I Memphis Minnie; I'm Going Back Home; Memphis, 26 May 1930; (59992- ) Vi-23352 His HLP-32 a good-hearted woman : just trying to get along with Memphis Minnie; Don't Want No Woman; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62539- ) Vi-23313 Pal PL-101 and tight I been trying to hard : now can't Memphis Minnie; I Called You This Morning; Chicago, c. 14 July 1930; (C-6013- ) Vo-1631 BC-13 out on the corner : trying to sell jellyroll I Memphis Minnie; Ain't No Use Trying to Tell On Me; New York, 27 Oct. 1933; (152537-2) Co unissued Yz L-1021 that my stinging snake trying to put me down Memphis Minnie; Stinging Snake Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1934; (CP-1069-1) Vo-02711 Pal PL-101 you going around here trying to sell It ain't Memphis Minnie; You Can't Give It Away; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9644-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101 let me catch you : trying to give it to Memphis Minnie; You Can't Give It Away; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9644-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101 the line What you trying to sell : ain't nobody Memphis Minnie; You Can't Give It Away; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9644-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101 rule I don't mind trying to help you : please Memphis Minnie; Man You Won't Give Me No Money; Chicago, 27 May 1936; (C-1388-2) Vo-03474 BC-1 Late hours at night : trying to play my hand Memphis Minnie; In My Girlish Days; Chicago, 21 May 1941; (C-3764-1) OK-06410 BC-1 were laying upstairs mama : trying to take my rest Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Out West Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02649-1) BB-B6916 CC-35 cut my throat : baby trying to get along with Newbern, Hambone Willie; Hambone Willie's Dreamy-Eyed Woman's Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402305-B) OK-8693 OJL-17 rider got something : she trying to keep it hid Patton, Charley; Down the Dirt Road Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15215) Pm-12854 Yz L-1020 seven forty-five Trouble baby : trying to blow me down Patton, Charley; When Your Way Gets Dark; Grafton, Wis., c. late Nov. 1929; (L-49-1) Pm-12998 Yz L-1020 now baby : that you trying to call my name Petway, Robert; My Baby Left Me; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074114-1) BB-B9036 Rt RL-314 long ways to go Trying to find the town Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Walking Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1613-2) Pm-12082 BYG-529.078 But I'm just broken-hearted : trying to overcome these nighttime Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Night Time Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2211-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001 this morning : now he's trying to come back at Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Four Day Honory Scat; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2213-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001 everything you asked me : trying to get along with Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Bessemer Bound Blues; New York, Jan. 1926; (2373-2) Pm-12374 Mil MLP-2001 clothes in my hand Trying to find : that southbound Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Gone Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4691-2) Pm-12526 Mil MLP-2001 doing buddy what you trying to do Some girls Reynolds, Blind Joe; Outside Woman Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-144-3) Pm-12927 OJL-8 hard all the time : trying to stay in these Reynolds, Blind Joe; Nehi Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1930; (L-146-2) Pm-12927 OJL-11 everything in this world : trying to get along with Rupert, Ollie; I Raised My Window and Looked at the Risin' Sun; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (37963-2) Vi-20577 Rt RL-323 everything in this world : trying to get along with Rupert, Ollie; Ain't Goin' to Be Your Low Down Dog; Memphis, 28 Feb. 1927; (37964-2) Vi-20577 Rt RL-323 matter now Oh you trying to leave me : and Schaffer, Ed (Shreveport Home Wreckers); Fence Breakin' Blues; Memphis, 21 May 1930; (59965-2) Vi-23275 Yz L-1026 Had a forty-dollar razor : trying to shave that knot Shade, Will; What's the Matter; Memphis, 17 Sept. 1929; (55530-2) Vi-V38551 Jo SM-3104 snake doctor man : everybody's trying to find out my Short, Jaydee; Snake Doctor Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11474- ) Vo-1704 Yz L-1003 hard daily daily : mama trying to make a good Short, Jaydee; Barefoot Blues; New York, 14 Mar. 1932; (11475- ) Vo-1704 Yz L-1003 cool If you were trying : to play me for Smith, Clara; Hot Papa; New York, 11 Jan. 1924; (81477-3) Co-14006-D VJM VLP-16 trying : I said trying trying to be kind When Smith, Clara; Texas Moaner Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81932-1) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17 orchard : and I ain't trying to be And you Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17 wolf that everybody been trying to find out : where Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Howling Wolf Blues-No. 1; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6404-A) Vo-1558 Yz L-1031 love you : and I'm trying to teach you right Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Mama's Quittin' and Leavin'-Part 1; Chicago, c. late Dec. 1930 (C-7100- ) Vo-1602 Yz L-1031 and look like he's trying to take my life Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Fool's Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-167-A) Vo-1674 Yz L-1010 man of mine : is trying to make his 'fore-day Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001 is some black snake : trying to get the best Spivey, Victoria; Black Snake Swing; Chicago, 7 July 1936; (90785-A) De-7203 AH-58 whole South Side down : trying to find this real Spruell, Freddie; Milk Cow Blues; Chicago, 25 June 1926; (9793-A) OK-8422 Yz L-1038 A tomcat man : is trying to break up my Spruell, Freddie; Tom Cat Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20727-2) Pm-12665 His HLP-17 in that old foundry : trying to roll my cares Stevens, Vol; Stonewall Blues; Memphis, 29 May 1930; (62542- ) BB-B5675 BC-2 have been at home : trying to live good and Stokes, Frank; Sweet to Mama; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4773-1) Pm-12531 Rt RL-308 on to their knees Trying to ??? devilment : as Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041 While you're out man : trying to She's a-winking and Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041 time I seen you : trying to make your get-away Stokes, Frank; Bedtime Blues; Memphis, 1 Feb. 1928; (41825-1) Vi-21272 Rt RL-308 matter now Say you trying to flip with me Stovepipe No. 1 (Sam Jones); Court Street Blues; St. Louis, 25 Apr. 1927; (80749-A) OK-8514 Fly LP-103 a gang of women : trying to get a chance Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Kingfish Blues; Chicago, 22 Mar. 1934; (80385-1) BB-B5617 RCA LPV-518 wonder : honey what you trying to do Ooh : oh Taylor, Charley; Louisiana Bound; Grafton, Wis., Mar. or Apr. 1930; (L-252-2) Pm-12967 Her H-205 a-here Louise : what you trying to do You trying Temple, Johnnie; Louise Louise Blues; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (90981-A) De-7244 Cor CP-58 trying to do You trying to give some man Temple, Johnnie; Louise Louise Blues; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (90981-A) De-7244 Cor CP-58 what's the matter now Trying to quit your daddy Thomkins, Jim; Bedside Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-780- ) Br-7200 Rt RL-319 what's the matter now Trying to quit your daddy unknown artist (Kansas City Blues Strummers); String Band Blues; probably Chicago, c. late July 1926; ( ) Vo-1048 Rt RL-311 all the fall Just trying to find : my little Vincson, Walter; Sitting on Top of the World; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403805-B) OK-8784 Mam S-3804 long old lonesome day Trying to scream like ??? Vincson, Walter; Stop and Listen Blues; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403806-A) OK-8807 Yz L-1007 got the money : and trying to break this date 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 a-here mama : what you trying to do I believe Walker, Uncle Bud; Look Here Mama Blues; Atlanta, 30 July 1928; (402008-A) OK-8828 Yz L-1018 way from here They trying to steal my man Wallace, Minnie; The Cockeyed World; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-113-2) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321 that you are tough Trying to be : too hard Wallace, Minnie; Field Mouse Stomp; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-114-1) Vo-03106 Rt RL-321 changed your mind baby : trying to make a dog Weaver, Curley; Sometime Mama; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9939-B) Ch-50065 His HLP-31 you done changed baby : trying to carry me to Weaver, Curley; Sometime Mama; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9939-B) Ch-50065 His HLP-31 of May Two-faced woman : trying to see her two Weaver, Curley; Two Faced Woman; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9941-A) Ch-50065 His HLP-31 she got a mojo : trying to keep it hid Weaver, Curley; Fried Pie Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1935; (C-9943-A) Ch-50077 Rt RL-326 matter now And you trying to quit me : Lordy Weldon, Will (Casey Bill); Stingy Woman-Blues; Memphis, 24 Feb. 1927; (37942-1) Vi-20552 Rt RL-322 I've ruined her health : trying to spring me from Welsh, Nolan; Dying Pickpocket Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1929; (21098-3) Pm-12759 Yz L-1028 Some lowdown rascal : always trying to steal his wife Wheatstraw, Peetie; Doin' the Best I Can; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1934; (C-9443-?) De-7007 Say SDR-191 a hard-working man : and trying to do things just Wheatstraw, Peetie; Doin' the Best I Can; Chicago, 11 Sept. 1934; (C-9443-?) De-7007 Say SDR-191 well well now they're trying to take my life Wheatstraw, Peetie; Letter Writing Blues; Chicago, 26 Mar. 1935; (C-944-A) Vo-02978 Say SDR-191 house : ooo well well trying to take my wife Wheatstraw, Peetie; Low Down Rascal; New York, 18 Feb. 1936; (60507-A) De-7200 Say SDR-192 all in my clothes Trying to make me a Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working on the Project; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91164-A) De-7311 BC-4 working on the project : trying to make both ends Wheatstraw, Peetie; Working on the Project; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91164-A) De-7311 BC-4 I'm trucking through traffic : trying to make you a Wheatstraw, Peetie; Truckin' Thru' Traffic; Chicago, 18 Oct. 1938; (91525-A) De-7529 Say SDR-192 in mind : and I'm trying to keep from crying White, Washington; Sleepy Man Blues; Chicago, 7 Mar. 1940; (WC-2980-A) OK-05743 Co C-30036 about her : now she's trying to quit poor me Wiggins, James Boodle It; Gotta Shave 'Em Dry; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1930; (L-104-1) Pm-12916 Her H-205 me down the foundry : trying to do my best Wilkins, Robert; Nashville Stonewall Blues; Memphis, c. early Feb. 1930; (MEM-740-A) Br-7168 Rt RL-307 right now Out there trying to do the crawl Williams, Henry; Georgia Crawl; Atlanta, 19 Apr. 1928; (146148-2) Co-14328-D Rt RL-316 so I believe you trying to leave me here Williams, Joe; Baby Please Don't Go; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96244-1) BB-B6200 RCA INT-1087 to leave me here : trying to leave your daddy Williams, Joe; Baby Please Don't Go; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96244-1) BB-B6200 RCA INT-1087 leave your daddy here Trying to leave your daddy Williams, Joe; Baby Please Don't Go; Chicago, 31 Oct. 1935; (96244-1) BB-B6200 RCA INT-1087 everywhere I go I'm trying to keep my woman Williams, Joe; Rootin' Ground Hog; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07662-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087 he love sister Lottie : trying to save her wicked Williams, Joe; Brother James; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07663-1) BB-B7022 RCA INT-1087 and the police babe : trying to tear poor Joe's Williams, Joe; I Won't Be in Hard Luck No More; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07664-1) BB-B7065 RCA INT-1087 ooo well boys she trying to throw poor Joey Williams, Joe; Highway 49; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1941; (070485-1) BB-B9025 RBF RF-11 use you fooling around : trying to take that other Williams, Joe; Get Your Head Trimmed Down; Aurora, Ill., 17 June 1938; (020854-1) BB-B7719 RCA INT-1175 and he know I trying to Well you tell Williamson, Sonny Boy; Collector Man Blues; Aurora, Ill., 11 Nov. 1937; (016521- ) BB-B7428 BC-3 again Well now I'm trying to hide my little Williamson, Sonny Boy; Christmas Morning Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030849-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088 me baby : what you trying to do You trying Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Got to Step Back; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064495- ) BB-B8822 BC-20 trying to do You trying to love me : and Williamson, Sonny Boy; You Got to Step Back; Chicago, 2 July 1941; (064495- ) BB-B8822 BC-20 of trying : I said trying trying to be kind Smith, Clara; Texas Moaner Blues; New York, 19 Aug. 1924; (81932-1) Co-14034-D VJM VLP-17 Indian squaw She been trying two years : to get Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Piney Woods Money Mama; Chicago, c. Mar. 1928; (20408-2) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004 I'll break my backbone trying You lay in your Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Gee, But It's Hard; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16225) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803 sneaking in the grass Trying your best : to sneak Whistlin' Rufus; Sweet Jelly Rollin'; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1933; (77305- ) BB-B5306 Rt RL-334
