WHOM.................1 (0,000%) his old gang : with whom he used to drink Wheatstraw, Peetie; When a Man Gets Down; Chicago, 26 Oct. 1936; (90961-A) De-7243 Say SDR-192 WHOOPEE..............6 (0,003%) that you may make whoopee all night If I Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-1) Pm-13116 Rt RL-335 that you may make whoopee all night I'm going Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026 on you'll be making whoopee : baby in your lonesome Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-1) Pm-13116 Rt RL-335 on you'll be making whoopee : baby in your lonesome Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026 size You'll be making whoopee with the devil : in Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-1) Pm-13116 Rt RL-335 size You'll be making whoopee with the devil : in Hill, King Solomon; Whoopee Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1252-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1026 WHOOPING.............8 (0,003%) Whooping I've been whooping : whooping all night long Whooping Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2 the dog's got the whooping cough Doggone any man Hill, Bertha Chippie; Low Land Blues; Chicago, 9 Nov. 1925; (9456-A) OK-8273 Bio BLP-C6 measles : dog's got the whooping cough Doggone a man Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Cats Got the Measles; Chicago, c. Jan. 1925; (10019-3) Pm-12259 Bio BLP-12042 long Whooping I've been whooping : ever since my man Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2 four times a week Whooping I've been whooping : whooping Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2 whooping all night long Whooping I've been whooping : ever Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2 week Whooping I've been whooping : whooping all night long Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2 I was in Jackson whooping with them women and Williamson, Sonny Boy; Joe Louis and John Henry; Chicago, 21 July 1939; (040535- ) BB-B8403 BC-3 WHOP.................2 (0,001%) of my back fence Whop you on your head Big Bill (Broonzy); Skoodle Do Do; New York, 9 Apr. 1930; (9601-2) Pe-157 Yz L-1011 of my back fence Whop you on the head Big Bill (Broonzy); Skoodle Do Do; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16573) Ge-7210 Yz L-1035 WHOPPING.............1 (0,000%) get drunk : have a whopping good time You can Washboard Sam; Come On In; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01884- ) BB-B6870 RBF RF-16 WHORE................1 (0,000%) and a gambling stomping whore She got a new Alexander, Texas; Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315 WHOSE................1 (0,000%) got a little gal : whose name was ball Give Fuller, Blind Boy; Step It Up and Go; New York, 5 Mar. 1940; (26592-A) Vo-05476 BC-11 WHOSOEVER............1 (0,000%) been telling you Babe whosoever told you : they did Estes, Sleepy John; Who's Been Tellin' You Buddy Brown Blues; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90097-A) Ch-50068 Sw S-1219 WHY..................233 (0,100%) one thing : can't understand Why a bow-legged woman : likes Jackson, Papa Charlie; Shave Em Dry; Chicago, c. Feb. 1925; (10042-?) Pm-12264 Yz L-1029 the truck Men say why : and hog people's stuff Estes, Sleepy John; Tell Me About It; Chicago, 4 June 1940; (93008-A) De-7766 Sw S-1220 can't see no reason why Any time I think Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654 and moan That is why babe : this bad luck's Johnson, Mary; Mary Johnson Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18792) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819 creep Lord the reason why baby : I I been Estes, Sleepy John; Street Car Blues; Memphis, 13 May 1930; (59919- ) Vi-V38614 RBF RF-8 Some train don't run : why be some walking done Bell, Ed; Mean Conductor Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (4820-1) Pm-12546 Yz L-1006 don't you tell me why Because you flirting with Jackson, Papa Charlie; Take Me Back Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2208-2) Pm-12296 Bio BLP-12042 tell you the reason why Because a black girl's Shade, Will; A Black Woman Is Like a Black Snake; Memphis, 11 Sept. 1928; (47010-2) Vi-V38015 Rt RL-322 tell you the reason why Black woman's evil : do Shade, Will; On the Road Again; Memphis, 11 Sept. 1928; (47011-1) Vi-V38015 OJL-19 tell me the reason why Blues fell down on Smith, Bessie Mae; Sugar Man Blues-Part 2; Chicago, 19 Sept. 1930; (C-6168- ) Vo-1559 His HLP-2 got grey Well well why break her heart : you Williams, Joe; My Grey Pony; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85491- ) BB-B5948 RBF RF-14 just two babies : darling why can't we agree I'll Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Two of a Kind; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (064001-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581 three time seven : baby why can't you see That's Dean, Joe; I'm So Glad I'm Twenty-One Years Old Today; Chicago, c. 7 Aug. 1930; (C-5991- ) Vo-1544 Yz L-1028 I love you : now why can't we get along Doyle, Little Buddy; Renewed Love Blues; Memphis, 14 July 1939; (MEM-152-1) OK-05771 Rt RL-329 I left my mother : why can't I leave you Hill, Bertha Chippie; Pleadin' for the Blues; Chicago, 23 Nov. 1926; (9949-A) OK-8420 Sw S-1240 before I go away Why can't I be happy Townsend, Henry; She's Got a Mean Disposition; Chicaco, 25 Feb. 1935; (85494-1) BB-B5966 Yz L-1030 sure can't understand That's why : Chicago women want every Smith, Six Cylinder; Oh Oh Lonesome Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-213-1) Pm-12968 Yz L-1004 tell you the reason why Days are lonesome : nights Smith, Bessie; Lost Your Head Blues; New York, 4 May 1926; (142149-2) Co-14158-D Co CL-857 morning Mr wild water : why did you stop in Arnold, Kokomo; Wild Water Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91134-A) De-7285 Cor CP-58 Chicago : A for Arkan Why did I leave you Big Bill (Broonzy); C and A Blues; Chicago, 20 June 1935; (C-1020-B) ARC-5-12-65 Yz L-1035 as I could be Why did you go : and Carr, Leroy; You Left Me Crying; New York, 14 Dec. 1934; (16418-2) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9 women in this world : why did I have to Johnson, Lonnie; I'm Nuts Over You; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91346-A) De-7397 Sw S-1225 die Blues blues blues : why did you bring trouble Martin, Sara; Death Sting Me Blues; Long Island City, Nov. 1928; (278-A) QRS-R7042 BYG-529073 at me mama mama : why did you let me Stokes, Frank; How Long; Memphis, 30 Aug. 1928; (45455-1) Vi-V38512 BC-6 me : mama now now why did she run away Wheatstraw, Peetie; Ain't It a Pity and a Shame; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1930; (C-6488-A) Vo-1649 Say SDR-191 you didn't want me : why did you so Don't Woods, Oscar; Don't Sell It-Don't Give It Away; New Orleans, 21 Mar. 1936; (60849- ) De-7219 Yz L-1032 didn't want me : baby why did you so I Woods, Oscar; Don't Sell It-Don't Give It Away; New Orleans, 21 Mar. 1936; (60849- ) De-7219 Yz L-1032 you didn't want me : why did you stall Don't Woods, Oscar; Don't Sell It; San Antonio, 30 Oct. 1937; (SA-2845-1) Vo-03906 Yz L-1015 didn't want me : baby why did you stall I Woods, Oscar; Don't Sell It; San Antonio, 30 Oct. 1937; (SA-2845-1) Vo-03906 Yz L-1015 didn't love me Elsie : why didn't you tell me McClennan, Tommy; Elsie Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053743- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305 you didn't want me : why didn't you leave me Reed, Willie; Texas Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147601-1) Co-14407-D Yz L-1010 his bail Ooh : baby why didn't you let me Spivey, Victoria; Arkansas Road Blues; St. Louis, 27 Apr. 1927; (80768-B) OK-8481 Spi LP-2001 you was married : well why didn't you tell me Turner, Joe; Blues on Central Avenue; Los Angeles, 8 Sept. 1941; (DLA-2739-A) De-7889 Br-87.504 a-here Mr wild water : why do you treat me Arnold, Kokomo; Wild Water Blues; Chicago, 12 Mar. 1937; (91134-A) De-7285 Cor CP-58 see her anymore Blues why do you worry me Carr, Leroy; Midnight Hour Blues; New York, 16 Mar. 1932; (11499-A) Vo-1703 Co C-30496 do you worry me : why do you stay so Carr, Leroy; Midnight Hour Blues; New York, 16 Mar. 1932; (11499-A) Vo-1703 Co C-30496 all want to know : why do I follow my Green, Lil; Country Boy Blues; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064134-1) BB-B8754 RCA LPV-574 I'll do with you Why do you worry : when Oden, Jimmy; Sitting Down Thinking Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18796) Ch-16540 Riv RM-8819 won't say Tell me : why do you smell that Sykes, Roosevelt; We Can Sell that Thing; Grafton, Wis., c. Aug. 1930; (L-450-2) Pm-13004 Riv RM-8819 else Oh Mr Charlie : why don't you leave my Arnold, Kokomo; Mister Charlie; Chicago, 24 Oct. 1936; (90958-A) De-7261 CC-25 New York town Now why don't you people quit Arnold, Kokomo; Big Ship Blues; Chicago, 30 Mar. 1937; (91167-A) De-7361 Say SDR-163 to go rolling : buddy why don't you be on Arnold, Kokomo; Buddie Brown Blues; Chicago, 23 Oct. 1937; (91299-A) De-7449 CC-25 you love me : mama why don't you tell me Arnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163 begin to crawl Says why don't you be good Arnold, Kokomo; Your Ways and Actions; New York, 11 May 1938; (67344-A) De-7510 Say SDR-163 Pussy cat pussy cat : why don't you stay at Big Bill (Broonzy); Pussy Cat Blues; New York, 15 Sept. 1930; (10031-2) Ba-32138 Yz L-1035 your bull no good Why don't you rub your Big Bill (Broonzy); Bull Cow Blues; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11610-2) Ba-32653 Yz L-1035 find your bullcow gone Why don't you tell me Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011 you don't want me : why don't you tell me Brown, Richard Rabbit; James Alley Blues; New Orleans, 11 Mar. 1927; (38000-1) Vi-20578 Yz L-1032 sing One tell you : why don't you do that Estes, Sleepy John; Stop That Thing; Chicago, 9 July 1935; (90095-A) Ch-50001 Sw S-1219 a fool of you Why don't you do right Green, Lil; Why Don't You Do Right; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064130-1) BB-B8714 RCA LPV-574 Baby what's the matter : why don't you be yourself Green, Lil; If I Didn't Love You; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1941; (064728-1) BB-B8865 RCA LPV-574 keep on worrying me Why don't you get you Harris, Otis; Waking Blues; Dallas, 8 Dec. 1928; (147608-1) Co-14428-D Fly LP-103 Honey babe honey babe : why don't you tell me Jackson, Papa Charlie; Papa's Lawdy Lawdy Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1850-1) Pm-12219 RBF RF-9 you don't want me : why don't you tell me Jackson, Papa Charlie; Take Me Back Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2208-2) Pm-12296 Bio BLP-12042 get along with me Why don't you take me Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042 eggs on your grave Why don't you take me Jackson, Papa Charlie; Butter and Egg Man Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1926; (11069-1) Pm-12358 Bio BLP-12042 you don't want me : why don't you let me Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Broke and Hungry; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3076-?) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007 my ??? gambler's gone : why don't you quit crying Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3090-2) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007 please hear my plea : why don't you come back Johnson, Lonnie; Baby Please Don't Leave Me No More; New York, 11 June 1929; (402441-A) OK-8754 CC-30 in Shreveport kill me : why don't you let me Ledbetter, Huddie; Mr. Hughe's Town; New York, 5 Feb. 1935; (16808- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035 you don't want me : why don't you tell me Lewis, Furry; Jellyroll; probably New York, 28 May 1927; ( ) Vo-1115 RBF RF-11 no more Sarah Lee : why don't you come home Lewis, Furry; Why Don't You Come Home Blues; probably New York, c. late Oct. 1927; ( ) Vo-1134 Rt RL-333 don't want me mama : why don't you tell me Linthecome, Joe; Pretty Mama Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1929; (15906-A) Ge-7131 Rt RL-326 the road Mama mama : why don't you treat me Linthecome, Joe; Pretty Mama Blues; Richmond, Ind., 20 Nov. 1929; (15906-A) Ge-7131 Rt RL-326 some real good loving : why don't your heart be McCoy, Joe; My Mary Blues; Chicago, c. early June 1930; (C-5830- ) Vo-1576 Pal PL-101 is lost Baby : baby why don't you answer me MacFarland, Barrel House Buck; I Got to Go Blues; Chicago, 20 Aug. 1934; (C-9321- ) De-7013 OJL-20 don't want me baby : why don't you tell me McPhail, Black Bottom; My Dream Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11513-A) Vo-1690 Yz L-1019 you go Grandma grandma : why don't you stay at Memphis Minnie; Grandpa and Grandma Blues; Chicago, 9 Sept. 1930; (C-6082- ) Vo-1601 OJL-4 Look a-here black girl : why don't you get off Memphis Minnie; You Can't Give It Away; Chicago, 10 Jan. 1935; (C-9644-A) De-7048 Pal PL-101 you don't want me : why don't you tell me Shaw, Allen (Hattie Hart); Moanin' the Blues; New York, 18 Sept. 1934; (15978-1) Vo-02844 Yz L-1002 you like my hopping : why don't you keep me Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Hoppin' Toad Frog; Chicago, c. Apr. 1931; (VO-166-A) Vo-1655 Yz L-1031 from real costly bar Why don't you come on Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802 going back to Kokomo Why don't you come on Spruell, Freddie; Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues; Chicago, 12 Apr. 1935; (85786- ) BB-B5995 Mam S-3802 men Good night blues : why don't you let me Sykes, Roosevelt; Skeet and Garret; Chicago, 16 Nov. 1929; (403312-A) OK-8749 Yz L-1033 love her Santa Claus : why don't you bring her Turner, Buck; Christmas Time Blues; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61793-A) De-7387 Rt RL-327 and I don't care Why don't you : put on Washboard Sam; Come On In; Chicago, 21 Dec. 1936; (01884- ) BB-B6870 RBF RF-16 and I wondered now why don't she stay away Wheatstraw, Peetie; The Rising Sun Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1935; (C-921-A) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191 it to moan So why fetch me : no train Willis, Ruth Mary; Man of My Own; New York, 17 Jan. 1933; (12920-1) Ba-32687 Yz L-1026 please That's the reason why : give my poor heart Jackson, Papa Charlie; The Faking Blues; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2121-?) Pm-12281 Yz L-1029 agree There's no reason : why he should treat me Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Those All Night Long Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1599-?) Pm-12081 BYG-529.078 to do I wonder why he leaves me : to Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Night Time Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1925; (2211-1) Pm-12303 Mil MLP-2001 agree That's the reason : why he makes a fool Sylvester, Hannah; I Want My Sweet Daddy; New York, c. 21 Sept. 1923; (70329) Pat-032007 VJM VLP-40 on a limb That's why : her mother put her Chatman, Peter (Memphis Slim); Jasper's Gal; Chicago, 1 Apr. 1941; (059499-1) BB-B8749 RCA-730.581 you know the reason why Hey hey : your daddy Blake, Blind; Hey Hey Daddy Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20108-1) Pm-12606 Bio BLP-12003 my backbone still That's why I can't keep from Alexander, Texas; Seen Better Days; San Antonio, 9 June 1930; (404112-B) OK-8890 Rt RL-316 all the time Reason why I love it so Carr, Leroy; Corn Licker Blues; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-5-3) Vo-02741 Co C-30496 and I'll tell you why I was just tired Carr, Leroy; Suicide Blues; New York, 17 Dec. 1934; (16442-1) Vo unissued Bio BLP-C9 know my onions : that's why I always please Wild Florence, Nellie ; Jacksonville Blues ; Atlanta, 21 Apr. 1928; (146174-1) Co-14342-D OJL-6 home Yes the reason why I like pigmeat : you Fuller, Blind Boy; Stealing Bo-Hog; New York, 7 Sept. 1937; (21627-2) ARC-8-01-65 BC-11 how it feels : that's why I composed this song Gibson, Clifford; Old Time Rider; New York, 26 Nov. 1929; (57176-2) Vi-23255 Yz L-1027 everyone knows They wondering why : I don't let you Green, Lil; If I'm a Fool; Chicago, 21 Jan. 1942; (070802-1) BB-B8985 RCA LPV-574 on my mind That's why I drink my whiskey Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Blind Pig Blues; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146050-1) Co-14372-D CC-36 going to tell you why : I got Lemon's lowdown Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Lemon's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20375-3) Pm-12622 Mil MLP-2004 keep from crying That's why I cover my troubles Johnson, Lonnie; Laplegged Drunk Again; New York, 31 Mar. 1938; (63522-A) De-7537 Sw S-1225 and I'll tell you why I was tired of Jones, Maggie; Suicide Blues; New York, 1 Apr. 1925; (140490-3) Co-14070-D VJM VLP-23 gal I don't know why I should Because you McClennan, Tommy; Down to Skin and Bones; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053738- ) BB-B8725 Rt RL-305 baby : I don't see why I should Because you McClennan, Tommy; It's a Cryin' Pity; Chicago, 15 Sept. 1941; (064891- ) BB-B9005 Rt RL-305 is killing me And why I can't stop drinking McPhail, Black Bottom; Whiskey Man Blues; New York, 17 Mar. 1932; (11514-A) Vo-1721 Yz L-1019 satisfied That's the reason why : I stole away and McTell, Blind Willie; Mama, 'Tain't Long Fo' Day; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40310-1) Vi-21474 Yz L-1005 when I can't see why I should Especially when Martin, Carl; Badly Mistreated Man; Chicago, 8 Jan. 1935; (C-881-2) OK-8961 Yz L-1016 gal with speed : that's why I wouldn't do But Martin, Daisy; What You Was You Used to Be; New York, c. late July 1923; (5238-1) Ba-1262 VJM VLP-40 day you'll understand That's why I can't go on Martin, Sara; Mistreating Man Blues; Long Island City, Dec. 1928; (306) QRS-R7042 BYG-529073 town to town Reason why I start : why I Moss, Buddy; Hard Road Blues; New York, 19 Jan. 1933; (12946-1) Ba-33106 RBF RF-15 Reason why I start : why I lowdown My gal Moss, Buddy; Hard Road Blues; New York, 19 Jan. 1933; (12946-1) Ba-33106 RBF RF-15 the time The reason why : I don't know Sometimes Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Those Dogs of Mine; Chicago, c. Mar. 1924; (1703-1) Pm-12215 BYG-529.078 went away I'll explain why I need you : and Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Explaining the Blues; Chicago, May 1925; (2137-1) Pm-12284 Mil MLP-2001 four whiskey stills That's why I said please : please Smith, . . . (Smith and Harper); Insurance Policy Blues; Augusta, Ga., 26 or 27 June 1936; (AUG-126-3) ARC-6-10-61 Rt RL-334 lying man You wonder why : I treat you so Spand, Charlie; Good Gal; Richmond, Ind., 17 Aug. 1929; (15453) Pm-12817 Yz L-1015 My baby : don't see why I pone thee no Sykes, Roosevelt; The Way I Feel Blues; New York, 14 June 1929; (402453-B) OK-8727 Yz L-1033 don't like me : that's why I have to steal Texas Tommy; Jail Break Blues; Dallas, c. 25 Oct. 1928; (DAL-689-A) Br-7044 Rt RL-312 hard to rule That's why : I got them automobile Thomas, Ramblin' (Willard Thomas); Hard to Rule Woman Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20335-3) Pm-12670 Bio BLP-12004 don't want me : that's why I weep and moan Tucker, Bessie; Bessie's Moan; Memphis, 29 Aug. 1928; (45436-2) Vi-V38526 His HLP-4 and every day That's why I say I lays Wheatstraw, Peetie; The Rising Sun Blues; Chicago, 25 Mar. 1935; (C-921-A) Vo-03066 Say SDR-191 the time That is why I say : don't give Wheatstraw, Peetie; Last Dime Blues; Chicago, 20 July 1935; (C-1081-B) Vo-03444 Say SDR-191 every night That is why I say the first Wheatstraw, Peetie; The First Shall Be the Last and the Last Shall Be First; New York, 19 Feb. 1936; (60523-A) De-7167 Say SDR-192 cocaine That's the reason why : I wished I was Wilkins, Robert; Old Jim Canan's; Jackson, Miss., 12 Oct. 1935; (JAX-117- ) Vo unissued Yz L-1018 and I don't see why I should Now and Williamson, Sonny Boy; Rainy Day Blues; Aurora, Ill., 17 Dec. 1938; (030857-1) BB-B8094 RCA INT-1088 loving : I couldn't see why I should I woke Willis, Ruth Mary; Experience Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151906-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037 you know the reason why If you don't like Johnson, Lil; You'll Never Miss Your Jelly Till Your Jelly Rollers Gone; Chicago, 23 Apr. 1929; (C-3356- ) Vo-1299 His HLP-2 all churned up : that's why I'm all confused That's Blake, Blind; Brownskin Mama Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20106-2) Pm-12606-2 Bio BLP-12003 confused That's the reason why : I'm moaning these brownskin Blake, Blind; Brownskin Mama Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20106-2) Pm-12606-2 Bio BLP-12003 go home The reason why I'm getting drunk today Carr, Leroy; Corn Licker Blues; St. Louis, 20 Feb. 1934; (SL-5-3) Vo-02741 Co C-30496 need to ask me : why I'm packing my clothes Carr, Leroy; Southbound Blues; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15627-2) Vo-03107 Co C-30496 can't you see That's why I'm so glad : I'm Dean, Joe; I'm So Glad I'm Twenty-One Years Old Today; Chicago, c. 7 Aug. 1930; (C-5991- ) Vo-1544 Yz L-1028 a driving wheel That's why I'm leaving : I ain't Gillum, Bill Jazz; Got to Reap What You Sow; Chicago, 17 May 1939; (034810- ) BB-B8287 RCA INT-1177 scared to death That's why I'm hiding : I'm all Jones, Maggie; Thunderstorm Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1924; (140175-2) Co-14050-D VJM VLP-23 don't go wrong That's why I'm singing : these barrelhouse McTell, Blind Willie; Rollin' Mama Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71603- ) Vi-23328 Rt RL-324 break this rule That's why : I'm searching these deserts McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518 these deserts now That's why : I'm walking my baby McTell, Blind Willie; Searching the Desert for the Blues; Atlanta, 22 Feb. 1932; (71606-1) Vi-23353 RCA LPV-518 And that's the reason why : I'm moving on back McTell, Blind Willie; My Baby's Gone; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14038-2) Vo-02668 Yz L-1037 and blue And that's why I'm crying : these weary-hearted McTell, Blind Willie; Weary Hearted Blues; New York, 21 Sept. 1933; (14067-1) Vo-02568 Rt RL-324 much of trouble : that's why I'm got to go Memphis Minnie; Moonshine; Chicago, 12 Nov. 1936; (C-1670-1) Vo-03894 BC-1 weep and cry That's why : I'm dying to be Owens, Big Boy George; Kentucky Blues; Richmond, Ind., Oct. 1926; (12571) Ge-6006 Yz L-1018 ways for two That's why I'm hanging : and I'm Smith, Clara; Basement Blues; New York, 20 Sept. 1924; (140052-1) Co-14039-D VJM VLP-17 me tell you doctor : why I'm in misery Once Smith, Clara; Prescription for the Blues; New York, 15 Oct. 1924; (140109-1) Co-14045-D VJM VLP-17 leave me alone That's why I'm going back to Spaulding, Henry; Biddle Street Blues; Chicago, c. 6 May 1929; (C-3450- ) Br-7085 OJL-20 ain't no good : that's why I'm hitting that long Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001 said That's the reason why : I'm sitting here in Thomas, Elvie; Motherless Child Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Apr. 1930; (L-264-2) Pm-12977 OJL-2 me a frigidaire That's why : I'm going to move Washboard Sam; We Gonna Move; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07617- ) BB-B7001 BC-10 that ain't no bluff Why I'm thinking about changing Waters, Ethel; There'll Be Some Changes Made; New York, c. Aug. 1921; (P-147-1) BS-2021 Bio BLP-12022 seed That's the reason why I'm through telling her Wilkins, Robert; Dirty Deal Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX-104- ) Vo-03223 BC-5 that is the reason why : I'm I'll believe I'll Williamson, Sonny Boy; Moonshine; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020113-1) BB-B7603 RCA LPV-518 left me worried : that's why I'm all confused That's Willis, Ruth Mary; Experience Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151906-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037 I'm all confused That's why I'm singing : these old Willis, Ruth Mary; Experience Blues; Atlanta, 23 Oct. 1931; (151906-1) Co-14642-D Yz L-1037 deacon look around : sister why in the world don't Stokes, Frank; Mr. Crump Don't Like It; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20045-1) Pm-12552 OJL-21; I'm sitting here wondering : why is my baby gone Davis, Walter; Just Want to Talk Awhile; Chicago, 5 Dec. 1941; (070451-1) BB unissued RC INT-1085 up my home That's why it makes me mad Spruell, Freddie; Tom Cat Blues; Chicago, c. July 1928; (20727-2) Pm-12665 His HLP-17 a doggone thing Reason why it worries me : to Sykes, Roosevelt; Fire Detective Blues; Richmond, Ind., 7 Sept. 1929; (15557) Pm-12827 Riv RM-8819 So I guess that's why : I've had these midnight Carr, Leroy; Midnight Hour Blues; New York, 16 Mar. 1932; (11499-A) Vo-1703 Co C-30496 spread the news That why : I've got these old McTell, Blind Willie; Stole Rider Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40309-2) Vi-21124 Yz L-1037 hope I never will Why love is proposition : sure King David; Rising Sun Blues; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404665-A) OK-8913 RBF RF-6 be And I wonder why mama : that you can't Stone, Joe; Back Door Blues; Chicago, 2 Aug. 1933; (76838- ) BB-B5169 Yz L-1030 news That's the reason why : mama's got the walking Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Walking Blues; Chicago, Dec. 1923; (1613-2) Pm-12082 BYG-529.078 refused That's the reason why : mama's got the lost Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Lost Wandering Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1924; (1698-2) Pm-12098 BYG-529.078 shoes That's the reason why : Mr McTell got the McTell, Blind Willie; Mr. McTell Got the Blues; Atlanta, 18 Oct. 1927; (40311-?) Vi unissued RCA INT-1175 late at night Reason why : my rattlesnake mama don't Fuller, Blind Boy; I'm a Rattlesnakin' Daddy; New York, 23 July 1935; (17862-2) ARC-6-01-56 BC-11 I just found out : why my baby treats me Hayes, Nap (T. C. Johnson Groups); Violin Blues; Memphis, 15 Feb. 1928; (400239-A) OK-8708 Rt RL-316 lonesome cell I wonder why : my partner sitting around Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lastin' Lovin'; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20407-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013 meets Lord I wonder why : my bumblebee want to Memphis Minnie; New Bumble Bee; Chicago, 1 July 1930; (C-5895- ) Vo-1618 BC-13 tell you the reason why My baby got something Big Bill (Broonzy); I Can't Be Satisfied; Richmond, Ind., 2 May 1930; (16569) Ge-7230 Yz L-1011 I did not inquire why My baby's gone : says McTell, Blind Willie; My Baby's Gone; New York, 18 Sept. 1933; (14038-2) Vo-02668 Yz L-1037 I really don't know why Now I'm going out Carr, Leroy; Take a Walk Around the Corner; New York, 14 Aug. 1934; (15604- ) Vo-02986 Co C-30496 gone That the reason why people : you hear me Sparks, Milton; Erie Train Blues; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91445) BB-B6529 BC-6 your loving : don't see why she can Saw them McCoy, Joe; That Will Be Alright; New York, 18 June 1929; (148708-3) Co-14439-D Yz L-1021 The woman I love : why she's five feet from Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bad Luck Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3090-2) Pm-12443 Mil MLP-2007 will make you pay Why should you : have a Cox, Ida; You Stole My Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20768-1) Pm-12704 BYG-529073 head and cry Mama why should I be worried Davis, Walter; Why Shouldn't I Be Blue; Chicago, 12 July 1940; (049325-1) BB-B8737 Yz L-1025 I be worried : and why should I be so Davis, Walter; Why Shouldn't I Be Blue; Chicago, 12 July 1940; (049325-1) BB-B8737 Yz L-1025 didn't know your name Why should I worry : and Evans, Joe; Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 21 May 1931; (10659-1) Ba-32211 His HLP-8002 have done gone by Why should you beg me Evans, Joe; Sitting on Top of the World; New York, 21 May 1931; (10659-1) Ba-32211 His HLP-8002 treat me right But why should I worry about McCoy, Robert Lee; Tough Luck; Aurora, Ill., 5 May 1937; (07655-1) BB-B7115 Rt RL-321 didn't know your name Why should I worry : and Vincson, Walter; Sitting on Top of the World; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403805-B) OK-8784 Mam S-3804 they have gone by Why should you beg me Vincson, Walter; Sitting on Top of the World; Shreveport, La., 17 Feb. 1930; (403805-B) OK-8784 Mam S-3804 to shake that thing Why shouldn't I take a Arnold, Kokomo; Mister Charlie; Chicago, 24 Oct. 1936; (90958-A) De-7261 CC-25 home That's the reason why : singing this bad-luck moan Baker, Willie; Bad Luck Moan; Richmond, Ind., 10 Jan. 1929; (14892) Ge-6812 Rt RL-326 bait to choose That's why so many women : crying Tampa Red (Hudson Whittaker); Kingfish Blues; Chicago, 22 Mar. 1934; (80385-1) BB-B5617 RCA LPV-518 eyes ain't blue That's why sweet baby : I'm making Chatman, Bo; Arrangement for Me-Blues; Atlanta, 12 Feb. 1940; (047647-1) BB-B8397 Yz L-1014 can't see the reason why : that I can't leave Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-1) ARC unissued Co C-30034 can't see the reason why : that I can't leave Johnson, Robert; Drunken Hearted Man; Dallas, 20 June 1937; (DAL-397-2) ARC unissued Rt RL-314 raising hell I wonder why : that southbound train don't Washboard Sam; Lowland Blues; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07620- ) BB-B7096 BC-10 no more Honey that's why that I tell you Wheatstraw, Peetie; All Night Long Blues; Chicago, 18 Aug. 1934; (C-9315-A) De-7082 AH-158 and for store-bought hair Why the man I love Henderson, Katherine; St. Louis Blues; Long Island City, c. Sept. 1928; (236-A) QRS-R7024 His HLP-21 west : north and south Why the Nehi women : have Stokes, Frank; Nehi Mama Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45421-2) Vi-21738 Rt RL-308 day and moan Wondering why : their wandering papa don't Cox, Ida; Wild Women Don't Have the Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1924; (1842-?) Pm-12228 Jo SM-3098 and almost bust That's why : there's no daddy good Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Trust No Man; Chicago, c. Aug. 1926; (2631-1) Pm-12395 Jo SM-3098 where I'm living at Why there's a change in Waters, Ethel; There'll Be Some Changes Made; New York, c. Aug. 1921; (P-147-1) BS-2021 Bio BLP-12022 killed Now the reason why these men here : they Fuller, Blind Boy; Bye Bye Baby Blues; New York, 15 Dec. 1937; (22156-1) Vo-04843 RBF RF-9 jellyroll I don't see why : these women treat me Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Match Box Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4424-2) Pm-12474 Mil MLP-2004 thing : I can't understand Why these trifling gals : run Jones, Maggie; Jealous Mama Blues; New York, 14 Oct. 1924; (140105-1) Co-14044-D VJM VLP-23 Crow leave Port Arthur : why they come in Shreveport Black Ivory King (Dave Alexander); The Flying Crow; Chicago, 15 Feb. 1937; (61795-A) De-7307 BC-5 Oh I don't know why : they treat me so Dickson, Pearl; Little Rock Blues; Memphis, 12 Dec. 1927; (145371-2) Co-14286-D OJL-6 electric chair I wonder why they electrocute a man Jefferson, Blind Lemon; 'Lectric Chair Blues; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20364-2) Pm-12608 Bio BLP-12015 times : I don't know why they should If some Johnson, Lonnie; Hard Time Ain't Gone No Where; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91340-A) De-7388 Sw S-1225 get what they want : why they don't like you Spivey, Victoria; Don't Trust Nobody Blues; Chicago, 20 Mar. 1931; (VO-150- ) Vo-1640 Spi LP-2001 bootleggers : in the town Why they brought : that stuff Waters, Ethel; At the New Jump Steady Ball; New York, c. May 1922; ( ) BS-14128 Bio BLP-12022 gets away I wonder why : trouble keeps on worrying Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Trouble Blues-Part 2; Chicago, c. 17 Aug. 1928; (C-2230- ) Vo-1213 Yz L-1019 life before I wonder why : troubles keeps on worrying Blackwell, Francis Scrapper; Trouble Blues-Part 1; Chicago, c. 17 Aug. 1928; (C-2229- ) Vo-1213 Yz L-1019 tell me the reason why Turned my face to Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Big Night Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1929; (21402-2) Pm-12801 Riv RLP-12-125 you baby : that is why we could not get Davis, Walter; Santa Claus; Chicago, 28 July 1935; (91434-1) BB-B6125 Yz L-1025 love my baby : that's why we can't get along Hill, King Solomon; Down on My Bended Knee; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1253-2) Pm-13116 Yz L-1032 to save my life Why we can't get along Hill, King Solomon; Tell Me Baby; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1258-2) Pm-13129 Yz L-1004 you baby : and that's why we can't get along McClennan, Tommy; She's a Good Looking Mama; Chicago, 10 May 1940; (044992- ) BB-B8545 Rt RL-305 Katy Mae : and that's why we can't get along McClennan, Tommy; Katy Mae Blues; Chicago, 12 Dec. 1940; (053739-1) BB-B8689 Rt RL-305 in my neighborhood Mozelle : why we can't get along McClennan, Tommy; Mozelle Blues; Chicago, 20 Feb. 1942; (074100- ) BB-B9015 Rt RL-314 and hauling coal That's why : we going to move Washboard Sam; We Gonna Move; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07617- ) BB-B7001 BC-10 just started to scream Why when I came to Harris, Willie; Lonesome Midnight Dream; Chicago, c. mid Mar. 1930; (C-5551- ) Br-7149 Rt RL-340 do I don't see why : white folks don't have Johnson, T. C.; J. C. Johnson's Blues; Memphis, 16 Feb. 1928; (400250-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316 Baby I don't see why : you want to hang Alexander, Texas; No More Woman Blues; San Antonio, 9 Mar. 1928; (400446-A) OK-8624 Rt RL-312 wild And that is why : you never see poor Beaman, Lottie; Goin' Away Blues; Richmond, Ind., c. Aug. 1928; (14163-A) Ge-6624 OJL-6 wild And that is why : you never see poor Beaman, Lottie; Going Away Blues; Kansas City, early Nov. 1929; (KC-604- ) Br-7147 Yz L-1018 bone That's the reason why : you hear me cry Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Atlanta Moan; Atlanta, 5 Dec. 1930; (151054-2) Co-14591-D Yz L-1026 long That's the reason why you hear me : sing James, Skip; Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Feb. 1931; (L-763-1) Pm-13085 Bio BLP-12029 That's the very reason why : you been so mean Johnson, Lonnie; Man Killing Broad; Chicago, 8 Nov. 1937; (91339-A) De-7445 Sw S-1225; mama loves you : that's why you treat me like Johnson, Mary; Rattlesnake Blues; Richmond, Ind., 22 Sept. 1932; (18791) Ch-16570 Riv RM-8819 to hang Mmm : baby why you have to go Ledbetter, Huddie; Baby, Don't You Love Me No More; New York, 24 Jan. 1935; (16693- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035 there but me That's why you hear me screaming McTell, Blind Willie; Come On Around to My House Mama; Atlanta, 30 Oct. 1929; (149302-2) Co-14484-D Rt RL-324 stay at home That's why you and grandpa : grandma Memphis Minnie; Grandpa and Grandma Blues; Chicago, 9 Sept. 1930; (C-6082- ) Vo-1601 OJL-4 I love you : that's why you treat me like Montgomery, Eurreal Little Brother; Leaving Town Blues; New Orleans, 16 Oct. 1936; (02650-1) BB-B6916 CC-35 moan Lord that is why : you hear me yell Owens, Marshall; Texas Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Jan. 1932; (L-1238-2) Pm-13117 Yz L-1006 I had too That's why you hear me crying Palmer, Sylvester; Broke Man Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403305-B) Co-14524-D RBF RF-12 that's wrong Lord that's why you hear Crow Jane Rachel, James Yank; Expressman Blues; Memphis, 17 May 1930; (59934- ) Vi-23318 Fwy FA-2953 that real thing Explain why you left me : and Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Explaining the Blues; Chicago, May 1925; (2137-1) Pm-12284 Mil MLP-2001 me : and tell me why you went away I'll Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Explaining the Blues; Chicago, May 1925; (2137-1) Pm-12284 Mil MLP-2001 oh oh That is why you hear me : moan Smith, Six Cylinder; Oh Oh Lonesome Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-213-1) Pm-12968 Yz L-1004 man Ooh : ooh That's why you hear me : ??? Smith, Six Cylinder; Oh Oh Lonesome Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-213-1) Pm-12968 Yz L-1004 Ooh : ooh That is why you hear me : singing Smith, Six Cylinder; Oh Oh Lonesome Blues; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-213-1) Pm-12968 Yz L-1004 loved me : I wonder why you changed your mind Sykes, Roosevelt; As True As I've Been to You; Louisville, 9 June 1931; (69403-1) Vi-23286 Yz L-1033 kind to me And why you want to dog Townsend, Henry; Long Ago Blues; Chicago, 15 Nov. 1929; (403302-?) Co-14529-D Yz L-1003 me Hey hey baby : why you acting so lowdown Washboard Sam; Low Down Woman; Aurora, Ill., 4 May 1937; (07618- ) BB-B7048 BC-10 brother because I'm working : why you pick on me Washboard Sam; Get Down Brother; Chicago, 4 Nov. 1941; (070380-1) BB-B9018 RCA LPV-577 call uh-uh Mr : baby why you too fast You'll Whistlin' Rufus; Sweet Jelly Rollin'; Chicago, 11 Dec. 1933; (77305- ) BB-B5306 Rt RL-334 sow That's the reason why you hear me crying Wilkins, Robert; Dirty Deal Blues; Jackson, Miss., 10 Oct. 1935; (JAX-104- ) Vo-03223 BC-5 that is the reason why : you ain't got to Williamson, Sonny Boy; Moonshine; Aurora, Ill., 13 Mar. 1938; (020113-1) BB-B7603 RCA LPV-518
