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 BROWN'S..............5  (0,002%)
ride : in my high brown's arms Me and my                Smith, J. T. Funny Paper; Honey Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1931; (VO-126- ) Vo-1633 Yz L-1031
shovel : way down Joe  Brown's coal mine Be light       Daniels, Julius; Ninety-Nine Year Blues; Atlanta, 19 Feb. 1927; (37932-2) Vi unissued Fwy FA-2953
little song Say my brown's got a wrist watch            Burse, Charlie; Tappin' that Thing; Richmond, Ind., 3 Aug. 1932; (18648) Ch-16654 Rt RL-307
to my soul : my brown's got a stingaree When            Lincoln, Charley; Country Breakdown; Atlanta, 4 Nov. 1927; (145107-1) Co-14475-D RBF RF-15
just ran through your brown's hall    I'm going to      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Right of Way Blues; Chicago, c. May 1927; (4515-2) Pm-12510 Rt RL-301
 BROWNED..............1  (0,000%)
to have my biscuits browned Most of these women         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Empty House Blues; Chicago, c. Mar. 1929; (21200-1) Pm-12946 Rt RL-335
 BROWNIE..............8  (0,003%)
my brownskin down My brownie caught a passenger : left  King David; Sweet Potato Blues; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404666-B) OK-8901 Rt RL-311
my last go-round My brownie caught me : this morning    Thompson, Edward; West Virginia Blues; New York, c. 23 Oct. 1929; (GEX-2416-A) Pm-13018 Yz L-1006
know I love my brownie : don't care what she            Thompson, Edward; Showers of Rain Blues; New York, c. 23 Oct. 1929; (GEX-2411-A) Pm-13018 Yz L-1006
be worried long The brownie I love : makes me           Blake, Blind; Blake's Worried Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1926; (3060-2) Pm-12442 Bio BLP-12023
poison : to get my brownie off my mind This             Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Distance Moan; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15670-A) Pm-12852 Mil MLP-2013
my pillow : where my brownie used to lay I              Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Barbecue Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (143757-1) Co-14205-D CC-36
You missed a real brownie : when you picked all         Blind Percy; Fourteenth Street Blues; Chicago, c. Nov. 1927; (20180-2) Pm-12584 Rt RL-327
had Tell me fair brownie : where did you stay           Moore, William; Midnight Blues; Chicago, c. Jan. 1928; (20312-2) Pm-12636 Rt RL-340
 BROWNS...............5  (0,002%)
moonshine : and run these browns down See that long     Smith, Bessie; Young Woman's Blues; New York, 26 Oct. 1926; (142878-3) Co-14179-D Co CL-857
night When the high browns get together : it's just     Smith, Bessie; Gimme a Pigfoot; New York, 24 Nov. 1933; (152578-2) OK-8949 Co CL-856
lonely guy : following the browns I think about the     Stokes, Frank; Stomp that Thing; Memphis, 28 Aug. 1928; (45426-2) Vi-21738 Rt RL-308
with high yellows and browns Now I'm going to           Dorsey, Thomas A.(Georgia Tom); Levee Bound Blues; Richmond, Ind., 5 Feb. 1930; (16224) Ch-16682 Riv RM-8803
I got nineteen fair browns : said I want you            Daddy Stovepipe; Sundown Blues; Richmond, Ind., 10 Mar. 1924; (11861-A) Ge-5459 Rt RL-325
 BROWNSKIN............71  (0,030%)
Now you may be brownskin : and your hair weren't        Stokes, Frank; Mistreatin' Blues; Memphis, 27 Aug. 1928; (45419-1) Vi-21672 Rt RL-308
pigmeat mama crazy : about brownskin baby ways I got    Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Chocolate to the Bone; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146054-?) Co-14331-D CC-36
bawl    So glad I'm brownskin : chocolate to the bone   Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Chocolate to the Bone; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146054-?) Co-14331-D CC-36
of day And along brownskin coming : man and drove       Akers, Garfield; Cottonfield Blues-Part 1; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-201- ) Vo-1442 OJL-2
rides in an automobile : brownskin do the same Black    Thomas, Henry; Charmin' Betsy; Chicago, c. 7 Oct. 1929; (C-4621- ) Vo-1468 Rt RL-315
corn whiskey : and a brownskin do the same A            Vincson, Walter (Mississippi Sheiks); She Ain't No Good; Jackson, Miss., 19 Dec. 1930; (404783-B) OK-8885 Mam S-3804
me I love my brownskin : don't care where she           Howell, Peg Leg; Tishamingo Blues; Atlanta, 8 Nov. 1926; (143117-1) Co-14194-D RBF RF-9
twenty-two : to run my brownskin down    There ain't no King David; Rising Sun Blues; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404665-A) OK-8913 RBF RF-6
twenty-two : to run my brownskin down My brownie caught King David; Sweet Potato Blues; Atlanta, 11 Dec. 1930; (404666-B) OK-8901 Rt RL-311
Oh black woman evil : brownskin evil too Going to       Alexander, Texas; Yellow Girl Blues; San Antonio, 9 Mar. 1928; (400442-B) OK-8801 His HLP-31
in an automobile : a brownskin gal rides the same       Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
good old whiskey : a brownskin gal drinks the same      Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
with a stick : a brownskin gal bites the same           Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
you awful sweet : a brownskin gal do the same           Bonds, Son (Sleepy John Estes); Black Gal Swing; Chicago, 24 Sept. 1941; (064918- ) BB-B8852 BC-7
on wrong Says a brownskin gal : make a mule             Henry, Hound Head; Low Down Hound Blues; Chicago, 17 Oct. 1928; (C-2451- ) Vo-1288 His HLP-2
pleasant smile But that brownskin gal : with her coal-black Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Chocolate to the Bone; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146054-?) Co-14331-D CC-36
as could be A brownskin gal : makes a bulldog           Johnson, Ki Ki; Wrong Woman Blues; Long Island City, c. Aug. 1928; (   ) QRS-R7003 His HLP-17
that thing on me Brownskin girl is deceitful : till     Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Deceitful Brownskin Woman; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20065-2) Pm-12551 Bio BLP-12015
Now I got a brownskin girl, woman : with her            McClennan, Tommy; Brown Skin Girl; Chicago, 22 Nov. 1939; (044243-1) BB-B8444 RCA LPV-518
life    You might be brownskin : I might be black       Gibson, Clifford; Tired of Being Mistreated Part 2; Long Island City, c. June 1929; (485-A) QRS-R7079 Yz L-1006
Well I'm going away brownskin : I ain't going to        Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
somewhere    I love my brownskin : indeed I do But      Rainey, Ma Gertrude; Misery Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1927; (4707-1) Pm-12508 Fwy FJ-2802
me a little old brownskin : just as sweet as            Big Bill (Broonzy); How You Want It Done; New York, 29 Mar. 1932; (11611-2) Ba-32436 Yz L-1011
to go Come here brownskin : listen to my motor          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; D B Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20821-1) Pm-12712 Bio BLP-12015
I met a nice-looking brownskin : made me lose my        Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Low Down Mojo Blues; Chicago, c. June 1928; (20636-1) Pm-12650 Mil MLP-2004
leave this lonesome town    Brownskin mama : what in the Blake, Blind; Brownskin Mama Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20106-2) Pm-12606-2 Bio BLP-12003
why : I'm moaning these brownskin mama blues    Keep on Blake, Blind; Brownskin Mama Blues; Chicago, c. Oct. 1927; (20106-2) Pm-12606-2 Bio BLP-12003
it back Tell me brownskin mama : where did you          Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Snatch It Back Blues; Chicago, c. Apr. 1927; (4420-2) Pm-12475 Yz L-1010
to you, in here brownskin : mama I just blowed          Hawkins, Walter Buddy Boy; Awful Fix Blues; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20034-1) Pm-12539 Yz L-1004
through    I got a brownskin mama : she built right     Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bootin' Me 'Bout; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15675) Pm-12946 Mil MLP-2004
see She said a brownskin man : is just all              Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Chocolate to the Bone; Atlanta, 13 Apr. 1928; (146054-?) Co-14331-D CC-36
the water : where that brownskin man can't go Lord      Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Shuckin' Sugar; Chicago, c. Oct. 1926; (3077-2) Pm-12454 Mil MLP-2007
And a good strong brownskin : man it's tight like       Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Maltese Cat Blues; Chicago, c. Aug. 1928; (20820-1) Pm-12712 Bio BLP-12015
to school Lord that brownskin man : caused me not       Moore, Rosie Mae; School Girl Blues; Memphis, 3 Feb. 1928; (41832-2) Vi-21408 OJL-17
shame  I've got a brownskin man : but I'm scared        Wiley, Geeshie (Elvie Thomas); Eagles on a Half; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1931; (L-826-1) Pm-13074 Yz L-1001
tell : what's on a brownskin man's mind He'll be        Jones, Anna; Trixie Blues; New York, c. June 1923; (1473-1) Pm-12052 His HLP-15
and talks : with every brownskin old man she meets      Newbern, Hambone Willie; Hambone Willie's Dreamy-Eyed Woman's Blues; Atlanta, 14 Mar. 1929; (402305-B) OK-8693 OJL-17
to get me a brownskin : ooo Lord because the            Washboard Sam; Brown and Yellow Woman Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064483-1) BB-B8937 RCA LPV-577
I love my little brownskin : she's so young and         Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Bootin' Me 'Bout; Richmond, Ind., 24 Sept. 1929; (15675) Pm-12946 Mil MLP-2004
Got a gang of brownskin sweet women : got a             Hull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge-6122 Yz L-1001
Got a gang of brownskin sweet women : got a             Hull, Papa Harvey; Gang of Brownskin Women; Chicago, c. 8 Apr. 1927; (12689) Ge-6122 Yz L-1001
Going to beat you brownskin : till you learn some       Stovepipe No. 1 (Sam Jones); Court Street Blues; St. Louis, 25 Apr. 1927; (80749-A) OK-8514 Fly LP-103
Oh she's a dark brownskin : we always call her          Jefferson, Blind Lemon; Long Lastin' Lovin'; Chicago, c. Feb. 1928; (20407-2) Pm-12666 Mil MLP-2013
at all Tell me brownskin : what is on your              Stovepipe No. 1 (Sam Jones); Court Street Blues; St. Louis, 25 Apr. 1927; (80749-A) OK-8514 Fly LP-103
Avenue     Oh tell me brownskin : what's the matter now unknown artist (Kansas City Blues Strummers); String Band Blues; probably Chicago, c. late July 1926; (   ) Vo-1048 Rt RL-311
old-time    I've got a brownskin woman : she lives up   Alexander, Texas;  Corn-Bread Blues; New York, 12 Aug. 1927; (81223-A) OK-8511 Rt RL-315
around They may be brownskin woman : with Georgia hair  Batts, Will; Country Woman; New York, 1 Aug. 1933; (13718-1) Vo-02531 Rt RL-329
all alone Got a brownskin woman : just about as         Bracey, Ishman; Pay Me No Mind; Grafton, Wis., c. Mar. 1930; (L-242-2) Pm-13038 Yz L-1007
when I'm dry A brownskin woman : tell her when          Davis, Walter; Sloppy Drunk Again; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85479-1) BB-B5879 OJL-20
to stay Some little brownskin woman : stepping in my    Day, Will; Central Avenue Blues; New Orleans, 25 Apr. 1928; (146186-2) Co-14318-D Yz L-1010
your face Let some brownskin woman : be here to         Fuller, Blind Boy; Pistol Snapper Blues; New York, 5 Apr. 1938; (22674-1) Vo-04106 BC-11
It was a little brownskin woman : stole my heart        Gibson, Clifford; Society Blues; New York, 10 Dec. 1929; (57760- ) Vi-38612 Yz L-1027
told me too Some brownskin woman : going to be          Hicks, Robert (Barbecue Bob); Barbecue Blues; Atlanta, 25 Mar. 1927; (143757-1) Co-14205-D CC-36
do You say a brownskin woman : will make a              House, Son; My Black Mama-Part 1; Grafton, Wis., 28 May 1930; (L-408-2) Pm-13042 OJL-2
man like a good brownskin woman now babe : he           Jackson, Papa Charlie; I'm Alabama Bound; Chicago, c. May 1925; (2144-2) Pm-12289 Yz L-1029
with me She's a brownskin woman : just as sweet         Johnson, Robert; When You Get a Good Friend; San Antonio, 23 Nov. 1936; (SA-2584-1) ARC unissued Co CL-1654
no peace She's a brownskin woman : got black wavy       Ledbetter, Huddie; Roberta-Part 2; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16684- ) ARC unissued Co C-30035
mule's behind Yes a brownskin woman : make a preacher   Ledbetter, Huddie; Honey, I'm All Out and Down; New York, 23 Jan. 1935; (16688-2) Ba-33359 Rt RL-315
your reins And a brownskin woman : like something fit   Patton, Charley; Pony Blues; Richmond, Ind., 14 June 1929; (15216) Pm-12792 Yz L-1020
the Cannonball Well a brownskin woman : sure can get    Richardson, Mooch; T and T Blues; Memphis, 13 Feb. 1928; (400213-B) OK-8554 Mam S-3803
was thinking about : that brownskin woman of mine I'm   Stevens, Vol; Beale Street Mess Around; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40320-1) Vi-21066 Rt RL-322
a black-haired Now a brownskin woman : always on my     Stevens, Vol; Vol Stevens Blues; Atlanta, 20 Oct. 1927; (40324-1) Vi-21356 OJL-21
to get me a brownskin woman : Lord and let              Washboard Sam; Brown and Yellow Woman Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064483-1) BB-B8937 RCA LPV-577
go You know a brownskin woman : ooo well is             Washboard Sam; Brown and Yellow Woman Blues; Chicago, 26 June 1941; (064483-1) BB-B8937 RCA LPV-577
man  I got a brownskin woman : she don't pay            Williams, Joe; My Grey Pony; Chicago, 25 Feb. 1935; (85491- ) BB-B5948 RBF RF-14
my own So these brownskin women : can cluster around    Alexander, Texas; Yellow Girl Blues; San Antonio, 9 Mar. 1928; (400442-B) OK-8801 His HLP-31
kinds of money : and brownskin women too When you       Johnson, T. C.; J. C. Johnson's Blues; Memphis, 16 Feb. 1928; (400250-B) OK-8838 Rt RL-316
told me too  Say brownskin women son : going to         Wilkins, Robert; Alabama Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-190- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
the night before  If brownskin women kills me : mama    Wilkins, Robert; Alabama Blues; Memphis, c. 23 Sept. 1929; (M-190- ) Br-7205 Rt RL-333
Got a gang of brownskin womens : bunch of high          Lofton, Cripple Clarence; Brown Skin Girls; Chicago, 18 July 1935; (C-1074-A) ARC-6-11-66 Yz L-1025
go You may be brownskin : you color may be              Stokes, Frank; Its a Good Thing; Chicago, c. Sept. 1927; (20044-2) Pm-12518 Bio BLP-12041
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