"Mississippi" John Smith Hurt (Teoc, Mississippi, 8 de marzo de 1892 - Grenada, Mississippi, 2 de noviembre de 1966) cantante y guitarrista de blues y folk.
John Smith Hurt creció en la localidad de Avalon Mississippi y aprendio a tocar la guitarra con 9 años. Pasó parte de su infancia escuchando los viejos temas del blues mientras trabajaaba como peón de granja en la década de los 20. En 1923, debutó de la mano de Willie Narmour, sustituyendo a su habitual compañero Shell Smith.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
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FC Gimme red lipstick and a bright purple rouge GC A shingle bob haircut and a shot of good booze FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' your horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone
FC Now, I'm raring to go, got red shoes on my feet GC My mind is sittin' right for a Tin Lizzie seat FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' you horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone
FC I'd like to fashion shop, and get the one looks best. GC Your sister sweet mama wants a brand new dress. FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' you horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone
FC Dress skirt cut high, then they cut low GC Don't think I'm a sport, keep on watchin' me go FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' you horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone
FC The red rooster said, "Cockle-doodle-do-do" GC The Richard's' woman said, "Any dude will do" FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' you horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone
FC Every Sunday mornin', church people watch me go GC My wings sprouted out, and the preacher told me so FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' you horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone
FC With rosy red garters, pink hose on my feet GC Turkey red bloomer, with a rumble seat FC Hurry down, sweet daddy, come blowin' you horn GC If you come too late, sweet mama will be gone