John Smith Hurt cresceu em Avalon, Mississippi e aprendeu a tocar violão aos nove anos de idade. Passou a maior parte de sua juventude tocando músicas antigas para seus amigos, em bailes e ganhando a vida como trabalhador braçal em fazendas da região na década de 1920. Em 1923 ele costumava se apresentar com o músico Willie Narmour (Carroll County Blues) como substituto de seu parceiro regular, Shell Smith. Quando Narmour teve a chance de gravar pela OKeh Records, recomendou John Hurt ao produtor da OKeh Records, Tommy Rockwell.
Quatro anos de trabalho duro!Neste mês de maio fizemos quatro anos no ar. Continuamos trabalhando na divulgação deste maravilhoso instrumento, obrigado por participar da nossa história!
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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