I didn't write this one

Jun 09, 2004 22:46

Well, I'm exhausted but I wanted to post something. People seem to like song lyrics, so I thought I'd post more. This time though I decided to post some classic lyrics (as in I didn't write them) to an old Bessie Smith tune. For those who don't know, Bessie Smith was huge around the 1920's and is still considered one of the greats in Jazz and Blues ( Read more... )

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Haha :) myverybigsecret June 10 2004, 16:35:50 UTC
I'm reading a book by Erica Jong right now, wherein she quotes this very song. Weird, non? :)

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Re: Haha :) lord_couger June 10 2004, 17:00:47 UTC
Classics never die, and good lovers are always in demand.

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Re: Haha :) myverybigsecret June 10 2004, 17:41:47 UTC
Indeed; and good lovers are hard to find, and often die...at least in our hearts. *wistful sigh*

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amethystmoon June 10 2004, 20:06:57 UTC
wow, that's awefully implicative and racey for something written over 80 years ago.
Though it was the Roaring Twenties... *shrug*

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