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Taj Mahal — Corinna
Album: The Natch'l Blues
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Released: 1968
Length: 2:53
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Got a bird what whistles, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing
Without my Corrina, sure don't mean ..., sure don't mean a natural thing

I learned to love you baby, baby for I call
honey for I call your name, baby for I call
Honey for I call your name, I Wouldn't Trade Your Love For Money
Honey You Are My Warm Heart, Baby You Are
My Warm Hearts Flame

Have mercy, have mercy, baby on my hard luck
Honey on my hard luck soul, baby on my hard luck
Honey on my hard luck soul

I got a rainbow round my shoulder
Looks like silver, shines like Klondike1 gold

Well I love you honey, honey tell the world, baby tell the world I do
Honey tell the world I do, baby tell the world I do
Ain't no woman in fourteen counties, love me baby like the way I do

I got a bird what whistles, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing
Without Corrina, sure don't mean, sure don't mean a natural thing

Corrina, Corrina, Corrina
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 Gregorama wrote:

As I recall, this originally came out on "Take a Giant Step/De Old Folks at Home" An unusual double album, in that one album was mostly pure delta blues, at which he excells, and the other was more contemporary blues, at least contemporary 30 years ago. It was one of my favorite albums for a number of years. When I first heard Taj Mahal, I assumed he was from Mississippi or some other place down in the Delta. Turns out he's from like Massachusetts, but was just an early student and disciple of the Delta Blues, and I believe that he was raised in a musical family. Anyway, the old double album was pretty good, at least back then.



Actually, no. This song came out on The Natch'l Blues in 1968 not on Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home in 1969.
And, yes, That album (Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home) is incredible, like this album. 


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Posted 6 months ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
haven't heard this one in a while, thank you for playing it.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!   Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I listened to a duet from Taj Mahal and Maria Muldaur the other night.  They are 80 y.o. and the song was, "Baby, It's Cold Outside.  A fun cover.  11/29/22.
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Posted 1 year ago by cogbehaviour1    [ Reply ]
 mattenuttall wrote:

We're 19 years old, drinking in my friend's basement. I have my girlfriend Donna with me; she's all charm and blossom-gentle beauty. My  friend Max is beer-drunk. He takes Donna's hand when this song comes on and typsy-twirls her about the carpeted room. She smiles and laughs. All the while. Max is warbling "Donna-Corinna, Donna-Corinna. I'm gonna name my first born Donna-Corinna." 


This is a top-ten comment of all time on RP.  A wonderful story, with beautiful imagery and perfect use of our amazing language.  Bravo!
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
ah...corinna... corinna
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 tutakea wrote:

a hot candidate for "worst song of all time". it´s a shame i had to waste a "1"-vote for this :-(


It's a shame you had to waste your life not appreciating Taj
Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
 
Good for him. Keeping tropical birds as pets should be a crime.
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
We're 19 years old, drinking in my friend's basement. I have my girlfriend Donna with me; she's all charm and blossom-gentle beauty. My  friend Max is beer-drunk. He takes Donna's hand when this song comes on and typsy-twirls her about the carpeted room. She smiles and laughs. All the while. Max is warbling "Donna-Corinna, Donna-Corinna. I'm gonna name my first born Donna-Corinna." 
Posted 5 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Syd Barrett was said to have been greatly influenced by Taj Mahal before his wacky, brilliant (hauntingly mercurially so) solo recordings
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Why is it a shame?  Do we only get a limited number of "1" votes?

tutakea wrote:
a hot candidate for "worst song of all time". it´s a shame i had to waste a "1"-vote for this :-(

 


Posted 7 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
wish I'd really heard this and studied that beautiful artwork on it's cover way back when man, so good and strong  : )

Peace 
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This is on my top 5 best songs of all time any genre!
Posted 7 years ago by atlas    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
Bill said "back to 1972", but this was recorded and released in 1968

 
Right you are.  Just fixed that.
Posted 7 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
a hot candidate for "worst song of all time". it´s a shame i had to waste a "1"-vote for this :-(
Posted 8 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
Bill said "back to 1972", but this was recorded and released in 1968

 

Posted 8 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Bill said "back to 1972", but this was recorded and released in 1968
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
He used to open a lot of the Fillmore West shows in S.F. back in the late 60's/early 70's. Saw him a few times there myself in various states of intoxication.
Posted 8 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Ah Taj.... This is shaping up to be a stellar Sunday morning of great music.
Posted 8 years ago by verner    [ Reply ]
i always likes me some Taj and that's a natural thang
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Walrus_Gumbo wrote:

Actually sounds like Keb 'Mo Senior. {#Lol}{#Think}

 
Sure does!
Posted 8 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
Great song. I have the Delbert McClinton version, which is more polished, but how can you not love Taj Mahal?
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
I remember the Joe Turner version better, but it was Ray Peterson who had the bigger share of playtime in that era.
That and my friend's Ford Cortina. 
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
When that harmonica starts up ........mmm 
Posted 9 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
I can't believe this song is from the 70s.

scrubbrush wrote:

Been listening to this song for over 40 years and still love it every time it comes on...



 


Posted 10 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Didn't Three Dog Night cover this?
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
swweeet... long time no hear. 


Posted 11 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
I have always loved this song and Taj Mahal.   Going to see him for the second time in October for a World Blues concert with one of his daughters.   The first time was with Bonnie Raitt and the Bon-Taj Roulet.   It was wonderful.  I'm excited for the new show.
Posted 11 years ago by jerrieberrie    [ Reply ]
 LeftShoe wrote:
Makes me want to write a song for/about my wife
 
How lovely!
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]

Been listening to this song for over 40 years and still love it every time it comes on...


Posted 11 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]

great hour of tunes, bill!!!


Posted 11 years ago by CrackerjaxATX    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
Love this tune.
 
I STILL love this tune!
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
I just love this song {#Biggrin}
Posted 12 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to write a song for/about my wife
Posted 12 years ago by LeftShoe    [ Reply ]
Love this tune.
Posted 12 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
We got birds! Fun Segue.

Posted 13 years ago by Sturff    [ Reply ]
Maybe too intimate and sometimes rough to appeal to the masses, but massively good.
Posted 13 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Legend  - still sounds great. Always a favorite of mine.

Posted 13 years ago by jackiebd    [ Reply ]
I have no idea how old "Corinna" (or "Corrine, Corrina") is—something like 120-130 years, but I love this version. Taj gives it a lovely twist. BTW, the original "C.C." in "C.C. Rider" may have been "Corrine, Corrina," which morphed into a motorcycle anthem, punning on "cc."
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 beelzebubba wrote:
Taj Mahal is one of those artists who sounds so much better live. I've seen him several times, and every time, he has induced 'wows', dancing and carrying on. I've bought a couple of his albums though, and they mostly bore me.

 

 bachbeet wrote:
I got the album this was originally on: The Natch'l Blues.  Great album that he released more than 40 years ago.
 
There's a great live album from 40 years ago with this on it called Recyclin' the Blues which I could only find on this twofer which I would get if I didn't already have both of them individually.
 






Posted 14 years ago by Prodigal_SOB    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]

Absolutely great interpretation of this song... this is era when Taj found and perfected his style


Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Started out sounding a bit Little-Feat-ish.  BTW, do we ever get Little Feat on RP?  Hmmm?  Please?
Posted 14 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
Anything Taj is an 11.
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Oh yes
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Not a big Taj fan, but I have always loved this one!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Is this guy Ben Harper's father?

Actually sounds like Keb 'Mo Senior. {#Lol}{#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
I got the album this was originally on: The Natch'l Blues.  Great album that he released more than 40 years ago.
Posted 14 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 macadavy wrote:

It did find its way to the small screen, but only in Canada - pity eh?
(Do stay tuned to PBS stateside - you never know!  They're Brit-friendly!  ;-))

 
The Rolling Stones R&R circus is definitely worth seeing, Netflix has it.  Taj really shines.  The DVD has additional Taj tunes that weren't in the main production.  And the Who really shows their talent.  The commentary is great.  But the most bizarre thing is watching Tony Iommi fake his guitar playing with Jethro Tull.  I'm so glad he moved on.

Posted 14 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
Great song. Have always loved Taj.
Posted 14 years ago by jackiebd    [ Reply ]
This was the first Taj Mahal song that I had ever heard and I was hooked; I still am.
Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:


This December 1968 concert film (click cover) was originally intended to air as a circus-style special on British television, but never found its way to the small screen. Hosted by the Rolling Stones, the eclectic group of performers included John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mitch Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, The Who, Taj Mahal and numerous circus acts such as acrobats and clowns. Featured songs include "Sympathy for the Devil," "No Expectations" and "A Quick One (While He's Away)."

See the Netflix link on the RP Affiliates page: https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=Affiliates

Cast:
Rolling Stones  Mick Jagger
 
Keith Richards  Charlie Watts
 
Roger Daltrey  Pete Townshend
 
Eric Clapton  Ian Anderson
 
Yoko Ono


 
It did find its way to the small screen, but only in Canada - pity eh?
(Do stay tuned to PBS stateside - you never know!  They're Brit-friendly!  ;-))

Posted 14 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Great voice,soulful and mesmerizing.
Posted 15 years ago by TC_Tim    [ Reply ]
Oh my, my .... Taj is my man, Taj is the man!!  Love to see him live, anywhere, anytime!!     {#Sunny} 
Posted 15 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]
At the first word, you know it's Taj Mahal. His voice is not particularly great, or even unique. He just has something special. They don't come much cooler than Taj Mahal.
Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]


This December 1968 concert film (click cover) was originally intended to air as a circus-style special on British television, but never found its way to the small screen. Hosted by the Rolling Stones, the eclectic group of performers included John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mitch Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, The Who, Taj Mahal and numerous circus acts such as acrobats and clowns. Featured songs include "Sympathy for the Devil," "No Expectations" and "A Quick One (While He's Away)."

See the Netflix link on the RP Affiliates page: https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=Affiliates

Cast:
Rolling Stones  Mick Jagger
 
Keith Richards  Charlie Watts
 
Roger Daltrey  Pete Townshend
 
Eric Clapton  Ian Anderson
 
Yoko Ono


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
{#Whistle}
Posted 15 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Is this guy Ben Harper's father?
Posted 15 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Nothing less than 10 will suffice.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Grew up listening to the blues ... reminds me of the rain of the BC coast when I hear this ... listening it to my mom and dads Realistic Sterio System with the Sansui speakers with wooden grill - the crackle of the needle

love this stuff
Posted 16 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Taj Mahal is the MAN. Watch 'Sounder' sometime: he did the soundtrack, and it is simply stunning. c.
Taj is the man. Check out Ted Hawkins cover. IMHO absolutely over the top!
Posted 16 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
My son is dating a girl named Corinna.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Just a terrific song. I've listened to this cut for 40 years now and still enjoy it. One of his best. Saw him sing it live in 1968 in Fresno at the old Rainbow Ballroom. Sons of Champlin closed the show. Still memorable.
Posted 16 years ago by razzbuddy    [ Reply ]
cdemon wrote:
Saw him do this at Joe College weekend at Duke, John Hammond opened Hot Tuna closed. Earlier that day they had Mark Almond Band, Sea Train, and the Byrds with Clarence White. Yeah it was that good.
hot damn; when was this?
Posted 16 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Saw him do this at Joe College weekend at Duke, John Hammond opened Hot Tuna closed. Earlier that day they had Mark Almond Band, Sea Train, and the Byrds with Clarence White. Yeah it was that good.
Posted 16 years ago by cdemon    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Taj Mahal is the MAN.
Agree. 35 years ago I first heard his West Indian Revelation, which I loved but never knew who or what it was until just last year. So I uploaded it to the LRC and it's currently in review to get on this playlist. Any signed-on RP member who wants to hear it here, vote {YES} for my long-lost treasure! Thanks!
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Taj Mahal is the MAN. Watch 'Sounder' sometime: he did the soundtrack, and it is simply stunning. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
# 1968 - Taj Mahal # 1968 - The Natch'l Blues # 1969 - Giant Step/De Ole Folks At Home # 1971 - The Real Thing Natch'l Blues is an album by American blues artist Taj Mahal. Track listing Side 1 1. "Good Morning Miss Brown" 2. "Corinna" 3. "I Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Steal My Jellyroll" 4. "Going Up To The Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue" 5. "Done Changed My Way Of Living" Side 2 1. "She Caught The Katy" (And Left Me A Mule To Ride) 2. "The Cuckoo" 3. "You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til Your Well Runs Dry)" 4. "Ain't That A Lot Of Love"
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
absolutely...Lowell George resounds through these vocals. C57BL6 wrote:
the soul of lowell george lives in my audage of the taj as well
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
I think this was from 'The Natch'l Blues' (just before 'Giant Step'). Gregorama wrote:
As I recall, this originally came out on "Take a Giant Step/De Old Folks at Home" An unusual double album, in that one album was mostly pure delta blues, at which he excells, and the other was more contemporary blues, at least contemporary 30 years ago. It was one of my favorite albums for a number of years. When I first heard Taj Mahal, I assumed he was from Mississippi or some other place down in the Delta. Turns out he's from like Massachusetts, but was just an early student and disciple of the Delta Blues, and I believe that he was raised in a musical family. Anyway, the old double album was pretty good, at least back then.
Posted 17 years ago by robadr    [ Reply ]
BluEyes wrote:
I really like voices with character. Like this... JJ Cale Van Morrison Joe Cocker
the soul of lowell george lives in my audage of the taj as well
Posted 17 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
There's a nice version with the Stones on No Security Live CD, 1999.
Posted 17 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
Great stuff, man this RP is fine!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
MahlerTheMartyr wrote:
uninteresting.
No way - it was interesting enough for you to bother to post.
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
uninteresting.
Posted 18 years ago by MahlerTheMartyr    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs of all time - from one of my favorite albums (self titled on vinyl...)
Posted 18 years ago by TheMightyQuinn    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
Taj Mahal is one of those artists who sounds so much better live. I've seen him several times, and every time, he has induced 'wows', dancing and carrying on. I've bought a couple of his albums though, and they mostly bore me.
I completely agree with your first thought, I have never seen a performer have such fun and inspire such fun in a live show. I like his studio stuff too though, and luckily for you he has several live recordings out
Posted 18 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
oh yeah!
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
Thanks. Perfect after Gimme Some Lovin. Hadn't heard this Taj song.... it's goood.
Posted 18 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
Head-swayingly good.
Posted 18 years ago by The_Seeker    [ Reply ]
This song should seg into the Leo Kottke song Corrinna, Corrinna to give me maximum joy.
Posted 19 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
As I recall, this originally came out on "Take a Giant Step/De Old Folks at Home" An unusual double album, in that one album was mostly pure delta blues, at which he excells, and the other was more contemporary blues, at least contemporary 30 years ago. It was one of my favorite albums for a number of years. When I first heard Taj Mahal, I assumed he was from Mississippi or some other place down in the Delta. Turns out he's from like Massachusetts, but was just an early student and disciple of the Delta Blues, and I believe that he was raised in a musical family. Anyway, the old double album was pretty good, at least back then.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Taj Mahal is one of those artists who sounds so much better live. I've seen him several times, and every time, he has induced 'wows', dancing and carrying on. I've bought a couple of his albums though, and they mostly bore me.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Puts me in a happy place....a place that makes me warm, and feelin high...
Posted 19 years ago by Tritter    [ Reply ]
BluEyes wrote:
I really like voices with character. Like this... JJ Cale Van Morrison Joe Cocker
You would probably like The Blind Boys of Alabama then...
Posted 20 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
I really like voices with character. Like this... JJ Cale Van Morrison Joe Cocker
Posted 20 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
He is truly one of the Seven Great Wonders of the .....oh, never mind.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
smooth and pretty.
Posted 20 years ago by mikael    [ Reply ]
AdamBomb wrote:
YUCK! :P
The correct one word response is BLISS Que viva TAJ
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I knew a girl named Corinna once. We had some good times together. Funny, I don't really talk about her much. Haven't thought of her in a while. Good song. :D
Posted 20 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
I recognize serious music when I hear it, and this is serious. But TM was never on top of my hit list. What can I say? I must have gotten picked on as a kid.......
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
YUCK! :P
Posted 20 years ago by AdamBomb    [ Reply ]
The first Taj I ever heard, and still my favorite.
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Gotta love the Taj.
Posted 20 years ago by Geed    [ Reply ]
Just the best!! Thanks Bill.
Posted 20 years ago by Zeke19    [ Reply ]