Tony Joe White — Robbin' My Honeycomb
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One more Greyhound running tonight
Biloxi, Mississippi bound
But I ain't ridin', let it go on by
I think I'll just hang around downtown
Went to my baby's house, didn't telephone
Strange car in the driveway, she was not alone
Now I'm out on the street, hurting down in my bones
Somebody's been robbin' my honeycomb
I can't look back, no memories
If that's the way she wants it, that's how's it gonna be
I never was one to keep hanging on
If the woman don't want you just leave her alone
But I think about it, and it tears me down
I find a little bar with a 7 and a Crown
I'm a dangerous man, drinkin' alone
And I feel like robbin' somebody's honeycomb
Daylight finds me out on the road
Hard rain falling but I don't feel the cold
I got a fire inside and it's burnin' deep
I got to let that woman and her new lover be
But he better not play you for a fool
I'd hurt somebody that would do that to you
I still got my feelings, they're burnin' strong
Somebody's been robbin my honeycomb
And I feel like robbin' somebody's honeycomb
Biloxi, Mississippi bound
But I ain't ridin', let it go on by
I think I'll just hang around downtown
Went to my baby's house, didn't telephone
Strange car in the driveway, she was not alone
Now I'm out on the street, hurting down in my bones
Somebody's been robbin' my honeycomb
I can't look back, no memories
If that's the way she wants it, that's how's it gonna be
I never was one to keep hanging on
If the woman don't want you just leave her alone
But I think about it, and it tears me down
I find a little bar with a 7 and a Crown
I'm a dangerous man, drinkin' alone
And I feel like robbin' somebody's honeycomb
Daylight finds me out on the road
Hard rain falling but I don't feel the cold
I got a fire inside and it's burnin' deep
I got to let that woman and her new lover be
But he better not play you for a fool
I'd hurt somebody that would do that to you
I still got my feelings, they're burnin' strong
Somebody's been robbin my honeycomb
And I feel like robbin' somebody's honeycomb
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what an incredibly soulful voice...will look for his version of Rainy Night in Georgia.
ciarataylor wrote:
Oh Clara, open your ears and embrace the deep sounds. I think you'll find that a great majority of women and men find that Tony Joe has a great voice.
Good instrumental. If a female sang like that she would get no airplay. .Why do men get away with bad singing voices?
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Oh Clara, open your ears and embrace the deep sounds. I think you'll find that a great majority of women and men find that Tony Joe has a great voice.
ciarataylor wrote:
Nothing wrong with his vocals. This isn't opera. It's about vibe. Such closed minded opinions constantly being thrown about around here.
Good instrumental. If a female sang like that she would get no airplay. .Why do men get away with bad singing voices?
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Nothing wrong with his vocals. This isn't opera. It's about vibe. Such closed minded opinions constantly being thrown about around here.
Good instrumental. If a female sang like that she would get no airplay. .Why do men get away with bad singing voices? ![crowded](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/crowded.gif)
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I like the (albeit 6 years ago) comparison to John Martyn. I hear it. But maybe mixed with a bit of Ry Cooder?
philbertr wrote:
It's just you.
Is it just me? Sounds like Ray Charles to me…
It's just you.
Is it just me? Sounds like Ray Charles to me…
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Mine.
BACK AWAY SLOWLY
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Wow! Newer Tony Joe White! What a voice and a cool song…
What a great sound. Never heard of him before RP and Polk Salad Annie. gonna have to find some more...
ddbz wrote:
Yeah, I just thought the same thing! Found myself in a similar situation several years back.
Wow! The there is some lyrics.
Yeah, I just thought the same thing! Found myself in a similar situation several years back.
Wow! The there is some lyrics.
justin4kick wrote:
It's in the playlist but not exactly overplayed: Last play: Aug 9, 2003
Bill?
Like a number of others commented, I too never heard this guy before.
Pretty good. Must hear his Poke Salad Anne soon.
It's in the playlist but not exactly overplayed: Last play: Aug 9, 2003
Bill?
Like a number of others commented, I too never heard this guy before.
Pretty good. Must hear his Poke Salad Anne soon.
Skydog wrote:
It's in the playlist but not exactly overplayed: Last play: Aug 9, 2003
Bill?
if no one else has suggested it may i request his 'Polk Salad Annie' song
seriously
seriously
It's in the playlist but not exactly overplayed: Last play: Aug 9, 2003
Bill?
like a happy John Martyn.... just sayin like
Slick.
Need to investigate further.
Need to investigate further.
if no one else has suggested it may i request his 'Polk Salad Annie' song
seriously
seriously
So very nice...
Was across the room and this song came on..
Recognized this voice...
Thanks for playing Tony Joe White....
Marvelous ... Marvelous...
Total Joy and Bliss !
Thank you .. again
Was across the room and this song came on..
Recognized this voice...
Thanks for playing Tony Joe White....
Marvelous ... Marvelous...
Total Joy and Bliss !
Thank you .. again
tulfan wrote:
Love this tune and the Rory version you mentioned. Saw Rory 3x. He is clearly responsible for a major portion of my hearing loss...
What?
Love this tune and the Rory version you mentioned. Saw Rory 3x. He is clearly responsible for a major portion of my hearing loss...
What?
Been groovin' to this cat for nearly 35 years - always a pleasure...
fredriley wrote:
For real? He's damn cool allright, but not as super-doopa as all that man, sheesh ; )
Great down 'n' dirty blues - ya can't beat it. Perhaps the USA's greatest ever gift to music :). 8 from the toe-tappin' Nottingham jury.
For real? He's damn cool allright, but not as super-doopa as all that man, sheesh ; )
Slaney wrote:
Love this tune and the Rory version you mentioned. Saw Rory 3x. He is clearly responsible for a major portion of my hearing loss...
The immortal Rory Gallagher did a cover of a TJW song, "As the crow flies" on his epic Irish Tour album - got me really into TJ. The guy has it ...
Love this tune and the Rory version you mentioned. Saw Rory 3x. He is clearly responsible for a major portion of my hearing loss...
ThePoose wrote:
was hero to both,![{#Sunny} {#Sunny}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/sunny.gif)
He toured with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Have you heard of them?
papaman wrote:
papaman wrote:
I've never heard of this guy. Nice song.
was hero to both,
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Winnie the Pooh blues?
SCOTS: "...got some Tony Joe White on my radio..."
Yes, Tony Joe, the "Polk Salad Annie" guy. I have a 3 CD set of some of his early work...love his bluesy funky guitar work.
MilkoJ wrote:
Smokin, silky and smooth.. go TJW
...and no voice whatsoever!
Still, like you, I like him!
Smokin, silky and smooth.. go TJW
He toured with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Have you heard of them?
papaman wrote:
papaman wrote:
I've never heard of this guy. Nice song.
Yes please. More TJW. This guy is amazing.
Great down 'n' dirty blues - ya can't beat it. Perhaps the USA's greatest ever gift to music :). 8 from the toe-tappin' Nottingham jury.
socalhol wrote:
Agreed
I like this — very nice — I'll give it an 8
Agreed
I like this — very nice — I'll give it an 8
Just realized Tony was the very first musician I saw live, back in high school days in 1969. He opened for Steppenwolf.
The immortal Rory Gallagher did a cover of a TJW song, "As the crow flies" on his epic Irish Tour album - got me really into TJ. The guy has it ...
This is a fine album from the "Polk Salad Annie" guy.
Love it. Do I hear vibes of JJ Cale?
ThePoose wrote:
Surely you know Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.
If no, you been livin' unner a stone, boy.
Didn't know him either, I like this song. Living far, under an amazing layer of stones and magma, opposite side of your world. I like RP for this, I can listen to the music of lots of bands that I wouldn't know otherwise.
Surely you know Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.
If no, you been livin' unner a stone, boy.
Didn't know him either, I like this song. Living far, under an amazing layer of stones and magma, opposite side of your world. I like RP for this, I can listen to the music of lots of bands that I wouldn't know otherwise.
Tony has been in my speakers both at home and in the clubs I'v been working,ever since the beginning of time!This is the first time I hear him on RP. (Bill takes req.Thanks Bill) #9.![{#Wink} {#Wink}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/smiley-wink.gif)
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soul FULL
djengs wrote:
He was on ACL in 2006 and the "Live from Austin City Limits" CD is still available.
Tony's been around a long time- big hits in the late 60's, early 70's (ever hear "Poke Salad Annie"?). We liked him a lot around Austin, and I'm really glad to hear he is still cooking.
He was on ACL in 2006 and the "Live from Austin City Limits" CD is still available.
Louisiana born and raised. Go TJW!
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papaman wrote:
Surely you know Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.
If no, you been livin' unner a stone, boy.
I've never heard of this guy. Nice song.
Surely you know Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.
If no, you been livin' unner a stone, boy.
I've never heard of this guy. Nice song.
A sublime antidote to the preceding Brewer & Shipley mess. . .
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Tony's been around a long time- big hits in the late 60's, early 70's (ever hear "Poke Salad Annie"?). We liked him a lot around Austin, and I'm really glad to hear he is still cooking.
nigelr wrote:
indeed
From this Aussie, this man is An American National Treasure!
indeed
From this Aussie, this man is An American National Treasure!
Sounds pretty interesting. I think it would be fun to hear more.
i likee much, berry buch.
never heard of this guy - he's good :)