Mean Woman Blues
Jerry Lee Lewis
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I got a woman, Mean as she can be I got a woman, Mean as she can be Sometimes I think She's almost mean as me A black cat up and died of fright 'Cause she crossed his path last night Oh, I got a woman Mean as she can be Sometimes I think She's almost mean as me She kiss so hard, she bruise my lips Hurts so good, my heart just flips Oh, I got a woman Mean as she can be Sometimes I think She's almost mean as me The strangest gal I ever had Never happy 'less she's mad Oh, I got a woman Mean as she can be Sometimes I think She's almost mean as me She makes love without a smile Ooh, hot dog that drives me wild Oh, I got a woman Mean as she can be Sometimes I think She's almost mean as me
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Written by: Claude Demetruis
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Mean Woman Blues" origin and popularization"Mean Woman Blues" is originally a blues song written by Claude Demetrius.
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Elvis Presley's renditionElvis Presley was one of the first artists to popularize "Mean Woman Blues," releasing it on his 1957 album "Loving You."
- The song featured in Presley's motion picture "Loving You."
- Upon release, it peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Most Played in Jukeboxes chart.
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Jerry Lee Lewis's renditionJerry Lee Lewis, known for his energetic performances, also recorded the song.
- His version was included in the 1971 album "Monsters."
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Cliff Richard's interpretationBritish pop singer Cliff Richard released the song as a single in 1963, under the title "Mean Woman Blues."
- Unlike Presley, Richard's version of the song did not chart.
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Roy Orbison's versionRoy Orbison released his take on "Mean Woman Blues" in 1963, the same year as Cliff Richard.
- His version was included in the album "In Dreams."
- Orbison's version of the song charted at No. 5 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
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Overall influence and recognitionThanks to versions by artists like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison, "Mean Woman Blues" has become a staple in blues and rock music.
- The song has been covered by many other artists and bands over the decades, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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Variations in the songThere are slight variations in lyrics and arrangement in each version of the song - reflecting the unique artistic expression of each performing artist.
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Recognition by RIAAElvis Presley's version of "Mean Woman Blues" is recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), cementing its historic significance and influence.
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Connection to movie soundtracksBesides featuring in Presley's movie "Loving You," the song also made it on the soundtrack of the 1984 film "Bachelor Party."
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Live performances"Mean Woman Blues" has been a part of live performance sets for many artists, offering an energetic and engaging number for audiences.
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