Outside Woman Blues

Blind Joe Reynolds

About Outside Woman Blues

"Outside Woman Blues" is a blues song originally recorded by Blind Joe Reynolds in 1929. It is one of few known recordings made by Reynolds, who used "Woman Blues" in several song titles, including "Cold Woman Blues", "Goose Hill Woman Blues", and "Third Street Woman Blues". In 1967, the song was popularized by the British rock group Cream, who recorded a blues rock adaptation in 1967 for the album Disraeli Gears, with vocals by Eric Clapton. Live recordings appear on BBC Sessions and Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005. Their original recording is included on the compilation album Those Were the Days. Cream's versions are usually credited to "Reynolds, arranged by Eric Clapton". Clapton has also performed the song live as a solo artist. 


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2001
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If you lose your money, great god, don't lose your mind
If you lose your money, great god, don't lose your mind
If you lose your woman, please don't fool with mine

I'm gonna buy me a bulldog, watch my lady while I sleep
I'm gonna buy me a bulldog, watch my lady while I sleep
Women these days, they're so doggone crooked
Till they might make off 'fore day creep

Well, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
You can't watch your wife, outside women too
When you're out with your women, wife will be at home
Cookin' your food, doin' your dirt, buddy, what you tryin' to do?

Oh, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
Oh, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
When you're out with your women, wife will be at home
Cookin' your food, doin' your dirt, buddy, what you tryin' to?

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Blind Joe Reynolds

"Blind Joe" Reynolds (1900 or 1904 – March 10, 1968), was an American singer-songwriter and blues guitarist. Reynolds is thought to have been born in Tallulah, Louisiana in 1904, although his death certificate states his birthplace as Arkansas in 1900. He was blinded by a shotgun blast to the face in Louisiana in the mid-late 1920s, which resulted in the physical loss of his eyes. Despite this handicap, Blind Joe became known for his distinctive bottleneck style as well as his reported accuracy with a pistol, with which it is said he could judge the position of a target by sound alone.Reynolds is known to have been polyamorous and somewhat misogynistic, as is apparent from a number of his recordings. He was also known to be outspoken and flamboyant, often usi… more »

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Blind Joe Reynolds
The song "Outside Woman Blues" was originally recorded and performed by Blind Joe Reynolds, an early American blues musician. - Blind Joe Reynolds, also known as Joe Sheppard, was born in the late 1890s or early 1900s in Louisiana. He was a street musician known for his lively performances. - Despite being blind, he developed an influential style of blues known as slide guitar. - Little is known about his life, but his songs, including "Outside Woman Blues", have been widely covered and are still celebrated today.
Cream
The rock band Cream, consisting of guitarist/singer Eric Clapton, bassist/singer Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker, covered the song "Outside Woman Blues". It appeared on their 1967 album "Disraeli Gears". - Cream was known for their inventive approach to rock music, often incorporating elements of jazz, blues, and psychedelia. - Their use of the "power trio" format, with three members all contributing to the writing, singing, and playing of instruments, was influential in the development of hard rock and heavy metal. - Cream was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Their cover of "Outside Woman Blues" remains one of their most beloved tracks.
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is a famous British rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is considered one of the most influential guitarists in history. - Clapton’s guitar work on "Outside Woman Blues" is considered exemplary of his innovative approach to blues guitar, featuring Clapton’s signature 'woman tone' sound. - Although he has had a long and successful solo career, Clapton’s work with Cream is often considered some of his most significant. - Eric Clapton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. - He has cited Blind Joe Reynolds as an influence on his playing style, noting in interviews that blues musicians like Reynolds helped him to develop his unique, emotive approach to the guitar.

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