32-20 Blues
Robert Johnson
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If I send for my baby, and she don't come If I send for my baby, man, and she don't come All the doctors in Hot Springs sure can't help her none And if she gets unruly, thinks she don't wan' do If she gets unruly and thinks she don't wan' do Take my 32-20, now, and cut her half in two She got a .38 special but I believe it's most too light She got a .38 special but I believe it's most too light I got a 32-20, got to make the caps alright If I send for my baby, man, and she don't come If I send for my baby, man, and she don't come All the doctors in Hot Springs sure can't help her none I'm gonna shoot my pistol, gonna shoot my gatling gun I'm gonna shoot my pistol, gotta shoot my gatling gun You made me love you, now your man have come Ah-oh, baby, where you stayed last night? Ah-ah, baby, where you stayed last night? You got your hair all tangled and you ain't talking right Her .38 special, boys, it do very well Her .38 special, boys, it do very well I got a 32-20 now, and it's a-burning If I send for my baby, man, and she don't come If I send for my baby, man, and she don't come All the doctors in Wisconsin sure can't help her none Hey, hey, baby, where you stayed last night? Hey, hey, baby, where you stayed last night? You didn't come home until the sun was shining bright Ah-oh boy, I just can't take my rest Ah-oh boy, I just can't take my rest With this 32-20 laying up and down my breast
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Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"32-20 Blues" is a traditional blues song that has been covered by multiple artists. This song is originally written by the legendary blues singer Robert Johnson.
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Eric Clapton’s VersionEric Clapton's version of "32-20 Blues" was featured on his album "Me and Mr. Johnson," released in 2004. This album was a tribute to Robert Johnson and included covers of 14 of his songs.
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Muddy Waters VersionEven though Muddy Waters has been a master in the blues genre with a significant influence on later artists, there isn't a specific record of his version of "32-20 Blues".
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Peter Green’s VersionPeter Green, founder of the band Fleetwood Mac, was known for his blues roots. He also performed a version of "32-20 Blues". He's known for his unique approach to blues music and his version of this song reflects that.
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Robert Johnson’s LegacyRobert Johnson, the original artist behind "32-20 Blues", is largely considered one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. Despite his short life, he made an enormous impact on the music world and his songs, including "32-20 Blues", have been covered by countless artists.
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Rory Block’s VersionRory Block is known for her classical renditions of traditional blues songs. Often playing alone with her guitar, Block's version of "32-20 Blues" offers a true reflection of the original spirit of the song.
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Song Meaning"32-20 Blues" is a song about a .32-20 Winchester rifle. The protagonist of the song threatens his lover with it. This was a common theme for blues songs of the 1930s, capturing the hardships and struggle of life.
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Inspiring the British Blues BoomPerformances of the song by artists like Eric Clapton and Peter Green have helped to popularize the song and have influenced many British blues and rock musicians.
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