Bald Headed Woman
The Kinks
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Well I don't want no bald headed woman Gonna make me mean, yes, love, it make me mean I don't want no bald headed woman It will make me mean, yes, love, it make me mean Well I don't want no sugar in my coffee Gonna make me mean, yes, love, it make me mean I don't want no sugar in my coffee It'll make me mean, oh, make me mean Well I've been driving on a bald headed mountain I've done my time, I've done my time I've been driving on a bald headed mountain I've done my time, oh, done my time I done my time, done my time, I done my time, done my time Well I don't want no sugar in my coffee Gonna make me mean, make me mean Oh I don't want no sugar in my coffee Make me mean, make me, gonna make me mean I don't want no bald headed woman Gonna make me mean, it make me mean Oh no, no I don't want no bald headed woman
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Written by: SHEL TALMY, TRADITIONAL
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8 facts about this song
Historical Record"Bald Headed Woman" is a traditional blues song that has been covered by numerous rock and blues artists. One of the earliest mentions of this song dates back to 1926, in a recording by Papa Charlie Jackson.
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The CreatorsThe song has been performed and recorded by various artists like British rock guitarist Jimmy Page, British rock band The Kinks, and English rock band The Who.
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Jimmy Page's VersionIn the early 60s, Page was part of a band called The Sneekers. They recorded "Bald Headed Woman", but it remained unreleased until 2016 when Page included it in his collection titled "Sound Tracks".
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The Kinks' VersionThe Kinks, which was led by Ray Davies, covered 'Bald Headed Woman' and it was released as the B-side to their 1964 hit single "You Really Got Me".
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The Who's VersionThe song was covered by The Who in 1965, with Keith Moon on vocals, and it distinguished itself through the unusual choice of instrumentation, including the use of spoons on washboard, giving it a skiffle-like feel.
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Receptions and InterpretationsThe song carried a bluesy sound that attracted the rock-n-roll bands of the 1960s. Its atypical lyrics compared to popular songs were seen as bold and daring for that time.
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Songwriting CreditsThe songwriting credits for "Bald Headed Woman" often go to traditional or unknown, due to its roots as a traditional blues song.
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Musical StructureMusically, "Bald Headed Woman" is characterized by its simple yet catchy chord progression and dominant bluesy sound, contributing to its popularity among the rock bands of the 60s.
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