Milk Cow Blues
Kokomo Arnold
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Well, I've tried everything Just to get along with you And now I'm gonna tell you Just what I'm gonna do Well, I'm sick of all your cryin' When you should be leavin' me alone If you don't believe me You pack my bags, I'm gone Won't you please Don't that sun look good goin' down You almost lost your love, girl When your old man ain't around Won't you please Don't that sun look good goin' down Won't you please Don't that sun look good goin' down And you best believe I love you, baby When your old man ain't around Won't you please Don't that sun look good goin' down Won't you please Don't that sun look good goin' down You almost lost your love, girl When your old man ain't around 'Round and 'round and 'round 'Round and 'round 'Round 'Round 'Round
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Origins of the Song- "Milk Cow Blues" is a classic blues song that was written and originally recorded by Kokomo Arnold in November 1934.
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Style of Music- This song is characterized by Arnold's unique slide guitar style and high-pitched, strained vocal performances.
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Influence- "Milk Cow Blues" has been a significant influence on several generations of musicians and has been covered by legends like Robert Johnson, Elvis Presley, and The Kinks, among others.
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Recordings- The song was recorded and released under the infamous Decca Records, which was one of the largest record labels during the 1930s.
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Lyrics- The lyrics of "Milk Cow Blues" are notable for their rural and farming references, which were commonplace in the blues genre during the 30s.
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Title Significance- The title "Milk Cow Blues" refers to a state of depression or sadness, a theme frequently encountered in blues music.
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Legacy- Arnold's "Milk Cow Blues" is considered one of the pinnacles of pre-war (World War II) Chicago blues and served as a template for many artists in the years that followed.
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Song Duration- The original version of "Milk Cow Blues" by Kokomo Arnold is just under three minutes long, which was typical of 78 rpm records of the era.
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Name Origin- Kokomo Arnold named himself after the town of Kokomo, Indiana. However, he was born James Arnold in Lovejoy's Station, Georgia.
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Popularity- Despite his relatively short career in music (he retired in 1938), Arnold's songs like "Milk Cow Blues" were top sellers during the Great Depression.
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