Beans and Corn Bread
Louis Jordan & His Tympany 5, Louis Jordan
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Beans and Cornbread Beans and Cornbread had a fight Beans knocked Cornbread out of sight Cornbread said, "Now that's alright Meet me on the corner tomorrow night" "I'll be ready, I'll be ready tomorrow night" That's what Beans said to Cornbread "I'll be ready tomorrow night
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Written by: F MOORE, FREDDIE CLARK
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Musical CompositionReleased in 1949, "Beans and Corn Bread" was performed by the trailblazing musician Louis Jordan, who was a predominant figure in shaping modern Rhythm and Blues and early Rock and Roll. This jovial song embodies Jordan's distinctive fusion of jazz, blues, and swing.
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Media IntroductionThe song "Beans and Corn Bread" served as a theme song for the 1949 movie "Fighting Man of the Plains". It also played a key role in the 1988 documentary "The Cry of Jazz".
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PopularityAlthough the song was released more than seven decades ago, "Beans and Corn Bread" remains popular till today and continues to be played in various media including television and radio. It also has over a million streams on Spotify.
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Song ThemeThe song humorously narrates a quarrel between the two titular food items, beans and cornbread, with the lyrics anthropomorphising them and eventually showing them "duking it out".
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Cultural SignificanceThe song holds cultural significance within African American communities. Beans and cornbread is a traditional Southern U.S. dish, and Jordan's song extends this culinary pairing into a metaphor for friendly rivalry.
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Cinema Association"Beans and Corn Bread" has been featured in several films, including "Soul Food" and "Malcolm X", again reinforcing the song's cultural ties to the African American community.
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Ongoing InfluenceEven after his death in 1975, Louis Jordan's influence lives on through songs like "Beans and Corn Bread". Notably, the song was featured in the 1994 film, "The Lion King", as part of the score.
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Artist RecognitionLouis Jordan, the talent behind "Beans and Corn Bread" was rightly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and his music continues to incite happiness and toe-tapping enthusiasm in listeners.
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Cover VersionsThe song was also covered by various artists including The J.B.'s in 1972 on their album "Food For Thought", illustrating its enduring appeal in popular music.
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Michael Jackson AcknowledgementThe King of Pop, Michael Jackson, reportedly acknowledged Louis Jordan, as one of his primary influences, and "Beans and Corn Bread" plays a part in shaping the musical landscape that inspired Jackson.
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