Erin’s own upbeat arrangement of the fun call-and-response classic, “What’s The Matter With The Mill”, by the Queen of the Delta Blues, Memphis Minnie. There might be a double entendre or two in there!
lyrics
Well, I had a little corn, I put it in a sack
Took it to the mill and come right back
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
I can’t get no grinding, tell me what’s the matter with the mill
Well, people keep a talkin’ all over town
Tellin’ me that mill has done broke down
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
I can’t get no grinding, tell me what’s the matter with the mill
Now listen here folks, I don’t want no stuff
Can’t bring my meal, you’re bringin’ me the husks
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
I can’t get no grinding, tell me what’s the matter with the mill
My papa been tryin’, my brother too
They both been to the mill, they can’t get nothing to do
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
I can’t get no grinding, tell me what’s the matter with the mill
Now listen here folks, bear it in mind
If you’re going to the mill, you’re just losing time
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
What’s the matter with the mill, done broke down
I can’t get no grinding, tell me what’s the matter with the mill
Can’t get no grindin’, tell me what’s the matter with the mill
credits
from Meet Me In The Middle,
released October 30, 2020
Written by Memphis Minnie.
Erin Harpe: vocals, acoustic guitar, and backing vocals.
Jim Countryman: ukelele bass and backing vocals.
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Award-winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Erin Harpe goes back to her roots in country blues for her new album MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE (2020 VizzTone/Juicy Juju), with Jim Countryman on ukelele bass....more
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