LivinBlues Feature - gOoFiN' oN tHe bLuEs 'tOp 10 tIcKlErS' - by Gary Tate 
There have been numerous Blues tunes that have tickled my funny bone, and hopefully they'll do the same to yours. I'll betcha listening to these sidesplitting, wacky items will put a smile on your face and glide in your stride. So here are my goofin' on the Blues 'Top Ten Ticklers' for your Blues funny bone.

1. Jerry McCain: (Mp3-I Ain't Henpecked) - One of the greatest Blues writers of all-time explores the Blues downside of domesticity, proving he's funnier than 99.9% of today's stand-up comedians. Pathos never sounded so hilarious.

2. The Fabulous Thunderbirds: (Mp3-The Monkey Speaks His Mind) - Originally done by Dave Bartholomew. Take on the 'POV' of our primate cousins that astutely pricks humanity's foibles, Blues style!

3. Donald Jenkins: (Mp3-Elephant Walk) - Staying in the jungle. A fantastical wet dream about how a tough dude from Chicago's South Side got sidetracked in the Dark Continent.

4. Jewel & The Rubies: (Mp3-Kidnapper) - A good-natured Blues ditty that's relies on the names of some popular 60's TV detective shows to hook the listener. Essential for you Blues trivia buffs!

5. Big Maybelle: (Mp3-Gabbin' Blues) - From the good old days (1953) when a novelty could still become a hit record. Big Maybelle is on the receiving end of some nasty put-downs during a harrowing day at the beauty parlor.

6. Dennis Binder: (Mp3-The Long Man) - Binder must have been on a 'bender' when he did this one. Binder slurs, stutters, stammers and makes a total ass of himself, as he pleads his case before the court. As weird as it gets!

7. Jimmy Rogers: (Mp3-My Last Meal) - Jimmy Rogers wrote so many great Blues songs, but only this one and only Blues novelty. Best heard on an empty stomach!

8. Big Daddy & His Boys: (Mp3-Bacon Fat) - Dripping with as much attitude as cholesterol. Andre Williams did the original on Fortune Records. It swept the club scene with its lowdown greasy groove.

9. Five Royales: (Mp3-Laundromat Blues) -  This one is 'awash' in double entendres. Their seductive invitation to come over to their 'Laundromat' has nothing to do with washin' clothes.

X. Bo Diddley: (Mp3-Say Man) - Hey Man! Blues masters Bo Diddley and partner Jerome Green trade off digs with reckless Blues abandon. Jive humor at its most mischievous!

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