Happy 93rd Birthday to the Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor – I’m a Woman.

Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues, and soul blues. Sometimes called “The Queen of the Blues”, she was known for her rough, powerful vocals.

What a beautiful woman she was! And she was so amazingly talented! Let’s wish her a Happy Birthday!

Lyrics of “I’m a Women”:
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
Everything, everything
Everything gone be alright
Oh, yeah

When I was a little girl, only twelve years old
I couldn’t do nothing to save my dog gone soul
My mama told me the day I was grown
She says, “Sing the blues child, sing it from now on”

I’m a woman, oh, yeah
I’m a woman, I’m a ball of fire
I’m a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
I’m a woman, I can sing the blues
I’m a woman, I can change old to new

Spell W O M A N, oh, yeah

That means I’m grown
I’m a woman, I’m a rushing wind
I’m a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I’m a woman, I’m a love maker
I’m a woman, you know I’m an earth shaker

I’m a woman, I’m a rushing wind
I’m a woman, I can cut stone with a pin
I’m a woman, I know my stuff
I’m a woman, I ain’t never had enough

I’m goin’ down yonder, behind the sun
Gonna do some for you, ain’t never been done
I’ma hold back the lightning, with the palm of my hand
Shake hands with the devil, make him crawl in the sand

I’m a woman, oh, yeah
I’m a woman, I’m a ball of fire
I’m a woman, I can make love to a crocodile
I’m a woman, I’m a love maker
I’m a woman, you know I’m an earth shaker

Oh, oh, oh, oh, I’m a woman

Songwriters: Ellas Mcdaniel / Koko Taylor
I’m a Woman lyrics © Arc Music Corp