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Taj Mahal — Corinna
Album: The Natch'l Blues
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Released: 1968
Length: 2:53
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Got a bird what whistles, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing
Without my Corrina, sure don't mean ..., sure don't mean a natural thing

I learned to love you baby, baby for I call
honey for I call your name, baby for I call
Honey for I call your name, I Wouldn't Trade Your Love For Money
Honey You Are My Warm Heart, Baby You Are
My Warm Hearts Flame

Have mercy, have mercy, baby on my hard luck
Honey on my hard luck soul, baby on my hard luck
Honey on my hard luck soul

I got a rainbow round my shoulder
Looks like silver, shines like Klondike1 gold

Well I love you honey, honey tell the world, baby tell the world I do
Honey tell the world I do, baby tell the world I do
Ain't no woman in fourteen counties, love me baby like the way I do

I got a bird what whistles, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing, baby got a bird
Honey got a bird ... it would sing
Without Corrina, sure don't mean, sure don't mean a natural thing

Corrina, Corrina, Corrina
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 Gregorama wrote:

As I recall, this originally came out on "Take a Giant Step/De Old Folks at Home" An unusual double album, in that one album was mostly pure delta blues, at which he excells, and the other was more contemporary blues, at least contemporary 30 years ago. It was one of my favorite albums for a number of years. When I first heard Taj Mahal, I assumed he was from Mississippi or some other place down in the Delta. Turns out he's from like Massachusetts, but was just an early student and disciple of the Delta Blues, and I believe that he was raised in a musical family. Anyway, the old double album was pretty good, at least back then.



Actually, no. This song came out on The Natch'l Blues in 1968 not on Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home in 1969.
And, yes, That album (Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home) is incredible, like this album. 


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haven't heard this one in a while, thank you for playing it.
EXCELLENT!!   Thanx RP!   
I listened to a duet from Taj Mahal and Maria Muldaur the other night.  They are 80 y.o. and the song was, "Baby, It's Cold Outside.  A fun cover.  11/29/22.
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 mattenuttall wrote:

We're 19 years old, drinking in my friend's basement. I have my girlfriend Donna with me; she's all charm and blossom-gentle beauty. My  friend Max is beer-drunk. He takes Donna's hand when this song comes on and typsy-twirls her about the carpeted room. She smiles and laughs. All the while. Max is warbling "Donna-Corinna, Donna-Corinna. I'm gonna name my first born Donna-Corinna." 


This is a top-ten comment of all time on RP.  A wonderful story, with beautiful imagery and perfect use of our amazing language.  Bravo!
ah...corinna... corinna
 tutakea wrote:

a hot candidate for "worst song of all time". it´s a shame i had to waste a "1"-vote for this :-(


It's a shame you had to waste your life not appreciating Taj
 RabbitEars wrote:
 
Good for him. Keeping tropical birds as pets should be a crime.
We're 19 years old, drinking in my friend's basement. I have my girlfriend Donna with me; she's all charm and blossom-gentle beauty. My  friend Max is beer-drunk. He takes Donna's hand when this song comes on and typsy-twirls her about the carpeted room. She smiles and laughs. All the while. Max is warbling "Donna-Corinna, Donna-Corinna. I'm gonna name my first born Donna-Corinna." 
Syd Barrett was said to have been greatly influenced by Taj Mahal before his wacky, brilliant (hauntingly mercurially so) solo recordings
Why is it a shame?  Do we only get a limited number of "1" votes?

tutakea wrote:
a hot candidate for "worst song of all time". it´s a shame i had to waste a "1"-vote for this :-(

 


wish I'd really heard this and studied that beautiful artwork on it's cover way back when man, so good and strong  : )

Peace 
This is on my top 5 best songs of all time any genre!
 Skydog wrote:
Bill said "back to 1972", but this was recorded and released in 1968

 
Right you are.  Just fixed that.
a hot candidate for "worst song of all time". it´s a shame i had to waste a "1"-vote for this :-(
 Skydog wrote:
Bill said "back to 1972", but this was recorded and released in 1968

 

Bill said "back to 1972", but this was recorded and released in 1968
He used to open a lot of the Fillmore West shows in S.F. back in the late 60's/early 70's. Saw him a few times there myself in various states of intoxication.
Ah Taj.... This is shaping up to be a stellar Sunday morning of great music.
i always likes me some Taj and that's a natural thang
 Walrus_Gumbo wrote:

Actually sounds like Keb 'Mo Senior. {#Lol}{#Think}

 
Sure does!
Great song. I have the Delbert McClinton version, which is more polished, but how can you not love Taj Mahal?
I remember the Joe Turner version better, but it was Ray Peterson who had the bigger share of playtime in that era.
That and my friend's Ford Cortina. 
When that harmonica starts up ........mmm 
I can't believe this song is from the 70s.

scrubbrush wrote:

Been listening to this song for over 40 years and still love it every time it comes on...



 


Didn't Three Dog Night cover this?
swweeet... long time no hear. 


I have always loved this song and Taj Mahal.   Going to see him for the second time in October for a World Blues concert with one of his daughters.   The first time was with Bonnie Raitt and the Bon-Taj Roulet.   It was wonderful.  I'm excited for the new show.
 LeftShoe wrote:
Makes me want to write a song for/about my wife
 
How lovely!

Been listening to this song for over 40 years and still love it every time it comes on...


great hour of tunes, bill!!!


 ch83575 wrote:
Love this tune.
 
I STILL love this tune!
I just love this song {#Biggrin}
Makes me want to write a song for/about my wife
Love this tune.
We got birds! Fun Segue.

Maybe too intimate and sometimes rough to appeal to the masses, but massively good.
Legend  - still sounds great. Always a favorite of mine.

I have no idea how old "Corinna" (or "Corrine, Corrina") is—something like 120-130 years, but I love this version. Taj gives it a lovely twist. BTW, the original "C.C." in "C.C. Rider" may have been "Corrine, Corrina," which morphed into a motorcycle anthem, punning on "cc."
 beelzebubba wrote:
Taj Mahal is one of those artists who sounds so much better live. I've seen him several times, and every time, he has induced 'wows', dancing and carrying on. I've bought a couple of his albums though, and they mostly bore me.

 

 bachbeet wrote:
I got the album this was originally on: The Natch'l Blues.  Great album that he released more than 40 years ago.
 
There's a great live album from 40 years ago with this on it called Recyclin' the Blues which I could only find on this twofer which I would get if I didn't already have both of them individually.
 






{#Music}

Absolutely great interpretation of this song... this is era when Taj found and perfected his style


Started out sounding a bit Little-Feat-ish.  BTW, do we ever get Little Feat on RP?  Hmmm?  Please?
Anything Taj is an 11.
Oh yes
Not a big Taj fan, but I have always loved this one!{#Clap}
horstman wrote:
Is this guy Ben Harper's father?

Actually sounds like Keb 'Mo Senior. {#Lol}{#Think}
I got the album this was originally on: The Natch'l Blues.  Great album that he released more than 40 years ago.
 macadavy wrote:

It did find its way to the small screen, but only in Canada - pity eh?
(Do stay tuned to PBS stateside - you never know!  They're Brit-friendly!  ;-))

 
The Rolling Stones R&R circus is definitely worth seeing, Netflix has it.  Taj really shines.  The DVD has additional Taj tunes that weren't in the main production.  And the Who really shows their talent.  The commentary is great.  But the most bizarre thing is watching Tony Iommi fake his guitar playing with Jethro Tull.  I'm so glad he moved on.

Great song. Have always loved Taj.
This was the first Taj Mahal song that I had ever heard and I was hooked; I still am.
 jagdriver wrote:


This December 1968 concert film (click cover) was originally intended to air as a circus-style special on British television, but never found its way to the small screen. Hosted by the Rolling Stones, the eclectic group of performers included John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mitch Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, The Who, Taj Mahal and numerous circus acts such as acrobats and clowns. Featured songs include "Sympathy for the Devil," "No Expectations" and "A Quick One (While He's Away)."

See the Netflix link on the RP Affiliates page: https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=Affiliates

Cast:
Rolling Stones  Mick Jagger
 
Keith Richards  Charlie Watts
 
Roger Daltrey  Pete Townshend
 
Eric Clapton  Ian Anderson
 
Yoko Ono


 
It did find its way to the small screen, but only in Canada - pity eh?
(Do stay tuned to PBS stateside - you never know!  They're Brit-friendly!  ;-))

Great voice,soulful and mesmerizing.
Oh my, my .... Taj is my man, Taj is the man!!  Love to see him live, anywhere, anytime!!     {#Sunny} 
At the first word, you know it's Taj Mahal. His voice is not particularly great, or even unique. He just has something special. They don't come much cooler than Taj Mahal.


This December 1968 concert film (click cover) was originally intended to air as a circus-style special on British television, but never found its way to the small screen. Hosted by the Rolling Stones, the eclectic group of performers included John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mitch Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, The Who, Taj Mahal and numerous circus acts such as acrobats and clowns. Featured songs include "Sympathy for the Devil," "No Expectations" and "A Quick One (While He's Away)."

See the Netflix link on the RP Affiliates page: https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=Affiliates

Cast:
Rolling Stones  Mick Jagger
 
Keith Richards  Charlie Watts
 
Roger Daltrey  Pete Townshend
 
Eric Clapton  Ian Anderson
 
Yoko Ono


{#Whistle}
Is this guy Ben Harper's father?
Nothing less than 10 will suffice.
Grew up listening to the blues ... reminds me of the rain of the BC coast when I hear this ... listening it to my mom and dads Realistic Sterio System with the Sansui speakers with wooden grill - the crackle of the needle

love this stuff
cc_rider wrote:
Taj Mahal is the MAN. Watch 'Sounder' sometime: he did the soundtrack, and it is simply stunning. c.
Taj is the man. Check out Ted Hawkins cover. IMHO absolutely over the top!
My son is dating a girl named Corinna.
Just a terrific song. I've listened to this cut for 40 years now and still enjoy it. One of his best. Saw him sing it live in 1968 in Fresno at the old Rainbow Ballroom. Sons of Champlin closed the show. Still memorable.
cdemon wrote:
Saw him do this at Joe College weekend at Duke, John Hammond opened Hot Tuna closed. Earlier that day they had Mark Almond Band, Sea Train, and the Byrds with Clarence White. Yeah it was that good.
hot damn; when was this?
Saw him do this at Joe College weekend at Duke, John Hammond opened Hot Tuna closed. Earlier that day they had Mark Almond Band, Sea Train, and the Byrds with Clarence White. Yeah it was that good.
cc_rider wrote:
Taj Mahal is the MAN.
Agree. 35 years ago I first heard his West Indian Revelation, which I loved but never knew who or what it was until just last year. So I uploaded it to the LRC and it's currently in review to get on this playlist. Any signed-on RP member who wants to hear it here, vote {YES} for my long-lost treasure! Thanks!
Taj Mahal is the MAN. Watch 'Sounder' sometime: he did the soundtrack, and it is simply stunning. c.
# 1968 - Taj Mahal # 1968 - The Natch'l Blues # 1969 - Giant Step/De Ole Folks At Home # 1971 - The Real Thing Natch'l Blues is an album by American blues artist Taj Mahal. Track listing Side 1 1. "Good Morning Miss Brown" 2. "Corinna" 3. "I Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Steal My Jellyroll" 4. "Going Up To The Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue" 5. "Done Changed My Way Of Living" Side 2 1. "She Caught The Katy" (And Left Me A Mule To Ride) 2. "The Cuckoo" 3. "You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til Your Well Runs Dry)" 4. "Ain't That A Lot Of Love"
absolutely...Lowell George resounds through these vocals. C57BL6 wrote:
the soul of lowell george lives in my audage of the taj as well
I think this was from 'The Natch'l Blues' (just before 'Giant Step'). Gregorama wrote:
As I recall, this originally came out on "Take a Giant Step/De Old Folks at Home" An unusual double album, in that one album was mostly pure delta blues, at which he excells, and the other was more contemporary blues, at least contemporary 30 years ago. It was one of my favorite albums for a number of years. When I first heard Taj Mahal, I assumed he was from Mississippi or some other place down in the Delta. Turns out he's from like Massachusetts, but was just an early student and disciple of the Delta Blues, and I believe that he was raised in a musical family. Anyway, the old double album was pretty good, at least back then.
BluEyes wrote:
I really like voices with character. Like this... JJ Cale Van Morrison Joe Cocker
the soul of lowell george lives in my audage of the taj as well
There's a nice version with the Stones on No Security Live CD, 1999.
Great stuff, man this RP is fine!
MahlerTheMartyr wrote:
uninteresting.
No way - it was interesting enough for you to bother to post.
uninteresting.
One of my favorite songs of all time - from one of my favorite albums (self titled on vinyl...)
beelzebubba wrote:
Taj Mahal is one of those artists who sounds so much better live. I've seen him several times, and every time, he has induced 'wows', dancing and carrying on. I've bought a couple of his albums though, and they mostly bore me.
I completely agree with your first thought, I have never seen a performer have such fun and inspire such fun in a live show. I like his studio stuff too though, and luckily for you he has several live recordings out
oh yeah!
Thanks. Perfect after Gimme Some Lovin. Hadn't heard this Taj song.... it's goood.
Head-swayingly good.
This song should seg into the Leo Kottke song Corrinna, Corrinna to give me maximum joy.
As I recall, this originally came out on "Take a Giant Step/De Old Folks at Home" An unusual double album, in that one album was mostly pure delta blues, at which he excells, and the other was more contemporary blues, at least contemporary 30 years ago. It was one of my favorite albums for a number of years. When I first heard Taj Mahal, I assumed he was from Mississippi or some other place down in the Delta. Turns out he's from like Massachusetts, but was just an early student and disciple of the Delta Blues, and I believe that he was raised in a musical family. Anyway, the old double album was pretty good, at least back then.
Taj Mahal is one of those artists who sounds so much better live. I've seen him several times, and every time, he has induced 'wows', dancing and carrying on. I've bought a couple of his albums though, and they mostly bore me.
Puts me in a happy place....a place that makes me warm, and feelin high...
BluEyes wrote:
I really like voices with character. Like this... JJ Cale Van Morrison Joe Cocker
You would probably like The Blind Boys of Alabama then...
I really like voices with character. Like this... JJ Cale Van Morrison Joe Cocker
He is truly one of the Seven Great Wonders of the .....oh, never mind.
smooth and pretty.
AdamBomb wrote:
YUCK! :P
The correct one word response is BLISS Que viva TAJ
I knew a girl named Corinna once. We had some good times together. Funny, I don't really talk about her much. Haven't thought of her in a while. Good song. :D
I recognize serious music when I hear it, and this is serious. But TM was never on top of my hit list. What can I say? I must have gotten picked on as a kid.......
YUCK! :P
The first Taj I ever heard, and still my favorite.
Gotta love the Taj.
Just the best!! Thanks Bill.