Introduction
"Georgia Grind" is a jazz and dirty blues tune, written by Spencer Williams and copyrighted by him in ."Georgia Grind" is a jazz and dirty blues tune, written by Spencer Williams and copyrighted by him in .
The lyrics were added by Bud .The lyrics were added by Bud .
A recording was released by Louis Armstrong with his Hot Five by Okeh Records on a 78 rpm, mono 10" shellac single record in April .A recording was released by Louis Armstrong with his Hot Five by Okeh Records on a 78 rpm, mono 10" shellac single record in April .
The melody was the same as used in the song, "Shake That Thing", written in 1925 by Papa Charlie .The melody was the same as used in the song, "Shake That Thing", written in 1925 by Papa Charlie .
The track was later included in Armstrong's box set, Hot Fives & Sevens ).The track was later included in Armstrong's box set, Hot Fives & Sevens ).
In addition, "Georgia Grind" was recorded by Edmonia Henderson (also in 1926), Lucille Bogan (1933) and Blue Lu Barker (1939) among many .In addition, "Georgia Grind" was recorded by Edmonia Henderson (also in 1926), Lucille Bogan (1933) and Blue Lu Barker (1939) among many .
Recording
The personnel on this initial recording of "Georgia Grind" were Louis Armstrong (cornet, vocals), Kid Ory (trombone), Johnny Dodds (clarinet, alto saxophone) and Lil Hardin (piano, vocals) with Johnny St. Cyr ).The personnel on this initial recording of "Georgia Grind" were Louis Armstrong (cornet, vocals), Kid Ory (trombone), Johnny Dodds (clarinet, alto saxophone) and Lil Hardin (piano, vocals) with Johnny St. Cyr ).
The recording was in the key of E♭ Major, and was made on February 26, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, United .The recording was in the key of E♭ Major, and was made on February 26, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, United .
Like "Heebie Jeebies," a dance was choreographed to the song as a way to assist in sales and .Like "Heebie Jeebies," a dance was choreographed to the song as a way to assist in sales and .
Other versions
On July 21, 1926, and also made in Chicago, was another version of the track recorded by Edmonia .On July 21, 1926, and also made in Chicago, was another version of the track recorded by Edmonia .
The A side was "Georgia Grind", whilst "Dead Man Blues" written by Jelly Roll Morton was on the flip .The A side was "Georgia Grind", whilst "Dead Man Blues" written by Jelly Roll Morton was on the flip .
Morton also accompanied Henderson on both .Morton also accompanied Henderson on both .
It was recorded in New .It was recorded in New .
This take included the full salacious lyrics, written by Bud Allen, to turn the number into a dirty blues .This take included the full salacious lyrics, written by Bud Allen, to turn the number into a dirty blues .
Blue Lu Barker recorded her version on April 20, 1939, and it was released, crediting Barker and Danny Barker's Fly Cats, in May .Blue Lu Barker recorded her version on April 20, 1939, and it was released, crediting Barker and Danny Barker's Fly Cats, in May .
The tribute album, Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker (2018), was Maria Muldaur's 41st album, and included the .The tribute album, Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker (2018), was Maria Muldaur's 41st album, and included the .
Eddie Condon and His Band released a Dixieland version in 1941 on Commodore .Eddie Condon and His Band released a Dixieland version in 1941 on Commodore .
The band comprised Eddie Condon (guitar), Marty Marsala (trumpet), George Brunis (trombone), Artie Shapiro (bass), Fats Waller (piano), and George Wettling ).The band comprised Eddie Condon (guitar), Marty Marsala (trumpet), George Brunis (trombone), Artie Shapiro (bass), Fats Waller (piano), and George Wettling ).
It was re mastered and re issued as a single in January .It was re mastered and re issued as a single in January .
Chris Barber recorded a live version in .Chris Barber recorded a live version in .
Hermon Hitson was briefly part of Hermon and the Rockin' Tonics, whose debut recording was "Been So Long" / "Georgia Grind" on Royal Records ).Hermon Hitson was briefly part of Hermon and the Rockin' Tonics, whose debut recording was "Been So Long" / "Georgia Grind" on Royal Records ).
Frank Traynor released his version as a single in .Frank Traynor released his version as a single in .
Ottilie Patterson released the song as the B side of her 1982 single "Careless Love" (Fat Hen ).Ottilie Patterson released the song as the B side of her 1982 single "Careless Love" (Fat Hen ).
Variants
In April 1928, Henry Williams and Eddie Anthony reworked the song and released it as "Georgia Crawl" on Columbia .In April 1928, Henry Williams and Eddie Anthony reworked the song and released it as "Georgia Crawl" on Columbia .
This was written by Ford Dabney in .This was written by Ford Dabney in .
Considerably less successful, it was nevertheless recorded by the State Street Ramblers with Jimmy Blythe (1931) and also the Memphis Night Hawks with Roy Palmer ).Considerably less successful, it was nevertheless recorded by the State Street Ramblers with Jimmy Blythe (1931) and also the Memphis Night Hawks with Roy Palmer ).