Delbert Mcclinton

Lyrics In the jailhouse now Delbert Mcclinton

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In the jailhouse now


I once had a friend named Campbell
He used rob, steal, drink, and gamble
He did every thing that was low down
He was tomcatin' one night
When he started a big fight
A big policeman came and knocked him down

He's in the jailhouse now
In the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice to quit playin' cards and shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now

I went out last Tuesday,
Met a little girl named Susie
Told her I was the sharpest thing around
Now first she started callin' me honey
Then she started spendin' my money
We made every honky tonk in town

We're in the jailhouse now
In the jailhouse now
Told him time and again lay off that whiskey, stop drinkin' that gin
He's in the jailhouse now
Do da da do.....

I went out last Tuesday (What?!)
Met a little girl named Susie (Who?!)
Told her I was the sharpest thing around
First she started callin' me honey (Honey)
Then she started spendin' my money (Honey, honey)
We made every honky tonk in town (In this town)

We're in the jailhouse now
In the jailhouse now
I told him time and again lay off that whiskey, stop drinkin' that gin

He's in the jailhouse now
In the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice quit playin' cards and shootin' dice

He's in the jailhouse now
In the jailhouse now
I told him several times you're wastin' your money spending your time
In the jailhouse now

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The lyrics IN THE JAILHOUSE NOW of DELBERT MCCLINTON is also present in the album Love rustler (1977)

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Biografia

Delbert McClinton is an American singer, musician, and songwriter born on November 4, 1940, in Lubbock, Texas. Considered one of the pillars of modern blues rock, McClinton has built a successful career spanning over half a century. He began his musical journey playing with various local bands before moving to Nashville in the 1960s. There he collaborated with artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, contributing to the birth of the outlaw country movement. In 1970, he released his self-titled debut album, followed by a series of successes that have cemented him as one of the greatest blues rock interpreters. McClinton is known for his powerful and raspy voice, energetic performances, and sincere and touching lyrics. Among his most famous songs are "Givin' It Up for Your Love", "Two More Bottles of Wine" and "Pink Cadillac". In 2017, he won the Grammy Award for Best Blues Rock Performance with the song "Victim of Life's Little Miseries".

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