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Tony Joe White — Robbin' My Honeycomb
Album: The Heroines
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Released: 2004
Length: 5:04
Plays (last 30 days): 2
One more Greyhound running tonight
Biloxi, Mississippi bound
But I ain't ridin', let it go on by
I think I'll just hang around downtown

Went to my baby's house, didn't telephone
Strange car in the driveway, she was not alone
Now I'm out on the street, hurting down in my bones
Somebody's been robbin' my honeycomb

I can't look back, no memories
If that's the way she wants it, that's how's it gonna be
I never was one to keep hanging on
If the woman don't want you just leave her alone

But I think about it, and it tears me down
I find a little bar with a 7 and a Crown
I'm a dangerous man, drinkin' alone
And I feel like robbin' somebody's honeycomb

Daylight finds me out on the road
Hard rain falling but I don't feel the cold
I got a fire inside and it's burnin' deep
I got to let that woman and her new lover be

But he better not play you for a fool
I'd hurt somebody that would do that to you
I still got my feelings, they're burnin' strong
Somebody's been robbin my honeycomb
And I feel like robbin' somebody's honeycomb
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love them drums
"thump . . . bap . . . thump-bap"
 ciarataylor wrote:
Good instrumental.  If a female sang like that she would get no airplay.  .Why do men get away with bad singing voices? 


Nothing wrong with his vocals. This isn't opera. It's about vibe. Such closed minded opinions constantly being thrown about around here. 
Good instrumental.  If a female sang like that she would get no airplay.  .Why do men get away with bad singing voices? 
I like the (albeit 6 years ago) comparison to John Martyn. I hear it. But maybe mixed with a bit of Ry Cooder?
 philbertr wrote:

Is it just me? Sounds like Ray Charles to me…




It's just you.
Is it just me? Sounds like Ray Charles to me…


Mine.
BACK AWAY SLOWLY 

Wow! Newer Tony Joe White! What a voice and a cool song…
What a great sound. Never heard of him before RP and Polk Salad Annie. gonna have to find some more...
 ddbz wrote:

Wow! The there is some lyrics.




Yeah, I just thought the same thing! Found myself in a similar situation several years back. 
Wow! The there is some lyrics.
 justin4kick wrote:

It's in the playlist but not exactly overplayed: Last play: Aug 9, 2003

Bill?


 
Like a number of others commented, I too never heard this guy before.
Pretty good.  Must hear his Poke Salad Anne soon.
 Skydog wrote:
if no one else has suggested it may i request his 'Polk Salad Annie' song

seriously 

 
It's in the playlist but not exactly overplayed: Last play: Aug 9, 2003

Bill?


like a happy John Martyn.... just sayin like
Slick.

Need to investigate further. 
if no one else has suggested it may i request his 'Polk Salad Annie' song

seriously 
So very nice...
Was across the room and this song came on..
Recognized this voice...
Thanks for playing  Tony Joe White....
Marvelous ... Marvelous...

Total Joy and Bliss !

Thank you .. again 
 tulfan wrote:


Love this tune and the Rory version you mentioned. Saw Rory 3x. He is clearly responsible for a major portion of my hearing loss...

 
What?
Been groovin' to this cat for nearly 35 years - always a pleasure...
 fredriley wrote:
Great down 'n' dirty blues - ya can't beat it. Perhaps the USA's greatest ever gift to music :). 8 from the toe-tappin' Nottingham jury.

 
For real? He's damn cool allright, but not as super-doopa as all that man, sheesh  ; )
 Slaney wrote:
The immortal Rory Gallagher did a cover of a TJW song, "As the crow flies" on his epic Irish Tour album - got me really into TJ. The guy has it ...

 

Love this tune and the Rory version you mentioned. Saw Rory 3x. He is clearly responsible for a major portion of my hearing loss...
 ThePoose wrote:
He toured with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Have you heard of them?

 
papaman wrote:
I've never heard of this guy.  Nice song.
 


 
was hero  to both, {#Sunny}
Winnie the Pooh blues?
SCOTS: "...got some Tony Joe White on my radio..."
Yes, Tony Joe, the "Polk Salad Annie" guy.  I have a 3 CD set of some of his early work...love his bluesy funky guitar work.
 MilkoJ wrote:
Smokin, silky and smooth.. go TJW
 

...and no voice whatsoever!

Still, like you, I like him!


Smokin, silky and smooth.. go TJW
He toured with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Have you heard of them?

 
papaman wrote:
I've never heard of this guy.  Nice song.
 

Yes please. More TJW. This guy is amazing.
Great down 'n' dirty blues - ya can't beat it. Perhaps the USA's greatest ever gift to music :). 8 from the toe-tappin' Nottingham jury.
 socalhol wrote:
I like this — very nice — I'll give it an 8
 
Agreed

I like this — very nice — I'll give it an 8
Just realized Tony was the very first musician I saw live, back in high school days in 1969.  He opened for Steppenwolf.

The immortal Rory Gallagher did a cover of a TJW song, "As the crow flies" on his epic Irish Tour album - got me really into TJ. The guy has it ...
This is a fine album from the "Polk Salad Annie" guy.
Love it. Do I hear vibes of JJ Cale?
 ThePoose wrote:

Surely you know Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.
If no, you been livin' unner a stone, boy.

 
Didn't know him either, I like this song. Living far, under an amazing layer of stones and magma, opposite side of your world. I like RP for this, I can listen to the music of lots of bands that I wouldn't know otherwise.


Tony has been in my speakers both at home and in the clubs I'v been working,ever since the beginning of time!This is the first time I hear him on RP. (Bill takes req.Thanks Bill) #9.{#Wink}

soul FULL


 djengs wrote:
Tony's been around a long time- big hits in the late 60's, early 70's (ever hear "Poke Salad Annie"?).  We liked him a lot around Austin, and I'm really glad to hear he is still cooking.
 
He was on ACL in 2006 and the "Live from Austin City Limits" CD is still available.

Louisiana born and raised.  Go TJW!
{#Music}
 papaman wrote:
I've never heard of this guy.  Nice song.
 
Surely you know Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.
If no, you been livin' unner a stone, boy.

I've never heard of this guy.  Nice song.

A sublime antidote to the preceding Brewer & Shipley mess. . .

I also like the other TJW track RP turned me on to, having thought Polk Salad Annie was all Tony Joe had in his bag 'o tricks. I was glad to learn differently a couple of years back when RP had him in pretty steady rotation.
Tony's been around a long time- big hits in the late 60's, early 70's (ever hear "Poke Salad Annie"?).  We liked him a lot around Austin, and I'm really glad to hear he is still cooking.
 nigelr wrote:
From this Aussie, this man is An American National Treasure!
 
indeed

From this Aussie, this man is An American National Treasure!
Sounds pretty interesting.  I think it would be fun to hear more.
i likee much, berry buch.
never heard of this guy - he's good :)