Plays:131
Song DescriptionSharon thought this woman was quite colorful and needed a poem written in her honor........years later, I put music to the lyrics.......
Story Behind the SongA real person in Sharon's youth, while growing up in Corpus Christi Texas, a senior Hotty! Had several gentlemen suitors....Oooo La La
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Broadjam Member Reviews
Here's some really great lyric writing, coupled with a melody that perfectly suits the message and mood of the song. I felt like it transported me right to New Orleans. I could picture her house, the ice cream truck, corn bread drippings. Great word pictures. Love the walk up to the chorus and fiddle licks. Fantastic storytelling. Great delivery. Fun images. Unforgettable.
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Kate Carpenter
Nice throwback to a western swing time via a Lyle Lovette-like vocal. I still appreciate Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel and the Large Band! Thanks!
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Sam Cooper
The Legend Of Mama Della
Words & Music By Art, Alton & Sharon Corey Copyright 1999 Nov. (c)
Intro
I just wanna see that lady again
Mama Della and her good-time friends
High steppin' woman with sea salty hair
If the road was hot, she'd walk on air......
1st Verse
Herb was the best old friend she had
Comin' 'round when the weather was bad
Knew he could always count on a buck
And a place to park his ice cream truck....
2nd Verse
Clayton McDevitt was a domino-shark
Shuffleboard wizard of the shore-line park
Came uptown on sticky June nights
Waitin' for Della, Oooo to douse them lights
Chorus
I just love-ta see her face once more
Mama Della dancin' out her door
Shakin' it up causin' such a stir
Spirit of life is movin' her.........
3rd Verse
Went back by her place last night
Saw the light shin' might bright
Shapes movin' past the bay window
With a Ragtime song on the radio....
Chorus
Bridge
There were others, but they don't matter
Extra drippin's for the cornbread batter
Up all night, party so late
Leave next mornin' by her back fence gate..........
Song Length
3:46
Genres
Blues - General, Folk - Americana
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Subject Matter
Fun
Similar Artist
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Language
English
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Sharon Corey |
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| Music Credits |
Art Corey |
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| Producer Credits |
Art Corey, M. Rifkin |
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| Performance Credits |
Art Corey & M. Rifkin |
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