Patrick Ray

Strokin by Clarence Carter: A lyrical Analysis

Today’s post is about a song entitled Strokin’ by Clarence Carter.  For many people, this is his best-known song only because it is played in clubs that normally don’t play this genre of music, or maybe you have seen the Strokin line dance video.  In fact, people who don’t know any better may think that …

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My Head’s in Mississippi by ZZ Top: A lyrical analysis

Today’s post is about “My Head’s in Mississippi” from ZZ Top.  This song was released in 1990 and comes from their Recycler album. Like many ZZ Top albums, this one sold relatively well and received mostly positive reviews from the critics. Throughout the song, the band discusses being in various places known for the blues such …

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