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Taj Mahal — Mercedes Benz
Album: Blue Light Boogie
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Oh lord, wont you buy me a mercedes benz ?
My friends all drive porsches, I must make amends.
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
So lord, wont you buy me a mercedes benz ?

Oh lord, wont you buy me a color tv ?
Dialing for dollars is trying to find me.
I wait for delivery each day until three,
So oh lord, wont you buy me a color tv ?

Oh lord, wont you buy me a night on the town ?
Im counting on you, lord, please dont let me down.
Prove that you love me and buy the next round,
Oh lord, wont you buy me a night on the town ?

Everybody!
Oh lord, wont you buy me a mercedes benz ?
My friends all drive porsches, I must make amends,
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
So oh lord, wont you buy me a mercedes benz ?
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 mojoman wrote:

I suspect Taj Mahal performed this before Janis Joplin did, but does anyone know for sure?




Probably!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
It's not bad, but I was bored by the end of the song.
Posted 19 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
I suspect Taj Mahal performed this before Janis Joplin did, but does anyone know for sure?
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
KevinM wrote:
Better than that horrible Joplin version.
Disagree. Joplin rocks. This one ain't no snoozer either.
Posted 20 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
It's bringing me down, man...
Posted 20 years ago by juliamak    [ Reply ]
Just not a Taj Mahal fan. This started out kind of interesting, but it just doesn't add any value. Just give me the Janis version!
Posted 20 years ago by pikester    [ Reply ]
I just don't like this tune...
Posted 20 years ago by felixchenier    [ Reply ]
I was just singing this one to myself as I cut my lawn... ...Thinking about how the church totally freaks out about sex but sees very little wrong with people wanting more money. You hear that God will bless you with all the luxuries if you give to the church... Jesus said almost nothing about sex. He was too busy making scathing remarks to self-righteous religious types ("You brood of vipers! You white-washed tombs!") and telling rich folks they've got about as much chance getting into heaven as a camel getting thru the eye of a needle...
Posted 20 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
The song itself is great - any cover rocks.....
Posted 20 years ago by KALINEVE    [ Reply ]
This man is really taking this song (which is a satire on how cheaply people regard their religion) way too seriously.
Posted 20 years ago by Eul0gy    [ Reply ]
Great cover. I love the Taj. But Zia does this one best.
Posted 20 years ago by Kingpepper    [ Reply ]
I like Taj this way, and I like him with the full, big blues band sound, and I even like the kids songs he's done. My three year old agrees - and occasionally breaks into the "Funky Bluesy ABC's." Taj is a versatile talent, and cool enough to do his thing without worrying about it.
Posted 20 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
Very cool rendition. Taj's voice is perfect for this song.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Better than that horrible Joplin version.
Posted 20 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Come on.
Posted 20 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]