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Tony Joe White — Robbin' My Honeycomb
Album: The Heroines
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7.1

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Total ratings: 765









Released: 2004
Length: 5:09
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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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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what an incredibly soulful voice...will look for his version of Rainy Night in Georgia. 
Posted 5 months ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:
Good instrumental.  If a female sang like that she would get no airplay.  .Why do men get away with bad singing voices? 



Oh Clara, open your ears and embrace the deep sounds.  I think you'll find that a great majority of women and men find that Tony Joe has a great voice.
Posted 6 months ago by dickmahoon    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 10 months ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
Good instrumental.  If a female sang like that she would get no airplay.  .Why do men get away with bad singing voices? 
Posted 1 year ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
I like the (albeit 6 years ago) comparison to John Martyn. I hear it. But maybe mixed with a bit of Ry Cooder?
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:

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




It's just you.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Is it just me? Sounds like Ray Charles to me…
Posted 2 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]


Mine.
BACK AWAY SLOWLY 

Posted 2 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Wow! Newer Tony Joe White! What a voice and a cool song…
Posted 2 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
What a great sound. Never heard of him before RP and Polk Salad Annie. gonna have to find some more...
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 ddbz wrote:

Wow! The there is some lyrics.




Yeah, I just thought the same thing! Found myself in a similar situation several years back. 
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Wow! The there is some lyrics.
Posted 3 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 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?


Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
like a happy John Martyn.... just sayin like
Posted 8 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Slick.

Need to investigate further. 
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
if no one else has suggested it may i request his 'Polk Salad Annie' song

seriously 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
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 
Posted 9 years ago by kennewicksheri    [ Reply ]
 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?
Posted 9 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Been groovin' to this cat for nearly 35 years - always a pleasure...
Posted 9 years ago by rev_cletus    [ Reply ]
 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  ; )
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 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...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 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}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Winnie the Pooh blues?
Posted 11 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]
SCOTS: "...got some Tony Joe White on my radio..."
Posted 11 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 12 years ago by chedak    [ Reply ]
 MilkoJ wrote:
Smokin, silky and smooth.. go TJW
 

...and no voice whatsoever!

Still, like you, I like him!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Smokin, silky and smooth.. go TJW
Posted 12 years ago by MilkoJ    [ Reply ]
He toured with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Have you heard of them?

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

Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Yes please. More TJW. This guy is amazing.
Posted 12 years ago by siskinbob    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:
I like this — very nice — I'll give it an 8
 
Agreed

Posted 13 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
I like this — very nice — I'll give it an 8
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Just realized Tony was the very first musician I saw live, back in high school days in 1969.  He opened for Steppenwolf.

Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
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 ...
Posted 13 years ago by Slaney    [ Reply ]
This is a fine album from the "Polk Salad Annie" guy.
Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Love it. Do I hear vibes of JJ Cale?
Posted 14 years ago by ajudd    [ Reply ]
 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.


Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
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}

Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]

soul FULL


Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
 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.

Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Louisiana born and raised.  Go TJW!
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 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.

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I've never heard of this guy.  Nice song.
Posted 15 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]

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

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 16 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:
From this Aussie, this man is An American National Treasure!
 
indeed

Posted 16 years ago by petesku    [ Reply ]
From this Aussie, this man is An American National Treasure!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Sounds pretty interesting.  I think it would be fun to hear more.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
i likee much, berry buch.
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
never heard of this guy - he's good :)
Posted 16 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]