Tony Joe White - Polk Salad Annie | Black and White | Dolby Remastered Rock Songs | 1969
#polksaladannie #tonyjoewhite #blackandwhite "Polk Salad Annie" is a classic song written and originally recorded by Tony Joe White, an American singer-songwriter, in 1968. The song became one of White's signature tunes and gained widespread popularity. It was released under White's first album "Black and White". Its 1969 single release peaked at No. 8 on the #BillboardHot100. Tony Joe White, a native of Louisiana, drew inspiration from his Southern roots to create "Polk Salad Annie." The song's lyrics describe the tough life of a girl named Annie who lived in the rural South. "Polk Salad Annie" features a distinctive blend of blues, rock, and swampy Southern sounds. White's deep, raspy voice and his electric guitar work contribute to the song's unique musical character. The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of Annie's life, her family, and the struggles they face. The song is known for its catchy chorus and memorable lines like "Gators got your granny, chomp, chomp, chomp." "Polk Salad Annie" remains a classic of Southern rock and blues music. Tony Joe White's raw and authentic style continues to influence musicians, and the song is often associated with the Southern rock genre. Lyrics: If some of y'all never been down South too much I'm gonna tell you a little bit about this So that you'll understand What I'm talking about Down there we have a plant that grows out In the woods and in the fields Looks somethin' like a turnip green And everybody calls it Polk salad, Polk salad Used to know a girl lived down there And she'd go out in the evenings and pick her a mess of it Carry it home and cook it for supper 'Cause that's about all they had to eat But they did all right Down in Louisiana Where the alligators grow so mean There lived a girl that I swear to the world Made the alligators look tame Polk salad Annie, Polk salad Annie Everybody said it was a shame 'Cause her mama was working on a chain gang A mean, vicious woman Everyday 'fore supper time She'd go down by the truck patch And pick her a mess of Polk salad And carry it home in a tow sack Polk salad Annie The gators got your granny (Chomp, chomp, chomp) Everybody said it was a shame 'Cause her mama was a-workin' on a chain gang A wretched, spiteful, straight-razor totin' woman Lord have mercy, pick a mess of it Her daddy was lazy and no count Claimed he had a bad back All her brothers were fit for Was stealin' watermelons out of my truck patch Polk salad Annie The gators got your granny (Woo hoo) Everybody said it was a shame 'Cause her mama was a-working on a chain gang Sock a little Polk salad to me You know I need me a mess of it #music #youtubemusic #oldisgold #classicsongs #greatestsongs #rockmusic #greatesthits #swamprock #classic60s #SouthernRock #BluesMusic #ClassicRock #MusicLegends #MusicHistory #ElvisPresleyCover #SongAnalysis #MusicTrivia #VintageMusic #SouthernHeritage #LivePerformance #MusicInfluence
