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Why don't you do right ( Live at NOJM )

from Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum by Bon Bon Vivant

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In 1936, the Harlem Hamfats recorded "The Weed Smoker's Dream". Band member McCoy later rewrote the song, refining the composition and lyrics. The new tune, titled "Why Don't You Do Right?", was recorded by Lil Green in 1941, with guitar by William "Big Bill" Broonzy. The recording was an early jazz and blues hit.

The song has its roots in blues music and originally dealt with a marijuana smoker reminiscing about lost financial opportunities. As it was rewritten, it takes on the perspective of the female partner, who chastises her man for his irresponsible ways:

Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too.

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from Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, released January 12, 2018

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Bon Bon Vivant New Orleans, Louisiana

Bon Bon Vivant is a New Orleans band playing original bawdy cabaret, dark ballads and uptempo indie rock/dance music. Front- woman Abigail Cosio's songwriting is as fierce as it is heartbreaking. BBV pays homage to the New Orleans music tradition while infusing an indie edge, attracting both traditional music lovers and indie-rock concert goers alike. ... more

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