Rag, mama, rag, bring your skinny little body back home It's dog eat dog and cat eat mouse You can rag, mama, rag all over my house Hail stones beating on the roof The bourbon is a hundred proof, Its you and me and the telephone Our destiny is quite well known. The single was less successful in the US, reaching only #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. RAG MAMA RAGThe BandThe Band (1970)Rag Mama Rag,I can't believe its true.Rag Mama Rag, A - what did you do? And you ask about the weather. The single was less successful in the US, reaching only #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. gag. Just as well be looking for a needle in the sand Looking for a woman ain't got no man. This left the bass spot open on this track, and it was filled by the album's producer, John Simon. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The Bootleg Series Vol. D D7 It's dog eat dog and cat eat mouse, G C7 You can Rag Mama Rag, all over my house. "Rag Mama Rag" is a song by The Band which was first released on their 1969 album The Band. About “Rag Mama Rag” This song features some of The Band’s trademark versatility and innovation. Oh, rag. It was also released as a single, reaching #16 in the UK, the highest of any single by the group. D C G It's you and me and the telephone, our destiny is quite well known. for Gtr.) D Rag Mama Rag, bring your skinny little body right home. Hail stones beating on the roof, The bourbon is a hundred proof, Its you and me and the telephone Our destiny is quite well known. France based British Acoustic Blues Duo RAG MAMA RAG As recorded by The Band (From the 1969 Album THE BAND) Words and Music by Robbie Robertson Transcribed by Slowhand Gtr I (E A D G B E) - 'Robbie Robertson - Electric Guitar ' Gtr II (E A D G B E) - 'Rick Danko - Fiddle arr. [5][6][7] Helm also sang the lead vocals. [5] Robertson claims that, "It didn't have very much importance until we recorded it, but it showed something else we could do, in a style that didn't exist. you ask about the weather. Press – Rag Mama Rag. Print and Download Rag Mama Rag sheet music. Rag Mama rag, bring your skinny little body back home It's dog eat dog and cat eat mouse You can rag Mama rag all over my house Hailstones beatin' on the roof The bourbon is a hundred proof And you and me and the telephone Our destiny is quite well known We don't need to sit and brag All we gotta do is rag, Mama, rag, Mama, rag Rag Mama rag, where do you roam And we can't get to-gether. Rag Mama rag, bring your skinny little body back home. "Rag Mama Rag" reached #16 in the UK in April 1970, the highest chart position of any single by the group in that country. France. Lead pianist Richard Manuel played drums, drummer Levon Helm played mandolin and sang lead, and bassist Rick Danko played a fiddle. Comments. [3][4] The song has an improvised feel. "[5] Musician Dr. John claimed that the song sounded "like a cross between Memphis and New Orleans. Where do you roam?\rRag Mama Rag, bring your skinny little body back home. 285 likes. "[8] The Band biographer Barney Hoskyns describes the lyrics as "lusty tomcat lyrics," noting that both the lyrics and the instrumentation, particularly the ragtime piano, make the song seem like "Storyville 'brothel music. Solo: D Bridge 2: D G Hail stones beatin' on the roof, the bourbon is a hundred proof. Fm Gonna turn you a loose like an old caboose. Rag Mama Rag : 2:59: B : The Unfaithful Servant : 4:13 * Items below may differ depending on the release. BRIDGE: F C Eb I ask about your turtle and you ask about the weather. It was also released as a single, reaching #16 in the UK, the highest of any single by the group. Fm Bb Rag mama rag, I'm a pulling out your gag. Levon and his band took his legendary Midnight Ramble jams on the road and performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville that aired on PBS. [8] DeRiso rated "Rag Mama Rag" as one of the 5 essential Levon Helm songs with The Band. [8], Little Feat covered "Rag Mama Rag" on their 2000 album Chinese Work Songs. However, Levon Helm claimed years later that the song was a group effort. “Rag Mama Rag” by Thorne Dreyer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. for Guitar' Intro Ragtime feel Q=162 N.C. 4/4 Gtr II (Fiddle arr. Rag Mama Rag. About Rag Mama Rag "Rag Mama Rag" is a song by The Band which was first released on their 1969 album The Band. Oh, rag. Rag mama rag, I'm a pulling out your gag. Music notes for sheet music by Robbie Robertson: Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music at Sheet Music Plus. Rag Mama Rag was the #86 song in 1970 in the Rock & Roll charts . The Band- Rag Mama Rag- Winterland (San Francisco, CA) Nov 25, 1976. "[13], AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine describes "Rag Mama Rag" as a "rollicking uptempo number. "[12] Steve Millward interprets "Rag Mama Rag" as a "gently satirical" song about "a hapless country bumpkin" who "can't control his girlfriend. \rRag Mama Rag, \rI'm a-pulling out your gag. Rory playing "Rag Mama Rag" in the WDR studios in Cologne for the Rockpalast programme back in 1976 Sell This Version. Rag Mama Rag / The Unfaithful Servant ‎ (7", Single) Capitol Records. D Rag Mama Rag, bring your skinny little body right home. C And we could be relaxing in my sleeping bag. The Kinks - Victoria. We don't need to sit and brag. Got a tail, I need a drag. Listen to Rag Mama Rag (Live) from The Band's And Then There Were Four (Live) for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Robbie Robertson - Wikipedia The group recorded "Rag Mama Rag" for the 2007 tribute album Endless Highway: The Music of The Band, as well as "Free Bird" for Under the Influence: A Jam Band Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. [8][9][10], Although a favorite with fans, the band didn't originally think that highly of the song, recording it almost as an afterthought. Gonna turn you a loose like an old caboose. Oh, rag. 1970. "[12], "Rag Mama Rag" has appeared on a number of The Band compilation albums, including Anthology, To Kingdom Come: The Definitive Collection, Across the Great Divide, Greatest Hits and A Musical History. Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! '"[5] Something Else! \r\rShag Mama Shag, \rnow whats come over you. For me mama is a... Rag Mama Rag. critic Nick DeRiso described the lyrics as "randy" stating that the song "becomes a moment of boozy, brothel-shaking joy. Pianist Richard Manuel plays the drums, drummer Levon … Rag. Eb Bb Well, I can't jump the hurdle and oh, you can't get together. The Band. It was also released as a single, reaching #16 in the UK, the highest of any single by the group. \rAll we gotta do is Rag Mama Rag.\r \rRag Mama Rag. Rag. D D7 It's dog eat dog and cat eat mouse, G C7 You can Rag Mama Rag, all over my house. [1] The single was less successful in the US, reaching only #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. "[11] According to Goldmine critic Rob Bowman, the lyrics are "about a rather curious mind-twisting woman. Rag Mama Rag: Some Ol’ Day (Blues in Britain Review) This is an excellent release from husband and wife duo, Ashley and Deborah Dow a beautifully observed and crafted piece of Country Blues, derivative by dint, but superbly. [16][17], To Kingdom Come: The Definitive Collection, "The Band, "Rag Mama Rag" from The Band (1969): Across the Great Divide", "Levon Helm's essential Band songs: Gimme Five", "Bruce Springsteen Resurrects Pete Seeger Hootenanny Classics", The Bootleg Series Vol. 284 likes. One of the Band's first big European hit singles, "Rag Mama Rag" has some unusual instrumentation. Please credit Thorne Dreyer and The Rag Blog and link to source where possible. France based British Acoustic Blues Duo Said do that rag. … [12] DeRiso commented on how the song sounds improvised at first but on closer listen the "song rambles along with a focused, air-tight groove" with the group in "complete control" even while making the song sound like "a goof. Got a tail, I need a drag. \rI crawled up to the railroad track, \rLet the four nine-teen scratch my back. The song was performed by The Band . Rag Mama rag, I can't believe its true Rag Mama rag, what did you do? Rag. executed throughout the 12 track CD. So drummer Levon Helm moved to play mandolin, pianist Richard Manuel played drums and harmonica, bassist Rick Danko played fiddle and producer John Simon played tuba, while organist Garth Hudson played upright acoustic piano in a ragtime fashion. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Rag Mama Rag - Blind Boy Fuller on AllMusic - 2000 Solo: D Bridge 2: D G Hail stones beatin' on the roof, the bourbon is a hundred proof. 2 C 006-80 333. [2], "Rag Mama Rag" is credited solely to Robbie Robertson. [5] The Band initially attempted to record the song in a straightforward manner, but it didn't sound right to Robertson. [15] Musicians such as Bruce Springsteen and Phil Lesh have also covered the song in concert. "[9] AllMusic critic Thomas Ward views the lyrics as "almost nonsensical. \rIts dog eat dog and cat eat mouse, you can \rRag Mama Rag all over my house.\r\rHail stones beatin on the roof, \rThe bourbon is a hundred proof.\rIt's you and me and the telephone\rOur destiny is quite well known.\rWe don't need to sit and brag. RAG MAMA RAG are.. I ask about your turtle. Rag Mama Rag. Gm C But all you want to do for me, mama.. Come on resin up the bow. [8] Live performances from the 1970s appear on Rock of Ages, released in 1972, as well as on The Last Waltz (2002 album), the 2002 re-release of the 1978 album. "[5] In The New Rolling Stone Album Guide, Matt Kemp described the song as a "rural dance tune. RAG MAMA RAG\rThe Band\rThe Band (1970)\r\rRag Mama Rag,\rI can't believe its true.\rRag Mama Rag, \rA - what did you do? 11: The Basement Tapes Complete, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band, Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine), This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of The Band, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rag_Mama_Rag&oldid=1003429777, Song recordings produced by John Simon (record producer), Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 January 2021, at 23:19. Its dog eat dog and cat eat mouse, you can You can rag Mama rag all over my house. "Rag Mama Rag" is a song by The Band which was first released on their 1969 album The Band. drag. 2 C 006-80 333. (AX.00-PS-0011456). \rGonna turn you lose like an old caboose, got a tail I need a drag.\r \rI ask about your turtle, and you ask about the weather, \rWell, I can't jump the hurdle and we can't get to-gether.\rWe could be relaxing in my sleeping bag, \rBut all you want to do for me mama is a \rRag Mama Rag \rTheres no-where to go, \rRag Mama Rag\rCome on resin up the bow.\r\rRag Mama Rag, where do ya roam?\rRag Mama Rag, bring your skinny little body right home. Formed in 1991, the English duo RAG MAMA RAG have slowly and consistently built up their reputation as one of Europe’s finest Country Blues acts, making use of an interesting and wide range of instruments. "Rag, Mama, Rag" (Take 1) Blind Boy Fuller, 25 July 1935 [Instrumental break] Says I'm going uptown hat in my hand Looking for the woman ain't got no man. 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