From 2008 a collaboration with Danna Moore & Steve Layman
Story behind the song
Danna Moore; Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Steve Layman; Piano
Michael Duran; Drums, Bass & Slide Guitar
written by;
Sippie Wallace
Covered by 'Bonnie Raitt' on her self-titled debut album released in 1971 by Warner Bros.
Sippie Wallace
Born:
November 1, 1898, Plum Bayou, Jefferson County, Arkansas
Died:
November 1, 1986, Detroit, Michigan
Beulah Belle Thomas (Sippie) was an American singer-songwriter.
Her early career in tent shows gained her the billing "The Texas Nightingale".
Between 1923 and 1927, she recorded over 40 songs for Okeh Records, many written by her or her brothers, George and Hersal Thomas.
Lyrics
"Women Be Wise"
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Don't sit around gossiping, explaining what your good man really can do
Some women nowadays, Lord they ain't no good
They will laugh in your face, Then try to steal your man from you
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Your best girlfriend, she might be a highbrow, she changes clothes 3 times a day
What do you think she's doing now, while you're so far away
She's loving your man in your own damn bed
You better call for the doctor, mama, try to investigate your head
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Don't sit around, girl, telling all your secrets,
Telling all those good things he really can do
If you talk about your baby, you tell me he's so fine
Lord honey, I just might sneek up and try to make him mine
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Don't be no fool, don't advertise your man (baby don't do it)