Yes, it’s a quite-common 78 that shows up on all record shows but I thought I’d give the kids a chance to hear something that’s not on iTunes. This is some down and dirty, harlem, girl-dissin’, yo’mamma etc. that started it all back in the 1950s. This is Big Maybelle’s first and biggest hit. Sadly, she suffered from diabetes and after-effects of drug addiction and her fame did not last long. … BIG MAYBELLE BLUES OKEH 78 78rpm record turntable lenco

19 Responses to “Big Maybelle _ Gabbin’ Blues”

1. KojiRecords on October 19th, 2009 8:01 pm

   Another of Maybelle’s songwriters is much more famous/infamous: Clarence Reid was Maybelle’s labelmate on Rojac Records, her last label, while Reid was on Rojac subsidiary, Tayster Records. Due to contractual obligations at his former label, Reid was not able to use his name on his composiitons as songwriter, including Maybelle’s latter signature song, “Do Not Pass Me By” which was picked up by Chess Records for national distribution. Clarence Reid is known to YouTube as XXX rapper “Blowfly.”

2. laceup1967 on October 20th, 2009 8:29 pm

   Thanks for the extra information. Really appreciate it. Peace.

3. KojiRecords on October 22nd, 2009 3:32 am

   “Gabbin’ Blues” is performed here by Big Maybelle Rose Marie McCoy. McCoy is the songwriter of this tune, which was both Maybelle and McCoy’s first big hit as singer and songwriter respectively. McCoy went on to write hits for Elvis Presley and many others, becoming one of the first promiment female songwriters of the 50’s and 60’s, including the 60’s Grammy nominated “I Thnk It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” by Ike Tina Turner.

4. laceup1967 on October 24th, 2009 8:09 pm

   Well thank you very much for your comment. It makes me happy that it brings back good memories.

5. strongrj on October 27th, 2009 3:27 am

   *smiling*….My niece is 22 years old now. But when she was about 8 I played this song and she would just crack up through the whole thing. Needless to say, every time she came past my house to visit I would have to play this song. Great post of a great song…thank you!

6. foxypatti on October 27th, 2009 10:37 am

   cause i talk about cha low down and dirty….oh big maybelle….

7. emb1st on October 30th, 2009 3:30 pm

   is this one on the OKEY label?

8. bangkokianbanger on November 1st, 2009 5:53 pm

   Whoa!….goosebumps! Friggin awesome!

9. utubeindc on November 4th, 2009 10:35 pm

   Big voice, Big Maybelle. We still love you!

10. 57Will on November 5th, 2009 7:09 am

    Man oh man, I’m just blown away this is on YouTube! What a talent, and what a big voice!

11. billieholidayfan on November 6th, 2009 12:29 am

    I love this song. I never thought it would end up on youtube!

12. o1xen on November 9th, 2009 4:01 am

    big Maybelle brings it ALL home to the heart of soul

13. bangkokianbanger on November 10th, 2009 12:02 pm

    In fact you are right. Maybelle did 96 Tears in 1967 and it was LaVern Baker that did the song “I Cried A Tear.”

    My bad…

14. muchamp on November 13th, 2009 4:41 pm

    The second biggest hit was “Candy”.

15. muchamp on November 14th, 2009 9:32 pm

    WRONG! Maybelle did a cover version of ? and the Mysterians’ song. IT WAS HER ONLY RECORDING TO HIT THE CHARTS. Believe me, I’m SURE.

16. bangkokianbanger on November 17th, 2009 9:43 pm

    WRONG!! Her pop hit was “I Cried A Tear.” The song “96 Tears” was done in the 60s by ? The Mysterians

17. muchamp on November 19th, 2009 10:29 pm

    I first heard this song, my introduction to the grea Big Maybelle, on a compilation disc I found in college in ‘71. Immediately I began a quest to obtain all of her recordings. Strangely enough, I still haven’t found her only song to hit the charts…”96 Tears”. Anyone know where to find it?

18. laceup1967 on November 23rd, 2009 5:14 pm

    Am I the first? What a privilege!

19. Blackwwoolff on November 24th, 2009 1:03 am

    Finally Maybelle on YouTube!!! Thanks laceup1967!

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