That's Wrong Little Mama
B.B. King · Great Moments With B.B. King [2011]
She takes you for a fool
She don't care how she hurts you
Long as she's doing what she choose
That's wrong little mama
That's wrong little mama
That's wrong little mama
That ain't the way to do
When you work each day
Stay at home every night
She'd find a fault with everything
Ain't nothin' ever right
That's wrong little mama
That's wrong little mama
That's wrong little mama
That ain't the way to do
And she's out on the weekend
She'd come back holdin' her head
You ask her for some lovin'
She'll say she's half-dead
That's wrong, little mama
That's wrong, little mama
That's wrong, little mama
That ain't the way to do
Oh, it's wrong little mama
Yes, it's wrong little mama
I say, it's wrong little mama
You know it's wrong little mama
Yeah, it's wrong little mamma
That's Wrong Little Mama
B.B. King's 'That's Wrong Little Mama' stands as a quintessential example of his signature slide guitar style, blending bluesy melancholy with a rhythmic swing that defined the electric blues era. Recorded for the compilation 'Great Moments With B.B. King [2011]', the track showcases King's mastery of the guitar, where his distinctive wah-wah effect and vocal delivery create a hauntingly intimate atmosphere. The song reflects the broader tradition of Chicago blues, capturing the emotional depth and improvisational freedom that made King a legendary figure in music history. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey complex feelings of longing and resilience through simple, yet profoundly moving, musical phrasing.