Sugarfoot Rag
Porter Wagoner · Thin Man From the West Plains (Bear Family) [1993]
(Sugarfoot rag sugarfoot rag.)
Gonna get out my sycamore and shine up my shoes
Meet my baby and tell her the news
I bet my bundle on a swayback nag
And I come home winner with a plenty o'swag.
One foot two foot slew foot drag
Swing your honey to the Sugarfoot Rag
Dig a little jig then a zig and a zag
With the guitar pickin' of the Suigarfoot Rag.
--- Instrumental ---
Got a big jug o'cider and a bottle of wine
One's for my honey and the other one's mine
We sip on the cider then we sip on the wine
We both sip together and a have a good time.
One foot two foot slew foot drag
Swing your honey to the Sugarfoot Rag
Dig a little jig then a zig and a zag
With the guitar pickin' of the Suigarfoot Rag.
--- Instrumental ---
Gonna spend my money and a git on a jag
Swing my honey to the Sugarfoot Rag
Walk right up and stomp on the floor
And swing up the middle with a shoofly four.
One foot two foot slew foot drag
Swing your honey to the Sugarfoot Rag
Dig a little jig then a zig and a zag
With the guitar pickin' of the Suigarfoot Rag...
Sugarfoot Rag
Porter Wagoner's "Sugarfoot Rag" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the honky-tonk and country western styles. Recorded for his 1993 Bear Family reissue of "Thin Man From the West Plains," the track showcases Wagoner's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a raspy, emotive tone that cut through the airwaves of the 1960s and beyond. The song's title references the rhythmic footwork of a dancer, a common motif in ragtime and western swing music that Wagoner often incorporated into his compositions. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his ability to blend traditional instrumentation with a modern country sensibility, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners. The track remains a staple in collections of his work, reflecting his enduring influence on the genre and his status as a leading figure in country music history.