Sugarfoot Rag
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
Meet my baby and tell her the news
I bet my bundle on a swayback nag
And I came 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 with a zig and a zag
While the guitar pickin' the Sugarfoot Rag.
--- Instrumental ---
I got a big jug o'cinder and a bottle of wine
One's for and honey and the other is mine
Sip on the cider and sip on the wine
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 with a zig and a zag
While the guitar pickin' the Sugarfoot Rag.
--- Instrumental ---
Gonna spend all 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 with a zig and a zag
While the guitar pickin' the Sugarfoot Rag.
--- Instrumental ---
One foot, two foot slew, foot drag
Swing your honey to the Sugarfoot Rag
Dig a little jig with a zig and a zag
While the guitar pickin' the Sugarfoot Rag...
About Sugarfoot Rag
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a spirited performance of "Sugarfoot Rag" on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. Rooted in the traditional folk and blues traditions of the American South, the track showcases the group's mastery of acoustic instrumentation and rhythmic drive. Brown's distinctive vocal style anchors the song, blending storytelling with the lively tempo characteristic of ragtime and early blues. This recording captures the essence of a bygone era, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into the musical heritage preserved through careful archival documentation. The song stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of folk music, highlighting the artist's contribution to the genre's rich tapestry.