Billy Bayou
Del Reeves · Other Songs - Del Reeves
A Louisiana couple had a red headed son
No name soothed him Jim, Jack or Joe
So they just called him Billy Bayou
Billy Billy Bayou, watch where you go
You're walkin' on quick sand and walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou, watch what you say
A pretty girl'll get you one of these days
Billy was a boy kinda big for a size
Red hair and freckles and big blue eyes
Thirteen years from the day he was born
Billy fought the battle of the little Big Horn
Billy Billy Bayou, watch where you go
You're walkin' on quick sand and walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou, watch what you say
A pretty girl'll get you one of these days
One sad day Billy cried hoho
I can whip the feathers of Geronimo
He smarted off and the chief got mad
This nearly ended our Louisiana lad
Billy Billy Bayou, watch where you go
You're walkin' on quick sand and walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou, watch what you say
A pretty girl'll get you one of these days
One day in 1878
A pretty girl walked through Billy's front gate
He didn't know whether to stand there and run
He would end up married cause he did neither one
Billy Billy Bayou, watch where you go
You're walkin' on quick sand and walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou, watch what you say
A pretty girl'll get you one of these days
A pretty girl'll get you one of these days
A pretty girl'll get you one of these days
Billy Bayou - Del Reeves
Del Reeves delivers a gritty, blues-infused performance on 'Billy Bayou,' a track that embodies the raw energy of his catalog. The song reflects Reeves' signature style, blending soulful vocals with a rhythmic, hard-hitting arrangement typical of his work in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While often associated with the 'Other Songs' bucket due to its lack of a specific commercial release, the recording stands as a testament to his ability to craft compelling narratives through music. The track showcases his vocal range and the percussive edge that defined his contributions to the genre, offering a glimpse into the musical landscape of the era without relying on chart history or specific album placements.