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Careless Love

by The 78 Griots

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Careless Love – Bessie Smith

Love, oh love, oh careless love
You fly through my head jus like wine
You've been the ruin of a many poor boy
And you nearly wrecked this life of mine

Love, oh love, oh careless love
In your clutches of desire
You've made me break a many true vow
Then you set my very soul on fire

Love, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness ha left
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself

Love, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now, it's too late
You've made me throw my only friend down
That's why I sing this song of hate

Love, oh love, oh careless love
Night and day, I weep and moan
You brought the wrong girl into this life of mine
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone

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released June 22, 2013

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The 78 Griots Portland, Oregon

The 78 Griots play country blues, gospel, old-time, and ragtime music from the 1920s and 30s.

“We want to keep the songs, stories, and traditions alive,”
says guitarist Gordon “Hopper” Hopvine.

In the Griots, Hopvine is joined by singer/percussionist Lamar Blanco, and the virtuoso John aka “Jack” Smoake on dobro, mandolin, and vocals.

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