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Sugar on the Floor
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Sugar on the Floor |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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I feel like sugar on the floor ~ Kiki Dee the lady is not young she sits on a stool to sing head thrown back eyes closed cords in her neck stretched tight long mean history on her face her voice is pure grit the lady knows the blues she sings dangling black earrings speak of nights spent surrounded by flowers champagne stage door Johnnys begging for a smile mornings of black coffee and regret my Mama loved this song she says tendrils of old pain twine around her legs she sings there ain’t no easy way to learn how to fly when it seems she can get no lower she raises her head points her finger and wails girl I mean I feel just like sugar on the floor there is empty silence then thunderous applause Miss Etta simply picks up her black jacket and leaves the stage |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh WOW, the blues in finery. So cool! TD |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you TD. |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
This is quite wonderful. It seems we are on the same theme tonight Madame!! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Page. Must be a bluesy night. |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I seen a lady much like this singing in Key West one hot summer night a life time ago! Thanks to you her memory is still as hot as that night was! She was born to sing the blues as sweet as sugar on the floor! Awesome Lady! :-) |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Etta is smiling... and I know another lady who will appreciate this one very much. You, I am sure, will not mind at all if I pass it forward.  I'm liking your work a LOT! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Steve. I truly appreciate your response and I'm glad I brought you a good memory. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lady You said it like it had to be said. Enjoyed |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Please, feel free to pass it on Sunshine. I saw Etta on Austin City Limits last night and could not get her off my mind. She can still sing the blues. Thank you so much for your response. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you very much Sir Sy. I value your reponse. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
She will be at the New Orleans Jazzfest. sigh More than likely? I will not though. I ran into her once tho, and The Lady does sing the blues.  much enjoyed. |
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BROTHER JOHN Member
since 2006-04-06
Posts 386 |
Dear Lady, Your poem was not only sugar on the floor, but in our hearts. Thanks |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oooh! I heard her voice reverberating through every cell of my body and saw her sitting on her stool. My favourite notes were those very low, growly ones. By the way, I have never heard of, nor heard Etta, until your poem breathed life into her for me. Thank you for another Kate delight. - Owl |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
This gave me chills reading it! I can feel those blues to the depths... There is something about old faces and makeup and a voice full of grit. And I love the title...as if all that is sweet just falls away like old tears. But there is a strength that survives and still holds it's head up! ~ Karen |
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Debo Member
since 2006-04-18
Posts 321Texas U.S.A. |
Oh yes that lady can whale those blues What a soulful night it is just like that sugar on the floor.  Debo |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I watched her for the first time this weekend.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, that lady can shore sing dem blues! ~ and pip's Lady can sure can write them! Hugs with love, EA  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh serenity! I would love to see her in New Orleans. And you ran into her? Thank you for your kind reply. Thank you BROTHER JOHN. You’re so sweet. Diana, I always wonder if you will know the person I’m writing about but in the end, it doesn’t matter. You saw her perfectly. Etta “Miss Peaches” James was a child gospel prodigy and joined a singing group at 14. She has thrilled and delighted us for about 55 years now. Thank you for your delightful response.  Oh Karen… “all that is sweet just falls away like old tears”… you really got it! Thank you! It does seem to be a soulful night Debo. Thank you. I hoped you enjoyed her Susan. Thank you so much EA! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!! Yes she sure can sing the blues like no other. A great tribute here...love your writing. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I read this one this morning...couldn't come up with a comment to leave...what can I say but this is beautiful? |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much Nancy. Hugs to you. That's a wonderful thing to say passing shadows. Thank you. |
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Mr»ÄlleÿÇät Member
since 2001-06-02
Posts 190 |
Brings back another night of soul. Thank you Lady |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Well this is SO perfectly observed...like words for a movie still to be made....the kind where the author wins an Oscar..well done...i am really enjoying reading your fine descriptions...thank you very much.. Goldenrose. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you Mr»ÄlleÿÇät. I'm glad it brought back memories. Goldenrose, you didn't say if it won an Oscar but I am accepting one from you. I will be back after I write my speech. Thank you for your kind words. |
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FNG Member
since 2006-02-07
Posts 477 |
I feel so drawn into the picture that you have painted...oh it's more like a movie. So alive and a bit amusing Greatly Enjoyed. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was awesome! I'm so glad this was at the top this morning and my first read...so powerfully dead on honest, gave me chills... profound write!!!! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I’m glad you enjoyed it FNG. Thank you for your lovely response. Thank you for your kind words LeeJ. I appreciate your response. |
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