I don't do nothin’ I don't want to do.

The blues tells a story. Every line of the blues has a meaning.

I went on to Cincinnati. I had got a taste of the big cities and them bright lights. I stayed there until I was about 18 or 19 and then I went on to Detroit.

Poor people have the blues because they're poor and hungry. Rich people can't sleep at night because they're trying to hold on to their money and everything they have.

I like dropping into a small club and playing with some people, trying to help them get a start.

In my career, people in the record business have been rockin' in the same ol' boat. They all crooks - I'll say it clear and loud - especially the big ones.

I don't do nothing I don't want to do.