Julia Lee………King Size Papa
Julia Lee (October 31, 1902 – December 8, 1958) was an American blues and dirty blues musician..
Born in Boonville, Missouri, Lee was raised in Kansas City, and began her musical career around 1920, singing and playing piano in her brother George Lee’s band, which for a time also included Charlie Parker. She first recorded on the Merritt record label in 1927 with Jesse Stone as pianist and arranger, and launched a solo career in 1935.
In 1944 she won a recording contract with Capitol Records, and a string of R&B hits followed, including “Gotta Gimme Whatcha Got” (#3 R&B, 1946), “Snatch and Grab It” (#1 R&B for 12 weeks, 1947, selling over 500,000 copies), “King Size Papa” (#1 R&B for 9 weeks, 1948), “I Didn’t Like It The First Time (The Spinach Song)” (#4 R&B, 1949), and “My Man Stands Out”.
As these titles suggest, she became best known for her trademark double entendre songs, or, as she once said, “the songs my mother taught me not to sing”. The records were credited to ‘Julia Lee and Her Boy Friends’, her session musicians including Jay McShann, Vic Dickenson, Benny Carter, Red Norvo, Nappy Lamare, and Red Nichols.
Although her hits dried up after 1949, she continued as one of the most popular performers in Kansas City until her death in San Diego, California, at the age of 56, from a heart attack.
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I have that …
I have that wonderful collection. Does it include ‘Music, Maestro, Please’, and ‘When you’re smiling’ ?
Well done.
Hi there,thanks …
Hi there,thanks very much for your really interesting information,that’s a great story,I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. :))
Very well done …
Very well done video. I have Julie Lee on 78 records and the CD collection. I contributed to the making of the CD set. I had two one of a kind 78’s on Damon records that no one else had. Julia Lee had given them to my aunt in KC. I had them converted to digital and they sent them to Bear Family Records in Germany for transferring to the CD collection. They sent me the CD collection free for sending them the two lost Julia Lee songs.
It`s good being on …
It`s good being on more than one channel. I get to comment twice without looking daft. lol
” I`m luggin` it “. …
” I`m luggin` it “…. Priceless…. ROFL!!
Hi Val,you’ll like …
Hi Val,you’ll like the next one even more ! lol
Outstanding Mick.
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Outstanding Mick.
These are the gems that are so worth remembering. I’m delighted you posted it.
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Glad you enjoyed it …
Glad you enjoyed it from over there as well ! lol
Hey Mark,thanks for …
Hey Mark,thanks for the stars and fave,much appreciated,glad you enjoyed this fun song from Julia.
I love the picture of the guy with his gut in the wheelbarrow,hilarious !
It`s awesome on …
It`s awesome on this channel too. lol.
AWESOME!! Love the …
AWESOME!! Love the McD references!! lol Gotta be 5 and a fave. Your best yet Mick.
Hi Sandra,thanks a …
Hi Sandra,thanks a lot for the stars and for adding this to your blues playlist,much appreciated,glad that you enjoyed this fun song from Julia,,I do have lots of her songs,some of them a trifle naughty ! LOL
Cheeers for now,,,Mick 🙂
I love this sound.. …
I love this sound…I have added it to my blues playlist….yep keep posting more of this fantastic lady! love it!
Sandra X
5*****
Hiya Phil,didn’t …
Hiya Phil,didn’t expect many,if any,would know this lady,I have lots of these obscure singers from the 40’s & 50’s !! lol
I WAS going to put a Pink mashup on next, that Lee emailed me,but someone else has done a really great video of it already,I’ve featured it on my channel,it’s brilliant !
Anyway,better go and put the coffee on,catchya later,,Mick 🙂
Hi Mick,
I’m with …
Hi Mick,
I’m with the rest of the gang a new one to me too!
We never know what will be next with you, it’s always a Big Surprise, Great Stuff!
Enjoy the rest of the day!
Very Best Wishes
Phil
Hi FrAnK,thought …
Hi FrAnK,thought you might appreciate Julia,she was a rare talent and made many similar fun records.
Thanks for those stars and kind words,much appreciated,pleased that you enjoyed this oldie,seeya later,have a great day,,,Mick 🙂
Hiya John,thought …
Hiya John,thought you might like this one from Julia,guessed that you might not know her though !
I have lots of her “naughty” songs,I might put one on later if I get chance !
Glad you enjoyed it,many thanks,,,Mick 🙂
Thank you Aless, …
Thank you Aless,pleased you enjoyed it,cheers, Mick 🙂
This is going to …
This is going to catch most people out Rey,she wasn’t a huge star back then and most of her songs have been forgotten I think.
Thanks for the stars,glad you enjoyed Julia,seeya later,,MICK.
Enjoy your day !
Thought you might …
Thought you might not know this one Jan,it’s over 50 years since Julia died,but she was a great talent,she made some terrific fun records !
Glad you enjoyed it,I might put another of hers on later,I’ve got lots !!
Many thanks,catchya later,,,Mick 🙂
Have a great day !
Many thanks glad …
Many thanks glad you enjoyed it,cheeers MIck 🙂
What a terrific gem …
What a terrific gem of a song this is Mick! I must admit I hadn’t heard the song or of Julia Lee before… she’s great! Your video was great too… made me laugh several times (LOL)! Well done, I enjoyed it very much! … FrAnK (?????)
OMG! One from home! …
OMG! One from home! I’ve never heard of her, Mick…but she’s great…I love music like this…I live in Kansas City, and I’m not far from Boonville! Very cool! My Dad would have loved this! Thanks for posting this…it’s so great! 🙂
fantastic video …
fantastic video mick aless
Ya got me Mick… …
Ya got me Mick…I’m not familiar with her. Great music and I love your images. An excellent post.
5*****
Rey