Wild Women Don't Have the Blues
Context
Composed by Ida Cox herself and recorded in Chicago in 1924 for Paramount with the Blues Serenaders of pianist Lovie Austin. Its pronouncedly feminist lyrics made it a classic covered by Bessie Smith and then by many singers. Ida Cox re-recorded it in 1961 on the album Blues for Rampart Street.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Classic blues (women singers). Among the origins and influences of Classic blues: Blues, spirituals, work songs.