Son House - "Grinnin in Your Face" (Blues video, information, lyrics, & comments)

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Sep 10, 2011

Eddie James "Son" House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 (?)[1][2] -- October 19, 1988) was an American blues singer and guitarist. House pioneered an innovative style featuring strong, repetitive rhythms, often played with the aid of slide guitar, and his singing often incorporated elements of southern gospel and spiritual music. House did not learn guitar until he was in his early twenties, as he had been "churchified", and was determined to become a Baptist preacher. He associated himself with Delta blues musicians Charlie Patton and Willie Brown, often acting as a sideman. In 1930, House made his first recordings for Paramount Records during a session for Charlie Patton. However, these did not sell well due to the Great Depression, and he drifted into obscurity. He was recorded by John and Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress in 1941 and '42. Afterwards, he moved north to Rochester, New York, where he remained until his rediscovery in 1964, spurred by the American folk blues revival. Over the next few years, House recorded several studio albums and went on various tours until his death in 1988. His influence has extended over a wide area of musicians, including Robert Johnson, John Hammond, Alan Wilson (of Canned Heat), Bonnie Raitt, The White Stripes, and John Mooney. https://www.brettmarvin.com/ ****
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases a film clip of African American Blues singer/guitarist Son House singing his composition entitled "Grinnin In Your Face". Information about Son House and the lyrics to this song are included in this post along with selected comments from this video's discussion thread. The content of this post is presented for historical, socio-cultural, entertainment, inspirational, and aesthetic purposes.
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Thanks to Son House for his musical legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post. -snip- Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_House for information about Son House. Here's the beginning sentence of that page:"Edward James "Son" House Jr. (March 21, 1902[a] – October 19, 1988) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing"...

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LYRICS - GRINNIN IN YOUR FACE (Son House)

"Don't you mind people grinnin' in your face Don't mind people grinnin' in your face You just bear this in mind, a true friend is hard to find Don't you mind people grinnin' in your face

You know your mother would talk about you Your sisters and your brothers too Yes, don't care how you're tryin' to live They'll talk about you still Yes, but bear, ooh, this in mind, a true friend is hard to find Don't you mind people grinnin' in your face

Don't mind people grinnin' in your face Don't mind people grinnin' in your face Oh, just bear, ooh, this in mind, a true friend is hard to find Don't you mind people grinnin' in your face

You know they'll jump you up and down They'll carry you all around and 'round Just as soon as your back is turned They'll be tryin' to crush you down Yes, but bear this in mind, a true friend is hard to find Don't you mind people grinnin' in your face

Don't mind people grinnin' in your face Don't mind people grinnin' in your face, oh, Lord And just bear, ooh, this in mind, a true friend is hard to find Don't you mind people grinnin' in your face" -snip- Online source for lyrics and metadata https://genius.com/Son-house-grinnin-in-your-face-lyrics

Genius Metadata: Son House released “Grinnin' in Your Face” in 1965.

Genius Metadata: “Grinnin' in Your Face” by Son House was written by Son House."
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SELECTED COMMENTS ABOUT SON HOUSE'S SONG "GRINNIN IN YOUR FACE"
These comments are given in chronological order with the earliest comments given first, except for replies. Numbers are added for referencing purposes only. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlt76tCrDdg

1. @xXOr30Xx, 2012
"'cause in real music you only need your voice and hands to make a great song~"
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2. @HonorinTreason, 2018
"BadAss. Nothing but voice and hands. :)"
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3. @AvioftheSand, 2020
"Some of the truest lyrics you will ever hear"
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4. @0patience4flz,2020
"This will OUTLAST....BY FAR...todays so called...music."
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5. @CaitlinBrooksMusic, 2020
"RIP Son House, one of the most influential blues singers."
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6. @lex61519, 2020
"Iconic"
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7. @handmadehearts, 2022
"Truly EPIC. Bless everyone that helped in recording this, and in bringing it to my ears. One for the ages."
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8. @kimlec3592, 2022
"Beyond wonderful"
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9. @Skotanax, 2022
"Well, that was deep"
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10. @phoenixmastrogiovanni157, 2022
"we owe black musicians everything"
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11. @nelsonnelson999, 2023
"Great!!!!! all of it..and the Lyrics! preachin the truth right there..Wisdom of the ages..."
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12. @glennpiticco1470, 2023
"Oh my God this is incredible…sure glad I discovered Sun House…it’s as if the Earth had started trembling from the shear power of this man’s voice…may Sun House’s music live on for forever for many generations enjoy!!!"

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13. @erickriebel4366, 2023
"I'M LEARNING.

OLD BLUES STARTED IT ALL

STUDY THAT YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID ❤❤"
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14. @zdave6083, 2024
"Blues , gospel and jazz are the fountainhead from which all American popular music sprang."
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15. @techno4beer, 2023
"All the way, but certainly from African soil."
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16. @genem9725, 2024
"It goes without saying, but I'm gonna say it anyway. Without this basic form of The Blues, there'd be no rock and roll. Thank you my brother."
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17. @zdave6083, 2024
"Without blues, gospel and jazz ...there would be no American popular music."

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