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Sitting by my window, baby
I was looking out at the rain.
You know something struck me, honey
Clamped onto me
Like a ball and chain.
Big Mama Thornton
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Big Mama Thornton
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Born:
December 11, 1926
Died:
July 25, 1984
(aged 57)
Bio:
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was an American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter.
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