Birthday Remembrance of Sippie Wallace, born Beulah Belle Thomas. November 1,1898 - November 1, 1986 She was an American Blues singer. Wallace was given the name “Sippie” as a child. The daughter of a Baptist deacon, Sippie Wallace sang and played piano in church as a child. Before she was in her teens, she began performing with her pianist brother Hersal Thomas. After she was married a second time and spent time in New Orleans, her family moved back to Houston and she began working with Madame Dante, a snake dancer in a reptile show. It was around 1917 that she began singing at picnics, parties, dances, and traveling tent shows where she became known as the “Texas Nightingale.” Wallace wrote most of her own songs. In 1923, she recorded "Shorty George" and "Up the Country Blues" for Okeh Records. She quickly became one of the most popular blues singers in the country, famous for her weighty, rhythm style boasting of Chicago and southwestern influences. Wallace recorded many songs including, "Special Delivery Blues" and "Jack o’ Diamond Blues" (1926), and "I’m a Mighty Tight Woman" (1929). She became somewhat obscure because of the Great Depression, a time when she focused mainly on church music when she performed in public. From 1929 to 1970, she was the organist of the Leland Baptist Church in Detroit. She began singing blues again with great response in 1966, thanks to encouragement from blues great Victoria Spivey, and she toured Europe with Bonnie Raitt as well. Sippie Wallace died in Detroit in 1986. MAY SHE CONTINUE TO REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!
My kind of music. Love my elders. Speaking that scriptural truth. Wise as a serpent harmless as a dove. Humility and grace, protect that household!! Bless🕊
I saw Sippie Wallace performing in her late 80's. She was obviously feeling her age physically, and had to hold onto the back of a chair for support while she stood singing. Nonetheless, she led off the set by announcing herself, "I'm a mighty tight woman. Taming wild mens is what I do."
I have a vhs somewhere . I taped a live show with sippie but also big mama thornton. Who was very sick at the time . 198 something(?) really need to digitize that tape
I am so grateful to have the ability to watch Sippie lay it down like a absolute savage. This video is evidence of a higher power as far as I’m concerned. Its the same transference of love and positive energy that the Beatles and countless others bless our souls with. So, like, pass it on maan.
I love singing this!! I had the great fortune of seeing Sippie and Bonnie Raitt in 1977 at Hill Auditorium for the Ann Arbor Folk Festival!! It was amazing and Sippie was in her 80's by then. Pure joy!!
Classic! I'm so glad we are able to see this these days! What a treat! I'm a big fan of Bonnie Raitt and heard her do a duet with Sippie on one of her albums of this song. It's one of my favorites. Nothing compares to the original though! Very cool!
I found Sippy Wallace through an African American character in a book, Blanche White, created by Barbara Neely. It's the 3rd book in a murder mystery book series, named 'Blanche Cleans Up'. So far, I've enjoyed each book in the series, both for the mystery stories themselves as well as a glimpse into a world it would be difficult for me to experience directly, that of a deeply black -complected cook and housekeeper. I recommend the book series as well as the advice in this song, namely, girl, keep yo bidness outta the street!
Sippie Wallace and Little Brother Montgomery grew up under Jim Crow in the deep South. Imagine the change they saw in their lifetimes. I hope and pray young Palestinians will experience similar change on the decades to come.
Got to see Miss Wallace in 1982 with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers(Mick Taylor,John McVie and Collin Allen) at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ.. Check the show out on You Tube.
Please take notice that this is Little Brother Montgomery on piano!!!!!!! This is real authentic blues. Remember that SIppie recorded with Louis Armstrong in the 20s.
thank you!!! i have been looking for this song for 15 years!!! heard it once in new york had no idea who sang it or what the name of it was but wanted to hear it again!!! was looking up Ethel Waters and somehow i winded up here :) tysm!!!
Well my man was not good 😔 not good, not good 🤔 Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man Don't sit around gossiping, explaining what your good man really can do Some women nowadays, Lord they ain't no good They will laugh in your face, Then try to steal your man from you Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man Your best girlfriend, she might be a highbrow, she changes clothes 3 times a day What do you think she's doing now, while you're so far away She's loving your man in your own damn bed You better call for the doctor, mama, try to investigate your head Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man Don't sit around, girl, telling all your secrets, Telling all those good things he really can do If you talk about your baby, you tell me he's so fine Lord honey, I just might sneek up and try to make him mine Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man Don't be no fool, don't advertise your man (baby don't do it)
In VERY loving memory of Mrs. Beulah "Sippie" Wallace (1898 - 1986 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).
It took Bonnie Raitt for me to discover this jewel! Better late than never.
Fantastic. Got to see her years ago when she did a tour with Bonnie Raitt
Birthday Remembrance of Sippie Wallace, born Beulah Belle Thomas.
November 1,1898 - November 1, 1986
She was an American Blues singer. Wallace was given the name “Sippie” as a child. The daughter of a Baptist deacon, Sippie Wallace sang and played piano in church as a child. Before she was in her teens, she began performing with her pianist brother Hersal Thomas.
After she was married a second time and spent time in New Orleans, her family moved back to Houston and she began working with Madame Dante, a snake dancer in a reptile show. It was around 1917 that she began singing at picnics, parties, dances, and traveling tent shows where she became known as the “Texas Nightingale.”
Wallace wrote most of her own songs. In 1923, she recorded "Shorty George" and "Up the Country Blues" for Okeh Records. She quickly became one of the most popular blues singers in the country, famous for her weighty, rhythm style boasting of Chicago and southwestern influences. Wallace recorded many songs including, "Special Delivery Blues" and "Jack o’ Diamond Blues" (1926), and "I’m a Mighty Tight Woman" (1929).
She became somewhat obscure because of the Great Depression, a time when she focused mainly on church music when she performed in public. From 1929 to 1970, she was the organist of the Leland Baptist Church in Detroit.
She began singing blues again with great response in 1966, thanks to encouragement from blues great Victoria Spivey, and she toured Europe with Bonnie Raitt as well. Sippie Wallace died in Detroit in 1986.
MAY SHE CONTINUE TO REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!
Dorie Fann-Purry
from Barcelona thks
thanks to Dorie F-P for the in depth history of dear Sippie Wallace! well done!
My kind of music. Love my elders. Speaking that scriptural truth. Wise as a serpent harmless as a dove. Humility and grace, protect that household!! Bless🕊
She's one of the greatest singers of all time!
I saw Sippie Wallace performing in her late 80's. She was obviously feeling her age physically, and had to hold onto the back of a chair for support while she stood singing. Nonetheless, she led off the set by announcing herself, "I'm a mighty tight woman. Taming wild mens is what I do."
I have a vhs somewhere . I taped a live show with sippie but also big mama thornton. Who was very sick at the time . 198 something(?) really need to digitize that tape
I am so grateful to have the ability to watch Sippie lay it down like a absolute savage. This video is evidence of a higher power as far as I’m concerned. Its the same transference of love and positive energy that the Beatles and countless others bless our souls with. So, like, pass it on maan.
I can't believe how the tears appeared in my eyes the first time she sang...
Same here, love her, Alberta Hunter, Mamie & Bessie Smith and all the women who recorded blues in the 20’s and 30’s
I love singing this!! I had the great fortune of seeing Sippie and Bonnie Raitt in 1977 at Hill Auditorium for the Ann Arbor Folk Festival!! It was amazing and Sippie was in her 80's by then. Pure joy!!
I would die to see that! Love Bonnie
Totally Jelly! That had to have been a fun concert ❤
I believe every word that is coming out of her mouth!
Sippie Wallace is worth gold and diamonds.
WONDERFUL. I think that this was filmed in Germany, 1966. THANKS for sharing.
This applies to all , men, women .Sippie Wallace was something else .This right here is TruthReligion 🙏
Classic! I'm so glad we are able to see this these days! What a treat! I'm a big fan of Bonnie Raitt and heard her do a duet with Sippie on one of her albums of this song. It's one of my favorites. Nothing compares to the original though! Very cool!
Kathryn Argiro...good afternoon how are you doing...I cherish this song
I remember seeing her in concert in the mid-80s. Very old and her voice wasn't as strong, but her energy was all there.
I was so happy to find this. Love this lady.
Thank you for bringing this treasure to me. Sippie and her kind enriched us beyond measure.
What an angelic voice.
This is great. To see Sippie singing this fine song live is wonderful. :)
I found this woman thanks to Bonnie Raitt. Love this song!!
I found Sippy Wallace through an African American character in a book, Blanche White, created by Barbara Neely. It's the 3rd book in a murder mystery book series, named 'Blanche Cleans Up'. So far, I've enjoyed each book in the series, both for the mystery stories themselves as well as a glimpse into a world it would be difficult for me to experience directly, that of a deeply black -complected cook and housekeeper. I recommend the book series as well as the advice in this song, namely, girl, keep yo bidness outta the street!
Real musicians don't need to gyrate and wear skimpy clothes. Pure music wonderment. The timing is thrilling.
Rita Ashley...good afternoon how are you doing...I love this song so much
Sippie Wallace was something else .This right here is TruthReligion 🙏
Back when black people were talented and trained themselves hard.
Beyond wonderful! Thank you for posting!!
The chord progression of this song is crazy, 60% modulation. And what a remarkable result.
Sippie Wallace The Texas Mockingbird !!! From Houston TX!!!!
she's known as The Texas Nightingale :]
Sippie singing live in her prime. Great, great stuff!
This is the good stuff right here.
True voice, true words, music coming from the soul. I Love these classics, just feel good to listen to~
My Grandma used to give me the same advice!!!
Marvelous! ❤
Where have i been? I just find this great song today
Oh my God... This gave me chills!! Terrific!!
Why am i hearing this 22 years later and its family for me. smh
Knock it out of the park!!
Pure Gold! Than you Andria.
I loooove her so much I named one of my dogs after all. Pure respect, nothing meant by it but respect. Couldn’t have kids, so best I could do.
Sippie Wallace and Little Brother Montgomery grew up under Jim Crow in the deep South. Imagine the change they saw in their lifetimes. I hope and pray young Palestinians will experience similar change on the decades to come.
I was blessed to see her in Boulder, Colorado in 1972. I wish Little Brother Montgomery had been with her.
Got to see Miss Wallace in 1982 with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers(Mick Taylor,John McVie and Collin Allen) at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ.. Check the show out on You Tube.
what a great era.. wonderful singer.
WISDOM! 🎯
Love Sippie Wallace :)
Still applies in 2017.
Shay Shay you are so pretty
Women be wise ; keep yo big mouf shet. I wish todays women could grasp this
just love it,great vocal sippie
If only the young and older women could live by this. And, stop chasing men!
Heard about this on the Questlove Supreme podcast when he interviewed Bonnie. Great recommendation.
Please take notice that this is Little Brother Montgomery on piano!!!!!!! This is real authentic blues. Remember that SIppie recorded with Louis Armstrong in the 20s.
I was wondering if that's who was playing the piano. One of the best blues pianists.
Shared this with my Google friends. Thanks for posting such a great song and video!!
Good advice even in this day and age!!!
Fantastic, thanks for posting
Her voice! Such piercing and metallic quality!!!!!
I miss her still
Great voice !!!
Best advice ever
love her
thank you!!! i have been looking for this song for 15 years!!! heard it once in new york had no idea who sang it or what the name of it was but wanted to hear it again!!! was looking up Ethel Waters and somehow i winded up here :) tysm!!!
If it hits you once, it's bound to come back and hit you again, usually when you least expect it!
Во голосина!!Чудо!!!(и не сипит вовсе :-)
Beautiful ! also Little Brother Montgomery on piano.
Sage advice!
WOW!!!!!
¡Maravillosa!
Life lesson👏🏻
Grandiosa esta Sippie.
great! I had heard the song before but this rendition is awesome
Diana Cook..good evening how are you doing?
"Don't be no fool!"
gawd we lost some greats..
sippie... billie.. patsy.. and on....
*Wippie Wallace -November 1, 1898 - November 1, 1986* - Shared on Google+, November 1, 2018
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut and don't advertise yo man!
.... Unless you trying to get rid of a fool
Lol , spread the news!
likewolf LOL
Reverse psychology
Goodbay trempleandthe foot.
Yo this is deep game. Stop!
Well my man was not good 😔 not good, not good 🤔
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Don't sit around gossiping, explaining what your good man really can do
Some women nowadays, Lord they ain't no good
They will laugh in your face, Then try to steal your man from you
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Your best girlfriend, she might be a highbrow, she changes clothes 3 times a day
What do you think she's doing now, while you're so far away
She's loving your man in your own damn bed
You better call for the doctor, mama, try to investigate your head
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Don't sit around, girl, telling all your secrets,
Telling all those good things he really can do
If you talk about your baby, you tell me he's so fine
Lord honey, I just might sneek up and try to make him mine
Women be wise, keep your mouth shut, don't advertise your man
Don't be no fool, don't advertise your man (baby don't do it)
Someone just talked about this song in the comments on a segment about Gabby Sodebe on Willie D Live. I’d never heard of this singer nor sing. 😂
Sippie was born in Plum Bayou Township, Arkansas!
Back when black people still were musically talented and trained themselves hard.
🙌
I'm sorry, your handle is giving me "Nobody listens to Turtle" vibes! Brought a smile to my face!
Blind Willie McTell brought me here :)
Tom N drove me here.
Bonnie Raitt brought me here, and I'm forever in her debt. Thank you, Bonnie, and...thank you, Sippie!
every comment on here is so wholesome except ritas, its so nice to see
Pauline Castillo..good evening how are you doing?
I can see where Bonnie Raitt got her style from!!!
Some things never change. These modern women can't be and haven't been trusted in a long time if ever. Lol.
wooo
❤❤❤😂
Reminds me of Edith Piaf somehow.
I can hear Millie Jackson covering this song!
Delicious,,,
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Great stuff. White audience. Interesting. Sexist music brings people together, when done right. Hmmmm.
Vaya....no necesita pegar la boca al micrófono....!!!!!!