Track 1 from their awesome debut album Climbing! released in 1970 copyright Windfall Records. The band from Long Island, NY were led by Leslie Wests powerful vocals and incredible guitar playing, and Felix Pappalardis contrasting vocal style, bass and excellent production skills. The album achieved Gold status that same year. Recorded from the original vinyl. Tragically, Pappalardi was shot and killed by his wife in 1983. His death was ruled accidental. Written by Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, David Rea & Leslie West and produced by Felix Pappalardi. RIP Felix Pappalardi, Steve Knight, Gail Collins Pappalardi & Leslie West. Featuring:
Leslie West - Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
Felix Pappalardi Lead vocals, bass, piano & rhythm guitars
Steve Knight Hammond B-3 organ, Mellotron & hand bells
Corky Laing Drums & percussion
Mississippi Queen, if you know what I mean
Mississippi Queen, she taught me everything
Way down around Vicksburg, around Louisiana way
Lived a Cajun lady, we called her Mississippi Queen
You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
While the rest of them dudes was a-gettin' their kicks
Buddy, beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine
Mississippi Queen, if you know what I mean
Mississippi Queen, she taught me everything
This lady, she asked me, if I would be her man
You know that I told her I'd do what I can
To keep her looking pretty, buy her dresses that shine
While the rest of them dudes was a-makin' their bread
Buddy, beg your pardon, I was losin' mine
You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
While the rest of them dudes was gettin' their kicks
Brother, beg your pardon, now I'm gettin' mine
Ohhhh, Mississippi Queen
