“Watergate Blues,” Song by Big Joe Williams, 1978

“Watergate Blues,” Song by Big Joe Williams, 1978

This song, “Watergate Blues,” is by Big Joe Williams and was recorded in 1978. The title is shared by songs created by other artists to convey current events and the Watergate scandal through music.

Williams, Big Joe, 1903-1982

This song comes from Williams' album "Watergate Blues." Williams, B. J. (1989). Watergate blues. Chrisly Records.

Chrisly Records

1992

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Well, I went out to the service station this morning
Trying to keep my gas ticket straight
So you can’t get but three gallons of gas, Big Joe,
You know (that) this is Watergate
And every time I look at my TV
Can’t see a thing help but Watergate
I’ll be so glad when President Carter get everything straight
Well, the rooster told the hen, “I want you to go lay,”
Said, “no, in my home I can’t get nothing but Watergate every time I look at my TV”
Can’t help but think about Watergate
Well, I’ll be so glad when President Carter
Oh lord, get every doggone thing straight
I want everybody to leave President Nixon alone
Let him leave long to California to go back to his mansion home
Every time I get on my TV can’t think but Watergate
I’ll be so glad when President Carter get every doggone thing straight.

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