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They had a shootin' last night
Refers to a shooting incident that occurred last night.
At the Lincoln hotel where'd he go?
Raising a question about the whereabouts of someone related to the shooting.
Who will they get to defend them
Wondering who will be chosen to defend in the aftermath of the shooting.
Jones or Bell? They both good
Mentioning two competent individuals, Jones and Bell, who could defend in the situation.
Who fix the best barbeque, fish and chips?
Asking who prepares the best barbeque, fish, and chips.
Tell me, now
Encouraging someone to share information.
They say Cassius barbeque will make
Noting that Cassius's barbeque is flavorful but hot.
You smack your lips but it's hot, y'all
Highlighting the spiciness of Cassius's barbeque.
Doctor Smith work at his home
Dr. Smith works at home and has an office downtown.
In his office downtown and that's good
Emphasizing the positive aspects of Dr. Smith's practice.
He's got a whole lotta friends
Describing Dr. Smith as having many supportive friends.
That won't let him down, amen
Assuring that Dr. Smith has reliable friends who won't let him down.
East Boulevard ain't gon' be
Suggesting that East Boulevard will improve soon.
So rough after while
Expressing optimism about East Boulevard becoming less rough.
When Joe Dell begin to clean it up
Anticipating improvement when Joe Dell cleans up East Boulevard.
That's good woah
Reiterating that the improvement is positive.
You can find out anything you wanna know, huh
Listing various places where information about people in town can be found.
About anybody in town that you wanna know
-At Ida Mae's beauty shop
-Or Webb's barber shop
-Or you can read it all on the restroom wall
-At the bus depot, yeah
-Why do they fight all the
-Time at the Streamline Club, uh
-Mr wells puttin' somethin' in them
-Drinks at the club, must be
-They say they're doin' the same
-Thing at the Starlight Lounge
-Ain't it a shame?
-Mrs wells servin' drinks that will
-Knock a man down, hmm
-Fern Williams got all the theatres sold up
-Yeah but to see his pictures
-You got to be in a dud over forty-one, huh
-Joe Brown had to give up the Apex Bar
-It's a shame
-The finance man come and got his car
-He got to walk, y'all woah
-You can find out anything you wanna know, huh
-About anybody in town that you wanna know
-At Ida Mae's beauty shop
-Or Webb's barber shop, huh
-Or you can read it all on the restroom wall
-Uh! At the bus depot
-Why did they have it at
Questioning the reason for having an event at Club 33rd.
The Club 33rd, y'all, heh
Mentioning Club 33rd as a location of interest.
Was it true what they said
Questioning the accuracy of information about Billy's speed.
About Billy's bein' slow? Must've been
Implying doubt about the truth regarding Billy's abilities.
What's goin' on at that lanundry mat
Raising a question about activities at the laundromat.
Every day in the week, huh
Highlighting a regular occurrence at the laundromat.
Down on the corner, pork and Texas treats
Referring to events at the corner involving pork and Texas treats.
Somethin' goin' on, y'all
Indicating that something noteworthy is happening in the vicinity.
Fifth avenue shops got a special today, yeah
Noting a special offer at the Fifth Avenue shops.
Heh tune in and hit on the X-O-K, heh
Mentioning tuning in to X-O-K for information.
Six months ago Mary let her dress away, yeah
Referencing an incident involving Mary's dress six months ago.
Ted said Claire's got it out today, ha ha!
Stating that Claire has something to share today.
Oh, you can find out anything you wanna know
Repeating the idea that one can find out anything they want to know at the bus depot.
About anybody business that you wanna know
-At Ida Mae's beauty shop
-And Webb's barber shop, huh
-Or you can read it all on the restroom wall
-Uh! At the bus depot, yeah
-Find out anything you wanna know
-Find out anything you wanna know, ha
-At the bus depot
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