Mother Earth is a song written and performed by Memphis Slim in 1959. The late 60s band Mother Earth which featured the vocals of Tracy Nelson) took their name from this song. They showcased the song on their 1968 LP Living With The Animals. It was also included in the "Blues For Memphis Slim"-Medley from Eric Burdon & War, which has a length of 13:22 minutes. It was the fourth track on their 1970 debut album Eric Burdon Declares "War".
In 1995 a short version, retitled "Mother Earth" was released on "The Best of Eric Burdon & War".
Famous quotes containing the words mother, earth and/or slim:
“Breaking free from the delicious security of mother love can be a painful rupture for either mother or son. Some boys can’t do it. Some mothers can’t let it happen because they know the boy is not ready to leave her; others are simply not ready to give up their sons.”
—Frank Pittman (20th century)
“I traveld thro’ a Land of Men
A Land of Men & Women too,
And heard & saw such dreadful things
As cold Earth wanderers never knew.”
—William Blake (1757–1827)
“The vines of her arms
didn’t cling to the ends of his clothes,
or did she plant herself in the doorway,
hurl herself at his feet,
or utter the word “Stay!”
But as that fool began to go
at the time when it was dark with swarming clouds,
the slim girl blocked her lover’s way
with only a rising river
made with her flood of tears.”
—Amaru (c. seventh century A.D.)