Jailbait: Jail Bait

Andre Williams: Jail Bait

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Seems hard to pin it down exactly but the term 'jailbait' seems to begin sometime in the 30's. The earliest song I know of that references jailbait is Jail Bait by Andre Williams. I'd be curious to know if there is an earlier recording that does so. Andre 'Mr. Rhythm' Williams has worked with folks like the Dramatics, Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells, Bobby Bland, Edwin Starr, Amos Milburn, Ike Turner, Berry Gordy, George Clinton, Alvin Cash, and many others. He was given the nickname Mr. Rhythm by Redd Foxx. Still going strong in 2008,with the New Orleans Hellhounds, they released 'Can You Deal with It?'.

In this one,from '57, and seemingly well acquainted with the topic, Williams gives some good advice.