This is the first single from Bet Smith's 2016 album, "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is." The track features Miranda Mulholland on fiddle and Aaron Goldstein on Pedal Steel. The Currie Brothers provide the backbone of the song with bass, drums, pots and pans percussion and rhythmic electric guitar, with Bet leading on acoustic and vocals. Bet's father, Blair, along with Rob Currie provide some backup vocals for the track.
lyrics
Bakesale Angel, BBQ Queen
Well, who needs a woman that good in the kitchen?
That girl was just a heart attack waiting to happen
Fresh corn bread, maple-baked beans
You won’t miss that county BBQ Queen
Well you don’t want a girl up first in the morning
Clankin’ in the kitchen when you ought to be snoring
Pancake batter over everything and
Crash, bang, boom, rattle, ding-dong, ping
Apple pie, food galore, I can’t take this anymore
When’s that woman gonna get a life?
Step back Betty, put down that knife
Well you don’t want a girl with a penchant for bakin’
Isn’t she sick of the die-hard tradition?
Woman’s place is no longer the kitchen
Hasn’t she heard of Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Apple pie, food galore, I can’t take this anymore
When’s that woman gonna get a life?
Step back Betty, put down that knife
Well, you don’t want a girl with a greased-up frying pan
She’s gonna make you a stuffed and sorry man
It’s good to get out while you can
Oh bake-sale angel, why you puttin’ me through Hell?
How do you make such a damned good meal?
The way it looks and tastes and smells?
I can’t even do a box of mac n’ cheese without burnin’ it black
If you show up with a plate of cookies,
I’m afraid you’re gonna steal the man back
Apple pie, help me lord, I can’t take this anymore
When’s that woman gonna get a life?
Step back Betty, put down that knife
Well, who needs a woman that good in the kitchen?
That girl was just a heart-attack waiting to happen
Fresh corn bread, maple-baked beans
You won’t miss that county BBQ Queen
Bet Smith is a Canadian alternative folk singer-songwriter who weaves environmental and socio-political philosophy into
rich, reflective compositions. With a voice that is gentle and familiar, Smith offers elegant melodies locked to lyrics that are paced and precise....more
The first album I heard from David Newberry changed the way I think about listening to and writing music. I've been a huge fan ever since. Just the right blend of rage, politics and vulnerability. Bet Smith
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