Deacon Jones is also a recurrent fictional character from many
blues songs. The Deacon is known as minister who is very
popular with the ladies of his congregation. A perfect example of his behavior can be found in
Louis Jordan's song 'Deacon Jones':
Brothers and Sisters and Sisterettes...
Deacon Jones sends his deepest regrets,
to the members of the flock who are new around here...
there's something 'bout the Deacon that I want to make clear...
Now who's keepin' the sisters singin'?
Deacon Jones! (that's right, that's right)
And who is it keep her phone a ringin'?
Deacon Jones
And when she's left all alone at night,
who is it that will make her see the light?
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Now who's loved by all the congregation?
Deacon Jones! (mmhmm)
And who do the sisters come to for consolation?
Deacon Jones (yes)
And when a sister's feeling blue,
who is it consoles her in her pew?
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Hey Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Hey Hey Whoa Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Now who's the country's greatest lover?
Deacon Jones! (That's right, Brother)
And who is it that'll make all other cats take cover?
Deacon Jones (mmhmm...mmhmm)
And when your gal is leaving you,
now tell me, who is she going to?
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Now who do the sisters pray for?
Deacon Jones! (mmhmm, mmhmm)
Now who does all the husbands' labor?
Deacon Jones (mmhmm)
And when a husband sets a trap,
who is it that always beats the rap?
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Hey Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones
Hey Hey Whoa Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Whoa Deacon Jones!
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah...
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah...
Lordy, Lord, Hallelujah, Deacon Jones!!