Originally it was written by legendary blues singer songwriter and guitarist howlin wolf and became classic of chicago electric blues.
Killing floor original song.
Called one of the defining classics of chicago electric blues killing floor became a blues standard with recordings by various artists.
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Howlin wolf recorded killing floor in 1964 and it was released as a single.
Killing floor is a 1964 song by american blues singer songwriter and guitarist howlin wolf.
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According to wikipedia the song s title refers to the active area of a slaughterhouse.
It has been acknowledged by the blues foundation hall of fame which noted its popularity among rock as well as blues musicians.
Down on the killing floor that means a woman has you down she went out of her way to try to kill you she at the peak of doing it and you got away now.
Killing floor single version from 1964 photo by sandy guy schoenfeld by howlin wolf his best chess 50th anniversary collection 1997 lyrics i shoul.