The Harrison medal minstrel : comprising a collection of the most popu...
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Ol' Arkansas - Public domain document scan
There is no recording to accompany this text.
No, Sir, No - Public domain document scan
Performer referred to elsewhere as Grace Langino or Grace Lungino Venue: Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Longino Textual transcription of "No, Sir, No," performed at Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Longino, Huntsvill... More
Jack o' Diamonds - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Performer referred to elsewhere as Smith Cason Textual transcription of "Jack o' Diamonds," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 15, 1939.
Little Bunch of Roses - Public domain document scan
Performer referred to elsewhere as Grace Langino or Grace Lungino Venue: Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Longino Textual transcription of "Little Bunch of Roses," performed at Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Longino,... More
Slow Drag Work Song - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Textual transcription of "Slow Drag Work Song," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Driving Levee - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Group of convicts Textual transcription of "Driving Levee," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Two Babes in the Woods - Public domain document scan
Location also known as now Texas A&M University- Kingsville Venue: Under grandstand of college stadium, A.&I. College Textual transcription of "Two Babes in the Woods," performed under grandstand of college sta... More
Two White Horses Standin' in Line
Venue: Clemens State Farm Collector's genre note: "funeral song" Performer referred to elsewhere as Smith Cason Textual transcription of "Two White Horses Standin' in Line," performed at Clemens State Farm, Bra... More
Grey Horse Blues - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Performer referred to elsewhere as Smith Cason Textual transcription of "Grey Horse Blues," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Floklife in Influenza - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Textual transcription of "Influenza," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 15, 1939.
Mama Don't 'low No Swingin' - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Textual transcription of "Mama Don't 'low No Swingin'," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Mournful Blues - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Performer referred to elsewhere as Smith Cason Textual transcription of "Mournful Blues," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Hammer Song - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Group of convicts Collector's genre note: "for rock-breaking or ax-cutting" Textual transcription of "Hammer Song," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Mary was a Redbird - Public domain document scan
Venue: Farmhouse of Henry Truvillion Textual transcription of "Mary was a Redbird," performed at Farmhouse of Henry Truvillion, beween Newton and Burkeville, Texas, on May 18, 1939.
I Got a Home in New Orleans - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Textual transcription of "I Got a Home in New Orleans," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Old Rattler - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Performer referred to elsewhere as Smith Cason Textual transcription of "Old Rattler," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 15, 1939.
Worry Blues - Public domain document scan
Venue: Clemens State Farm Textual transcription of "Worry Blues," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
This Heart o' Mine - Public domain document scan
Venue: Ramsey State Farm Textual transcription of "This Heart o' Mine," performed at Ramsey State Farm, Otey, Texas, on April 23, 1939.
Roly Boly - Public domain document scan
Performer referred to elsewhere as Grace Langino or Grace Lungino Venue: Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Longino Collector's genre note: "a baby's game" Textual transcription of "Roly Boly," performed at Home of M... More
Cap'n, I Got a Home in Oklahoma
Venue: Clemens State Farm Textual transcription of "Cap'n, I Got a Home in Oklahoma," performed at Clemens State Farm, Brazoria, Texas, on April 16, 1939.
Young Emily, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Why We Come to California - Public domain document scan
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Sherman Cyclone, The - Public domain document scan
Listed elsewhere as Jim Hurlburt or Hurlbert.
The Dying Girl's Message - Public domain document scan
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Santa Barbara Earthquake, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Loveless C.C.C., Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
"Copied literatim from the text in Herman Beeman's ballet [ballad] book. Song written by Beeman's bunk-mate in Brokenair [sic] CCC Camp, Oklahoma, 1937" [Note: Possibly refers to Broken Arrow, OK]. Parody of "C... More
Clarksville Jail - Public domain document scan
Listed elsewhere as Jim Holbert or Hurlburt. There is no recording to accompany this text.
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
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Runnin' Stewball - Public domain document scan
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Sunny Cal, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Haunted Falls, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Contains language that may be considered offensive. Contains offensive material -- negative images of Native Americans
Groundhog - Public domain document scan, Voices from the dust bowl, 19...
Title sometimes given as two words -- Ground Hog.
Jackrabbit Blues - Public domain document scan
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Lazy Boy, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Listed elsewhere as Jim Holbert or Hurlburt. There is no recording to accompany this text.
John Hardy, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Note states that Bryant is age 6. Laws ballad.
Arizona, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Reflects Dustbowl migrant experience Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Barbara Allen, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Child ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Maple on the Hill - Public domain document scan
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My True Love's Name is Johnny
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Deep Ellum Blues, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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John Holly, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Dope Fiend, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Listed elsewhere as Jim Holbert or Hurlburt.
Various fragments of play-party songs
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St. Francis Bottom, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
There is no recording to accompany this text.
Good Old Days of Adam and Eve. Public domain song text.
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George Collins, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Child ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Along Come Old Jinnie One Fine Summer Day
Contains language that may be considered offensive; use of dialect -- may be a minstrel song Listed elsewhere as Jim Holbert or Hurlburt.
Crawdad Song - Public domain document scan
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Bad Companion, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Alternate title: Young Companion. Laws ballad.
Madame I Have a Very Fine Farm
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Charmin' Dame - Public domain document scan
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Dandoo, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Alternate title: "Little Old Man Come in From the Plow." Child ballad.
Shady Grove - Public domain document scan
Contains language that may be considered offensive.
Wild Bill Jones, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Laws ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
My Mother-In-Law - Public domain document scan
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Ol' Blue, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
There is no recording to accompany this text.
Don't You Grieve, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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I Rode Southern - Public domain document scan
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Last Night as I Lay on My Pillow
There is no recording to accompany this text.
Wife Wrapped in Wether's Skin, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Note: this is only a fragment of the text. Variant of "I Married Me A Wife." Child Ballad #277.
Sooner's Luck, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
There is no recording to accompany this text.
Pretty Fair Maid, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Laws ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Bent My Gun a Circle - Public domain document scan
Alternate title: "I Bent My Gun In A Circle and Shoot Around The Hill"
There's More Pretty Gals Than One
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Year of '83, The, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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My Grandfather Died, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Pretty Molly - Public domain document scan
Alternate title: "Pretty Polly." Laws ballad.
Making Kate a Pair of Shoes
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Charmin' Betsy - Public domain document scan
Listed elsewhere as Mr. Stankewitz. Listed elsewhere as Mrs. Stankewitz.
Old Humpty (He Died and Rose Again)
Incorrectly listed as 1940 in song text attribution.
Juice of the Forbidden Fruit, The
There is no recording to accompany this text.
Little Fat Boy - Public domain document scan
Listed elsewhere as Jim Holbert or Hurlburt.
Sally Sweet, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Old True Love, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Cotton-Eyed Joe - Public domain document scan
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Lassy Mohee, The - Public domain document scan
See "My Little Mohee" sung by Lois Judd and also "Fair Indian Lass" sung by A.W. Mullins. Laws ballad.
Root Hog or Die - Public domain document scan
Reflects Dustbowl migrant experience. Alternate title: "California."
Little Oney - Public domain document scan
Laws ballad. Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Dan Tucker - Public domain document scan
Play-party song Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Girl I Left Behind Me, The - Public domain document scan
See also performances by the King Family 5140a5 and 5141a1. Laws ballad.
Beaver Cap, Sir, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Kay-O-Kime, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Alternate title: "Kemo Kime." Public domain scan of American Folklife Center document, manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Three Crows, The - Public domain document scan
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They Say It Is a Sin to Flirt - Public domain document scan
Listed in phonolog as "They Say It Is Sinful to Flirt." Laws ballad. See also 5105a1 "They Say It Is Sinful to Flirt" attributed to Milton C. Long
Black Jack Daisy, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
Child ballad #200. Alternate title: "Black Jack Davy."
That Awkward Old Song - Public domain document scan
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John Dillinger - Public domain document scan
There is no recording to accompany this text.
Railroader, Voices from the dust bowl, 1940-1941
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Madame I Have Come a-Courtin' - Public domain document scan
There is no recording to accompany this text. Listed elsewhere as Arthur Meyer.