Old Shoes And Leggins

General Information
Performer: Uncle Eck Dunford

Instrumentation: Violin- Uncle Eck Dunford, Harmonica- Ernest Stoneman, Mandolin- Hattie Stoneman, Banjo- Bolen Frost, Autoharp- unknown

Date of recording: 1928

Record label: Victor

Serial #:V-40060B

Summary
(As summarized by Harry Smith, The Anthology Of American Folk Music) "MOTHER HOSPITABLE, BUT GIRLS FIND SHODDY OLDSTER'S ACTIONS PERVERSE." (3)

Information On This Song
Versions of this song also exist in the English and Scottish tradition. The phrase "Jump Jim Crow" is used in this song, as well as a reference to Rye Straw, suggesting that this version emerged sometime between 1828 and 1924.

Albums Featuring This Song

 * The Anthology Of American Folk Music

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