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General Information[]

Performer: Buell Kazee (performer)
Instrumentation: Banjo
Date of recording: 1928
Record label: Brunswick
Serial #:213A (032)

Summary[]

(As summarized by Harry Smith, The Anthology Of American Folk Music) "FATHER FINDS DAUGHTER'S BODY WITH NOTE ATTACHED WHEN RAILROAD BOY MISTREATS HER." (2)

Information On This Song[]

This ballad is a combination of The Cruel Father and There Is An Alehouse In Yonder Town.

Albums Featuring This Song[]

  • The Anthology Of American Folk Music
  • Mountain Frolic: Rare Old Timey Classics (1924-1928)
  • Buell Kazee Sings And Plays
  • Kentucky Mountain Music
  • Vintage Country And Western
  • Buell Kazee (album)

Related Articles[]

  • List Of Ballad Renditions

External Links[]

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