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Thread #13827   Message #115817
Posted By: Joe Offer
20-Sep-99 - 02:09 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Aunt Clara / Mary Alice Jones: Authors?
Subject: RE: Aunt Clara / Mary Alice Jones: Authors?
Hi, Susanne - I guess first the song you mentioned is also known as Can You Type, Mary Alice? (click). This is really getting me frustrated, because I know I've got that song around here somewhere, and that there should be explanatory notes with it. Can anybody think who recorded it, or what songbook it might be in, or what other titles the song might have? I was thinking it was Peggy or Pete Seeger who recorded it, but I haven't found the song yet. It's the one about the woman with a law degree who wants a decent job, but Mister Johnson is interviewing her and is most concerned about whether she can type. The song tells a great story. If you haven't seen the lyrics, be sure to take a look at it.

I think I've heard We Never Mention Aunt Clara once. I'd like to know more about it, to. sure is a funny song.

If the rest of you folks don't click on these links I've provided, you're missing a couple of good songs. Sure would be nice to know some background information.
-Joe Offer-