The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #112179   Message #2371184
Posted By: SeaCanary
20-Jun-08 - 10:37 PM
Thread Name: 'Whip Jamboree' (a.k.a. 'The Peacock')
Subject: Folklore: 'Whip Jamboree' (a.k.a. 'The Peacock')
About 4 years ago I'm sitting around listening to a bunch of fife players and a crowd of "ancient" drummers jamming (It's a long story.). When all of a sudden my friend sitting next to me says, "Listen!! They're playing 'Whip Jamboree!!!' "

Instantly I'm on my feet and says I to a fifer, "What's the name of that tune you played that sounds like this?" and I hum "Whip Jamboree."

"Oh that's 'The Peacock' ." she says.

"Is it old?" I ask.

"I dunno." says she.

"Does it date back to the American Revolution?" I pursue.

"O, yeah. Definitely!!" she replies.

So here I am, 4 years later, trying to track down what music book this MIGHT be in and having no luck at all even though I've asked a forum specifically set up for fife and drum enthusiasts.

Can anybody please help me with this?