Bob Coltman says that Kissing Song - filename[ KISSNG
is improperly credited to song collector Jean Thomas. The songwriter is Billy Carter, 1882. Perhaps this note could be added at the bottom of the lyrics:

This song was frequently sung by "Blind Bill" Day, who was discovered by song collector Jean Thomas. Bob Coltman recently discovered that the song can be credited properly as a vaudeville or stage song, words and music by Billy Carter, 1882.

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