The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #81820 Message #4154296
Posted By: Lighter
30-Sep-22 - 03:52 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Roll, Alabama Roll
Subject: RE: Origins: Roll, Alabama Roll
Interestingly enough, the tune of the chantey - especially the first line - bears an audible resemblance to that of the minstrel song "Alabama Joe."
The two are not identical, but I'd say they were related.
Hear 30 seconds of "Alabama Joe":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014DM1IQ/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_pm
Is this is, Lighter? -Joe Offer-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHkkVY87ars