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Subject: California Bloomer lyrics meaning From: Bug Girl Date: 19 Oct 12 - 12:16 AM We know that "California Bloomer" is based on an older song called "Miss Lucy Long", but what is the meaning of the lyrics? I would like people to post their interpretations for discussion. What is the singer's feeling towards Miss Ella. Is she a former lover? Is he bitter? At the end of the song, he says he is going to leave her. This is the only indication that they have been "together". Mostly the song sounds like he is mocking her. History Bluffs may be able to explain this song. |
Subject: RE: California Bloomer From: Joe Offer Date: 19 Oct 12 - 12:27 AM For the record, here are the lyrics I posted in another thread: Thread #107642 Message #2233657 Posted By: Joe Offer 11-Jan-08 - 02:51 AM Thread Name: Online Songbook:Put's Original California Songster Subject: ADD: California Bloomer (John A. Stone)
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Subject: RE: California Bloomer From: GUEST,999 Date: 19 Oct 12 - 10:50 AM http://www.pineycreekweasels.net/off/music/missella.htm Some info there, too.
This song appears in Put’s Original California Songster by John A. Stone under the title of “California Bloomer” but we can’t help but call it “Miss Ella” for obvious reasons. Women were rare in the gold fields; women miners were rarest of all. The melody we use is “Nelly Bly, ” from a song by Stephen C. Foster. It was common practice to put new words to existing well-known tunes–this is where the term “broadside” comes from in a musical context. The Songster, in fact, doesn’t contains musical notation, just lyrics with the suggested melodies from tunes of the day. Notes: the Platte River is in Nebraska, Lumpkin County is in Georgia. We believe alkalied is a term for the consequences of drinking bad water...or perhaps other strong drink. |
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