Subject: Origins: Monsieur Banjo From: Joe Offer Date: 21 Oct 20 - 11:04 PM Needs cleanup Look at the dandy, oh there Michie Banjo Doesn't he put on airs Hat cocked on one side, Michie Banjo Walkin' a-stick in his hand Look at the dandy, oh there Michie Banjo Doesn't he put on airs? Look at the dandy, oh there Mister Banjo Doesn't he put on airs? Boots that go crack, Mister Banjo Yellow gloves, my eye Great big diamond ring, Michie Banjo Silver watch and chain Attributed to Pete Seeger |
Subject: RE: Origins: Monsieur Banjo From: cnd Date: 22 Oct 20 - 09:17 AM Here's some interesting information on the background of the song: This song has been well known as a children's song in Creole Louisiana since the nineteenth century. It comes from a song sung by enslaved people and has a distinctly Caribbean feeling. ... From https://terrys-songs.net/misi-banjo His website also has some additional lyrics he sings from a sort of combined set of Pete Seeger's and the the Magnolia Sisters |
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