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Philip Hudson Lyr Add: Old Spinning Wheel (Billy Hill) (23) RE: LYR ADD: Old Spinning Wheel 09 Aug 98

I think "Old black Joe" was the original. The change may have been an attempt at racial sensitivity. Then what do we do to that beautiful song itself? I have heard it sung "Old Man Joe". I don't know where I stand, for textual integrity or sensitivity. I hope I am for both. - Philip Hudson

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