I learned this song from an old Lead Bellyb record and then
I heard Harry Belafonte do it with lots of drums and other
stuff. It was a joyous recording that made me, indeed, want
to "jump down and spin around". That's what I did. I sometimes
got dizzy from spinning around but oh what fun I had.
Loosen up, China. If you are so into black consciousness what
the hell are you doing playing with Barbie dolls?! Barbie is
whitey personified.
I'll take Lead Belly and Harry Belafonte ANY day.
Peace to you and your misguided papa.