Mudcat Café message #1794815

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Thread #36240 Message #1794815
Posted By: ledbilly
27-Jul-06 - 04:01 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Fannin Street (Leadbelly)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Fannin Street (Leadbelly)

Can someone expound on the reference to "buffalo bill"? I've heard this reference on several of his songs. Buffalo Bill is a "bad man". Who is he referring to?