I had a cap as well, and I remember the Mike Fink episodes of the Davy Crockett series. I remember the chorus of Mike's song as

Pretty girls cry,
brave men shiver!
I'm Mike Fink,
the king of the river!

I believe that there is another Mudcat thread where somewhat different words are given, so I may not have it right.

Since then I've heard some other tall tales concerning Mike Fink, which certainly do not portray him as lovable. But I haven't yet read any tales that qualify him as the "most disagreeable bastard ever to enter American Foklore". Guess I need to read some more!

Don