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Thread #2649   Message #3337584
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
13-Apr-12 - 12:43 AM
Thread Name: Lyr ADD: Whoa Back Buck (Leadbelly)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whoa Back Buck (Leadbelly)
No, Guest, but the topic does have race as an element.

I haven't read the thread closely, but as I read I remember hearing the "Looky, Looky, Yonder" song on one of Sam Hinton's LPs. I can't remember all of the words, but others have referred to his version. I have the album, so I'll pull it out next time I get a chance.

I've heard people refer to some terms that may get lost in translation, so I thought I'd add a note that that the Gee and Haw (i.e., "gee by the lamb") are directional terms used with oxen as draft animals. (Some info here.) This may pertain to that line.

SRS