“Pulling Hard Against the Stream”
Description
"In the world I've gained my knowledge, And for it have had to pay... Do your best for one another... Help a worn and weary brother Pulling hard against the stream." The singer advises helping those in need
Notes
Although the description sounds like a religious song, there are in fact no explicit Christian references in this piece. - RBW
Ives's attribution of authorship to Harry Clifton is supported by the "Song Writers of the Halls" article -- quoting _The Melodies Linger On_ by Walter Macqueen-Pope -- on Harry Clifton at Frederick Denny's _World of the Music Hall_ site. - BS
Broadsides
- LOCSinging, as110820, "Pulling Hard Against the Stream," unknown, 19C
References
- BrownIII 54, "Pulling Hard against the Stream" (1 text)
- Spaeth-WeepMore, pp. 157-158, "Pulling Hard Against the Stream" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Ives-NewBrunswick, pp. 133-136, "Pulling Hard Against the Stream" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #1958
- BI, Br3054