“The Gold Dust Fire”
Description
"Ain't that a pity, oh Lord (x3), Ain't that a pity 'bout the Gold Dust men. Some got scalded, some got drowned, Some got burnt up in the Gold Dust fire"
Historical references
- Aug 7, 1882 - Explosion of the packet Gold Dust, killing 17 and wounding 47
References
- MWheeler, p. 41-43, "The Gold Dust Fire" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #10011
- BI, MWhee041