“Black, Brown, and White”

Description

About the troubles suffered by American blacks, who must take poor jobs (if any are available) for poor pay. "If you're white, you're all right; If you're brown, stick around, But if you're black, O brother, git back, git back, git back."

References

  1. Scott-BoA, pp. 350-351, "Discrimination Blues" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Lomax-FSNA316 , "Black, Brown, and White" (1 text, 1 tune)
  3. Arnett, p. 176, "Git Back Blues (Black, Brown, and White Blues)" (1 text, 1 tune)
  4. DT, GITBACK*
  5. BI, SBoA350

About

Author: Big Bill Broonzy
Earliest date: 1945