“Dempsey's Lumber-Camp Song”

Description

Singer describes the characters at Dempsey's lumber camp

Notes

The "moniker song" consists mostly of listing the names of one's compatriots, and perhaps telling humorous vignettes about each; it's common among lumberjacks, hoboes, and probably other groups. - PJS

Cross references

References

  1. Beck 70, "Dempsey's Lumber-Camp Song" (1 text)
  2. Roud #8840
  3. BI, Be070

About

Author: Frank Ward
Earliest date: 1941 (Beck)
Found in: US(MW)