“Johnny and Jane”

Description

"Johnny and Jane had a falling out; Johnny run Jane right outta sight." She promises to come; he beats and runs her naked around town. She's sentenced to Moundsville (VA) jail. She escapes. Refrain: "Johnny don't allow no lowdown hanging around."

Cross references

• cf. ""Mama Don't 'Low" (lyrics)
• cf. "Salty Dog" (tune)

Recordings

• [Asa] Martin & [Doc] Roberts, "Low Down Hanging Around" (Conqueror 8207-B, 1933)

References

1. Cohen/Seeger/Wood, p. 59, "Johnny and Jane" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. DT, JOHNJANE*
3. BI, CSW059