“Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy”

Description

Non-ballad, in which the singer displays his interest in food and drink and his lack of interest in work. Verses vary widely; the song is recognized primarily by the line "(Gonna) keep my skillet (good and) greasy all the time."

Recordings

• Doc Watson & Ralph Rinzler, "Skillet Good and Greasy" (on Ashley02, WatsonAshley01)
• John Henry Howard, "Gonna Keep My Skillet Good & Greasy" (Gennett 3124, 1925)
• Uncle Dave Macon "I'll Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy" (Vocalion 14848, 1924) (Bluebird B-5873, 1935)
• Pete Seeger, "Skillet Good and Greasy" (on PeteSeeger02, PeteSeegerCD01)
• Henry Whitter, "Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy" (OKeh 40296, 1925; rec. 1924)

References

1. Warner 122, "Gonna Keep My Skillet Greasy" (1 text, 1 tune, plus assorted excerpts not collected by the Warners)
2. Silber-FSWB, p. 157 "Keep My Skillet Good And Greasy" (1 text)
3. DT, SKILLTGR SKILLTG2*
4. Roud #7479
5. BI, Wa122