“Methodist Pie”

Description

The singer attends a camp meeting and reports on the goings-on. (S)he enjoys food and music greatly. (S)he maintains, "Oh, little children, I believe (x3); I'm a Methodist till I die...."

Cross references

• cf. "Hard Trials" (floating verses)

Recordings

• Ashley's Melody Men, "Methodist Pie" (Victor 23661, 1932)
• Bob Atcher, "Methodist Pie" (Columbia 20482, 1948; rec. 1947)
• Gene Autry, "Methodist Pie" (Oriole 8103, c. 1932)
• Bradley Kincaid, "Methodist Pie" (Gennett 6417/Champion 15631 [as Dan Hughey]/Supertone 9210/Silvertone 8220, 1928) (Brunswick 420/Supertone S-2018, 1930)

References

1. Randolph 291, "Methodist Pie" (2 texts, 1 tune)
2. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 248-250, "Methodist Pie" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 291A)
3. DT, METHPIE
4. Roud #7823
5. BI, R291