“The Sioux Indians”

Description

A train of white settlers is bound for Oregon. While on their way they are attacked by a band of Sioux. Outnumbered, the whites are nonetheless victorious and finish their journey

Notes

Despite the title, the Jemison recording is not the same as the song we've called "Crossing the Plains," but is a version of "Sioux Indians," with the Kaw being substituted for the Sioux. - PJS

Recordings

• Alex Moore, "The Sioux Indians" (LC -------, 1940)
• Eugene Jemison, "Crossing the Plains" (on Jem01)
• New Lost City Ramblers, "The Sioux Indians" (on NLCR14)
• Pete Seeger, "Sioux Indians" (on PeteSeeger07, PeteSeeger07a, AmHist1)
• Marc Williams, "Sioux Indians" (Brunswick 240, 1928) (Decca 5011, 1934; on BackSaddle)

References

1. Laws B11, "The Sioux Indians"
2. Randolph 195, The Indian Fighters" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. McNeil-SFB1, pp. 148-149, "The Indian Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Burt, pp. 142-143, "(The Sioux Indians)" (1 text, 1 tune)
5. Scott-BoA, pp. 179-181, "Sioux Indians" (1 text, 1 tune)
6. Fife-Cowboy/West 43, "Sioux Indians" (2 texts, 1 tune)
7. Peacock, pp. 155-156, "The Indian Lament" (1 text, 1 tune)
8. DT 379, SIOUXIND*
9. Roud #3235
10. BI, LB11