“The Whiskey Seller”
Description
"Of all the crimes that ever has been, Sellin' whiskey is the greatest sin...." The troubles caused by liquor-sellers are described: "You rob the strong man of his strength" "You rob the statesman of his brains" "You rob the children of their bread"
Cross references
- cf. "The Little Brown Jug" (tune)
Recordings
- New Lost City Ramblers, "Whiskey Seller" (on NLCR08)
References
- Randolph 312, "The Whiskey Seller" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Randolph/Cohen, pp. 263-265, "The Whiskey Seller" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 312)
- DT, WHSKSELL
- Roud #7789
- BI, R312