“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

Recordings

  • New Lost City Ramblers, "Whiskey Seller" (on NLCR08)

References

  1. Randolph 312, "The Whiskey Seller" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 263-265, "The Whiskey Seller" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 312)
  3. DT, WHSKSELL
  4. Roud #7789
  5. BI, R312

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1922 (Randolph)
Found in: US(So)