“Tumba-Bloody-Rumba”

Description

The mustering boss tries the new man at everything. Despite claims of many adventures and skills, he proves incompetent at every job (except drinking and smoking). The crew is glad to see him paid off and heading back to wherever he came from

References

  1. Fahey-Eureka, pp. 176-177, "Tumba-Bloody-Rumba" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. DT, TMBARMBA*
  3. BI, FaE176

About

Author: Words: John Wolfe? (tune set by Warren Fahey)
Earliest date: 1984
Keywords: talltale work