“Whistling Rufus”

Description

Whistling Rufus goes to parties whatever the weather. After devouring the chicken and wine, he settles down to whistling, producing a sound that makes the spectators think "the angels' harps were a-playing."

Same tune

• My Mother Told Me that She Would Buy Me a Rubber Dolly If I'd Be Good (cf. Spaeth, _A History of Popular Music in America, p. 299)

References

1. Randolph 285, "Whistling Rufus" (1 short text, 1 tune)
2. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 241-243, "Whistling Rufus" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 285)
3. DT, WHSTRFUS*
4. Roud #5065
5. BI, R285