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Date recorded: July 4, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: Women's League; Performer: Richardson, Joseph; Performer: Hodge, Frank; Performer: Conner, Christopher; Performer: Carter, Luther; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: drinking song
Culture: Anguilla, Caribbean
Instruments: voice
Setting: Women's League, Methodist Church
Location: South Hill Village, Anguilla Island, Anguilla, United Kingdom
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T1144
Track Number: 3
Archive ID: T1144R03
Note: Prominent antiphonal exchange between lead singer and male chorus (singing in parallel harmony). The tune resembles "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and the text refers (in a rather light-hearted manner) to Lincoln's assassination.
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Belongs to: South Hill Village 7/62
About the session: This session features a number of instrumental and vocal configurations and performance styles, including a female chorus with guitar accompaniment (and occasionally male lead); solo voice; and a male chorus; performing work songs, drinking songs, and more.
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