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Turkey in the Straw" is an American folk song that first gained popularity in the 19th century. Early versions of the song were titled " Zip Coon ", which were first published around 1834 and performed in minstrel shows , with different people claiming authorship of the song.
Georgia Wettlin Larsen. Georgia Wettlin Larsen is a Nakota singer who has released several discs featuring Native American songs. [1] Perhaps her most famous performance was when her song " Ojibway Square Dance" was featured during the fourth-season episode "Learning Curve" of Northern Exposure. Learning Curve originally aired on February 8, 1993.
Øystein Sunde in a Norwegian variant called Hvis dine ører henger ned ("If your ears hang down") on Det året det var så bratt 1971. A hip-hop version of the melody is used in the Jibbs song "Chain Hang Low". The vocal melody of this song is used in verses of "Minna ga Minna Eiyū" (みんながみんな英雄) by Japanese-American singer Ai.
XXL blogger Byron Crawford and The Source have classified this song in a genre of music called "minstrel show rap", because the chorus's melody is taken from the minstrel show song "Turkey in the Straw". Jibbs claims he didn't know the origins of the song. [4] [5]
Along with " Turkey in the Straw ," "Chicken Reel" is probably one of the best-known poultry-related folk tunes. It is frequently found in early animated cartoons as a catchy tune used to represent farmyard activity, or a gathering of fowl. Originally composed as a novelty song, it has since passed into modern folk tradition.
His first record, perhaps his most well-known, is a re-interpretation of the American folk song "Turkey in the Straw". Released in March 1916, Browne appropriated the standard as a coon song re-titled "Nigger Love a Watermelon, Ha! Ha! Ha!". [3] It is commonly referred to as one of the most racist songs in American music.
Along with "Turkey in the Straw" and "John Henry", he learned songs such as "Banjo Clog" and "Down South Blues" from African-American blues musicians. The song "Wise County Jail", written by Boggs in 1928, was inspired by an incident in which he had to flee to Kentucky, after attacking a lawman who tried to break up a party at which he was playing.
Megan Sikora, Mayumi Miguel and Cameron Adams, "It's Turkey Lurkey Time" This song from the musical Promises, Promises is a fun option for kids. Related: 51 Thanksgiving Table Ideas.