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Big Rock Candy Mountain

by Jeffrey Martin and Anna Tivel

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This is an old hobo tune, from back in the early 1900's when 'hobo' was a somewhat respectable term for the traveling gig worker. There are a lot of variations of this tune, some much darker than others. This is a version made famous by Harry McClintock, but historians agree that he almost certainly didn't write the original lyrics. It's thought that the song was pieced together and shared by folks who traveled from town to town and sang songs to keep the sadness down.

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released April 18, 2020
Harry McClintock and all the traveling hobos

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Jeffrey Martin and Anna Tivel Portland, Oregon

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