Lind, W. Murdoch

Description

Cover design includes caricature of an African American man playing a guitar while 5 African American couples are in the background marching or doing a cakewalk.Includes 20 measure for piano only prior to vocal part.Descriptive subtitle and explanation on cover: A characteristic march which can be used effectively as a two-step, polka or cake-walk.Summary: Using stereotyped language and imagery, the narrator describes Rufus Blossom, an African American man who is known to be an excellent guitar player; he walks miles to play at parties, enabling them to have a festive time.

From Collection

American popular songs

Record Contributed By

Music Division. The New York Public Library

Record Harvested From

The New York Public Library